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A Taste of the Forge II- October 2022
$170.00 – $190.00If you’ve taken Taste of the Forge or another basic blacksmithing class at AFS, then you’re ready for Taste of the Forge II! This class, taught by blacksmith Steve Gurzler, builds on the students’ prior experience to bring them to the next level, pursuing more advanced skills. Like in Taste of the Forge, we will follow the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum in a small class format. Students can expect to create 2 or more useful or decorative objects over the course of 3 weekday evenings.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, October 27, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety. Students should be high school age and older. Parents must accompany children who are under 18 years of age.
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A Taste of the Forge- September 2022
$170.00 – $190.00Would 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.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 8, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 15, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 22, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety. Students should be high school age or older. Parents must accompany children who are under 18 years of age.
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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- August 2022
$505.00 – $595.00Drawing 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
- Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, August 11, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday, August 12, 2022 – 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Saturday, August 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $355.00
Non-Member Tuition: $445.00Material Fee: $150.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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AFS Sewing Circle- August 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 11, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- December 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- July 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 7, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- November 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, November 10, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- October 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, October 13, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- September 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 8, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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American Tinsmithing Basics- November 2022
$110.00 – $135.00Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you’ve accomplished.
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- Saturday, November 12, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material 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 must be 14 years of age or older.
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Autumn Leaves: Intro to Working with Copper- September 2022
$125.00 – $135.00Copper is a very different material from iron and is capable of being finished in beautiful ways. This class will cover the basics of non-ferrous forging, including annealing and work hardening, as well as finishes and patinas. Students will start with a bar of copper that will be worked hot and cold to form a maple leaf. Then the instructor will share an ancient and closely guarded secret technique, which gives the leaves a red and gold finish.
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- Saturday, September 10, 2022 – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Autumn Weaving – Table Runners- September 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Want to try out weaving on a floor loom? This class starts with a loom all set up and ready to go – no prior weaving experience is needed! Gather round the table with family, food, and a lovely woven (by you!) table runner. Each class will include an introduction to the loom and instructions on how to operate it. Several color choices will be available. You’ll be weaving away in no time!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 8, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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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Autumn Weaving – Table Runners- September 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Want to try out weaving on a floor loom? This class starts with a loom all set up and ready to go – no prior weaving experience is needed! Gather round the table with family, food, and a lovely woven (by you!) table runner. Each class will include an introduction to the loom and instructions on how to operate it. Several color choices will be available. You’ll be weaving away in no time!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, September 6, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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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Barn Quilt- September 2022
$195.00 – $235.00Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden “quilt” to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning “quilt” to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary.
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- Friday, September 9, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Saturday, September 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $155.00
Non-Member Tuition: $195.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- November 2022
$55.00 – $70.00Bluegrass 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. 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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- Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Beginning Crochet – Make a Dishcloth- August 2022
$65.00 – $80.00Learning 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.
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- Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material 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: All materials will be provided, but students my bring their own yarn and/or crochet hook if desired.
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- July 2022
$65.00 – $80.00Have 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.
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- Wednesday, July 20, 2022 – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material 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: Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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Birch Bark Bowls- August 2022
$117.00 – $137.00Learn how to cut, fold and shape from a rigid sheet of birch bark. Add pine needles or a tree branch for the rim and stitch with waxed linen. Students will make one bowl in class and leave with material to make another at home. This is a nice birch bark set to display! Low bowl: 6″ x 7.5″. Round bowl: 3.5″ x 3.5″ x 12.5″ around.
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- Saturday, August 6, 2022 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $85.00
Non-Member Tuition: $105.00Material Fee: $32.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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- July 2022
$235.00 – $285.00Birch 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!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 16, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 17, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Blacksmithing 101: Nail & Hook- July 2022
$90.00 – $100.00This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We will start with the basics, and within the first hour students will be forging their own nails. From there, students will forge hooks with a decorative twist.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 29, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 101: Nail & Hook- September 2022
$90.00 – $100.00This 4-hour class is ideal for the beginner blacksmith with little to no experience. We will start with the basics, and within the first hour students will be forging their own nails. From there, students will forge hooks with a decorative twist.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 9, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 102A: Bottle Opener- July 2022
$90.00 – $100.00This class follows the lessons learned in Blacksmithing 101. First students will use top tools and punches to make decorative faces. To make the bottle opener, students start with bar stock and will learn how to fuller, punch and drift, as well as work in a team with another smith.
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- Saturday, July 30, 2022 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 102B: Using Jigs and Making Batches- July 2022
$90.00 – $100.00Hooks are one of the most useful things a new blacksmith can make. Russ started off making them as practice pieces but found that they get used wherever they end up. They are used in many projects, and this makes them an excellent stepping stone for learning how to manufacture things in bulk. We will start by making hooks by hand with just the hammer and anvil. After that, students will use various tools and jigs to speed up production. The goal is to produce 5 matching hooks. This class is intended for students who have taken a 101 class and understand the basics of forging and how to manage a coal fire.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 30, 2022 – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 102C: Make Like a Tree- July 2022
$90.00 – $100.00Nature has been a source of artistic inspiration for thousands of years. Leaves have been a part of decorative blacksmithing for a long time, and there are many different types of leaves one can make. This class is intended for students who have taken a basic/beginner class and who understand the basic techniques and concepts. We will start by making leaves with just the hammer and anvil, and then begin using tools like chisels and decorative punches.
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- Sunday, July 31, 2022 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 102C: Make Like a Tree- September 2022
$90.00 – $100.00Nature has been a source of artistic inspiration for thousands of years. Leaves have been a part of decorative blacksmithing for a long time, and there are many different types of leaves one can make. This class is intended for students who have taken a basic/beginner class and who understand the basic techniques and concepts. We will start by making leaves with just the hammer and anvil, and then begin using tools like chisels and decorative punches.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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 103: Coat Rack- September 2022
$145.00 – $165.00This final intro to blacksmithing class uses all of the forging techniques taught in the previous classes to create a small coat or pot rack, with hand forged hooks riveted to the base. This is also an introduction o joinery, as students will learn how to rivet pieces together. Other techniques including pass-throughs and mortise and tenon will be demonstrated and discussed.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 11, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- August 2022
$65.00 – $80.00Anyone 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 20, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material 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.
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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- September 2022
$65.00 – $80.00Anyone 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, September 17, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material 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.
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Build a Ukulele- October 2022
$470.00 – $545.00Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles of making a ukulele, leading students through the process of making their own ukulele from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course covers every aspect of ukulele making. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of ukulele making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 14, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, October 21, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, October 28, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, November 4, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, November 11, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday, November 18, 2022 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $300.00
Non-Member Tuition: $375.00Material Fee: $170.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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- July 2022
$2,700.00 – $2,800.00The 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 11, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 13, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 14, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, July 15, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, July 16, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, July 18, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 19, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, July 20, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, July 21, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, July 22, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1400.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1500.00Material Fee: $1300.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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 2022
$2,700.00 – $2,800.00The 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 12, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 13, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 15, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 16, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, September 17, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, September 19, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, September 21, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, September 22, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, September 23, 2022 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1400.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1500.00Material Fee: $1300.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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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Cheesemaking: Chevre, Valencay and Crottin- July 2022
$225.00 – $275.00Come and learn to make Chevre, Aged Chevre, Valencay, and Crottin the traditional way. We will learn to make our own cultures rather than using laboratory produced cultures and will even discuss how to make homemade rennet. We will also make yogurt and cultured butter. All products will be made using organic, grass-fed, raw milk. It is recommended that you purchase (and review) the book, “The Art of Natural Cheesemaking”, by David Asher. This class is a combination of demonstration and hands on.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 9, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Devers
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Children’s Wooden Roller Coaster Toy- December 2022
$145.00 – $170.00Interested in building an heirloom toy for family or friends? This solid wood roller coaster with wooden cars, which you will also build, is sure to bring a smile to their faces! No previous woodworking skills required.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate- November 2022
$250.00 – $300.00The simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10″ plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 19, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 20, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $50.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an advanced class. Chip carving experience is required.
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- December 2022
$215.00 – $265.00Using traditional chip carving with small knives, students will carve attractive, intricate patterns into 4″ basswood disks, stars or squares that can be used as either Christmas tree ornaments or coasters. All students will receive and carve a basswood board with practice designs and then use the same designs to carve into the ornaments or coasters. Decorate your own tree or give as a holiday gift! This class is for intermediate or advanced carvers.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 11, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Chip Carving a Green Man- October 2022
$225.00 – $275.00The Green Man is an ancient symbol of the union of man and nature; a human face is surrounded by floral forms. Each student will receive a basswood plank with the bark on one edge and, separately, a few Green Man designs. After selecting the design of choice, the student will apply the design to the plank and carve the face into the wood.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 1, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 2, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an advanced class. Chip carving experience is required.
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Chopper- August 2022
$435.00 – $495.00In this 3-day class students will learn how to forge a 10 chopping knife. Blades will be heat treated and sharpened, then a wood handle with a steel ferrule will be crafted and fit to the blade.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 26, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, August 27, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 28, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Member Tuition: $360.00
Non-Member Tuition: $420.00Material Fee: $75.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Coffin Handled Bowie Knife- September 2022
$435.00 – $495.00The Bowie Knife conjures thoughts of legend and history. In this class students will create their own version of this iconic American knife. Students will begin by forging the blades to shape from high carbon steel bar stock, followed by grinding and heat treating the blade. Once the blades are finished the class will turn to the handles fabricating a guard, bolster and wood handle for their knives.
This class will focus on several key techniques in knifemaking: fitting a guard, as well as shaping and designing hidden tang wooden handles.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 23, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 24, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 25, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matthew Parkinson
Member Tuition: $360.00
Non-Member Tuition: $420.00Material Fee: $75.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants required for student’s safety.
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Comb Back Windsor Armchair- July 2022
$600.00 – $675.00Bring your own turnings from David’s Turning Chair Parts class or choose from walnut, cherry or ambrosia maple parts provided by instructor David Abeel. Make an heirloom that is comfortable, well-engineered and styled to fit in traditional or contemporary settings. Students will do compound drilling and work with a variety of simple jigs and tools along with compass planes, travishers, draw knives, scorp and hand planes. All skill levels are welcome. Dress comfortably and be ready to work on your feet all day.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 24, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, July 25, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: David Abeel
Member Tuition: $300.00
Non-Member Tuition: $375.00Material Fee: $300.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Complete Basic Blacksmithing- September 2022
$580.00 – $660.00This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 16, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 17, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 19, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $480.00
Non-Member Tuition: $560.00Material Fee: $100.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Copper Bowl- July 2022
$190.00 – $215.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16 gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 8″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 15, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- September 2022
$190.00 – $215.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16 gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 8″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 16, 2022 – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $90.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Cottage Market Basket- June 2022
$142.00 – $167.00After weaving using natural reed, you will add your ribbon and insert the swing handle to this nice size and smart looking market basket for which you will find many uses. Tips will be shared on bases and shaping up the sides to make weaving easier for you! Some different ribbon choices will be available. 11″ long x 5.5″ wide x 12.5″ high.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 25, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $42.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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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Double-Bottomed Bushel Basket- August 2022
$235.00 – $285.00This is a great class for a first-time weaver, as well as for those who would like to learn some new weave patterns to create a unique piece. A variety of techniques will be discussed, including arrow weave and four-rod wale, as well as the use of color to create pattern. Students will begin by weaving a double-bottomed twined base. As they weave up the sides with the stop-start method, students may then choose to incorporate a variety of color and pattern which interests them. The basket is finished with a pair of leather handles made during class. With a double-bottomed base, this is a very sturdy and functional basket, as well as uniquely yours. Dimensions approx. 10″ diameter, 8″ high.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 14, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Eco Print Silk Scarf- August 2022
$165.00 – $185.00Join Marjolaine in a 1-day class to create an eco print silk scarf. During this workshop you will explore the technique of eco printing, a method of transferring the pigment within leaves and other plant matter to silk fabric via steaming or boiling. It is a technique for printing on fabric with the natural dye color present in plants.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 19, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginners.
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Fall Lakes and Waterways at Dawn Photo Tour- October 2022
$195.00 – $205.00Here’s your chance to grab gorgeous sunrise shots. In this one-day nature photography tour you will travel to several destinations that are all within a reasonable distance of each other. You’ll spend 90% of the day shooting pictures at beautiful nearby Adirondack lakes and waterways. This nature photography tour is designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO settings. Start this eight-hour day with a very brief discussion, then take the rest of the day to play with photo techniques in the field at nearby photo locations. A great class for those who wish to receive mentoring while in the field.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 9, 2022 – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Carl Heilman
Member Tuition: $195.00
Non-Member Tuition: $205.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Equipment requirements include a DSLR and lens system/OR a full featured point and shoot camera (preferably with screw-on filter and tripod capability), a sturdy tripod and a remote release. In addition, bring along a full variety of focal length lenses from wide angle to telephoto and perhaps macro if you like so you can work with a variety of techniques through the day.
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Fancy Field Basket- August 2022
$148.00 – $173.00Using natural and dyed reed the 2/2 twill makes the continuous weave fast going as you shape this square basket. When you get to the rim, the braided design in natural reed adds a fancy touch. You’ll find many uses for this basket! Color may vary slightly. 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 8.5″
Dates/Times
- Sunday, August 7, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $48.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 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: This basket is for intermediate level weavers.
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Felted Squirrel- September 2022
$138.00 – $163.00Felt a “sleepy squirrel” that could be found in a leafy nest anywhere in the Adirondacks. You will use a simple armiture, natural wool fibers, and easy to use techniques to create a lifelike image of a sleeping gray squirrel. This course is appropriate for beginners and will give you the skills to create your own sleepy character.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 24, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Leah Oles
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $38.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students may wish to bring a reference image of a gray squirrel.
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Fermented Foods- September 2022
$120.00 – $145.00The process of lactic-acid fermentation increases vitamins, enzymes and beneficial bacteria naturally present in good whole, fermented and culturally traditional foods. Roberta is hoping to inspire you to include all of this in all diets as a way to introduce healthier options for optimal digestive functioning. In this good for your gut class, you will learn how to make kombucha, kefir, sourdough starter (for bread baking), cultured butter and sauerkraut.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Devers
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY