Traditional Crafts

Let the everyday slip away on this imaginative walk along the River Trail of the Adirondack Folk School. Drawing from Celtic lore, we’ll weave a tale about Fairies, while connecting the dots between the Faerie folk of Ireland and the Adirondacks. We’ll start with creating a house out of natural objects, both provided and found, for the Fairies of the Forest and end with making a decorative Gratitude Stake for your Fairies at home! Enchanted tea and Fairy Bread will be served.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, April 30, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Margo Nelson

Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00

Material Fee: $12.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Special Notes: This class is open to all who believe in Fairies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

This floorcloth is multi-functional, it can be used as a rug or for checkers! Each floorcloth will feature a checkerboard in the center and will be decorated around the edge with designs chosen by the student. The use of painted canvas floor coverings, also known as oil cloths, dates as far back as the 14th century in Europe. People coming to this country were looking for ways to reproduce some of the furnishings they were used to back home. Since resources were limited, worn sails from ships provided them with a base to paint and cover their floors. Over time floorcloths proved themselves to be one of the most durable forms of floor covering used. Students will learn to stencil and tips for finishing will be given.

Dates/Times

• Friday, July 8, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, July 9, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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: Each participant should bring an apron, preferably old.

If you’ve ever admired the beautiful stone walls you’ve seen in the countryside and wondered how they were made, this class is for you! In this two-day class you will learn the basic techniques for creating dry-laid stone walls from an accomplished stone mason. Both retaining and freestanding walls will be covered, along with preparing the base and sub-base, stone selection and other topics. This hands-on workshop is a must for anyone who wants to build or repair stone walls for their own home.

Dates/Times

• Thursday, September 15, 2022 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Friday, September 16, 2022 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Ernest Orsini

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $65.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Special Notes: Students must bring eye protection, ear plugs, gloves and wear sturdy shoes for their safety.

Sharpening and honing of blades is a mystery to most people these days although our ancestors knew the skill intimately. Technology of honing has definitely improved over the past 100 years and there are many technologies to choose from. Howard will demystify the sharpening process and you will leave the workshop with the skills to sharpen your own blades. Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 29, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Howard Schechter

Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material 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: Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.

Create your own floorcloth in either a traditional pattern or Arts & Crafts style using environmentally-safe water-based paints and finishes. The use of painted canvas floor coverings, also known as oil cloths, dates as far back as the 14th century in Europe. People coming to this country were looking for ways to reproduce some of the furnishings they were used to back home. Since resources were limited, worn sails from ships provided them with a base to paint and cover their floors. Over time floorcloths proved themselves to be one of the most durable forms of floor covering used. Centuries old pieces still remain intact with the pattern clearly visible. Come create your own artful and durable floorcloth that will last for generations.

Dates/Times

• Friday, September 30, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, October 1, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh

Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00

Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

Location: 1746 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