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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- November 2026
Price range: $570.00 through $660.00Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, November 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $415.00
Non-Member Tuition: $505.00Material Fee: $155.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- March 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- October 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.