Fiber Arts
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Crewelwork Embroidery- December 2023
$150.00 – $175.00Historically, 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
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Crewelwork Embroidery- June 2023
$150.00 – $175.00Historically, 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
- Monday, June 26, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Eco Print Silk Scarf- July 2023
$170.00 – $190.00Join Marjolaine in a 1-day class to create an eco-print silk scarf. During this workshop you will explore the technique of eco printing, a method of transferring the pigment within leaves and other plant matter to silk fabric via steaming or boiling. It is a technique for printing on fabric with the natural dye color present in plants. This workshop is suited for beginners.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginners.
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Felted Trumpeter Swan- May 2023
$141.00 – $166.00It is a rare treat to see a Trumpeter Swan! In this class you will make your own swan with its baby, which is called a cygnet. Beginning with a simple armature you will wrap, and needle felt core wool before adding the fluffy, white layers of merino wool. The skills and techniques used to sculpt with wool will be demonstrated step by step. All necessary supplies are provided in a kit.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Leah Oles
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $36.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Introduction to Weaving on a Floor Loom- May 2023
$230.00 – $280.00Learn to weave on a floor loom. Â 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 2, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, May 4, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Friday, May 5, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $20.00 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
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Introduction to Weaving on a Floor Loom- September 2023
$230.00 – $280.00Learn to weave on a floor loom. Â 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, September 5, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Friday, September 8, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $20.00 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
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Make Your Own Umbrella- March 2023
$98.00 – $115.00Students 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
- Friday, March 17, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Johns
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Make Your Own Umbrella- September 2023
$98.00 – $115.00Students 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
- Friday, September 29, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Johns
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Needle Felted Fall Decor- September 2023
$130.00 – $155.00Needle felting is a craft using minimal tools for maximum effect. The properties of wool fibers, combined with barbed needles, produces sturdy forms with infinite possibilities. Using wool from Barbara’s sheep, as well as fibers of many types and colors, students will create fall décor in colors and shapes of their choice
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 17, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Nuno Felt Scarf- June 2023
$180.00 – $200.00Join 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, June 25, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material Fee: $55.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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.
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Nuno Felt Scarf- September 2023
$180.00 – $200.00Join 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 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material Fee: $55.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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.
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Rope Bowls- March 2023
$68.00 – $83.00These versatile, flexible and washable baskets are fun and easy to make. They are great for gift baskets, or they can be a standalone gift. Students will make a basic, 7″ round x 3″ tall bowl and learn the options to enhance future rope bowl projects.
Dates/Times
- Friday, March 17, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Carol Johns
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students will need to bring a sewing machine capable of making a wide zigzag stitch, a spool of neutral color thread, scissors, and a seam ripper.