Traditional Crafts
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Barn Quilt- September 2023
$220.00 – $260.00Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden “quilt” to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning “quilt” to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $165.00
Non-Member Tuition: $205.00Material Fee: $55.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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
Special Notes: Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
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Chair Caning- November 2023
$375.00 – $450.00Spend a few days learning how to cane your own chair during which you’ll learn how to weave the traditional 7-step caning pattern. Bring along a chair in good condition in need of a new caned seat. Ideally, the chair seat will be square or rectangular in shape and have fewer than 85 holes drilled into the seat frame. Any repairs and refinishing should be completed before the class begins. Please bring a chair in sound condition, with the old cane removed, if possible.
Dates/Times
- Friday, November 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 5, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Hubbard
Member Tuition: $315.00
Non-Member Tuition: $390.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fairy Lore, Houses and Gratitude Stakes- June 2023
$72.00 – $87.00Let 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 sitting around the fire listening to the stories of the Fairy Tree Trail of Ardgillan Castle in Ireland, the Cottingley Fairies of England, and an Adirondack Poem or two on the Faerie realm. Enchanted tea and Fairy Bread will be served.
Dates/Times
- Monday, June 19, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Nelson
Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material 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.
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Gifts from Nature- November 2023
$68.00 – $83.00Get an early start on holiday gift giving. Make pinecone flowers, use natural mosses and twigs to decorate a small keepsake box and one small frame. Add your own photo for a special gift or family keepsake.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 5, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Harvest Wreath- October 2023
$78.00 – $93.00In this class students will create one fall inspired wreath using many natural materials: feathers, corn husks, pinecones, and other dried materials. Students will also make a bow for the wreath.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 22, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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How to Tell a Story- July 2023
$105.00 – $130.00Everyone has a story to tell – what matters is how you tell it. Whether you want to write the next great American novel or simply spin a good yarn around a campfire, the elements of storytelling are the same. In this four-part, weekly two-hour class, students will focus on the basics of the “personal narrative” – a story told in first person that relates the story teller’s own experience. Students will develop a five-minute story (approximately 750 words) through in class exercises and take-home assignments. You will learn how to mine your memories for story ideas, structure your thoughts for maximum effectiveness, and find the details that will bring your story to life. At the end of the course, participants will be given the opportunity to share their work in front of a small audience.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Annie Marks
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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How to Tell a Story- June 2023
$105.00 – $130.00Everyone has a story to tell – what matters is how you tell it. Whether you want to write the next great American novel or simply spin a good yarn around a campfire, the elements of storytelling are the same. In this four-part, weekly two-hour class, students will focus on the basics of the “personal narrative” – a story told in first person that relates the story teller’s own experience. Students will develop a five-minute story (approximately 750 words) through in class exercises and take-home assignments. You will learn how to mine your memories for story ideas, structure your thoughts for maximum effectiveness, and find the details that will bring your story to life. At the end of the course, participants will be given the opportunity to share their work in front of a small audience.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 28, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Annie Marks
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Learn How to Create Dry-Laid Stone Walls- September 2023
$275.00 – $325.00If 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 14, 2023 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Friday, September 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Ernest Orsini
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material 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.
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Rainbow Splint Stool- July 2023
$118.00 – $133.00In this family-friendly class, children ages 6 and up, with the help of a parent, will weave a rainbow of colored flat reed splint onto a hardwood stool. Stool and weaving materials will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 2, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Hubbard
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Sharpening and Honing Blades- October 2023
$135.00 – $155.00Sharpening 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 21, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Howard Schechter
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material 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: Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.
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Stenciled Floorcloth- June 2023
$265.00 – $315.00Create your own floorcloth in either a traditional pattern, arts and crafts style or a game board pattern using environmentally safe water-based paints and finishes. You will learn to cut a stencil, choose a pattern and the odors of your choice. Several different techniques will be taught as well. The use of painted floor coverings or “Oyl cloths” dates to 14th century Europe. People coming to this country wanted to reproduce furnishings from back home. Since resources were limited, worn sails from ships were painted and used to cover their floors. Floorcloths proved to be one of the most durable floorcoverings providing extra insulation on the floors of drafty homes. Create your own artful and durable floorcloth that will last for generations.
Dates/Times
- Friday, June 2, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, June 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $55.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Weaving Splint Seats- October 2023
$150.00 – $175.00Chairs with four intact rails can accept several different types of woven seats, including splint seats woven in various patterns. In this class you’ll learn to weave a herringbone pattern splint seat onto a chair using flat reed. Please bring a chair that is in sound condition with the old seat removed. Any refinishing you wish to do should be completed prior to the class
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 29, 2023 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Hubbard
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY