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Adirondack Folk School Gift Certificate
Suggested price: $50.00Adirondack Folk School gift certificates make the perfect gift for friends and family! This digital gift certificate can be purchased and automatically emailed to the recipient.
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AFS Sewing Circle- December 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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AFS Sewing Circle- November 2022
$0.00Calling all fiber artists! Do you have a project you’re in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome!
Dates/Times
- Thursday, November 10, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
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American Tinsmithing Basics- November 2022
$110.00 – $135.00Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. This class will introduce you to and teach you about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand-operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th-Century tin shop. You will be shown how to do basic layout work, cutting, forming, assembly and soldering. Complete both a finger candle stick and a wall sconce by the end of class. You will be amazed at what you’ve accomplished.
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- Saturday, November 12, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $10.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students must be 14 years of age or older.
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Beginning Bluegrass Banjo- November 2022
$55.00 – $70.00Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We’ll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction. Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
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- Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mac Petrequin
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $0.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Children’s Wooden Roller Coaster Toy- December 2022
$145.00 – $170.00Interested in building an heirloom toy for family or friends? This solid wood roller coaster with wooden cars, which you will also build, is sure to bring a smile to their faces! No previous woodworking skills required.
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- Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- December 2022
$215.00 – $265.00Using traditional chip carving with small knives, students will carve attractive, intricate patterns into 4″ basswood disks, stars or squares that can be used as either Christmas tree ornaments or coasters. All students will receive and carve a basswood board with practice designs and then use the same designs to carve into the ornaments or coasters. Decorate your own tree or give as a holiday gift! This class is for intermediate or advanced carvers.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 11, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Hanging Hardwood Splint Snowflake- December 2022
$80.00 – $95.00Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.
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- Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hanging Hardwood Splint Snowflake- December 2022
$80.00 – $95.00Students will weave these striking snowflakes from hardwood maple and cherry wood splint. Several patterns may be woven, depending on the chosen splint. Students will weave one large 10″ diameter snowflake, and two smaller 7″ snowflakes, which make a beautiful grouping hung together on a tree or in a window. Additional kits will be available for sale.
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- Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Herbal Electuaries and Truffles- December 2022
$90.00 – $105.00Satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body with Herbal Electuaries and Truffles! People have been getting nourishment from plants since the beginning of time. Discover the delight of combining simple pantry ingredients with wild crafted herbs to make candies that are both delicious and nutritious. We’ll discuss the health benefits of each of our ingredients, including chocolate, and then the aprons will go on! Participants will go home with a lovely batch of Herbal Electuaries and two types of herbal truffles, each decorated with your choice of toppings.
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- Sunday, December 18, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $35.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: We will be using nut products during this course. Students should bring with them a cutting board, knife and apron.
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Intro to Nature & Wildlife Photography- November 2022
$65.00 – $85.00This introductory class is geared toward beginner to intermediate photographers who wish to build a solid understanding of the foundations needed for improvement and success. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing your success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. Discussion will also cover local shooting locations according to participants’ interests along with questions from participants.
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- Saturday, November 12, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Dave Oxford
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material 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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Introduction to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building- May 2022
$145.00 – $170.00Clay arts has historical common traditions across all cultures. It is easy to shape, sculpt and transform into ceramics. Imagine making bowls, cups, wind chimes and more…. through the use of clay medium. This two-day workshop allows for experimentation in creating various forms (2-3 pieces per student). On day one students will learn basic hand-building pottery techniques; explore pinch, coil and slab. After a drying period of two weeks, on the second day students will learn how to decorate and glaze their piece.
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Instructor: M.A Colleen Vanderhoef
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $45.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 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: Dress to mess. 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.
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Introduction to Pyrography- December 2022
$130.00 – $155.00In this class you will be introduced to the wonderful art of pyrography (wood burning). You will learn all the basics of wood burning, from the different tips of your wood burning tool, to how to transfer your design onto the wood.
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- Thursday, December 1, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bret Collier
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material 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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Large Copper Embossing- November 2022
$165.00 – $190.00Learn 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 12″ x 12″.
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- Saturday, November 19, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material Fee: $65.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Extra materials will be available for purchase.
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Merry or Ziggy Basket- November 2022
$120.00 – $140.00The Merry basket is a fun basket to weave with friends, and great for the upcoming holidays! Students will start with pre-cut and glued spokes into the base. This will allow students to start weaving right away on class day. The design is triple twined with three colors of paracord in a stacking pattern. A regular flat oval rim with paracord rim filler is lashed with flat oval reed to finish your holiday basket. Techniques include triple twining, a stacking pattern, shaping and regular rim. This is a great basket to put a candle in with some pinecones and evergreens for a centerpiece. It is also a nice size to put a liner in and use as a breadbasket. Merry Basket dimensions: 7″ x 10″ at top x 3″ high. The Ziggy basket inspiration came from the racetrack base. Linda wanted a spiral for the flow going around the track with a little zag in it. Students will start with a wood base with the spokes pre-glued prior to class. The design is triple twined with three colors of cotton cord and finished with a regular flat oval rim. The rim is lashed with cotton cord. Students will have a choice of colors. Techniques include triple twining, completing a row and setting up for next, reverse twining and shaping. Ziggy Basket dimensions: 7″ x 9.5″ x 3.25″ high.
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- Friday, November 18, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $120.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material 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: Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing.
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Sacred Union of Plant & Water- November 2022
$70.00 – $85.00Take a “trip in a cup” as we journey to India, via the principles behind teh Sacred Union of Plant and Water and the areomatic herbs and spices used to creat India’s beverage of choice: Chai. We’ll start thsi touch, smell, feel and taste workshop by breaking down and discussing the plant ingredients in Chai, their beneficial effects on the body and why it’s such a perfect beverage for North Country living. Then we’ll put our knowledge to work as we peel, chop and grind our way to creating a traditional Chai infusion from scratch. Once ready, we’ll sip our Sacred Union and discuss the many differences between tea and plant infusions and the role they can play in your life. This class is a delightful journey for the senses and also includes a hands-on component where we will make and enjoy Chai tea! Class will also include an opportunity to make your own custom blend of Chai ingredients to replicate the process at home.
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- Sunday, November 20, 2022 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $15.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please let us know if you have any food related allergies we need to accommodate for this class. Students should bring with them a cutting board, knife and apron.
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Shaker Carriers- November 2022
$260.00 – $310.00This two-day workshop yields time enough to explore three styles of Shaker carriers; Fixed Handled, Swinging Handled and Divided carriers. Construction steps and hardware application will be demonstrated, and all participants will put their hands-to-work on their own carriers. These projects have a firm place in Shaker history as they were a very popular offering to “The World’s People” by Shaker craftsmen.
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- Monday, November 14, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
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Shaker Oval Nesting Boxes- November 2022
$260.00 – $310.00One of the most iconic items of Shaker woodworking, nesting oval boxes share elegance, simplicity and functionality equally. Using carefully prepared thin strips of wood each participant will carve the “swallowtails” of “fingers” on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath to soften for bending. Copper tacks are installed to hold the oval hoop together before top and bottom boards are fit and held by wooden pegs. Each student will construct five nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop.
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- Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, November 17, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $60.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
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Spokeshave- November 2022
$140.00 – $165.00Open 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!
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- Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Eric Pintar
Member Tuition: $100.00
Non-Member Tuition: $125.00Material 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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Tin Ornaments- November 2022
$62.00 – $77.00Christmas time in the Adirondacks is a magical time of year. In this tinsmithing class you will make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs including icicles, spirals, snowflakes and angels, in addition to your own unique designs! No previous tinsmithing experience is necessary in this class. Perfect for students 12 and older, this is a great class for the whole family!
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- Saturday, November 19, 2022 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $7.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Weaving 103: A Study in Twill- November 2022
$225.00 – $275.00This class will take you into the endless possibilities of the twill weave structure. Each student will design an item, wind a warp, dress a loom and weave. Assorted fiber choices will be available. Prior weaving set up and experience is required.
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- Friday, November 11, 2022 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Saturday, November 12, 2022 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Friday, November 18, 2022 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Saturday, November 19, 2022 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $200.00
Non-Member Tuition: $250.00Material Fee: $25.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 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: Prior weaving set up and execution experience is required.
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Winter Weaving – Chenille Scarf- December 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Want to try out weaving on a floor loom? This class starts with a loom all set up and ready to go – no prior weaving experience is needed! 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!
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- Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Winter Weaving – Chenille Scarf- December 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Want to try out weaving on a floor loom? This class starts with a loom all set up and ready to go – no prior weaving experience is needed! 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
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Woodturning: Holiday Ornaments- December 2022
$75.00 – $90.00‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You’ll be amazed by your own creations – and how lovely they’ll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.
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- Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: John Kingsley
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.
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Woodturning: Holiday Ornaments- November 2022
$75.00 – $90.00‘Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You’ll be amazed by your own creations – and how lovely they’ll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: John Kingsley
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.
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Woven Hanging Hearts- December 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Spend the morning crafting these lovely hanging hearts, sure to brighten your holiday decor or perfect for gift giving. The hearts are woven from hardwood maple splint and are hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon in various colors. Students will weave two large and two smaller hearts. These hearts can be filled with small items. Additional kits will be available for sale.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 am
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Woven Hanging Hearts- December 2022
$75.00 – $90.00Spend the morning crafting these lovely hanging hearts, sure to brighten your holiday decor or perfect for gift giving. The hearts are woven from hardwood maple splint and are hung from hand-dyed silk ribbon in various colors. Students will weave two large and two smaller hearts. These hearts can be filled with small items. Additional kits will be available for sale.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, December 4, 2022 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $55.00
Non-Member Tuition: $70.00Material Fee: $20.00 Material Fee is added to the tuition fee in the shopping cart.
Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant