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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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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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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 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, July 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 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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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- May 2026
Price range: $260.00 through $300.00Barn 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: $185.00
Non-Member Tuition: $225.00Material 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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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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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- 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!
Dates/Times
- 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 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!
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- 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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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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- 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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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.
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- 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
Special Notes: Students should sharpen their tools ahead of time, or take Sharpening Carving Tools on Saturday, October 10.
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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.
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Chenille Scarf- November 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $105.00Want 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! Keep the winter chill away with a scarf you weave yourself. Each class will include an introduction to the loom and instruction on how to operate it. Several color choices will be available. You'll be weaving away in no time!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $20.00 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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Chenille Scarf- October 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $105.00Want 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! Keep the winter chill away with a scarf you weave yourself. Each class will include an introduction to the loom and instruction on how to operate it. Several color choices will be available. You'll be weaving away in no time!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $20.00 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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Chip Carved Cell Phone Stand- October 2026
Price range: $245.00 through $295.00Chip carve an attractive design into one or both sides of this basswood cell phone stand. One side will have a design and the other will be blank for you to design and carve. Chip carving knives will be provided.
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: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be provided. Chip carving or other carving experience is helpful.
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate- October 2026
Price range: $280.00 through $330.00Carving a circular series of large and small three corner chips into a 10" basswood plate, you will create the optical illusion of roundedness on a flat plane. Hang it on the wall and surprise your friends!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be provided. Chip carving or other carving experience is helpful.
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- November 2026
Price range: $250.00 through $300.00Using traditional chip carving with small knives, students will carve attractive, intricate patterns into 4" basswood discs, stars or squares that can be used as both ornaments and coasters. Students will receive a basswood board with practice designs and then may use the same designs to carve into their projects. Decorate your own tree or give as a holiday gift! Chip carving knives will be provided. Chip carving or other carving experience is helpful.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 15, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
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
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be provided. Chip carving or other carving experience is helpful
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Chip Carved Peace Board- September 2026
Price range: $255.00 through $305.00It is good to remind ourselves of the importance of PEACE in our lives. In this session students will receive two basswood boards, each 4" wide, 12" long and 3/8" thick. Each board will have a floral corner design. One board will have the word PEACE on it, and the other will have SHALOM. Students will be able to erase and write "peace" in a language of their choosing, however. Several border designs will be available to frame the word. Chip carving knives will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be provided. Chip carving or other carving experience is helpful.
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Cloth Napkins- August 2026
Price range: $160.00 through $185.00Let'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!
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $45.00 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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Complete Basic Blacksmithing- October 2026
Price range: $640.00 through $740.00This 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, October 2, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, October 5, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $540.00
Non-Member Tuition: $640.00Material Fee: $100.00 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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Copper Bowl- July 2026
Price range: $225.00 through $250.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl with a 10" diameter, approx. 2" deep from a sheet of 16 gauge copper. 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
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- September 2026
Price range: $225.00 through $250.00In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl with a 10" diameter, approx. 2" deep from a sheet of 16 gauge copper. 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
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- August 2026
Price range: $120.00 through $135.00Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8" x 8?.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- October 2026
Price range: $120.00 through $135.00Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8" x 8?.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- August 2026
Price range: $215.00 through $240.00Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ?? tall, and the base is 5 ?? by 5 ??.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- October 2026
Price range: $215.00 through $240.00Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ?? tall, and the base is 5 ?? by 5 ??.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- June 2026
Price range: $120.00 through $135.00This copper ornament class will allow you to make your choice of 2 of the 3 items advertised. The process will have you cutting out the pieces, forming and texturing on an anvil. You will also be using a small torch as part of the texturing process, and soldering. The maple leaf ornament will have a "glass drop" soldered into the center. The mushroom can be used to hold your jewelry, earrings, and rings. The cap can be lifted off to slide rings on the stem. The stem is epoxied to a piece of bluestone serving as the base. The fern is a wall ornament that can be hung or laid in a windowsill. The fern is 10 inches tall, the maple leaf is 5 inches by 5 inches and the mushroom is 5 inches tall.
Dates/Times
- Friday, June 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- August 2026
Price range: $225.00 through $250.00Create your own pine branch wall hanging with vines, leaves, and pinecones. Different size pipe will be pounded and textured on an anvil to make the branches and vines. The leaves and cones will be made from sheet copper, then textured. This class will also involve some soldering. The finished piece will be approximately 25? by 17?.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- June 2026
Price range: $225.00 through $250.00Create your own pine branch wall hanging with vines, leaves, and pinecones. Different size pipe will be pounded and textured on an anvil to make the branches and vines. The leaves and cones will be made from sheet copper, then textured. This class will also involve some soldering. The finished piece will be approximately 25? by 17?.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Crafting an Adirondack Story- July 2026
$10.00In this session, we turn the woods into our personal theater as we take a nature based story and turn it into a theatrical experience. Each child will make their own costume/prop and choose their own character in the story, for the purpose of performing a play. This is a 100% child led creative experience where each participant gets to bring their imagination to life! It will involve art and working with paint, glue, glitter and other such items. So please dress for mess. At the end of the session our work together will culminate with a live performance for family and friends. Children will take their costume/prop home.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Nelson
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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Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board- July 2026
Price range: $195.00 through $220.00Come create a beautiful 12"-18" hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Friday, July 24, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY