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18th Century Toaster- June 2025
Price range: $465.00 through $525.00Forge your own eighteenth century style swivel toaster, a must-have utensil if you?re into down-hearth cooking or use it for camping! Different period methods of construction will be covered such as hot and cold hole punching, splitting, mortise and tenon work, rivet making and riveting, beveling, and right angle bending, as well as a discussion of welded methods and why. Learn these basic techniques of blacksmithing while bringing home a useful project.
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- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, June 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $390.00
Non-Member Tuition: $450.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety.
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A Taste of the Forge- May 2026
Price range: $185.00 through $205.00Would you like to try blacksmithing, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children under the age of 18.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Acanthus Bread Board- October 2025
Price range: $255.00 through $305.00Acanthus leaves are historically the most important design element. Seen for thousands of years on Corinthian columns, architecture, furniture, books, currency and more. Students will have the opportunity to carve acanthus scrolls and leaves on a plaque. This class is a must for anyone interested in classical design. Students can bring their own carving tools or ask for a list of recommended tools that can be ordered online.
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- Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- November 2026
Price range: $570.00 through $660.00Drawing 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
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, November 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $415.00
Non-Member Tuition: $505.00Material Fee: $155.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Adirondack Folk School Gift Certificate
Suggested price: $50.00Adirondack Folk School gift certificates make the perfect gift for friends and family! This digital gift certificate can be purchased and automatically emailed to the recipient.
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ADK Wildlife Rehabilitation- September 2026
$25.00During this evening program, Diane will talk a little about wildlife rehabilitation and share some interesting facts about helping our native wildlife. She will also bring along four Non-Releasable Ambassadors: three different owl species + a Red Tailed Hawk. All of which are indigenous to the Adirondacks. We will discuss their stories & you will gain some very interesting facts about these amazing birds, that we are so lucky to have in our own backyards.
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- Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Diane Hime
Member Tuition: $25.00
Non-Member Tuition: $25.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Advanced Sharpening and Honing Blades- April 2026
Price range: $145.00 through $165.00This class expands on what is learned in our basic Sharpening and Honing Blades course and through individual efforts at the bench. It is more project oriented, while expanding on types of steels, testing, technique, edge geometry, stones and other sharpening tools. At the end of this workshop, you will have a deeper understanding and hands on knowledge of types of steel, edge geometry, heat treating, natural and manmade sharpening stones and options, and a greater depth of understanding of the intersection of blade steel, heat treatment, blade geometry, stone type and technology, and how it all works together. It is recommended that students have taken Sharpening and Honing Blades prior to this course.
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- Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Howard Schechter
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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AFS Craft Sampler- August 2026
Price range: $555.00 through $645.00When is the last time you tried something for the first time? If you've wanted to try your hand at one of the many crafts offered at AFS but you couldn't decide what to try, this program is for you! This summer we are offering a four-day program for students ages 16+ that explores a new core craft each day including basketry, blacksmithing, weaving, and woodworking. Students will learn a new skill and create a new project every day! Please note: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.
Day 1: Double Bottomed Bushel Basket with Barbara Boughton This basket is ideal for a beginner or someone who would like to learn additional techniques. Students will weave a sturdy, functional basket beginning with a kicked-up twined base. In weaving up the sides, multiple weaving techniques will be introduced. Students are encouraged to work with the instructor to design their own basket, applying embellishment and color consideration. Hand-dyed materials will be available to weave into the baskets. The basket is finished with a pair of leather handle. Students will leave with an understanding of multiple weaving techniques, and a unique piece of work. Dimensions: approx. 10" diameter, 8" high.
Day 2: Forged Leaf Keychain with Arnie Barsky This class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We'll explore basic techniques first then move on to forging leaves to create a decorative leaf keychain. Long pants (no nylon clothing) and closed-toe shoes are required. Leather gloves, eye and ear protection are provided; you may wish to bring your own for fit and comfort
Day 3: Woven Napkins with Janet Gallant Let's reuse and save. In this class you will complete several cloth napkins. Make them all one color or create a collection using the yarn available in class. Don't be afraid to use the napkins and to wash and dry them. Janet's first woven napkin was created 15 years ago and still looks as good as new!
Day 4: Woodturning Pens with Frank Lagace In this beginner friendly class, you will learn the basics of wood lathe operation and safety while turning a piece of raw wood into a custom pen. Each student will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted pen and the knowledge to continue woodturning confidently on their own.Dates/Times
- Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, August 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $415.00
Non-Member Tuition: $505.00Material Fee: $140.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: No a la carte registration for single day courses. Lodging and food is not provided.
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Backpacker Guitar- July 2026
Price range: $760.00 through $885.00Come 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, July 6, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, July 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $575.00
Non-Member Tuition: $700.00Material Fee: $185.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Balsam Fir Pillow Trees- November 2026
Price range: $150.00 through $175.00In this class we'll be stitching aromatic balsam pillows in the shape of evergreen trees. Using balsam fir needles, plaids, and glass beads, we'll create three different pillows inspired by the raised beadwork of the Tuscarora people and the rich history of balsam fir use in the Adirondacks. These are great for use in a dresser, car, or anywhere would enjoy the fragrance! Pillows are approximately 5" in height. No prior experience or sewing machine required.
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- Sunday, November 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Badger
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Balsam Fir Pillow Valentines- January 2026
Price range: $150.00 through $175.00In this class, originally developed by artists Susie and Betsy Brandt, we'll be hand stitching Valentine themed aromatic balsam pillows with a fun, modern twist. Using balsam fir needles, velveteen fabric, glass beads, and sequins, we'll create three different pillows inspired by the raised beadwork of the Tuscarora people and the rich history of balsam fir use in the Adirondacks. These are great for use in a dresser, closet, car or anywhere you would enjoy the fragrance! Pillows are approximately 5" in height. No prior experience or sewing machine required.
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- Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Badger
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $35.00 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
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Bandana Magic: Dye & Print- August 2026
$10.00In this workshop students will create their own one-of-a-kind bandana using different techniques. Students will dye and print on upcycled materials to bring their unique vision to life!
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- Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Shumek
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This class is for children ages 10 – 14.
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Barn Quilt- February 2026
Price range: $250.00 through $290.00Barn quilts have become so popular over the past several years that there are barn quilt trails all over the country. We've even seen billboards on the NY thruway advertising a trail! These art projects are a great way to commemorate a special time in your life or an upcoming holiday. You might have such fun that you'll want to make several like past students. During the class you'll learn some of the history and then learn how to plot out your design after you have chosen one from the many designs on offer. There are so many patterns and the best part is you don't need any quilting experience. Bring a friend and have some fun. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron, students may wish to bring a hair dryer if they have one.
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- Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday, February 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $75.00 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: Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
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Barn Quilt- May 2026
Price range: $250.00 through $290.00Barn quilts have become so popular over the past several years that there are barn quilt trails all over the country. We've even seen billboards on the NY thruway advertising a trail! These art projects are a great way to commemorate a special time in your life or an upcoming holiday. You might have such fun that you'll want to make several like past students. During the class you'll learn some of the history and then learn how to plot out your design after you have chosen one from the many designs on offer. There are so many patterns and the best part is you don't need any quilting experience. Bring a friend and have some fun. Wear old clothes and bring a smock or apron, students may wish to bring a hair dryer if they have one.
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- Friday, May 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $175.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $75.00 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: Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
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Basic Blacksmithing Tool Set- August 2026
Price range: $480.00 through $540.00If you've started your blacksmithing journey or may be about to, you need a few basic tools to make forging a little easier. In this class you'll forge a pair of flat jaw tongs, a pair of simple shop calipers and a set of dividers. You'll also learn how to harden and temper tool steel while forging a center punch, cold chisel, and hot chisel.
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- Friday, August 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $405.00
Non-Member Tuition: $465.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Basic Electric Welding for Blacksmiths- March 2026
Price range: $160.00 through $180.00There are times when a blacksmith needs to assemble parts or make a tool when traditional joinery is inefficient. In this class we will cover the basics of MIG and Stick Welding, equipment recommendations, making crack repairs, and fabricating a simple tool or jig. Bring your own welding mask and gloves if you have them. You?ll have time to practice what you?ve learned and receive coaching from a professional welder.
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- Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Colin Roy
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Basic Shaker Oval Boxes- April 2026
Price range: $270.00 through $320.00One 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" or "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 3 nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop. This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
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- Wednesday, April 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Imbimbo
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $40.00 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
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Bead Buddies- August 2026
$10.00In this class, students will create their own colorful bracelets. Students will be able to choose from several different designs.
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- Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This class is for children ages 10 – 14.
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Beekeeping Boot Camp- January 2026
Price range: $140.00 through $165.00This basic Beekeeping Boot Camp will cover an introduction to beekeeping, honeybee health and equipment. You will be given information and handouts to assist you if you decide to become a beekeeper. The last section of this bootcamp will cover how to assemble the necessary equipment to get started if you decide to do so. We will discuss how and where to obtain honeybees and equipment. Students may even walk away with a door prize!
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- Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Pat Imbimbo
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- March 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction.
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- Sunday, March 1, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- October 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction.
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- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
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Beginning Crochet – Make a Dishcloth- July 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00Learning to crochet is a snap! Don't feel intimidated by the lovely creations that you see. You can learn to make them, too. Patricia will help you learn several different stitches as you make something beautiful for your home or a gift. Ages 8 and up. All materials will be provided, but students may bring their own yarn and crochet hook if desired.
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- Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: All materials will be provided, but students may bring their own yarn and/or crochet hook if desired.
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- August 2026
Price range: $125.00 through $150.00Have you always wanted to learn to knit but thought it was too difficult? Don't feel intimidated! Our instructor will help you through the process of learning the two basic kinds of stitches as you make at least one lovely coaster. If time permits you may make all three!! Ages 8 to adult. Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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- Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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Beginning Spinning- November 2026
Price range: $135.00 through $160.00Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.
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- Friday, November 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Lind
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Beginning Stone Carving- May 2026
Price range: $250.00 through $300.00In this exciting AFS class students will learn the basics of carving stone. You'll learn about the three basic types of chisel: point, tooth and flat. If time allows, finishing techniques will also be taught, and used to create a 3D shape in marble. All under the expert guidance of Charles Austin, stone mason and carver. Students should come with a simple idea of what they would like to create.
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- Saturday, May 30, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Charles Austin
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Berry Baskets- July 2026
Price range: $150.00 through $175.00For holding berries, cherry tomatoes, or anything collectible, these great beginner baskets are satisfying and easy to repeat after instruction. Students will weave two baskets: one quart, and one pint size. Additional kits for weaving at home will be available for purchase.
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- Friday, July 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Birch Bark Bowls- August 2026
Price range: $167.00 through $192.00These birch bark bowls are made by cutting, folding, and stitching. The instructor has gathered birch from her property for you, but will also cover the correct way to harvest it yourself. Students will make their bowls unique through its shape, color of the birch, and choice of waxed linen used. Embellishments such as beads, pine needles, and branches can also be added to decorate the bowls – feel free to bring your own beads if you?d like!
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- Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $52.00 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: Students should bring an awl.
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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- January 2026
Price range: $265.00 through $315.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own 'masterpiece'. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You'll be proud to hang this in your home!
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- Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- June 2026
Price range: $265.00 through $315.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own 'masterpiece'. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You'll be proud to hang this in your home!
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- Thursday, June 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, June 5, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- September 2026
Price range: $265.00 through $315.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own 'masterpiece'. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You'll be proud to hang this in your home!
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- Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Blacksmithing 101: Forging Basics & Making Hooks- March 2026
Price range: $105.00 through $115.00This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We'll learn to use a coal forge and explore basic techniques first, then move on to forging hooks with a decorative twist. ABANA
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- Saturday, March 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $80.00
Non-Member Tuition: $90.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Blacksmithing 117: Forge Welding Basics, Fire Poker & Chain Links- October 2026
Price range: $160.00 through $180.00Forge welding is often seen as a difficult, even mystical process. This course is designed for students who have completed a basic class or who have equivalent experience. We will demystify and cover the basics of forge-welding, learn to forge weld a loop on a bar, then will move on to forging a short length of chain. ABANA
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- Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Block by Block: Lego Prints- July 2026
$10.00In this fun hands-on workshop, students will use flat LEGO pieces and LEGO dots to build their own printmaking blocks. We will roll ink onto our designs and press them onto paper or fabric to make our own one-of-a-kind artwork! This exciting process is inspired by traditional Adirondack crafts where people decorated their own fabrics, furniture and signs by using carved blocks, stencils and nature themed patterns. Similar to artisans of the past, we will create patterns and designs inspired by the things we love and cherish around us!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Shumek
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This class is for children ages 6 – 9.
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Block Printing with Natural Dyes- February 2026
Price range: $95.00 through $110.00Learn how to print and paint with locally-foraged natural dyes to create beautiful, useable items! Participants will learn how to prepare thickened dye pastes, print or paint them on cotton and set them for long-lasting, washable results, with a discussion of growing or foraging their own dye plants in the local region and preparing cloth for dyeing. Participants can select a cotton tea towel or cotton scarf. Historic-style wooden blocks will be provided, or students can bring their own stencils or designs to paint.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Maeve Kane
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Bloomy Rind Soft Cheeses- September 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00Taught by Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speight, both internationally awarded cheesemakers, known for creative semi-aged cheeses, this course will focus on all the simplest aspects of cheesemaking and the vast variety of cheeses that can be made based on different cultures, rennets, additives and mechanical processing methods. Students will learn how to make bloomy rind cheeses, age, and inoculate them and how to add variations to their cheese. Please note: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sheila Flanagan
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
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Braided Rim Basket- November 2026
Price range: $155.00 through $180.00This tabletop basket is woven in the plain weave method and has a solid bottom. It incorporates a "chain weave", woven with dyed round reed in a choice of colors. The basket is finished with a braided and scalloped rim, woven with matching dyed reed. A choice of a ceramic accent embellishes the basket in coordinating colors.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- August 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00Anyone 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 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
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 2026
Price range: $80.00 through $95.00Anyone 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 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
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 Wee Lassie Canoe- July 2026
Price range: $3,010.00 through $3,110.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, July 13, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, July 17, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, July 20, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, July 24, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1610.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1710.00Material Fee: $1400.00 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
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Build a Wee Lassie Canoe- March 2026
Price range: $3,010.00 through $3,110.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, March 16, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, March 20, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, March 21, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, March 23, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, March 27, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1610.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1710.00Material Fee: $1400.00 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
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Build a Wee Lassie Canoe- September 2025
Price range: $2,955.00 through $3,055.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, September 15, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 19, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, September 22, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 24, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 26, 2025 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1555.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1655.00Material Fee: $1400.00 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
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Build a Wee Lassie Canoe- September 2026
Price range: $3,010.00 through $3,110.00The original Wee Lassie was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of Nessmuk as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 11 wonderful days with master instructor Larry Benjamin building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.
Dates/Times
- Monday, September 14, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 18, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, September 21, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 25, 2026 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1610.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1710.00Material Fee: $1400.00 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
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Build Your Own Ukulele- March 2026
Price range: $735.00 through $860.00Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will lead participants through the process of making their own Ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This class will cover every aspect of making a Ukulele and participants will leave with the knowledge of this skill as well as a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Monday, March 23, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, March 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $575.00
Non-Member Tuition: $700.00Material Fee: $160.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Calligraphy with Turkey Quills- April 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00First, we will learn how to prepare walnut ink from the husks of local black walnuts. The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America's most valuable and beautiful native trees. We will then learn how to temper and cut a turkey's wing feather into a fine writing tool that we can use with the velvety smooth walnut ink to create calligraphy (beautiful writing!). For the calligraphy classes we will use a chisel-shaped felt pen and learn two letter styles – Gothic, or blackletter, and the Foundational Hand, also using our black walnut ink. Other materials and uses will be demonstrated as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Kendra Schieber
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Calligraphy with Turkey Quills- February 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00First, we will learn how to prepare walnut ink from the husks of local black walnuts. The black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) is one of North America's most valuable and beautiful native trees. We will then learn how to temper and cut a turkey's wing feather into a fine writing tool that we can use with the velvety smooth walnut ink to create calligraphy (beautiful writing!). For the calligraphy classes we will use a chisel-shaped felt pen and learn two letter styles – Gothic, or blackletter, and the Foundational Hand, also using our black walnut ink. Other materials and uses will be demonstrated as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Kendra Schieber
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving a Shrinkpot- April 2026
Price range: $140.00 through $165.00Students will learn how to carve a shrinkpot, a type of wooden container traditionally made using hand tools and green woodworking techniques that utilizes the natural shrinking process as the wood dries. Freshly cut green wood is hollowed out and a dry wooden base is inserted into a groove carved within the hollowed section. As green wood dries it shrinks, creating a tight seal around the base.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ray Richardson
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Basics- October 2026
Price range: $265.00 through $315.00Students will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Comfort Birds- March 2026
$25.00Dates/Times
- Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $25.00
Non-Member Tuition: $25.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Ceramic Wind Chimes and Ornaments- July 2026
Price range: $160.00 through $185.00In this class we will create a decorative arrangement of small pieces or wind bells of ceramic to be suspended from a frame or used as ornaments. Students will use basic handbuilding techniques to create their pieces. After a drying period of three weeks, on the second day students will learn how to decorate and glaze their piece. Dress to mess. This class is suited for students ages 8 – 14 w/a parent, and 15 and up on their own. Supplies include clay, tool sharing, glazing and firing. Forms made will have a drying period before firing, and then glazing. Students will need to return to pick up finished pieces or make shipping arrangements with AFS.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Colleen Vanderhoef, M.A.
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chair Caning- September 2026
Price range: $415.00 through $490.00Spend a few days learning how to cane your own chair with the traditional 7-step weaving method, which results in an intricate octagonal pattern. Bring your chair needing a new seat (see requirements below). Tools and materials will be provided. Please note: This is an introductory class. Chairs MUST have 75 or fewer holes drilled into the chair seat and be square or rectangular in shape. A curve in the front of the chair is acceptable. Your chair should be in sound condition, with the old seat removed and any repairs and refinishing completed prior to class. If your chair does not meet these parameters, a limited number of additional chairs will be available for a nominal fee, and advice will be given to you on how to best weave the chair you have brought to the class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, September 11, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Hubbard
Member Tuition: $345.00
Non-Member Tuition: $420.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an introductory class. Chairs MUST have 75 or fewer holes drilled into the chair seat and be square or rectangular in shape. A curve in the front of the chair is acceptable. Your chair should be in sound condition, with the old seat removed and any repairs and refinishing completed prior to class. If your chair does not meet these parameters, a limited number of additional chairs will be available for a nominal fee, and advice will be given to you on how to best weave the chair you have brought to the class.