Woodcarving
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Carved Knife Holder- September 2023
$135.00 – $160.00Keep 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 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Basics for Furniture- July 2023
$240.00 – $290.00This class offers an excellent approach to designing and carving appliques for furniture and architecture. The class presents historical examples of carvings on doors, cabinets, tables, wall panels, and more. Students will learn a systematic approach to layout, design and carving details. The essentials of tool sharpening and proper tool handling will also be demonstrated.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 22, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Lettering- August 2023
$135.00 – $160.00In this class you will explore the history of carved letters, including raised and incised examples. Design, proper layout, and spacing will be taught. The correct approach to handling carving tools and interesting techniques will be demonstrated. Sharpening and tool maintenance will be shown. Students of all levels will be able to learn how to carve on flat or shaped surfaces. This class is a must for any student of carving.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carve a 5″ x 5″ Keepsake Box- November 2023
$240.00 – $290.00A small, attractively carved box is functional and makes a fine gift. This box, made of the best quality basswood, will be ready for students to apply a design of their choosing and carve it out. After carving, the box can be painted or stained at home. Pattern transfer tool, graphite paper and chip carving knives will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- December 2023
$230.00 – $280.00Using 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 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $20.00 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: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Chip Carved Seahorse Plaque- October 2023
$260.00 – $310.00Chip carve a beautiful seahorse into a 12″ plaque. Students will receive the plaque with the design already applied so you can begin carving right away. After carving, the plaque can be stained or painted at home according to students’ preference. This is an advanced class; chip carving experience is required. Chip carving knives will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hardwood Spoon Carving- June 2023
$125.00 – $150.00In 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, June 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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Hardwood Spoon Carving- October 2023
$125.00 – $150.00In 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, October 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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Introduction to Chip Carving- July 2023
$243.00 – $293.00This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving – a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $33.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: Tannery Pond
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
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Introduction to Chip Carving- September 2023
$243.00 – $293.00This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving – a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 10, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $33.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
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Relief Carved Door Toppers- June 2023
$235.00 – $285.00Carve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, June 30, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY