Fiber Arts

Spinning, 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: $135.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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, 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: $405.00

Material 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

This 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: $135.00

Material 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.

This 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: $135.00

Material 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.

Join Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool. This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault

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

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day. A list of materials you need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $55.

Join Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool. This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault

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

Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day. A list of materials you need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $55.

If you visit a quilt store you will see many wonderful panels that can be the center of a very special quilt. Select a panel and a collection of fabrics that coordinate for the piano key border.

Dates/Times

• Monday, October 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

Member Tuition: $215.00
Non-Member Tuition: $175.00

Material 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.

Make this pretty carrier for yourself or as a special gift for the hostess of a pot luck dinner. Simple machine quilting will create the fabric for the carrier. The handle can be made from a coordinating fabric.

Dates/Times

• Monday, November 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00

Material 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.

In this class you will create a pillow cover that has a pocket to hold a favorite book to enjoy while resting comfortably on this pillow. A simple patchwork pattern will be enhanced with a simple machine applique of your choice, cut with the Acuquilt system. The themes to select include: Sea Life, Owl, Dog, Cat, Dinosaur, Heart, Flowers, or a Western Medley. 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

• Thursday, October 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Friday, October 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00

Material 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.