Traditional Crafts

Weave a splint seat onto a hardwood stool using natural or smoked flat reed. A variety of designs will be available to choose from. This class is an introduction to splint weaving, with several pattern options, using both natural and smoked reeds.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

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

Create 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, July 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

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

Create 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, October 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

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

Chairs 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

• Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Christine Hubbard

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

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

A handled, plaited handle broom that is totally functional for sweeping. Processed and colorfully dyed broomcorn will be used. The broom will be finished with a leather handle for hanging.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Karen Koch

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown

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

What is your favorite vision of Nature? Is it the sunshine, birds, flowers, or a particular scene? Bring your idea or sketch along to this workshop, and capture your image in tile, stone and glass to create a colorful artwork that will enhance your garden or yard for years to come. Beginner to experienced artists welcome! Students will utilize brightly colored porcelain tiles, as well as glass tiles, stained glass, seashells and pebbles. (Bring a couple of permanent items to add to your project, if you'd like!) Kate has all the "tesserae," tools and expertise you'll need to shape your pieces and set them in mortar, which will comprise our first day of work. Day two will be a shorter day, grouting and admiring your finished piece, which will be ready to take home! Artist Kate Hartley, who created the North Creek Mosaic Project Mural with over 2000 volunteers, will guide you in bringing your own vision into mosaic form. She's been teaching visual arts to people of all ages for four decades, and delights in encouraging individual expression in artists of all experience levels.

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Saturday, March 1, 2025 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Instructor: Kate Hartley

Member Tuition: $165.00
Non-Member Tuition: $205.00

Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown

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