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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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A Taste of the Forge- May 2023
$175.00 – $195.00Would you like to try blacksmithing, and get a taste of the craft? Join instructor Steve Gurzler for 3 weekday evenings to learn how to operate a coal forge to bring metal to incandescent heat and shape it with hammer in hand. This class will use the Artist Blacksmiths Association of North America (ABANA) curriculum to teach the basics of blacksmithing. Students can expect to create 2 or more projects during the 3 evenings. Class size is limited to ensure all can advance at their own pace.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, May 4, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, May 11, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, May 18, 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 or older. Parents must accompany children who are under 18 years of age.
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Adirondack Dulcimer Making- August 2023
$525.00 – $615.00Drawing 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
- Monday, August 21, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, August 24, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $375.00
Non-Member Tuition: $465.00Material Fee: $150.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Adirondack Evergreens- August 2023
$145.00 – $185.00Students will weave a twined base on a red oak d-handle, building the sides in a start-stop plain weave. A sturdy strip of birch bark is woven onto the base at the onset. The evergreen trees are overlaid on the spokes and through the weavers using hand-dyed reed. An optional Adirondack themed rusty tin addition may be hung inside the handle.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: Tannery Pond
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Adirondack Evergreens- July 2023
$145.00 – $185.00Students will weave a twined base on a red oak d-handle, building the sides in a start-stop plain weave. A sturdy strip of birch bark is woven onto the base at the onset. The evergreen trees are overlaid on the spokes and through the weavers using hand-dyed reed. An optional Adirondack themed rusty tin addition may be hung inside the handle.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 1, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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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.
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- 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- April 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!
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- Thursday, April 13, 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- 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!
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- 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!
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- 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- July 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!
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- Thursday, July 13, 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- June 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!
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- Thursday, June 8, 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- May 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!
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- Thursday, May 11, 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!
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- 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!
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- 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!
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- 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.
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- 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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Arrowhead Latch- April 2023
$300.00 – $340.00Arrowhead latches are some of the earliest forms of forged latches in America and they come in many variations. In this class we will forge, punch, and chisel out the parts for a fairly standard arrowhead latch that can then be customized with decorative file work. A good class for the beginner and intermediate smith.
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- Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, April 30, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Derek Heidemann
Member Tuition: $250.00
Non-Member Tuition: $290.00Material 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.
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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.
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- 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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Bandolier Bag- June 2023
$175.00 – $200.00This is a traditional  Native American bag that was used for carrying things we might put in our pockets today. Students will learn some basic leather work – hole pinching, stitching, cutting fringe, painting, or staining, attaching, and decorating with antler buttons. Finished size:  9” x 9” bag plus strap.
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- Friday, June 23, 2023 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: David Cornelius
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material Fee: $70.00 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- April 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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- Saturday, April 29, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday, April 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: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
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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.
Dates/Times
- 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: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
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Bat Houses- May 2023
$140.00 – $165.00A bat can eat up to 12,000 biting Adirondack insects a night! Build a comfy little condo for our furry friends and keep the bugs in your area under control.
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- Saturday, May 20, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $105.00
Non-Member Tuition: $130.00Material 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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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- April 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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- Sunday, April 23, 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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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.
Dates/Times
- 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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Beginning Crochet – Make a Dishcloth- June 2023
$68.00 – $83.00Learning to crochet is a snap! Don’t feel intimidated by the lovely creations that you see. You can learn to make them, too. Patricia will help you learn several different stitches as you make something beautiful for your home or a gift. Ages 8 and up.
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- Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Patrica Goldberg
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
Special Notes: All materials will be provided, but students my bring their own yarn and/or crochet hook if desired.
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- June 2023
$115.00 – $140.00Have you always wanted to learn to knit but thought it was too difficult? Don’t feel intimidated! Our instructor will help you through the process of learning the two basic kinds of stitches as you make at least one lovely coaster. If time permits you may make all three!! Ages 8 to adult.
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- Sunday, June 11, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Patrica Goldberg
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: Bring worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Knitting needles will be provided.
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Better Bird Photography- April 2023
$115.00 – $135.00This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate photographers who want to learn solid fundamentals and put them into practice with instruction. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. This class will include photographing live Raptors from a local Wildlife Educator, and a talk on responsible birding and bird photography.
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- Saturday, April 1, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Oxford
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material 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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Better Bird Photography- June 2023
$115.00 – $135.00This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate photographers who want to learn solid fundamentals and put them into practice with instruction. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. This class will include photographing live Raptors from a local Wildlife Educator, and a talk on responsible birding and bird photography.
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- Saturday, June 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Oxford
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material 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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Better Bird Photography- October 2023
$115.00 – $135.00This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate photographers who want to learn solid fundamentals and put them into practice with instruction. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. This class will include photographing live Raptors from a local Wildlife Educator, and a talk on responsible birding and bird photography.
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- Sunday, October 15, 2023 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Oxford
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material 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 Picture Frames and Mirrors- April 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, April 1, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, April 2, 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 Picture Frames and Mirrors- July 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!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 13, 2023 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, July 14, 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 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!
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: 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- July 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.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 8, 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: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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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.
Dates/Times
- 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: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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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.
Dates/Times
- 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- June 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, June 9, 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- 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.
Dates/Times
- 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 102A: Faces & Top Tools- June 2023
$95.00 – $105.00This class follows the lessons learned in Blacksmithing 101. Students will use top tools and punches to make decorative faces, starting with skulls but other artistic work will be covered such as horses, goats, horned animals, and others. To make the faces, students start with bar stock and will learn how to fuller, punch, and drift, as well as work in a team with another smith. This class focuses on the artistic side of blacksmithing and how various tools can be used to create different effects.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 10, 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 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.
Dates/Times
- 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 102C: Make Like a Tree- June 2023
$95.00 – $105.00Nature has been a source of artistic inspiration for thousands of years. Leaves have been a part of decorative blacksmithing for a long time, and there are many different types of leaves one can make. This class is intended for students who have taken a basic/beginner class and who understand the basic techniques and concepts. We will start by making leaves with just the hammer and anvil, and then begin using tools like chisels and decorative punches.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 10, 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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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.
Dates/Times
- 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- June 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.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, June 11, 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 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.
Dates/Times
- 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.
Dates/Times
- 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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Block Plane- April 2023
$160.00 – $180.00Open a new chapter in your wood working journey by making your own hand tool. Shape the wood body, harden and temper steel for the blade and make your first shavings all in one day!
Dates/Times
- Monday, April 3, 2023 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $40.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY