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American Tinsmithing Basics- November 2024
$135.00 – $160.00Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you've accomplished.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students must be 14 years of age or older.
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Copper Lanterns- May 2024
$200.00 – $225.00Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.
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- Friday, May 17, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Vase- June 2024
$180.00 – $205.00One of the most distinctive materials in Adirondack architecture, furniture and art is white birch bark. We will use a section of white birch log, with a copper cylinder inside the log. There will be a copper vine accent piece spiraling around the vase. Students will be forming and texturing the copper vine and soldering the inside cylinder. The vase, when completed will be wet or dry and approximately 8” tall with a 3” diameter. There is no experience necessary for this class.
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- Thursday, June 6, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Silver Metal Clay Exploration- October 2024
$222.00 – $242.00Explore the many ways that you can use silver in a metal clay formulation to create jewelry designs of your own. The newest way of working with silver is metal clay which can be shaped like clay to produce uniquely textured surfaces, resulting in durable beautiful silver jewelry. Students will learn metal clay working techniques and make pendants, earrings, charms and rings. Fresh leaves will also be used to create a silver piece of nature. The class will also cover techniques for setting and firing stones directly in metal clay. Each student will leave with at least four finished pieces of jewelry. No previous experience necessary.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 18, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $92.00 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
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Tin Ornaments- November 2024
$90.00 – $105.00Christmas time in the Adirondacks is a magical time of year. In this tinsmithing class you will make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs including icicles, spirals, snowflakes and angels, in addition to your own unique designs! No previous tinsmithing experience is necessary in this class. Perfect for students 12 and older, this is a great class for the whole family!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY