Fiber Arts

Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you're in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!

Dates/Times

• Thursday, December 12, 2024 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.

Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you're in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!

Dates/Times

• Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.

Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you're in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!

Dates/Times

• Thursday, October 10, 2024 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.

Historically, wherever there was wool and fabric, there has been embroidery, and the Adirondacks are no exception. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of crewelwork embroidery. Students will use a variety of stitches to create a decorative crewelwork embroidery design step by step.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Krysta Dennis

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

Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown

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

Wool 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, May 3, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Mathilde Linde

Member Tuition: $330.00
Non-Member Tuition: $405.00

Material Fee: $40.00 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

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dona Nazarenko

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

Material Fee: $48.00 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: Intermediate level hand strength needed, some sewing experience helpful.

This class is for anyone interested in learning the basics of paper piecing for quilting. Projects will include making a pineapple block, and whimsical pictorial blocks. These sample blocks can be made into small quilts, potholders or pillows. Students should have basic sewing knowledge and be comfortable using a rotary cutter.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Carol Johns

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

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Students should have basic sewing knowledge and be comfortable using a rotary cutter.

Learn 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

• Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Friday, May 17, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Teri Dvorak

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

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

Students will learn how to make FABULOUS one of a kind, custom umbrellas. These umbrellas are perfect for rain or shine. They are also great for bridal or baby showers. Umbrellas are made using tightly woven, cotton fabric. Basic hand and machine sewing skills are necessary for this project. A list of necessary materials students must bring will be sent out prior to the class.

Dates/Times

• Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Carol Johns

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

Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: You will need to bring your own sewing machine. A list of necessary materials you must bring will be sent out prior to the class.

Join Marjolaine in a 3-day class to create a reversible tunic to top. Her fascination for the limitless possibilities of making nuno felt seamless garments led her to playful creations. Clothing should be fun to wear! During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, using a resist for the pattern. You will learn various wool layouts to create a light and flowing garment. Level: Intermediate to advance.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, October 28, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault

Member Tuition: $330.00
Non-Member Tuition: $405.00

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: A list of materials students need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $120.