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Copper Lanterns- September 2025
$200.00 – $225.00Create 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.g" tall, and the base is 5.5" by 5.5"
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- June 2025
$115.00 – $130.00This copper ornament class will allow you to make your choice of 2 of the 3 items advertised. The process will have you cutting out the pieces, forming and texturing on an anvil. You will also be using a small torch as part of the texturing process, and soldering. The maple leaf ornament will have a "glass drop" soldered into the center. The mushroom can be used to hold your jewelry, earrings, and rings. The cap can be lifted off to slide rings on the stem. The stem is epoxied to a piece of bluestone serving as the base. The fern is a wall ornament that can be hung or laid in a windowsill. The fern is 10 inches tall, the maple leaf is 5 inches by 5 inches and the mushroom is 5 inches tall.
Dates/Times
- Friday, June 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- September 2025
$115.00 – $130.00This copper ornament class will allow you to make your choice of 2 of the 3 items advertised. The process will have you cutting out the pieces, forming and texturing on an anvil. You will also be using a small torch as part of the texturing process, and soldering. The maple leaf ornament will have a "glass drop" soldered into the center. The mushroom can be used to hold your jewelry, earrings, and rings. The cap can be lifted off to slide rings on the stem. The stem is epoxied to a piece of bluestone serving as the base. The fern is a wall ornament that can be hung or laid in a windowsill. The fern is 10 inches tall, the maple leaf is 5 inches by 5 inches and the mushroom is 5 inches tall.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- August 2025
$200.00 – $225.00Create your own pine branch wall hanging with vines, leaves, and pinecones. Different size pipe will be pounded and textured on an anvil to make the branches and vines. The leaves and cones will be made from sheet copper, then textured. This class will also involve some soldering. The finished piece will be approximately 25" by 17".
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- June 2025
$200.00 – $225.00Create 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, June 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- October 2025
$200.00 – $225.00Create 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 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $90.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Damascus EDC Knife- August 2025
$310.00 – $350.00In this course, using a Damascus billet you have previously forged or can purchase in this course, students will forge a full tang style EDC knife. Students will heat treat and bevel their knives in preparation for fitting the handle. We will discuss and implement etching processes to reveal the beautiful pattern welded steel, then finish the handle making an eye catching and functional tool. I this course we will discuss in detail forging processes, grinding techniques, fit & finish and etching procedures.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Cody Csontos
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students who do not have their own Damascus billet may purchase one from the instructor for an additional charge of $80. Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Damascus Paring Knife- September 2025
$370.00 – $410.00In this dynamic two day class students will forge a billet of pattern welded damascus, then forge heat treat, grind polish and etch several 2-3" bladed all steel paring knives. These little knives though relatively quick to make, are extremely useful in the kitchen and a wonderful platform to explore how thickness and geometry of the edge contribute to a knife's cutting abilities. Most students complete at least two knives in the class. This repetition is essential to cementing the skills learned in the class, allowing students to truly learn from mistakes and reinforce the lessons learned. Skills covered include: basic forge welding of damascus steel, pattern development in damascus steel, forging blades to shape, basic heat treating of knives, grinding and finishing of knives, etching damascus steel and sharpening knives.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matthew Parkinson
Member Tuition: $270.00
Non-Member Tuition: $310.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Dovetailed Serving Tray- December 2025
$285.00 – $335.00With your own hands, craft a pine serving tray suitable for many things. Starting with wood prepared and cut to finished sizes, students will work on cutting and joining the sides and dovetail joints. Students will continue by gluing, sanding and cutting out the sides for the handle. The tray will be finished with a Danish oil.
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- Friday, December 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturday, December 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $65.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Eagle Eyes and Owl Ears- August 2025
$10.00Use your eagle eyes and owl ears to discover the wonders of the natural world. We'll explore the grounds of the Adirondack Folk School with interactive activities, create sound maps using our owl ears, and make observations with our eagle eyes. You'll learn how to record your nature discoveries to you can share them with others, as well as create a memory for your time spent in nature. All materials and supplies will be provided.
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- Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Hubbard
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Epoxy Inlaid Cutting Board- December 2025
$365.00 – $415.00In this class, students will create a beautiful cutting board using various woods and epoxy inlay. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw, and students will use a planer after gluing the pieces together. An epoxy accent will be poured to add a striking colored detail to the cutting board. Truly a piece to be proud of!
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- Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, December 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $145.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fairies of the Adirondacks- August 2025
$10.00Let the everyday slip away on this imaginative walk along the River Trail of the Adirondack Folk School. Drawing from Celtic lore, we'll weave a tale about Fairies, while connecting the dots between the Faerie folk of Ireland and the Adirondacks. We'll start with creating a house out of natural objects, both provided and found, for the Fairies of the Forest and end with sitting around the fire listening to the stories of the Fairy Tree Trail of Ardgillan Castle in Ireland, the Cottingley Fairies of England, and an Adirondack Poem or two on the Faerie realm. Enchanted tea and Fairy Bread will be served.
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- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fall Lakes and Waterways at Dawn Photo Tour- October 2025
$205.00 – $215.00Here'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.
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- Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Carl Heilman II
Member Tuition: $205.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
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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Forging a Chef's Knife- August 2025
$320.00 – $360.00This class is taught by renowned instructor and the very first winner of History Channel's Forged in Fire, Matthew Parkinson. The chef's knife is the most used knife in almost any home. These iconic knives help to create meals for family and loved ones. Well-made kitchen knives can last a lifetime and this class will give you the opportunity to create one of your very own. In this two-day class students will make their own chef's knife from high carbon steel. All aspects of bladesmithing will be covered, from forging the blade to shaping, then heat treating, grinding and polishing, making and fitting a wooden handle and finally, sharpening – with very special attention given to the design and geometry of this kind of knife. This class is intended as an introductory bladesmithing class, but some forging experience is helpful.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matthew Parkinson
Member Tuition: $270.00
Non-Member Tuition: $310.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Forging a Chef's Knife- July 2025
$320.00 – $360.00This class is taught by renowned instructor and the very first winner of History Channel's Forged in Fire, Matthew Parkinson. The chef's knife is the most used knife in almost any home. These iconic knives help to create meals for family and loved ones. Well-made kitchen knives can last a lifetime and this class will give you the opportunity to create one of your very own. In this two-day class students will make their own chef's knife from high carbon steel. All aspects of bladesmithing will be covered, from forging the blade to shaping, then heat treating, grinding and polishing, making and fitting a wooden handle and finally, sharpening – with very special attention given to the design and geometry of this kind of knife. This class is intended as an introductory bladesmithing class, but some forging experience is helpful.
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- Thursday, July 31, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, August 1, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matthew Parkinson
Member Tuition: $270.00
Non-Member Tuition: $310.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Forging an Axe- July 2025
$20.00Come watch Jordan LaMothe forge an axe in just 2 hours! This lively demonstration will feature traditional wrapped-eye construction, just as axes were made in the nineteenth century. In the process, you will be able to see a wide variety of forging and hammer techniques, from layout to material manipulation to forge welding. The end result will be a small axe head, or hatchet, suitable for camping and green woodwork.
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- Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Jordan LaMothe
Member Tuition: $20.00
Non-Member Tuition: $20.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Framed Stained Glass Mosaics- August 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In 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.
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- Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Framed Stained Glass Mosaics- June 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In 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.
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- Thursday, June 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Framed Stained Glass Mosaics- October 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In 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
- Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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From Fleece to Yarn- November 2025
$370.00 – $445.00Wool is a versatile ecological material for knitting, felting, and weaving, but processing it can be a bit tricky for a beginner. In this workshop, you will learn how to work with wool starting with raw fleece straight off the sheep and ending with handspun yarn ready to be incorporated into your craft projects. We will play with wool from a variety of sheep breeds, including some rare heritage breeds, and we'll learn how to use their different qualities to create the perfect materials for your projects. You will learn how to use different wool processing tools like hand cards, wool combs, and a drum carder. If you like starting with natural materials and seeing them through to the finished product, this is a great workshop for you!
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- Friday, November 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Linde
Member Tuition: $330.00
Non-Member Tuition: $405.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Garnet Beaded Wrap Bracelets- July 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Create an Adirondack inspired bracelet using Garnet gemstones finished with a clasp styled to represent the mountains and the stillness of the Adirondack night sky. We will be hand sewing.
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- Friday, July 11, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Gifts from Nature- August 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Get an early start on holiday gift giving. Make pinecone flowers, use natural mosses and twigs to decorate a small keepsake box and one small frame. Add your own photo for a special gift or family keepsake.
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- Friday, August 15, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Gifts from Nature- December 2025
$75.00 – $90.00Get an early start on holiday gift giving. Make pinecone flowers, use natural mosses and twigs to decorate a small keepsake box and one small frame. Add your own photo for a special gift or family keepsake.
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- Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Glorified Nine Patch- October 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This block will include sewing curves. The Acuquilt system includes match points in each piece that eases the challenge. You will create enough blocks for a table top or a lap quilt project of your choosing. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
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- Monday, October 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Hall Runner Floorcloth- July 2025
$280.00 – $330.00Come and create a hall runner floorcloth with Janet. This two day class will have you learning to cut stencils or refreshing your cutting skills and learning techniques to use when stenciling to enhance your final creation. You will come away with a unique and functional piece of art that is one-of-a-kind. The hall runner will be 5' long.
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- Friday, July 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Please wear old clothes. Instructor will provide aprons and glue guns, but students who wish to bring their own glue gun may do so.
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Handforged Cooking Utensils- June 2025
$310.00 – $350.00In this two-day workshop, learn to forge functional and decorative cooking utensils great for the barbecue or the kitchen! We will explore both two piece construction and one piece forgings. Each student will create multiple utensils while learning simple hand forging techniques, material isolation, sheet metal forming, and simple food safe finishes.
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- Saturday, June 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 29, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ian McCarthy
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Handforged Skillet- October 2025
$310.00 – $350.00In this 2 day workshop, students will learn basic sheet metal forging and riveted construction. Starting with a steel disk, learn to shape a simple skillet body and forge a decorative riveted handle. Create a functional and decorative piece of cookware to last a lifetime!
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- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ian McCarthy
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Hardwood Spoon Carving- December 2025
$130.00 – $155.00In this class students will design, shape and carve a serving spoon. Skills explored include: making a template and transferring it to a blank, carving and shaping the bowl and back of the spoon, use of hand tools such as gouges, scrapers, coping saws, and spokeshaves, and sanding and finishing techniques. Students will leave class with a beautiful handcrafted hardwood spoon to use in their own kitchens or to give as a gift!
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- Friday, December 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hardwood Spoon Carving- July 2025
$130.00 – $155.00In this class students will design, shape and carve a serving spoon. Skills explored include: making a template and transferring it to a blank, carving and shaping the bowl and back of the spoon, use of hand tools such as gouges, scrapers, coping saws, and spokeshaves, and sanding and finishing techniques. Students will leave class with a beautiful handcrafted hardwood spoon to use in their own kitchens or to give as a gift!
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- Friday, July 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Harp Making- August 2025
$570.00 – $620.00Come build a Paraguayan harp. This harp is characterized by a large soundbox with a rounded base, very light weight, closely-spaced light tension strings (usually nylon), a relatively flat harmonic curve, and with the strings running up through the center of the neck, which are tuned with gear-style tuners (like a guitar). Almost all harps of this style are played with the fingernails, in very rhythmically intricate music. This is the national instrument of Paraguay, and is commonly found throughout South America, Central America and in parts of Mexico. Students will be using tools from the past and today, to fashion an instrument that will last a lifetime. After this class you may even want to learn to play your beautiful new harp!
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- Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $350.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Herbal Medicine Tinctures- October 2025
$145.00 – $160.00As you know, the common cold, cough/congestion and flu-like symptoms can really take their toll on us. We can help get relief from these common illnesses by using medicinal plants. Plant medicine has been passed down for generations to help give us relief and only in the last couple of decades it stopped being passed down and then simply forgotten. In this class you will learn what plants to grow so you too can make very effective plant medicine which helps give you relief from common illnesses. You will learn and make medicinal teas, herbal tinctures and a discussion on building your immunity with medicinal plants.
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- Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Chrissey Eberhardt
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Herbal Tinctures, Oils Liniments & Poultices- June 2025
$110.00 – $135.00In the morning there will be discussion and demonstration of the different methods of making herbal oils. We will make an Herbal Bug Repellent Oil and a drawing Liniment from plants that grow in the instructor's medicinal garden. We will discuss various methods of using Herbal Poultices and learn about the plants that work as healing herbals oils. Learn about Plantain, Comfrey, Jewelweed, Calendula, Yarrow, St, John's Wort, and Solomon Seal and how, when to use them. The instructor will demo how to turn the oils into a salve. Echinacea will be in bloom and we will make an Echinacea Tincture. There will be discussion of making herbal tinctures and students will learn which plants work well as tinctures.
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- Friday, June 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lise Fuller
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hiker (Small) Adirondack Pack Basket by Linda Scherz- August 2025
$285.00 – $330.00The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Adults and children can wear this pack. Students will weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket, pack tight, level the top, weave a false rim, cut, and tuck, insert the wood handle, fit the rim and lash on basket. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness secured with wood skids. This class will be fun for all weavers. This is a great intro size pack to making pack baskets. Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Baskets will not be stained during class. Dimensions are 6" x 9" x 14" high.
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- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $190.00
Non-Member Tuition: $220.00Cotton Harness Material Fee: $95.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Leather Harness Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown on checkout pageLocation: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $95. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $110. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices may vary depending on what is available at the time of the class. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.
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Hiking Stick- August 2025
$70.00 – $85.00Learn how to make your very own personal hiking stick. Begin by selecting the perfect stick collected by the instructor. Then you will learn how to shave and carve your hiking stick. Once you are happy with your creation, the sticks will be completed by drilling a hole in them and adding a lanyard. Once finished, put your stick to good use on the trail running right by our school!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $5.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hiking Stick- June 2025
$70.00 – $85.00Learn how to make your very own personal hiking stick. Begin by selecting the perfect stick collected by the instructor. Then you will learn how to shave and carve your hiking stick. Once you are happy with your creation, the sticks will be completed by drilling a hole in them and adding a lanyard. Once finished, put your stick to good use on the trail running right by our school!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, June 29, 2025 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Don Polunci
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $5.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Holiday Decor- November 2025
$80.00 – $95.00Get ready for the Holidays! Spend a relaxing afternoon making a seasonal wreath and candle ring. In this class students will create trim with fabric and natural materials to decorate their designs.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hollow Forms in Metal Clay- August 2025
$222.00 – $242.00In this class you will use pure silver metal clay to make a variety of hollow beads – some using combustible core substances but most without any core material at all. The materials provided for the class will be sufficient to allow you to experiment with several types of beads, and additional metal clay will be available for purchase if desired. The number of beads made will depend on the size and type of beads as well as the complexity of the forms. All will be done and ready to wear by the end of the day! This class is ideal for people who have been making beaded jewelry and have wanted to add some beads that they have made themselves.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $92.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Some experience with metal clay is necessary to enroll in this class.
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How to Tell a Story Part 1- July 2025
$110.00 – $135.00Everyone has a story to tell – what matters is how you tell it. In this four-part class, students will focus on the basics of the personal narrative – a story told in first person that relates the story teller's own experience. Students will develop a five-minute (750 word) story from start to finish through in class exercises and take-home assignments. They will learn how to mine their memories for story ideas, structure their thoughts for maximum effectiveness, and find the details that will bring their stories to life. At the conclusion of the course, students will be offered the opportunity to share their work in front of a live audience on a date to be determined by the class as a whole.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Annie Marks
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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How to Tell a Story Part 2- August 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This course explores the three-act story structure in greater detail and focuses on how to turn a short personal narrative or another story idea into a full-length screenplay/play, novel, or memoir. In this four week class, students with learn the techniques necessary to create multi- dimensional characters, develop a compelling plot, and identify the themes that will tie the elements of their story together. Students will leave with the tools they need to begin a first draft or revise an existing one. Course Prerequisite: How to Tell a Story Pt. 1 or instructor permission.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Annie Marks
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Hues of the Hudson: Adirondack Plein Air Painting- July 2025
$160.00 – $180.00Join artist Takeyce Walter for a hands-on plein air oil painting workshop that celebrates the stunning colors and landscapes on the banks of the Hudson River at the Adirondack Folk School. In this immersive class, you?ll explore the art of capturing nature from direct observation, learning techniques to translate the wildness and colors of the historic Hudson River onto canvas. Whether you're an experienced painter or just beginning, this workshop is designed to enhance your skills in composition, color mixing, and brushwork while engaging deeply with the environment around you. Takeyce will provide personalized instruction, demonstrating how to observe and capture light, shadow, and atmosphere to create dynamic and expressive works of art. Come prepared to paint outdoors, as we explore the majestic landscapes and shifting hues of the Hudson. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of plein air techniques and a completed painting that reflects your unique experience in the Adirondack wilderness. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own painting materials and dress for the weather.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Takeyce Walter
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Intro to Bladesmithing- June 2025
$310.00 – $350.00In this two-day workshop you will learn how to forge high-carbon steel into a utility-style knife. Blades will then be ground, heat treated, sharpened, and a cord wrap applied.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mace Vitale
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Introduction to Boundweave- June 2025
$250.00 – $300.00Boundweave results in a totally warp-faced, thick textile. In this class you will learn about the structure and weave a mat or two. Several pattern designs will be available, or you'll be able to create your own.
Dates/Times
- Monday, June 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Intro to Floor Loom Weaving or other experience in winding a warp and dressing a loom is required for this course.
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Introduction to Chip Carving- August 2025
$253.00 – $303.00This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving – a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $33.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
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Introduction to Chip Carving- July 2025
$253.00 – $303.00This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving – a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $33.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
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Introduction to Chip Carving- September 2025
$253.00 – $303.00This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving – a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $33.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
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Introduction to Weaving on a Floor Loom- August 2025
$245.00 – $295.00Learn to weave on a floor loom. With instruction and hands on experience, you will perform each step of the process – winding a warp, dressing a loom, and weaving a cotton towel to take home and use for years to come.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Teri Dvorak
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Introduction to Woodburning- June 2025
$122.00 – $147.00You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lorraine Mara
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $12.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Introduction to Woodburning- November 2025
$122.00 – $147.00You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.
Dates/Times
- Friday, November 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Lorraine Mara
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $12.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Keepsake Box- August 2025
$280.00 – $330.00Students will build a keepsake box using a walnut frame and specimen wood, creating a gorgeous and distinctive piece great for gifting. Woodworking techniques such as cutting, sanding, and creating finger joints will be covered.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Knife Handle Carving- August 2025
$310.00 – $350.00For those with no previous carving experience, this course will cover design and layout to embellish your knives. Will discus choosing the proper tools used in the carving of bone, wood and steel. Both hand and affordable power tools will be used. Each student will carve a simple but attractive geometric design and develop that into more complex designs.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Joe Szilaski
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.