Woodworking

Dates/Times

• Monday, August 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday, August 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

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

Material Fee: $180.00 Included in fee shown

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

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

• Friday, April 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Eric Pintar

Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00

Material 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

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

• Friday, October 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Eric Pintar

Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00

Material 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

Open a new chapter in your wood working journey by making your own hand tool. Students will be able to make a block plane, shoulder plane or molding plane. Shape the wood body, harden and temper steel for the blade and make your first shavings all in one day!

Dates/Times

• Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Eric Pintar

Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00

Material 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

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 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Don Polunci

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material 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.

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 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Don Polunci

Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00

Material 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.

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, January 24, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

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

Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown

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

• Friday, December 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday, December 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

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

Material Fee: $65.00 Included in fee shown

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 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Instructor: Martin Macica

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

In this class, students will create a beautiful cutting board using various woods and epoxy inlay. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw, and students will use a planer after gluing the pieces together. An epoxy accent will be poured to add a striking colored detail to the cutting board. Truly a piece to be proud of!

Dates/Times

• Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, December 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

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

Material Fee: $145.00 Included in fee shown

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

In this class, students will create a beautiful cutting board using various woods and epoxy inlay. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw, and students will use a planer after gluing the pieces together. An epoxy accent will be poured to add a striking colored detail to the cutting board. Truly a piece to be proud of!

Dates/Times

• Thursday, February 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Friday, February 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, February 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Frank Lagace

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

Material Fee: $145.00 Included in fee shown

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