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A Taste of the Forge II- September 2023
$175.00 – $195.00If 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, September 7, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, September 21, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material 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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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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Advanced Beaded Wrap Bracelets- August 2023
$78.00 – $93.00Join us as we weave a lovely, beaded bracelet. After taking the basic class in the morning, or for those with some beading experience, students will weave a beaded bracelet with more delicate beads and more complicated patterns.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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AFS Sewing Circle- August 2023
$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 10, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
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 2023
$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 14, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
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 2023
$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 9, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
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 2023
$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 12, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
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 2023
$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 14, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
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 2023
$115.00 – $140.00Learn 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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 2023
$130.00 – $140.00Copper 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.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, September 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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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Backpacker Guitar- November 2023
$490.00 – $565.00Come 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, November 6, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 7, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Monday, November 13, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 14, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Monday, November 20, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Tuesday, November 21, 2023 – 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $315.00
Non-Member Tuition: $390.00Material Fee: $175.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Barn Quilt- September 2023
$220.00 – $260.00Barn 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 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $165.00
Non-Member Tuition: $205.00Material Fee: $55.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Beaded Wrap Bracelets- August 2023
$68.00 – $83.00Join us as we weave a lovely, beaded bracelet. No experience is needed. Students will have fun creating their own unique custom wrap bracelet.
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- Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $10.00 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 Bluegrass Banjo- November 2023
$58.00 – $73.00Bluegrass 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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- Saturday, November 18, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material 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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Birch Bark Ornaments- September 2023
$82.00 – $97.00In this relaxing class, students will create their own unique hanging ornaments out of birch bark. Materials and patterns for the ornaments will vary in size. All three have pine needles stitched to the edge with waxed linen. Each will hang by a leather cord and jewelry clasp.
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- Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $24.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Birch Bark Picture Frames and Mirrors- October 2023
$245.00 – $295.00Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own ‘masterpiece’. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. You’ll be proud to hang this in your home!
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- Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material 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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Birch Bark Sampler- September 2023
$96.00 – $111.00These projects: the Mini Penobscot and Mini Canoe are constructed with birch bark similar to those made years ago by New England Algonquian and Penobscot Natives. Much smaller in size and to be respectful some changes have been made. Needle skills are helpful as these are stitched with waxed linen and embellished with pine needles.
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- Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $58.00
Non-Member Tuition: $73.00Material Fee: $38.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Bird Condo Tower- December 2023
$275.00 – $325.00If you’re a fan of birdwatching and want to create a space for the birds that call your yard home, then this is the class for you! Create your own unique “Bird Condo” with plenty of space for backyard birds to roost.
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- Friday, December 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $65.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Bird Condo Tower- October 2023
$275.00 – $325.00If you’re a fan of birdwatching and want to create a space for the birds that call your yard home, then this is the class for you! Create your own unique “Bird Condo” with plenty of space for backyard birds to roost.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 6, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $65.00 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- October 2023
$95.00 – $105.00This 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.
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- Thursday, October 26, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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 2023
$95.00 – $105.00This 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 22, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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: Bottle Opener- October 2023
$95.00 – $105.00This class follows the lessons learned in Blacksmithing 101. Students will learn how to punch and drift to make a usable bottle opener.
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- Friday, October 27, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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 102D: Using Jigs and Making Batches- September 2023
$95.00 – $105.00Hooks are one of the most useful things a new blacksmith can make. They are used in many projects, and this makes them an excellent stepping stone for learning how to manufacture in bulk. We will start by making hooks by hand with just the hammer and anvil. After that, you will use various tools and jugs to produce 5 matching hooks. This class is intended for students who have taken a 101 class and understand the basics of forging and managing a coal fire.
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- Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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- October 2023
$150.00 – $170.00This 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 to joinery, as students will learn how to rivet pieces together. Other techniques including pass-throughs and mortise and tenon will be demonstrated and discussed.
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- Saturday, October 28, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $125.00
Non-Member Tuition: $145.00Material 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 for Couples: Candleholder- September 2023
$95.00 – $105.00This intro class is meant for couples to learn and work together on a candle holder, perfect for romantic dinners together. Students will learn everything needed to use a coal fire, hammer, and anvil to move and shape metal. Two smiths will share a forge and an anvil and learn how to work as a team to accomplish things that an individual smith would not be able to do easily.
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- Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Instructor: Russ Jennings
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material 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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Bloomy Rind Soft Cheeses- August 2023
$70.00 – $85.00Taught by Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights, both internationally awarded cheesemakers, known for creative semi-aged cheeses, this course will focus on all the simplest aspects of cheesemaking and the vast variety of cheeses that can be made based on different cultures, rennets, additives and mechanical processing methods. Students will learn how to make bloomy rind cheeses, age, and inoculate them and how to add variations to their cheese. Please note: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow’s Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sheila Flanagan and Sal Speights
Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material 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 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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Build a Rustic Birdhouse- August 2023
$70.00 – $85.00Anyone 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 19, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material 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 Wee Lassie Canoe- October 2023
$2,900.00 – $3,000.00The 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, October 2, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, October 5, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, October 6, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Monday, October 9, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
- Friday, October 13, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $1500.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1600.00Material Fee: $1400.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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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Carved Knife Holder- September 2023
$135.00 – $160.00Keep your kitchen knives nearby with this beautifully carved 13″ x 5″ knife holder. Students will learn to design, layout and carve their own designs.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Carving Lettering- August 2023
$135.00 – $160.00In this class you will explore the history of carved letters, including raised and incised examples. Design, proper layout, and spacing will be taught. The correct approach to handling carving tools and interesting techniques will be demonstrated. Sharpening and tool maintenance will be shown. Students of all levels will be able to learn how to carve on flat or shaped surfaces. This class is a must for any student of carving.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $30.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chair Caning- November 2023
$375.00 – $450.00Spend a few days learning how to cane your own chair during which you’ll learn how to weave the traditional 7-step caning pattern. Bring along a chair in good condition in need of a new caned seat. Ideally, the chair seat will be square or rectangular in shape and have fewer than 85 holes drilled into the seat frame. Any repairs and refinishing should be completed before the class begins. Please bring a chair in sound condition, with the old cane removed, if possible.
Dates/Times
- Friday, November 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 5, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Chris Hubbard
Member Tuition: $315.00
Non-Member Tuition: $390.00Material Fee: $60.00 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 Carve a 5″ x 5″ Keepsake Box- November 2023
$240.00 – $290.00A small, attractively carved box is functional and makes a fine gift. This box, made of the best quality basswood, will be ready for students to apply a design of their choosing and carve it out. After carving, the box can be painted or stained at home. Pattern transfer tool, graphite paper and chip carving knives will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $30.00 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 Ornaments or Coasters- December 2023
$230.00 – $280.00Using 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 9, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 10, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Chip Carved Seahorse Plaque- October 2023
$260.00 – $310.00Chip carve a beautiful seahorse into a 12″ plaque. Students will receive the plaque with the design already applied so you can begin carving right away. After carving, the plaque can be stained or painted at home according to students’ preference. This is an advanced class; chip carving experience is required. Chip carving knives will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $50.00 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 2023
$600.00 – $700.00This 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 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 30, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 1, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, October 2, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $500.00
Non-Member Tuition: $600.00Material 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- September 2023
$195.00 – $220.00In 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 9″ 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 8, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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 Embossing- August 2023
$120.00 – $130.00Learn 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
- Thursday, August 17, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 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 Embossing- October 2023
$120.00 – $130.00Learn 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
- Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 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 Lanterns- September 2023
$195.00 – $220.00Create 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 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 22, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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 Pine Branch Wall Hanging- August 2023
$195.00 – $220.00Create 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 18, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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 Pine Branch Wall Hanging- October 2023
$195.00 – $220.00Create 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, October 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board- December 2023
$185.00 – $210.00Come 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
- Friday, December 15, 2023 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $80.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Crewelwork Embroidery- August 2023
$150.00 – $175.00Historically, wherever there was wool and fabric, there has been embroidery, and the Adirondacks are no exception. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of crewelwork embroidery. Students will use a variety of stitches to create a decorative crewelwork embroidery design step by step.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 25, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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Crewelwork Embroidery- December 2023
$150.00 – $175.00Historically, wherever there was wool and fabric, there has been embroidery, and the Adirondacks are no exception. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of crewelwork embroidery. Students will use a variety of stitches to create a decorative crewelwork embroidery design step by step.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, December 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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Encircling Basket- October 2023
$161.00 – $186.00Woven with natural and dyed reed using the stop and start method makes this easy to do and the wooden handle easy to carry. Matching design on top and bottom areas compliment this round basket, and the uses are endless. This basket is appropriate for basket weavers of all levels. Dimensions: 10″ x 9″ high.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 1, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $56.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fall Lakes and Waterways at Dawn Photo Tour- October 2023
$200.00 – $210.00Here’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 8, 2023 – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Carl Heilman II
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $210.00Material 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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Fibonacci Thirteen- August 2023
$250.00 – $300.00Barbara designed this basket inspired by the Fibonacci sequence of numbers. The basket is woven on a Shaker Cathead base with a two-by-two twill in natural reed. Students will weave the sides in a contrasting color reed to emphasize the 13 spirals which the pattern will create. Hand-shaping techniques will be stressed, allowing students to produce a beautifully proportioned piece. Barbara will lead a discussion on “The Nature of Numbers,” a talk on where the Fibonacci sequence exists in nature.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 12, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $260.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Forging a Kitchen Knife- October 2023
$450.00 – $510.00In this three-day class students will create a hand forged high carbon steel kitchen knife with a wood handle. Forging, grinding, and sharpening skills will be covered.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 21, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 22, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, October 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Member Tuition: $375.00
Non-Member Tuition: $435.00Material 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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Forging Damascus- October 2023
$350.00 – $390.00This class will cover the basic process of forging pattern-welded Damascus steel. Students will weld up several small billets and explore the basics of pattern development. Students will also explore several common methods of forge welding as well as covering the science of forge welding. Students can expect to learn the process of choosing steels that will give good pattern and function well together in the final billet. The class will cover how to lay out and prepare the steel for forge welding both in the starting stack and in subsequent re-stacks. Special attention will be given to hand work and the making of patterns well suited to limited machinery. The main areas of pattern development will be explored as well as touching on some more advanced patterning techniques. Once the billets are forged and patterned, the class will grind and polish a window or sample tile to etch and reveal the pattern. The class will cover several techniques to etch the sample for higher contrast. The techniques taught in class should offer students the building blocks to begin an exploration of Damascus patterns on their own. Experience of basic blacksmithing techniques suggested.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matthew Parkinson
Member Tuition: $250.00
Non-Member Tuition: $290.00Material 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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Framed Stained Glass Mosaics- August 2023
$85.00 – $100.00In this class students will create a stained glass mosaic in an 8″ x 10″ frame. Students will have a choice of photographs to work with, or may bring their own if desired. Students will be instructed on how to grout their piece, which is recommended but not required. This class is suitable for students of any level.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, August 20, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $60.00
Non-Member Tuition: $75.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
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: Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety.