Woodcarving

Keep your kitchen knives nearby with this beautifully carved 13" x 5" knife holder. Students will learn to design, layout and carve their own designs.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, September 28, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, September 29, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Jim Schreiner

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

Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown

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

Students will create a replica of Michelangelo's Florentine Greenman. This classic face has been seen throughout history in many forms. The leaves create or adorn the face. A fascinating project. Cutout blanks will be provided. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.

Dates/Times

• Monday, September 23, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, September 26, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Friday, September 27, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Bob Yorburg

Member Tuition: $550.00
Non-Member Tuition: $675.00

Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown

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

A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dennis Wilson

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

Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown

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

The simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10" plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!

Dates/Times

• Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dennis Wilson

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

Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: This is an advanced class. Chip carving experience is required.

Using traditional chip carving with small knives, students will carve attractive, intricate patterns into 4" basswood disks, stars or squares that can be used as either Christmas tree ornaments or coasters. All students will receive and carve a basswood board with practice designs and then use the same designs to carve into the ornaments or coasters. Decorate your own tree or give as a holiday gift! This class is for intermediate or advanced carvers.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, December 8, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dennis Wilson

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

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

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

Special Notes: Chip carving experience is required for this class.

It is good to remind ourselves of the importance of PEACE in our lives. In this session, each student will receive two basswood boards, each 4 in. wide, 12 in. long and 3/8 in. thick. One board will have the word PEACE written on it, and a second board will say SHALOM. On each board the word will be bordered by a leaf design. A blank board may be available for students who want to write and carve PEACE in a language of their own choosing.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, November 24, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Dennis Wilson

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

Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown

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

In this class students will design, shape and carve a serving spoon. Skills explored include: making a template and transferring it to a blank, carving and shaping the bowl and back of the spoon, use of hand tools such as gouges, scrapers, coping saws, and spokeshaves, and sanding and finishing techniques. Students will leave class with a beautiful handcrafted hardwood spoon to use in their own kitchens or to give as a gift!

Dates/Times

• Friday, December 20, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

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

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

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