Woodworking

Come create a beautiful 12"-18" hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.

Dates/Times

• Friday, November 20, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

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

Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

With your own hands, craft a pine serving tray suitable for many things. Starting with wood prepared and cut to finished sizes, students will work on cutting and joining the sides and dovetail joints. Students will continue by gluing, sanding and cutting out the sides for the handle. The tray will be finished with a Danish oil.

Dates/Times

• Monday, December 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, December 15, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

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

Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Kick off your holiday season by learning a new craft. You will select from a variety of holiday and winter inspired images to create one or two pieces that can be used for coasters, decorating or gifting. This abbreviated introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will introduce you to wood burning tools, tips, transferring images, shading and adding color.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Instructor: Lorraine Mara

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

Material Fee: $8.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Instructor: Lorraine Mara

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

Material Fee: $18.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Are you a woodworker with unfinished projects? Then our new AFS Open Woodshop is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month participants will be able to come in and use the equipment in the AFS woodshop to work on their own projects. This program is non-instructional; however, AFS woodworkers will be present to supervise as needed. Participants should bring their own projects/wood.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, December 16, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

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

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

Are you a woodworker with unfinished projects? Then our new AFS Open Woodshop is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month participants will be able to come in and use the equipment in the AFS woodshop to work on their own projects. This program is non-instructional; however, AFS woodworkers will be present to supervise as needed. Participants should bring their own projects/wood.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

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

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

Are you a woodworker with unfinished projects? Then our new AFS Open Woodshop is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month participants will be able to come in and use the equipment in the AFS woodshop to work on their own projects. This program is non-instructional; however, AFS woodworkers will be present to supervise as needed. Participants should bring their own projects/wood.

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00

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

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

There's nothing like the beauty of the winter season in the Adirondacks! Make a holiday ornament for yourself or your loved ones. Over the course of this day students will progress from making a simple wooden Christmas ornament to one requiring the skills you will have achieved during the day. The course will include instruction on the safe use of the power scroll saw, pattern transfer, the cutting of multiple ornaments using the stacking process and the process of making interior cuts in a piece of wood using a scroll saw. Appropriate for beginning woodworkers and those with some experience.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

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

Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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