Traditional Crafts

Students will learn glass cutting and mosaic techniques while creating a beautiful land and waterscape mosaic. We will be using stained glass and slate to make a mosaic with water, island and trees.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, July 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Biggers

Member Tuition: $300.00
Non-Member Tuition: $365.00

Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

In this class students will create a beautiful mosaic ornament to hang in a window, outside, or use as a holiday ornament. Students will be using reflective glass and mirror to make ornaments that are fun and sparkly! Additionally, we will learn how to design the ornament and how to use mosaic tools and adhesives.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 1, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Biggers

Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

It's recycling and repurposing at its best! Search your closets or consignment shops and gather up 30-40 neck ties. Grab a chair that has 4 seat rails, and you'll be ready to go. You'll weave the neck ties onto the seat rails, creating a unique weaving and functional chair. Please bring a collection of 30 – 40 neck ties and a chair with 4 seat rungs needing a new chair seat. The chair should have the old seating material removed, with any repairs and refinishing completed prior to class. There will be a limited number of chairs available for a nominal fee if you are in need of one.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: Please bring a collection of 30 – 40 neck ties and a chair with 4 seat rungs needing a new chair seat. The chair should have the old seating material removed, with any repairs and refinishing completed prior to class. There will be a limited number of chairs available for a nominal fee if you are in need of one.

Explore the magic of turning pulp into paper! This hands-on workshop introduces the elements of papermaking by hand, including fiber preparation, pulp handling, sheet forming, pressing and drying. Hand papermaking techniques can be easily learned by the beginner but can also be pursued to advanced levels, with many creative possibilities for the artist and designer. Participants in this workshop will make multiple sheets of paper using a variety of natural fiber, and low-tech equipment. Fiber plus water equals papermaking fun!

Dates/Times

• Friday, June 12, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, June 13, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Matt Liddle

Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00

Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

In the early 1800's the Shakers began weaving chair seats using colorful cotton tape onto their iconic chairs. You'll continue this tradition by weaving g a chair wit 4 seat rails using colorful cotton tape in traditional Shaker colors. Register early and choose between a solid color or two contrasting colors. Please bring a chair that has 4 seat rails with the old seat removed and any repairs and refinishing complete prior to class. If you don't have your own chair, a limited number will be available for a nominal fee. *Register by March 15 for your choice of color and width of tape. Upon registration you will be contacted by the instructor to discuss your choice. Registrations received after March 15 will be up to the instructor's choice. Deadline is based on supplier's shipping dates at the time of this catalog's publication and are subject to change. Please check with AFS for updated deadlines.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: Register by March 15 for your choice of color and width of tape. Upon registration you will be contacted by the instructor to discuss your choice. Registrations received after March 15 will be up to the instructor's choice. Deadline is based on supplier's shipping dates at the time of this catalog's publication and are subject to change. Please check with AFS for updated deadlines.

Chasing the sharpest edge possible has consumed Howard's time and efforts for the past 22 years. He started making knives in 1973 and has worked diligently to get blades of all types as sharp as possible with a repeatable process that can be replicated by other people. Over the years Howard has studied whetstones in museums around the world and amassed a huge study collection of rocks which have been used for various purposes by craftsmen around the world throughout time. All of Howard's sharpening work is done under magnification and he has invented tools and processes for sharpening quickly and to a keen edge. At the end of this presentation, students will have an understanding and hands on knowledge of: edge geometry, types of steel, heat treating, natural and manmade sharpening stones and options, and a better way to understand the intersection of blade steel, heat treatment,
blade geometry, stone type and technology, and how it all works together.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Howard Schechter

Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class. Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.

Chasing the sharpest edge possible has consumed Howard's time and efforts for the past 22 years. He started making knives in 1973 and has worked diligently to get blades of all types as sharp as possible with a repeatable process that can be replicated by other people. Over the years Howard has studied whetstones in museums around the world and amassed a huge study collection of rocks which have been used for various purposes by craftsmen around the world throughout time. All of Howard's sharpening work is done under magnification and he has invented tools and processes for sharpening quickly and to a keen edge. At the end of this presentation, students will have an understanding and hands on knowledge of: edge geometry, types of steel, heat treating, natural and manmade sharpening stones and options, and a better way to understand the intersection of blade steel, heat treatment,
blade geometry, stone type and technology, and how it all works together.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Howard Schechter

Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class. Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.

In this introductory class, students will weave a herringbone design splint seat onto a hardwood stool using their choice of natural and dyed flat reeds. All materials and tools will be provided.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00

Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Come and create a beautiful 2' x 3' floorcloth to enhance your home. You will learn to cut stencils or refresh your cutting skills if you have done it before. There are many techniques to learn that can be used along with stenciling to enhance your final creation. In the end you will have a unique and functional piece of art that is one-of-a-kind! Please wear old clothes. Janet will provide glue guns, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it and she will provide the glue sticks.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh

Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Sunflowers are happy flowers, bright and colorful! Using stained glass and beads, we will be making a beautiful sunflower mosaic to take hope and display in your home. Students may draw their own design or use a provided template. Students will learn to score, cut and nip glass into shapes needed to make their mosaic and learn different techniques to shape glass. Students will then learn how to use adhesive and how to grout their mosaic.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 30, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, August 31, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Linda Biggers

Member Tuition: $300.00
Non-Member Tuition: $365.00

Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

In this class we will make our own unique collection of small brushes and brooms from Tampico. Tampico is a stiff plant fiber from the Agave or Yucca plant. The fiber is biodegradable and is resistant to wear and tear. The Tampico will be natural and dyed.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Karen Koch

Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Using broomcorn and a variety of twines, we will tie a fancy turkey wing broom in the Appalachian style. The turkey wing makes an efficient whisk or fireplace tool in addition to having an attractive design. The broomcorn will be natural or dyed.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Karen Koch

Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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