Fiber Arts
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Beginning Crochet – Make a Dishcloth- July 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Learning to crochet is a snap! Don't feel intimidated by the lovely creations that you see. You can learn to make them, too. Patricia will help you learn several different stitches as you make something beautiful for your home or a gift. Ages 8 and up.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: All materials will be provided, but students may bring their own yarn and/or crochet hook if desired.
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- July 2025
$120.00 – $145.00Have you always wanted to learn to knit but thought it was too difficult? Don't feel intimidated! Our instructor will help you through the process of learning the two basic kinds of stitches as you make at least one lovely coaster. If time permits you may make all three!! Ages 8 to adult.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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Beginning Spinning- July 2025
$130.00 – $155.00Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 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
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Beginning Spinning- November 2025
$130.00 – $155.00Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chair Organizer- August 2025
$175.00 – $215.00Use your quilting skills to create a chair organizer and never hunt for your glasses or remote again.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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From Fleece to Yarn- November 2025
$370.00 – $445.00Wool is a versatile ecological material for knitting, felting, and weaving, but processing it can be a bit tricky for a beginner. In this workshop, you will learn how to work with wool starting with raw fleece straight off the sheep and ending with handspun yarn ready to be incorporated into your craft projects. We will play with wool from a variety of sheep breeds, including some rare heritage breeds, and we'll learn how to use their different qualities to create the perfect materials for your projects. You will learn how to use different wool processing tools like hand cards, wool combs, and a drum carder. If you like starting with natural materials and seeing them through to the finished product, this is a great workshop for you!
Dates/Times
- Friday, November 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $330.00
Non-Member Tuition: $405.00Material Fee: $40.00 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
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Glorified Nine Patch- October 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This block will include sewing curves. The Acuquilt system includes match points in each piece that eases the challenge. You will create enough blocks for a table top or a lap quilt project of your choosing. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
Dates/Times
- Monday, October 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Introduction to Boundweave- June 2025
$250.00 – $300.00Boundweave results in a totally warp-faced, thick textile. In this class you will learn about the structure and weave a mat or two. Several pattern designs will be available, or you'll be able to create your own.
Dates/Times
- Monday, June 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 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: Intro to Floor Loom Weaving or other experience in winding a warp and dressing a loom is required for this course.
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Introduction to Weaving on a Floor Loom- August 2025
$245.00 – $295.00Learn to weave on a floor loom. With instruction and hands on experience, you will perform each step of the process – winding a warp, dressing a loom, and weaving a cotton towel to take home and use for years to come.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material 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
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Lace & Leno- July 2025
$150.00 – $175.00There are several techniques that can add a unique accent to your weaving whether it is a home decor or a fashion accent. In this class the Cricket looms will be warped to weave and practice different techniques that can be used on future projects.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 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
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Mariner's Compass- November 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This is a challenging and classic quilt block. The Acuquilt system cuts and organizes the pieces for you. The step by step process, while challenging, creates a block to be proud of. One complete compass creates a 12" x 12" block. Ideas for projects to incorporate the block will be shared. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
Dates/Times
- Monday, November 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Memory Bear- November 2025
$110.00 – $135.00Do you have a garment that belonged to a loved one that you want to hold forever? Perhaps a favorite shirt of yours that you?d like to share with a grandchild. Thia Memory Bear is a wonderful way to keep someone close to your heart.
Dates/Times
- Monday, November 17, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.