Fiber Arts

AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome – bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor:

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

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

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

AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome – bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Instructor:

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

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

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

In this class you will design an item of your choosing (scarf, table runner, place mats, etc.) and go through the entire process to create it on a floor loom using the twill structure. Guidance from the instructor will be provided as needed. This class will include instruction on floating selvages and hem stitching. Many fiber options and color choices will be available. Intro to Floor Loom Weaving experience, including winding a warp and dressing a loom is required.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Friday, October 17, 2025 – 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 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

In this class you?ll weave a soft woolen scarf. This is a great project for a new weaver. The pattern is simple and easy to follow, and the results are stunning.

Dates/Times

• Monday, November 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 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 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.

The basket uses a small jelly roll pack and stiff interfacing to create a "woven" fabric basket. You will have enough fabric to complete one basket in class and a second at home or in the UFO Studio.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

Material Fee: $10.00 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.