Traditional Crafts

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

Learn the art of linoleum block printing while creating unique designs. We'll print on upcycled materials including old t-shirts, sheet, pillows, pillowcases and towels. Bring your old fabric items and give them new life! No experience necessary, students should bring materials to upcycle.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Elizabeth Shumek

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

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

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

Learn the art of linoleum block printing while creating unique designs. We'll print on upcycled materials including old t-shirts, sheet, pillows, pillowcases and towels. Bring your old fabric items and give them new life! No experience necessary, students should bring materials to upcycle.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Elizabeth Shumek

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

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

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

Chairs with four intact rails can accept several different types of woven seats, including splint seats. In this class you'll learn to weave a herringbone pattern 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. Should your chair not be in sound condition, a limited number will be available for a nominal fee. Materials and tools provided.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

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

Material Fee: $65.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Special Notes: 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. Should your chair not be in sound condition, a limited number will be available for a nominal fee. Materials and tools provided.