Basketry

This intricate basket is woven on a wooden base using dyed and natural reed. Students choose from a plain weave or twill, and will learn about shaping and how to work efficiently as they weave. While continuing up the sides, twining the woven accents will give the lattice a unique, airy look.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant

Special Notes: This class is for intermediate level weavers.

The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Adults and children can wear this pack. Students will weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket, pack tight, level the top, weave a false rim, cut, and tuck, insert the wood handle, fit the rim and lash on basket. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness secured with wood skids. This class will be fun for all weavers. This is a great intro size pack to making pack baskets. Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Baskets will not be stained during class. Dimensions are 6" x 9" x 14" high.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $190.00
Non-Member Tuition: $220.00

Cotton Harness Material Fee: $95.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Leather Harness Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $95. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $110. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices may vary depending on what is available at the time of the class. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.

The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters and trappers took with them into the woods. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. The Mountaineer pack is a large pack, great size for adult men and woman for trips to the farmers market, hunting and hiking. The first day students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes and then weave the sides. Linda will be guiding students as they concentrate on shape, creating a belly while learning to continuous weave. The main weaving will be done the first day. The baskets will sit and dry overnight. On the second day, students will pack baskets tight, level the top, weave a false rim, cut and tuck spokes, add handle, and fit the rim to the basket, and lash rim. Linda will guide you and teach you many tips and techniques. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices are red, olive green, black and dark brown. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Baskets will not be stained during class. Approximate dimensions: 9" x 12" x 20" high.

Dates/Times

• Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00

Cotton Harness Material Fee: $148.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Leather Harness Material Fee: $188.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $148. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $188. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices may vary depending on what is available at the time of the class. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.

The Shaker Community, founded in New York, is known for their design aesthetic, combining form and function in simply elegant ways. This class introduces students to the Cathead base, a Shaker classic. In this form, a small, square base grows into a round basket at the diameter and height of the student's choosing. This particular technique of weaving corners produces four "feet" upon which the basket rests. This creates a raised base on the inside of the basket, allowing its contents to first fill the perimeter of the basket, and then the center. Disbursing the weight of the basket contents, first to the perimeter, serves to prevent produce from becoming bruised, and protects the center of the basket from wearing out. Students will weave a two-by-two twill pattern for both the base and the sides of the basket.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

In this class, students will learn many basket weaving tips and techniques while completing their wall basket. Woven with natural and dyed reed, students will learn how to shape their basket and how to carve their handle. A decorative bow is added to finish this piece and add a special touch. Completed baskets stand about 7.25" wide and 5.5" high before the handle is added.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant

These "Straw Stars", also called "Crystals" are delicate, intricate pieces that anyone can create. Students will learn tying techniques to reproduce the stars pictured, as well as how to make new variations. Depending on skill level, students may make several Straw Stars by the end of class. Please note: Students will be working with small pieces to be cut and tied together with thread.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $66.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant

A great class for parent/child or grandparent/grandchild pairs. One partner will weave the Survival bowl, the other, a Mini Survival Bowl. Both baskets start with a solid wood base with spokes pre-glued making them ready for students to start weaving. Students will learn to twine with paracord as they weave with concentration on shaping, and then learn to fit and scarf a rim, add rim filler and lash onto basket. Linda will teach you all the techniques to make your survival bowl. The Mini Bowl is a cute little basket, and a great introductory basket to weaving with paracord and learning a matchstick rim. It is a simple weave concentrating on shape. The rim is a basic matchstick rim making a great accent to this little basket. There will be a selection of colors to choose from. Dimensions: 7" top diameter x 2 3/8" high. Mini: 4 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4" high.

Dates/Times

• Monday, August 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00

Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.

This handy tote designed by Linda for her new handle idea. Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. The pattern up the sides is simple, all natural reed with paracord and ribbon accent. The ribbon is supported with an ash or maple weaving strip. A basic rim with paracord accent filler. The webbing handle for easy carry two ways that students will learn how to make. There will be a selection of ribbon, paracord and webbing colors for students to make it their own. Dimensions: 4.5" x 11" x 8" high.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00

Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

The student is truly the designer in this basket weaving class. Students will be given the spokes – some dyed and some natural – and customize where they would like to place them to create a distinct design. A custom, wood turned handle is added, and the basket is lashed with wax linen to complete the look. This is a great basket for your kitchen, garden, or craft room!

Dates/Times

• Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $66.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant

Special Notes: This class is for advanced/intermediate level weavers, and students will need a tapestry needle.