Woodworking

Marquetry is the art of creating imagery using wood veneers. We will explore the creation of a simple mountain motif, which allows for enormous variations in color, shape and texture. It is easily applied to any substrate to create boxes, wall hangings and jewelry ? such as the brooch pictured or the thwart of your canoe. We will learn technique in this class and discuss many applications as well as creating a few simple brooches to take home.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, June 6, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: T. Breeze Verdant

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

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

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

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student who is interested in pursuing the hobby of working with the scroll saw to produce scroll work art for themselves. Their family, and their friends. The student will be introduced to the mechanics and the safe operation of the scroll saw. Students will be introduced to the many different saw blade types and cutting characteristics of each blade type to help in their selection of a blade for a particular piece of work. Additionally, students will receive instruction in three different methods of transferring a pattern to a piece of wood. Following this instruction, students will practice preparing the saw for safe operation followed by practicing the different movements required to successfully follow pattern lines while cutting a piece of wood. At the completion of the class, students will have completed a simple cat puzzle and a snowflake trivet using both exterior and interior cuts to remove material from the puzzle and the snowflake.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, July 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

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

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

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

The purpose of this course is to introduce the student who is interested in pursuing the hobby of working with the scroll saw to produce scroll work art for themselves. Their family, and their friends. The student will be introduced to the mechanics and the safe operation of the scroll saw. Students will be introduced to the many different saw blade types and cutting characteristics of each blade type to help in their selection of a blade for a particular piece of work. Additionally, students will receive instruction in three different methods of transferring a pattern to a piece of wood. Following this instruction, students will practice preparing the saw for safe operation followed by practicing the different movements required to successfully follow pattern lines while cutting a piece of wood. At the completion of the class, students will have completed a simple cat puzzle and a snowflake trivet using both exterior and interior cuts to remove material from the puzzle and the snowflake.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

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

Material Fee: $15.00 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

• Sunday, February 15, 2026 – 9:00 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

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, June 6, 2026 – 9:00 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

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 – 9:00 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

Students will build a keepsake box using a walnut frame and specimen wood, creating a gorgeous and distinctive piece great for gifting. Woodworking techniques such as cutting, sanding, and creating finger joints will be covered.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 2, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

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

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

In 1903, the first Adirondack chair was built in the town of Westport, N.Y. and has since taken the world by storm. Its contoured seat and back, along with its wide arms make it the perfect chair for lounging in after a hard day's work. You will start with surfaced pine, cut the pieces, shape them on a router table, sand them and then assemble your own Adirondack chair. No prior woodworking experience is necessary but be prepared to use power tools.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Cerveny

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

Material Fee: $140.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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: No prior woodworking experience is necessary, but be prepared to use power tools.

Over 100 years ago, the famous Sagamore Hotel was built as an exclusive resort on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Its luxurious and spacious accommodations attracted the millionaires of the day, and the hotel continues to bring people from around the world to its spectacular spot on the lake. Come create a bit of history as you build a Sagamore chair using patterns struck from one of the original chairs; all the forms and patterns necessary are provided. Learn how to steam bend local Adirondack Red Oak into the graceful forms of this one-of-a-kind chair that is both beautiful and comfortable. Working with a variety of hand tools, you will bend and fasten the slats, laminate frame elements, join everything together and sand, finish and complete a beautiful chair ready for a prominent spot in your camp or home.

Dates/Times

• Friday, April 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, April 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

Member Tuition: $540.00
Non-Member Tuition: $610.00

Material Fee: $500.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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

Over 100 years ago, the famous Sagamore Hotel was built as an exclusive resort on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Its luxurious and spacious accommodations attracted the millionaires of the day, and the hotel continues to bring people from around the world to its spectacular spot on the lake. Come create a bit of history as you build a Sagamore chair using patterns struck from one of the original chairs; all the forms and patterns necessary are provided. Learn how to steam bend local Adirondack Red Oak into the graceful forms of this one-of-a-kind chair that is both beautiful and comfortable. Working with a variety of hand tools, you will bend and fasten the slats, laminate frame elements, join everything together and sand, finish and complete a beautiful chair ready for a prominent spot in your camp or home.

Dates/Times

• Friday, June 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

Member Tuition: $540.00
Non-Member Tuition: $610.00

Material Fee: $500.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

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