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When is the last time you tried something for the first time? If you?ve wanted to try your hand at one of the many crafts offered at AFS but you couldn?t decide what to try, this program is for you! This summer we are offering a four-day program for students ages 16+ that explores a new core craft each day including basketry, blacksmithing, weaving, and woodworking. Students will learn a new skill and create a new project every day! Please note: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.
Day 1: Gathering Basket with Barbara Boughton This basket is woven on a pre-stained round oak base and employs continuous chase weave to build the sides. You will learn how to determine the number of spokes needed for continuous weave and watch your basket grow with two weavers. You will make your own leather handles which incorporate into the rim. Woven on a 6? base, this functional basket grows into a 12? diameter basket with 10? sides.
Day 2: Woven Towels with Janet Gallant One loom, one warp, so many possibilities! The looms are warped with a natural color and several towels can be woven on the loom. Several weaving patterns and design options will be demonstrated. Select your favorite pattern and colors and you?ll be on your way to a few hand woven towels to keep or to share.
Day 3: Forged Leaf Keychain with Arnie Barsky This class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We?ll explore basic techniques first then move on to forging leaves to create a decorative leaf keychain. Long pants (no nylon clothing) and closed-toe shoes are required. Leather gloves, eye and ear protection are provided; you may wish to bring your own for fit and comfort
Day 4: Wooden Keepsake Box with Larry Benjamin Using a walnut frame and specimen wood, you will create a gorgeous and distinctive piece for keeping your personal treasures safe. Woodworking techniques such as cutting, sanding and creating finger joints will be covered.

Dates/Times

• Monday, August 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Steve Gurzler

Member Tuition: $405.00
Non-Member Tuition: $490.00

Material Fee: $160.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.

In this couples class, one person will create a copper embossed plaque on 5 mill copper with Metal Arts instructor Mark Swanberry. Various templates for your design will be available or you may use your own, if applicable. Downstairs in the Woodshop, the other person will be making an Adirondack style frame with Rustic Furniture instructor Jim Schreiner, which will be built on a 12 inch by 12 inch pine backing. At the end of the classes the copper plaque will be fastened to the pine framework

Dates/Times

• Friday, June 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jim Schreiner

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

Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.

In this couples class, one person will create a copper embossed plaque on 5 mill copper with Metal Arts instructor Mark Swanberry. Various templates for your design will be available or you may use your own, if applicable. Downstairs in the Woodshop, the other person will be making an Adirondack style frame with Rustic Furniture instructor Jim Schreiner, which will be built on a 12 inch by 12 inch pine backing. At the end of the classes the copper plaque will be fastened to the pine framework

Dates/Times

• Friday, May 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jim Schreiner

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

Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.

In this couples class, one person will create a copper embossed plaque on 5 mill copper with Metal Arts instructor Mark Swanberry. Various templates for your design will be available or you may use your own, if applicable. Downstairs in the Woodshop, the other person will be making an Adirondack style frame with Rustic Furniture instructor Jim Schreiner, which will be built on a 12 inch by 12 inch pine backing. At the end of the classes the copper plaque will be fastened to the pine framework

Dates/Times

• Friday, September 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Jim Schreiner

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

Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.

Each couple will make 2 (1 per person) custom Oak coasters with a mosaic center. On the first day of class, you will learn some woodworking skills by making a custom Oak frame/with a Plywood base for your coaster that measures about 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches. On the second day, you will create a unique mosaic pattern on your coaster using Vitreous Glass whole tiles. You may choose 2 color preferences per coaster. We will use Weld Bond as our adhesive to glue the tiles to the base. (glue needs to dry overnight) On the third day, we will grout each coaster with a natural gray grout and clean with sponges. (grout needs to dry overnight) On the fourth day, we will continue to clean off any residue left on the tile from the grout. We will finish them with an antique oil finish. These coasters will give a welcome touch of color to any room in your home as they hold your favorite mug. They make great gifts as well!

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Friday, April 11, 2025 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Price is per person.