Woodworking

Come join us in the making of your very own handmade Backpacker guitar. Drawing from over 35 years of instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of guitar making, leading participants through the process of making their own versatile backpacker guitar.  Participants will leave the class with a working knowledge of guitar making and a handcrafted instrument ready for years of making music while traveling and adventuring.

Dates/Times

• Monday, November 6, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Monday, November 13, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Monday, November 20, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
• Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $315.00
Non-Member Tuition: $390.00

Material Fee: $175.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

A bat can eat up to 12,000 biting Adirondack insects a night! Build a comfy little condo for our furry friends and keep the bugs in your area under control.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 20, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Jim Schreiner

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

If you’re a fan of birdwatching and want to create a space for the birds that call your yard home, then this is the class for you! Create your own unique “Bird Condo” with plenty of space for backyard birds to roost.

Dates/Times

• Friday, December 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00

Material Fee: $65.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

If you’re a fan of birdwatching and want to create a space for the birds that call your yard home, then this is the class for you! Create your own unique “Bird Condo” with plenty of space for backyard birds to roost.

Dates/Times

• Friday, October 6, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00

Material Fee: $65.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Anyone can learn to make a rustic birdhouse in just a few hours. A birdhouse is a simple structure with seven basic parts: two sides, a front and back, a bottom, and two pieces for the top. Power tools are not necessary to cut the wood; it can be done with a handsaw. Using rough-cut lumber, you will construct a rustic birdhouse that can be functional and/or decorative. Choose from several birdhouse designs. There will be a short discussion about nesting birds, feeding birds and suitable houses for area birds. Participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as old drawer pulls, doorknobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Adults and teens welcome; children ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 19, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Don Polunci

Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.

Anyone can learn to make a rustic birdhouse in just a few hours. A birdhouse is a simple structure with seven basic parts: two sides, a front and back, a bottom, and two pieces for the top. Power tools are not necessary to cut the wood; it can be done with a handsaw. Using rough-cut lumber, you will construct a rustic birdhouse that can be functional and/or decorative. Choose from several birdhouse designs. There will be a short discussion about nesting birds, feeding birds and suitable houses for area birds. Participants are encouraged to bring objects (such as old drawer pulls, doorknobs, hardware, etc.) from home. Adults and teens welcome; children ages 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, July 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Don Polunci

Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00

Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.

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, April 14, 2023 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Saturday, April 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $80.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

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, December 15, 2023 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
• Saturday, December 16, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00

Material Fee: $80.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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, September 18, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, September 19, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00

Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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

In this class, students will hand craft a beautiful pine wood box reminiscent of the Shaker craftwork. Students will begin with wood already prepared and cut to finished sizes for the project. They will work on the following skills: cutting and joining the sides/dovetail joints, gluing/planing and sanding the sides, shaping the lid and base, attaching the hardware (hinges), and finishing techniques.

Dates/Times

• Monday, May 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, May 16, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00

Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.

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