Fiber Arts

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

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.

Dates/Times

• Friday, May 30, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

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

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

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.

With the addition of a pick up stick, your rigid heddle loom can create a more textured fabric. In this class you will use cotton yarn and create an heirloom table runner.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, March 30, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

Material Fee: $30.00 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: If you prefer hem stitching to start and finish this project, common on a table runner, you will need to take Finishing Touches for the Handweaver on Saturday, April 19.

Welcome in the fall with a punch needle collection of fall leaves. You will learn punch needle techniques and use wool yarn to create this ready to frame project.

Dates/Times

• Monday, September 29, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown

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

In this series of classes, a new quilt block will be introduced each month along with the techniques used to cut, piece, and construct the quilt block. Color is an important component to block and quilt design. Examples will be presented for each block to help you create a quilt that is pleasing to your personal color and style. Each offering can stand on its own, so take one, a few or all five! Students should have some basic knowledge of sewing prior to taking this class.
May 14: Log Cabin Quilt Block – A nice beginner block to practice the mastery of the ¼” seam and the skill of squaring off the block as it builds in size. The technique to sandwich the quilt layers will be taught as well as completing the quilt with a bias binding. Students will use their blocks to create placemats.
June 11: Four Patch Star Quilt Block – This is a well-known traditional block with many variations. We will look at the variations and dream of future quilting possibilities. Students will learn several methods to cut and sew half square and quarter triangles; the building block for an endless variety of quilt blocks. Sewing techniques will be shared and practiced to create the points of the star. You will also learn how to complete a pillow with or without a zipper.
July 9: Traditional Basket Block – This is another traditional block that will use the skills taught in the Four Patch Star Block Party. Variations in color will often make this block a popular choice for seasonal quilts and table runners. Several examples will be shared. New sewing and quilting techniques in this class will include placing blocks on point, sashing, and adding a sleeve to make this a wall hanging.
August 13: Blazing Star- The Blazing Star Quilt Block is spectacular and will use the skills acquired in previous block parties. You will be surprised to learn that the challenge to this clock comes in organizing your pieces before you sew each block, the sewing should no longer be your challenge.
September 10: Maple Leaf Block – A traditional block that is very popular in quilts and seasonal table runners and wall hangings. Just in time for Autumn in the Adirondacks, create your own display of fall leaves in a quilted project for your home.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements for each block and completed project will be sent out prior to class. Materials fee for each class is $20 with the exception of June 11 Four Patch Star which is $35.

In this series of classes, a new quilt block will be introduced each month along with the techniques used to cut, piece, and construct the quilt block. Color is an important component to block and quilt design. Examples will be presented for each block to help you create a quilt that is pleasing to your personal color and style. Each offering can stand on its own, so take one, a few or all five! Students should have some basic knowledge of sewing prior to taking this class.
May 14: Log Cabin Quilt Block – A nice beginner block to practice the mastery of the ¼” seam and the skill of squaring off the block as it builds in size. The technique to sandwich the quilt layers will be taught as well as completing the quilt with a bias binding. Students will use their blocks to create placemats.
June 11: Four Patch Star Quilt Block – This is a well-known traditional block with many variations. We will look at the variations and dream of future quilting possibilities. Students will learn several methods to cut and sew half square and quarter triangles; the building block for an endless variety of quilt blocks. Sewing techniques will be shared and practiced to create the points of the star. You will also learn how to complete a pillow with or without a zipper.
July 9: Traditional Basket Block – This is another traditional block that will use the skills taught in the Four Patch Star Block Party. Variations in color will often make this block a popular choice for seasonal quilts and table runners. Several examples will be shared. New sewing and quilting techniques in this class will include placing blocks on point, sashing, and adding a sleeve to make this a wall hanging.
August 13: Blazing Star- The Blazing Star Quilt Block is spectacular and will use the skills acquired in previous block parties. You will be surprised to learn that the challenge to this clock comes in organizing your pieces before you sew each block, the sewing should no longer be your challenge.
September 10: Maple Leaf Block – A traditional block that is very popular in quilts and seasonal table runners and wall hangings. Just in time for Autumn in the Adirondacks, create your own display of fall leaves in a quilted project for your home.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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: A list of fabric requirements for each block and completed project will be sent out prior to class. Materials fee for each class is $20 with the exception of June 11 Four Patch Star which is $35.

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

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.

Create a colorful summer scarf with ribbons and yarn. Bring along ribbon yarns and solid yarns of cotton or cotton blends in some of your favorite colors. Mix them with yarns and ribbons provided by the instructor and create a scar uniquely yours. You will create the scarf as you warp the Cricket loom. The Rigid Heddle Weaving from the Start class is recommended but not required.

Dates/Times

• Monday, August 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Gallant

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

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

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

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

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 extended class you will learn to warp the rigid heddle loom and see why Janet loves this loom. The tension and weaving process is gentle enough to use knitting yarn for both warp and weft.

Dates/Times

• Monday, September 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 16, 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

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

Special Notes: For this class you will need two skeins of worsted weight yarn. Wool or a wool blend can be used. Wach skein should have 220 yards. You can use two of the same variegated yarns to create a wonderful false plaid look or select two coordinated skeins.

Students will use pre-cut wool strips to create a 14×15 hooked rug featuring this floral design on linen, and will also learn rug finishing techniques as part of the class. Wool colors may vary slightly.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Krysta Dennis

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

Material Fee: $145.00 Included in fee shown

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