Basketry

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Turn two rustic pieces of wood into trivets that become gorgeous hung pieces when not in use. Students will insert spokes and weave with natural and dyed reed to create patterns and add color. This class is fun for all skill levels! Dimensions: Approx. 14? x 16?

Dates/Times

• Monday, April 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

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

Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown

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