Metal Arts
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American Tinsmithing Basics- November 2023
Learn 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 4, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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 must be 14 years of age or older.
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Autumn Leaves: Intro to Working with Copper- September 2023
Copper is a very different material from iron and is capable of being finished in beautiful ways. This class will cover the basics of non-ferrous forging, including annealing and work hardening, as well as finishes and patinas. Students will start with a bar of copper that will be worked hot and cold to form a maple leaf. Then the instructor will share an ancient and closely guarded secret technique, which gives the leaves a red and gold finish.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety.
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Copper Bowl- July 2023
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 6, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- May 2023
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 26, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- September 2023
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- April 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Friday, April 21, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- August 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 17, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- March 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Friday, March 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- May 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, May 25, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- October 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- September 2023
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- July 2023
Create 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”.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 21, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY