Woodworking
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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- November 2024
Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Monday, November 4, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $395.00
Non-Member Tuition: $485.00Material Fee: $150.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Advanced Shaker Oval Boxes- April 2024
In this advanced class, experienced students will have the opportunity to work on either Shaker Serving Trays or Shaker Carriers. Construction steps and hardware application will be demonstrated, and all participants will put their hands-to-work on their own projects. Students will become familiar with construction techniques as they complete their projects. These projects have a firm place in Shaker history as they were a very popular offering to “The World’s People” by Shaker craftsmen. With Shaker inspired elegance these are sure to become instant heirlooms!
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00Material 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
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Advanced Shaker Oval Boxes- October 2024
In this advanced class, experienced students will have the opportunity to work on either Shaker Serving Trays or Shaker Carriers. Construction steps and hardware application will be demonstrated, and all participants will put their hands-to-work on their own projects. Students will become familiar with construction techniques as they complete their projects. These projects have a firm place in Shaker history as they were a very popular offering to “The World’s People” by Shaker craftsmen. With Shaker inspired elegance these are sure to become instant heirlooms!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, October 25, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00Material 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
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Basic Shaker Oval Boxes- April 2024
One of the most iconic items of Shaker woodworking, nesting oval boxes share elegance, simplicity and functionality equally. Using carefully prepared thin strips of wood each participant will carve the “swallowtails” of “fingers” on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath to soften for bending. Copper tacks are installed to hold the oval hoop together before top and bottom boards are fit and held by wooden pegs. Each student will construct five nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop. This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
Dates/Times
- Monday, April 8, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00Material 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
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Basic Shaker Oval Boxes- October 2024
One of the most iconic items of Shaker woodworking, nesting oval boxes share elegance, simplicity and functionality equally. Using carefully prepared thin strips of wood each participant will carve the “swallowtails” of “fingers” on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath to soften for bending. Copper tacks are installed to hold the oval hoop together before top and bottom boards are fit and held by wooden pegs. Each student will construct five nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop. This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00Material 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
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Bird Condo Tower- December 2024
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. Students should have some woodworking experience for this class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 14, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 15, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $175.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Some woodworking experience required.
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Bird Condo Tower- May 2024
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. Students should have some woodworking experience for this class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $175.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Some woodworking experience required.
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Block Plane- April 2024
Open a new chapter in your wood working journey by making your own hand tool. Shape the wood body, harden and temper steel for the blade and make your first shavings all in one day!
Dates/Times
- Friday, April 12, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material Fee: $40.00 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
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- August 2024
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 17, 2024 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- June 2024
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, June 29, 2024 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should wear older clothing and/or bring an apron to class.
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Build an ADK Acoustic Guitar- August 2024
Drawing from over 40 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of instrument making, leading students through the process of making their own Adirondack Guitar using hand tools. This guitar will have an Adirondack Spruce top along with incorporating other woods that are common to the Adirondack Region. This course will cover every aspect of the guitar making process as Martin guides you through every step with hands-on instruction. Participants will leave the course with a beautiful handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 12, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, August 16, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Monday, August 19, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 22, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, August 23, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Monday, August 26, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $1970.00
Non-Member Tuition: $2070.00Material Fee: $750.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board- December 2024
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 6, 2024 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY