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Champagne Baskets- June 2024
Beverly was inspired to create this basket after Champagne corks were popped at her daughter’s wedding. Using the metal “muselet” and wire as the “mold” for this basket, she created a memento ornament for their first Christmas. The Muselet is the basket base, and the wire can be the inside or outside mold for your basket. Students will weave this basket with fine Ash to create their own memento. Muselet will be provided, or students may bring their own. Finished size is student’s choice, 1” – 5” tall. This is a miniature basket and therefore is challenging to work on. Moderate weaving experience will keep this class a low stress one day class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 22, 2024 – 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Instructor: Beverly Cornelius
Member Tuition: $145.00
Non-Member Tuition: $165.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carve a Greenman- May 2024
A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carve a Greenman- November 2024
A symbol of the unity of man and nature, the Green Man is the figure of a human face surrounded by leaves and flowers. Students will receive a basswood, live edge plank and several possible green man designs, including one female face, to apply to the plank. The face will then be chip carved into the plank. Students will go home with a rustic, interesting and beautiful piece to hang on the wall.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate- October 2024
The simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10″ plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 12, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an advanced class. Chip carving experience is required.
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Chip Carved Ornaments or Coasters- December 2024
Using 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 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, December 8, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Chip carving experience is required for this class.
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2024
It is good to remind ourselves of the importance of PEACE in our lives. In this session, each student will receive two basswood boards, each 4 in. wide, 12 in. long and 3/8 in. thick. One board will have the word PEACE written on it, and a second board will say SHALOM. On each board the word will be bordered by a leaf design. A blank board may be available for students who want to write and carve PEACE in a language of their own choosing.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 24, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dennis Wilson
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2024
Alex is known in the woodland indian culture and historical programs for making all of his own traditional attire, including moccasins, and will instruct the class in the art of traditional eastern woodland Indian moccasin making. With his instruction, each student will make their own pair of center seam-pucker toe leather moccasins; these were the most common among the eastern woodland tribes. Students will be using deer hide leather and awls to make primitive, traditional eastern woodland moccasins.
Dates/Times
Instructor: Alex Warrington
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Chip Carved Peace Board- November 2024
Alex is known in the woodland indian culture and historical programs for making all of his own traditional attire, including moccasins, and will instruct the class in the art of traditional eastern woodland Indian moccasin making. With his instruction, each student will make their own pair of center seam-pucker toe leather moccasins; these were the most common among the eastern woodland tribes. Students will be using deer hide leather and awls to make primitive, traditional eastern woodland moccasins.
Dates/Times
Instructor: Alex Warrington
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Classic & Easy Fit Blouse- May 2024
The joy of sewing is in creating a garment that fits your body and style. This class will begin with an introduction to the pattern that we will use. Simple pattern alterations will be discussed before the fitting process begins. Students will use a t-shirt that fits them comfortably, their measurements, and simple alterations to create a paper pattern with which to create their first muslin blouse. Sewing techniques needed will be taught as the muslin garment is constructed. Students will use this pattern to create their Classic and Easy Fit blouse. Pre-washed and pre-shrunk fabric will be available and are included in the materials cost for this class. The instructor will then share simple sewing techniques and pattern modifications to create a collection of Classic and Easy Fit blouses unique to the student’s personal style.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Claw Hammer- April 2024
This two-day class will take participants through the entire process of making their own claw hammer. Punching, forging the hammer to shape, heat treating, and mounting it on a handle. Participants will work together in striking teams of two.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Derek Heidemann
Member Tuition: $260.00
Non-Member Tuition: $300.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown
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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Complete Basic Blacksmithing- October 2024
This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You’ll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 4, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 5, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 6, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, October 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dick Sargent
Member Tuition: $520.00
Non-Member Tuition: $620.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety.
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Copper Bowl- August 2024
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- June 2024
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Bowl- October 2024
In this class students will create a beautiful copper bowl from a 12″ x 12″ sheet of 16-gauge copper. Students will pound and hand tool the sheet into an 9″ diameter, approx. 2″ deep bowl. Students will also make a decorative vine with leaves from copper that will be attached to the rim of the bowl. Some soldering will be involved in this class.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 4, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- August 2024
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- July 2024
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Embossing- June 2024
Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8″ x 8″.
Dates/Times
- Friday, June 7, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- July 2024
Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, July 24, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- May 2024
Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 17, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Lanterns- September 2024
Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ½” tall, and the base is 5 ½” by 5 ½”.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- August 2024
This 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
- Monday, August 12, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- June 2024
This 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 21, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Ornaments- September 2024
This 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 13, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging- July 2024
Create 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
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Vase- August 2024
One of the most distinctive materials in Adirondack architecture, furniture and art is white birch bark. We will use a section of white birch log, with a copper cylinder inside the log. There will be a copper vine accent piece spiraling around the vase. Students will be forming and texturing the copper vine and soldering the inside cylinder. The vase, when completed will be wet or dry and approximately 8” tall with a 3” diameter. There is no experience necessary for this class.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Copper Vase- June 2024
One of the most distinctive materials in Adirondack architecture, furniture and art is white birch bark. We will use a section of white birch log, with a copper cylinder inside the log. There will be a copper vine accent piece spiraling around the vase. Students will be forming and texturing the copper vine and soldering the inside cylinder. The vase, when completed will be wet or dry and approximately 8” tall with a 3” diameter. There is no experience necessary for this class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 6, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Cottage Market Basket- July 2024
After weaving using natural reed, you will add your ribbon and insert the swing handle to this nice size and smart looking market basket for which you will find many uses. Tips will be shared on bases and shaping up the sides to make weaving easier for you! Some different ribbon choices will be available. 11″ long x 5.5″ wide x 12.5″ high.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 13, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown
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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Create a 3D Nature Suncatcher- August 2024
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- Thursday, August 1, 2024 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board- December 2024
Come create a beautiful 12″-18″ hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
Dates/Times
- Friday, December 6, 2024 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday, December 7, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board- May 2024
Come create a beautiful 12″-18″ hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 3, 2024 – 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Frank Lagace
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Creating a Medicine Wheel Herb Garden- June 2024
There are many garden
templates one can install, yet
none are as Earth focused,
Spiritual, and meditative as a
traditional Medicine Wheel
Garden. We’ll discuss the
basic structural elements
which create this unique
garden design and, from
there, sketch one out on paper
– influenced by our own
connection with the Earth. With the basic principles planted in
our hearts and minds, we will create and plant a permanent
Medicine Wheel Garden garden for all at AFS to enjoy!Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 8, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $76.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Crewelwork Embroidery- November 2024
Historically, wherever there was wool and fabric, there has been embroidery, and the Adirondacks are no exception. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of crewelwork embroidery. Students will use a variety of stitches to create a decorative crewelwork embroidery design step by step.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Damascus Chef’s Knife- May 2024
Dates/Times
Instructor: Cody Csontos
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location:
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Damascus Chef’s Knife- May 2024
In this course you will complete the basic process of making random pattern damascus, including creating your stack of steel, forge welding, cut & stack and reforging your material into a damascus billet. Using your damascus billet you will forge a hidden tang chef’s knife that you will heat treat and bevel. Last, you will fit a handle to your knife, making it a functional and beautiful tool. In this course we will talk about forging processes, grinding technique, fit & finish, and etching procedures. Experience of basic blacksmithing and knifemaking is required. Experience with a belt grinder is helpful but not required.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 17, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Cody Csontos
Member Tuition: $390.00
Non-Member Tuition: $450.00Material Fee: $100.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Experience of basic blacksmithing and knifemaking is required. Experience with a belt grinder is helpful but not required.
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Decorative Door Basket- May 2024
A friendly view on your front door, or any place you hang this elegant basket. Woven with natural and dyed reed with an accent of a poplar strip you can personalize. This basket is tall, flat, and has a wooden handle. The top opening can accommodate seasonal dried flowers. Dimensions: 11” wide x 20” high. Intermediate weaving level, hand strength needed.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $68.00 Included in fee shown
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: Intermediate weaving level, hand strength needed.
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Dovetailed Serving Tray- December 2024
With 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.
Dates/Times
- Monday, December 9, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $50.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Dovetailed Shaker Candle Box- May 2024
In this class, students will hand craft a beautiful pine wood box reminiscent of the Shaker craftwork. Students will begin with wood already prepared and cut to finished sizes for the project. They will work on the following skills: cutting and joining the sides/dovetail joints, gluing/planing and sanding the sides, shaping the lid and base, attaching the hardware (hinges), and finishing techniques.
Dates/Times
- Monday, May 13, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Martin Macica
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Drawing ADK Animals- August 2024
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Evening Program with Eileen Egan Mack & Dan Berggren- August 2024
Voices of the Mountains: Jeanne Robert Foster, an Adirondack Portrait
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 2, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Eileen Egan Mack & Dan Berggren
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member Tuition: $15.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Evening Program with Joseph Bruchac- April 2024
An evening of education and entertainment with local storyteller and author Joe Bruchac.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Joseph Bruchac
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member Tuition: $15.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Evening Program with Joseph Bruchac- July 2024
An evening of education and entertainment with local storyteller and author Joe Bruchac.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Joseph Bruchac
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member Tuition: $15.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Evening Program with Melanie Sawyer- June 2024
An evening of education with Melanie Sawyer, who survived for 43 days on History Channel’s ALONE.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 27, 2024 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Melanie Sawyer
Member Tuition: $15.00
Non-Member Tuition: $15.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Everyone Can Be an Artist- May 2024
In this class we will paint a variety of birch trees on a canvas panel using not only a paint brush but a firm card. We will also explore additional painting techniques using objects like Q-tips, string, and paper tubes. All scenes will be different in sizes and colors.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $36.00 Included in fee shown
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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Fall Lakes and Waterways at Dawn Photo Tour- October 2024
Here’s your chance to grab gorgeous sunrise shots. In this one-day nature photography tour you will travel to several destinations that are all within a reasonable distance of each other. You’ll spend 90% of the day shooting pictures at beautiful nearby Adirondack lakes and waterways. This nature photography tour is designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO settings. Start this eight-hour day with a very brief discussion, then take the rest of the day to play with photo techniques in the field at nearby photo locations. A great class for those who wish to receive mentoring while in the field.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 13, 2024 – 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
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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Felted Mouse- August 2024
Much like Beatrix Potter, Leah enjoys creating characters from the natural environment of the Adirondacks. In this needle felting class you will make a mouse that could be found in one of Beatrix Potter’s stories. You will first learn how to make a complete armature of a four legged animal using wire. This will allow the mouse to be posable as well as present the steps needed to make other four legged animals. You will then use wool roving to create the appropriate body shapes and colors. Even though this project is at an intermediate level, the instructor will demonstrate wrapping and sculpting techniques and assist at each step. All necessary supplies will be provided in the materials packet.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 3, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Leah Oles
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Fly Fishing – Casting Basics- May 2024
The goal of this class is to help you get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. The proper way of lining a fly rod will be taught. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few examples. You will need to bring a hat and a pair of glasses or sunglasses. If you have a fly rod please bring it, otherwise one will be provided. To end, students will get a chance to try different fly rods.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, May 11, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Paul Sinicki
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This is an active casting course. Students 16 or older who have a NYS fishing license can cast into the lake. Those without will cast on dry land. Students must bring a hat and glasses to wear for safety.
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Folk Song Writing- October 2024
Whether you can play an instrument or not, you can still write songs! Beginner or expert, in this special workshop you will learn folk song writing skills or advance your current abilities with award-winning performing songwriters Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Participants of all levels will study the facets of composing and developing folk songs. Also includes live music demonstrations by the instructors, discussion, and individual guidance. Students may bring (but are not required to) instrument, recording device such as phone or handheld.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Instructor: Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Forest Bathing- July 2024
The popular term “Forest Bathing” is simply quieting oneself, observing nature, and unlocking the five
senses. Not only an immunity booster, spending time in nature is also inspirational. After “bathing” at a
local nature trail, we will gather to discuss how Adirondack writers and artists are inspired by nature and
taking our impressions create our own verse, poetry, or art.Dates/Times
- Friday, July 19, 2024 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Roberta Games
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Forging a Chef’s Knife- June 2024
This 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
- Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, June 21, 2024 – 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
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- June 2024
This 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, June 22, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 23, 2024 – 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
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student’s safety.