Basketry

Learn how to cut, fold and shape from a rigid sheet of birch bark. Add pine needles or a tree branch for the rim and stitch with waxed linen. Students will make one bowl in class and leave with material to make another at home. This is a nice birch bark set to display! Low bowl: 6″ x 7.5″. Round bowl: 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 12.5″ around.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 6, 2022 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $85.00
Non-Member Tuition: $105.00

Material Fee: $32.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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: Students should bring an awl.

This is a great class for a first-time weaver, as well as for those who would like to learn some new weave patterns to create a unique piece. A variety of techniques will be discussed, including arrow weave and four-rod wale, as well as the use of color to create pattern. Students will begin by weaving a double-bottomed twined base. As they weave up the sides with the stop-start method, students may then choose to incorporate a variety of color and pattern which interests them. The basket is finished with a pair of leather handles made during class. With a double-bottomed base, this is a very sturdy and functional basket, as well as uniquely yours. Dimensions approx. 10″ diameter, 8″ high.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 14, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Using natural and dyed reed the 2/2 twill makes the continuous weave fast going as you shape this square basket. When you get to the rim, the braided design in natural reed adds a fancy touch. You’ll find many uses for this basket! Color may vary slightly. 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″

Dates/Times

• Sunday, August 7, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00

Material Fee: $48.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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 basket is for intermediate level weavers.

Barbara designed this basket inspired by patterns discussed in a class on sacred geometry. The Fibonacci sequence of numbers exists in our daily world and woven together this sequence produces 13 glorious spirals. Students will begin the project by weaving a two-by-two twill base. Students will learn a technique for hand-shaping this base into a “cathead” or four-footed basket with a raised base. From there, using natural and hand-dyed reed to provide contrast, students will weave up the sides in a pattern which creates 13 spirals around the basket. Hand-shaping techniques will be stressed, allowing students to produce a beautifully proportioned piece. Along with weaving instruction, Barbara will lead a discussion on, “The Nature of Numbers”, a talk on where the Fibonacci sequence exists in nature, including numerous examples.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, July 23, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, July 24, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 12:00 am

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 15, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 12:00 am

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 16, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Barbara Boughton

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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

Weave your own picnic basket. The basket has a solid woven base to keep everything secure for transport. The sides are a plain weave pattern. Lash the rim on, add the webbing handles made by Linda, and bottom runners to secure the handles. The medium size is new this year! This basket fits in a shopping cart making it easy to shop, check out and carry out. There will be a selection of webbing colors. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket, students should wear comfortable clothing. Approx. dimensions: 11″ x 13″ x 10″ high.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, June 29, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $120.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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

The Merry basket is a fun basket to weave with friends, and great for the upcoming holidays! Students will start with pre-cut and glued spokes into the base. This will allow students to start weaving right away on class day. The design is triple twined with three colors of paracord in a stacking pattern. A regular flat oval rim with paracord rim filler is lashed with flat oval reed to finish your holiday basket. Techniques include triple twining, a stacking pattern, shaping and regular rim. This is a great basket to put a candle in with some pinecones and evergreens for a centerpiece. It is also a nice size to put a liner in and use as a breadbasket. Merry Basket dimensions: 7″ x 10″ at top x 3″ high. The Ziggy basket inspiration came from the racetrack base. Linda wanted a spiral for the flow going around the track with a little zag in it. Students will start with a wood base with the spokes pre-glued prior to class. The design is triple twined with three colors of cotton cord and finished with a regular flat oval rim. The rim is lashed with cotton cord. Students will have a choice of colors. Techniques include triple twining, completing a row and setting up for next, reverse twining and shaping. Ziggy Basket dimensions: 7″ x 9.5″ x 3.25″ high.

Dates/Times

• Friday, November 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Scherz

Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Special Notes: Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing.