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Mountaineer Pack Basket- September 2026
Price range: $420.00 through $495.00The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters and trappers took with them into the woods. Linda will teach you her version patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. The Mountaineer pack is a large pack, great size for adult men and women. Linda will demonstrate, teach you many weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your pack basket. Students start with pre-cut spokes and do most of the weaving the first day. There will be great emphasis on shaping while weaving to create the belly on the front and the flat back. The second day students will be busy with the many finishing steps to complete the pack. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness made by Linda and secured with skids made by students. Dimensions: 9? x 12? x 20? high. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices will be the colors available at time of class. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Baskets will not be stained during class.
Dates/Times
- Monday, September 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $270.00
Non-Member Tuition: $310.00Cotton Harness Material Fee: $150.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Leather Harness Material Fee: $185.00 Included in fee shown on checkout pageLocation: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $150. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $185. 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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Mountains & Waterways Leather Pendant & Earring Set- October 2026
Price range: $185.00 through $210.00Inspired from camping, hiking and kayaking in the Adirondacks, we'll be making "Mountains" or "Waterways" leather pendant necklace and earring sets in this class. After selecting a design, students will learn various leather craft techniques, including but not limited to, cutting, stamping, dyeing, and antiquing. Additionally. We'll add bead "cairns" to our jewelry using notable stones found in the Adirondacks. To complete the set, we'll add leather cord with silver plated findings and sterling silver ear wires. Pendant sizes are approximately 2 5/8" tall for teardrop and 2" diameter for circle.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Badger
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the class date to allow time for material preparation.
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National Curriculum Level 1- July 2026
Price range: $800.00 through $900.00The National Curriculum offers a step-by-step progression through three levels of fundamental blacksmithing skills. Certification signifies that a smith has demonstrated mastery of a specific set of skills, increasing in complexity with each level: Level I (beginner), Level II (intermediate), Level III (advanced). Level I is the first level of the curriculum and is designed as a guide through beginning blacksmithing techniques. Starting with safety, Level I then moves into core skills and techniques, including tapering, bending, forging and heat-treating hand tools, punching and drifting, basic blacksmithing math, forging to dimension, forge-welding, and creating tenons. It culminates in a final project, the Gate Latch, designed to test the student on these skills. Upon completion of Level I, students will have confidence in the most essential blacksmithing skills and be able to forge a wide variety of projects. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation within the craft. To earn certification, the student needs to successfully complete the projects and techniques as outlined in the checklist in the Level I Student Packet. This is found on the website abana.org The checklist allows students and instructors to keep track of progress. ABANA will accept the recommendation from an Affiliate?s Education Program Chair or the judgment of a Certified Level I Instructor that qualifies a student as having passed Level I.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, July 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Robert Menard
Member Tuition: $675.00
Non-Member Tuition: $775.00Material Fee: $125.00 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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Nuno Felt Scarf- August 2026
Price range: $130.00 through $150.00Join Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool.
Dates/Times
- Friday, August 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day. A list of materials students need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $55.
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Nuno Felt Scarf- December 2026
Price range: $130.00 through $150.00Join Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day. A list of materials students need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $55.
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Nuno Felt Scarf- October 2026
Price range: $130.00 through $150.00Join Marjolaine in this 1-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and close with a button. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by applying water, soap, and friction. In this class you will: create a lightweight scarf made with silk fabric and merino wool roving, discover various wool layouts, create a stained-glass effect, and paint with silk hankies and silk roving on wool.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 2, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Marjolaine Arsenault
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This workshop is suited for beginner to intermediate learners and requires standing for most of the day. A list of materials students need to bring will be sent out prior to the class. Expected materials cost is $55.
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Open Forge Night- August 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Forge Night- July 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Forge Night- June 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Forge Night- November 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Forge Night- October 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Forge Night- September 2026
$25.00Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed – including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).
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- Wednesday, September 16, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Steve Gurzler
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $25.00 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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Open Weaving Studio- October 2026
Price range: $215.00 through $240.00The Adirondack Folk School would like to expand the use and joy of our weaving studio with a week long Open Studio experience. This is an advanced class and our Introduction to Weaving course is a pre-requisite. The Open Studio is designed for the novice weaver who would like to plan and weave a project of their choice. This will require a conversation (phone, email or text) with Janet prior to the class to calculate your yarn requirements or for the school to provide materials at an additional material cost. On Day 1 you will wind and warp your loom and as a group share your project ideas and dress your loom for weaving. Janet will be there to support you as needed in the process of warping and threading. Days 2-5 will be for open weaving in the company of your fellow weavers.
Dates/Times
- Monday, October 5, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Thursday, October 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, October 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $215.00
Non-Member Tuition: $240.00Material Fee: $0.00 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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Overshot Weaving: Lee's Surrender- October 2026
Price range: $280.00 through $330.00This is a weave structure well known to weavers and Lee's Surrender is a beautiful example of the structure. Overshot requires two shuttles and a bit more concentration to complete. The instructor will demonstrate the step by step process and help you to understand the pattern. Please note: This is an advanced class. Finishing Touches for the Handweaver is a prerequisite for this class.
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- Saturday, October 17, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $50.00 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: This is an advanced class. Finishing Touches for the Handweaver is a prerequisite for this class.
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Painting with Patrice – Canada Goose- August 2026
$40.00Migrating as early as August, Canada Geese arrive in our area by September and October. For this painting, learn first how to lay vibrant sunset colors for the backdrop. To help you get started with the goose you will have a basic silhouette outline. Patrice will show you tips to refine your bird as well as how to paint the dark foreground grasses and cattails that will add detail to your painting. Join us for this 2-hour acrylic painting class and bring home your own finished piece, no framing needed. Patrice welcomes all abilities to her classes and teaches simple skills that will bring your art to life.
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- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Patrice Jarvis-Weber
Member Tuition: $40.00
Non-Member Tuition: $40.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Painting with Patrice – Loon- August 2025
$40.00Come create your own masterpiece to take home in this guided acrylic painting class by Patrice. Learn simple skills and techniques that will bring your art to life. No framing necessary. Patrice will provide a welcoming space for you to have an enjoyable painting experience, regardless of your skill level. All supplies are provided and all ages are welcome.
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- Thursday, August 21, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Patrice Jarvis-Weber
Member Tuition: $40.00
Non-Member Tuition: $40.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Perfect Pictures Every Time- October 2026
Price range: $210.00 through $220.00Understanding photography basics is the key to taking control of your camera and knowing you got the shot when you were taking it. If you would like to take your skill level from shooting in Auto to having full control over your camera, this intensive class is for you! A step-by-step PowerPoint presentation helps teach the basic principles of photography including: camera options and set-up, peripheral equipment, image exposure and histograms, and will touch on shooting for HDR and working with motion, depth of field, and composition. The class is paced to allow time for questions and interaction, with about half of the day in the classroom experimenting with the cameras, and the other half spent in the field, practicing camera techniques and shooting options. A comprehensive handout will include all the major points covered in the presentation. While the class instruction is mostly landscape based, these techniques and principles can be applied to all photographic situations.
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- Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Instructor: Carl Heilman II
Member Tuition: $210.00
Non-Member Tuition: $220.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Class is for the beginner to advanced beginner level. Equipment requirements include a DSLR and lens system/OR 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 whatever variety of lenses you have plus the manual and / or reference sheet for your camera.
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Relief Carved Door Toppers- June 2026
Price range: $255.00 through $305.00Carve a decorative door topper for your interior or exterior door. Learn to design, lay out, and carve, a scenic design or welcome sign for the top of your door.
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- Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday, June 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Rigid Heddle Weaving from the Start- September 2026
Price range: $185.00 through $225.00In this extended class you will learn to warp the rigid heddle loom. On the second day you will complete your scarf and the instructor will demonstrate several techniques that expand the design capacity on this basic loom. You will complete a 54" scarf with fringe. For this class you will use two skeins of knitting yarn. Sport or DK will give you a warp scarf. A fingering weight could work and will yield a softer, light weight scarf. You will need two skeins of yarn with a minimum of 220 yards on each. If you would like the instructor to provide materials, please let us know at the time of registration fand a materials fee will be added to y our registration.
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- Monday, September 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $185.00
Non-Member Tuition: $225.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: For this class you will use two skeins of knitting yarn. Sport or DK will give you a warp scarf. A fingering weight could work and will yield a softer, light weight scarf. You will need two skeins of yarn with a minimum of 220 yards on each. If you would like the instructor to provide materials, please let us know at the time of registration fand a materials fee will be added to y our registration.
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Rings with Sterling Silver Metal Clay- August 2026
Price range: $285.00 through $305.00Sterling alloys in clay form are stronger than pure silver and easy to work with making it ideal for ring making. It is possible to either purchase a .950 sterling clay or make a .960 clay (a 50/50 combination of pure silver clay and .925 sterling clay). The emphasis in this class will be on making rings, but you are also welcome to use some of your clay to make other items as well.
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- Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $150.00 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: Metal Clay experience is strongly encouraged for this course. Materials fee is subject to change based on fluctuations in silver market and availability.
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Round & Round: Paper Plate Weaving- July 2026
$10.00Round and Round you'll go as you create weaving using colorful yarn and paper plate looms. Depending on the number of weavings you create, you'll be able to make a hot chocolate mug coaster, a ball and/or a pocket to keep your treasures in.
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- Thursday, July 30, 2026 – 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
Special Notes: This class is for children ages 6 – 9.
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Rug Hooking with Yarn- September 2026
Price range: $170.00 through $195.00The concept of rug hooking with yarn takes on a new dimension when weaving with yarn. The choices of color and texture in the yarns do much of the work for you. Janet will bring samples of rugs she has made to introduce the concept of designing your own rugs. The pattern and wool are included in the materials cost. Students will have the option to purchase the rug hooking hook after class if they wish.
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- Monday, September 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: The pattern and wool are included in the materials cost. Students will have the option to purchase the rug hooking hook after class if they wish.
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Rug Hooking: Moon Over the Mountain- November 2026
Price range: $251.00 through $276.00Join us for an introduction to the art of traditional rug hooking with this 8" x 16" scene. This class is suitable for beginners, but a little more challenging than the Quail Rug Hooking class in April, due to color value decisions the rug hooker must make. In this one-day class, you'll learn the basics of this timeless textile craft. All materials – including backings, wool strips, hook and frame will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Colors may vary. Class registration closes one month prior to the class in order to leave time to prepare materials.
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- Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Krysta Dennis
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $136.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Class registration closes one month before the class in order to leave time to prepare materials
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Rugs from Rags- August 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $105.00No weaving experience is necessary! You will be making a Rag Rug using recycled fabric. Many colors and designs of fabrics will be available for you to choose from. The looms are dressed and ready to go: all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and you will leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug that you have designed and woven yourself. Your rug will be 24" wide and can be up to 45" long.
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- Sunday, August 16, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Caroline Dvorak
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $95.00Material Fee: $10.00 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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Rugs from Rags- July 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $105.00No weaving experience is necessary! You will be making a Rag Rug using recycled fabric. Many colors and designs of fabrics will be available for you to choose from. The looms are dressed and ready to go: all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and you will leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug that you have designed and woven yourself. Your rug will be 24" wide and can be up to 45" long.
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- Sunday, July 12, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Caroline Dvorak
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $95.00Material Fee: $10.00 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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Rugs from Rags- October 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $105.00No weaving experience is necessary! You will be making a Rag Rug using recycled fabric. Many colors and designs of fabrics will be available for you to choose from. The looms are dressed and ready to go: all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and you will leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug that you have designed and woven yourself. Your rug will be 24" wide and can be up to 45" long.
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- Sunday, October 11, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Caroline Dvorak
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $95.00Material Fee: $10.00 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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Rugs from Rags- September 2026
Price range: $85.00 through $105.00No weaving experience is necessary! You will be making a Rag Rug using recycled fabric. Many colors and designs of fabrics will be available for you to choose from. The looms are dressed and ready to go: all you need to do is bring your creative spirit and you will leave with a finished one-of-a-kind rug that you have designed and woven yourself. Your rug will be 24" wide and can be up to 45" long.
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- Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Caroline Dvorak
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $95.00Material Fee: $10.00 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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Rustic End Tables- August 2026
Price range: $300.00 through $350.00The Adirondack Style is unique. It combines traditional furniture making with the materials found in this region: birch bark, twigs, logs and more. Found in the earliest Great Camps of our region, the skilled craftsmen who made this unique furniture were inspired by the world around them. In this class you will be guided from start to finish: from the selection of the materials and their preparation, to the joinery required, as well as the aesthetics that will help you make a fine end table suitable for your Great Camp or home.
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- Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Jim Schreiner
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Saori Scarf Weaving- November 2026
Price range: $160.00 through $185.00Saori Weaving is a freestyle form of weaving. The colors and textures of the yearn are the star of this scarf. In this class you will learn to weave plain weave and a technique known as clasp weft weaving. Hand spun smooth and textured yarns created by the instructor will be included in the class materials. You will complete a 54? scarf with fringe. If you have yarn in your personal stash you are welcome to bring it along to add to your scarf.
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- Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $45.00 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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Scroll Saw Baskets- September 2026
Price range: $135.00 through $160.00There is something intriguing about a wooden basket made using a scroll saw. These baskets make great gifts and conversation pieces. During the course of a day the student will progress from learning the basics in the operation of a scroll saw, saw safety, pattern transfer methods, basic cutting skills to the completion of at least two different style wooden baskets. This class is appropriate for beginning woodworkers with an interest in picking up a skill that can translate into a lifetime passion.
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- Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Walt Ulrich
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Scroll Saw Christmas Ornaments- November 2026
Price range: $130.00 through $155.00There's nothing like the beauty of the winter season in the Adirondacks! Make a holiday ornament for yourself or your loved ones. Over the course of this day students will progress from making a simple wooden Christmas ornament to one requiring the skills you will have achieved during the day. The course will include instruction on the safe use of the power scroll saw, pattern transfer, the cutting of multiple ornaments using the stacking process and the process of making interior cuts in a piece of wood using a scroll saw. Appropriate for beginning woodworkers and those with some experience.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Walt Ulrich
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Sculpture Critters- August 2026
$10.00In this two-hour class students will create clay critters. Students will choose a critter to make with their hands and tools. Each student's interpretation will be wildly unique. Some critters will have wings, some with swirled legs, and some with patterns pressed in the air dry clays. The teacher will offer sculpting techniques, encouragement, and helpful tips.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Colleen Vanderhoef, M.A.
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
Special Notes: This class is for children ages 10 – 14.
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Shaker Cathead Basket- September 2026
Price range: $155.00 through $180.00The Shaker Community, founded in New York, is known for their design aesthetic, combining form and function in simply elegant ways. This class introduces students to the Cathead base, a Shaker classic. In this form, a small, square base grows into a round basket at the diameter and height of the student's choosing. This particular technique of weaving corners produces four "feet" upon which the basket rests. This creates a raised base on the inside of the basket, allowing its contents to first fill the perimeter of the basket, and then the center. Disbursing the weight of the basket contents, first to the perimeter, serves to prevent produce from becoming bruised, and protects the center of the basket from wearing out. Students will weave a two-by-two twill pattern for both the base and the sides of the basket.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 25, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Sharpening and Honing Blades- October 2026
Price range: $145.00 through $165.00Chasing the sharpest edge possible has consumed Howard's time and efforts for the past 22 years. He started making knives in 1973 and has worked diligently to get blades of all types as sharp as possible with a repeatable process that can be replicated by other people. Over the years Howard has studied whetstones in museums around the world and amassed a huge study collection of rocks which have been used for various purposes by craftsmen around the world throughout time. All of Howard's sharpening work is done under magnification and he has invented tools and processes for sharpening quickly and to a keen edge. At the end of this presentation, students will have an understanding and hands on knowledge of: edge geometry, types of steel, heat treating, natural and manmade sharpening stones and options, and a better way to understand the intersection of blade steel, heat treatment,
blade geometry, stone type and technology, and how it all works together.Dates/Times
- Friday, October 2, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Howard Schechter
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class. Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.
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Sharpening Carving Tools- October 2026
Price range: $125.00 through $150.00Students are encouraged to bring whatever sharpening items they use for their tools and the correct method will be demonstrated. Most importantly, what to look for and how a tool performs will be discussed and displayed. All students will be given the opportunity to sharpen their own tools.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Sheepsfoot Knife and Marlin Spike with Sheath- June 2026
Price range: $320.00 through $360.00In this class you'll learn to forge a knife featuring a sheepsfoot blade with a paracord wrapped handle, crafted from mild steel and hardened using super quench. The sheepsfoot blade, known for its straight edge and rounded tip, is ideal for clean controlled cuts without the risk of accidental punctures- perfect for slicing rope or working on confined spaces. You'll also forge a marlin spike; a pointed metal tool designed to separate rope strands and untie stubborn knots. It's an essential tool for sailors and anyone who works with lines, and it's especially useful when splicing multi-stranded ropes. To complete the set, we'll make a belt sheath from vegetable-tanned cowhide, custom-fitted to hold both tools securely. This practical combo is a must-have for nautical enthusiasts and outdoorsmen alike.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Arnie Barsky
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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Side Table- November 2026
Price range: $340.00 through $390.00This class will cover both woodworking and welding skills. Live edge slab tops will be cut and sanded. Students will then have the choice of welding their metal tube base together, or having Larry do it with student guidance on how they want it to look. The top will be added to the newly welded base to finish this truly unique side table.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 8, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material Fee: $110.00 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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Sightseer Adirondack Pack Basket- August 2026
Price range: $395.00 through $480.00The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters and trappers took with them into the woods. Linda will teach you her version patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. The Sightseer pack is a great size for teens or adult men and women. Linda will demonstrate, teach you many weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your pack basket. Students start with pre-cut spokes and do most of the weaving the first day. There will be great emphasis on shaping while weaving to create the belly on the front and the flat back. The second day students will be busy with the many finishing steps to complete the pack. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness made by Linda and secured with skids made by students. Dimensions: 8" x 11" x 16" high. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices will be the colors available at time of class. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Baskets will not be stained during class.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $270.00
Non-Member Tuition: $310.00Cotton Harness Material Fee: $125.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Leather Harness Material Fee: $170.00 Included in fee shown on checkout pageLocation: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $125. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $170. 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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Silver Metal Clay Exploration- August 2026
Price range: $285.00 through $305.00Explore the many ways that you can use silver in a metal clay formulation to create jewelry designs of your own. The newest way of working with silver is metal clay which can be shaped like clay to produce uniquely textured surfaces, resulting in durable beautiful silver jewelry. Students will learn metal clay working techniques and make pendants, earrings, charms and rings. Fresh leaves will also be used to create a silver piece of nature. The class will also cover techniques for setting and firing stones directly in metal clay. Each student will leave with at least four finished pieces of jewelry. No previous experience necessary.
Dates/Times
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material Fee: $150.00 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: Materials fee is subject to change based on fluctuations in silver market and availability.
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Simple Copper Bowl- July 2026
Price range: $150.00 through $165.00With the use of specialized planishing hammers, a template and an anvil, students will form an old world hand tooled bowl. A patina will be a result of thermalling with an acetylene/oxygen torch. An easel will be provided to display your custom made bowl.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 17, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Mark Swanberry
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $80.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Small Birch Canister- August 2026
Price range: $182.00 through $207.00Using harvested birch from the instructors property, students will stitch the paper birch canister with wax linen and attach it to a wooden base. A matching lid with a leather tab top will be added. Students will have the choice of decorating the canister with birch symbols to make it their own. This class is ideal for all levels.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $67.00 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: Students will need to bring a sharp pointed awl, a few clothes pins, scissors, and a small hammer.
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Spinning Yarn from Wool- August 2026
$25.00Janet's woven items often start with unique one-of-a-kind hand spun yarns. Spend an evening and see how she starts with wool from a variety of sheep and adds some bamboo or sparkle to create a blend of fiber to spin into thick or thin single ply yarn. After spinning again, a simple yarn is created, or texture and coils can be added to create an "art yarn" that looks wonderful when used to weave or knit.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $25.00
Non-Member Tuition: $25.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Splint Woven Stools- August 2026
Price range: $185.00 through $210.00In this introductory class, students will weave a herringbone design splint seat onto a hardwood stool using their choice of natural and dyed flat reeds. All materials and tools will be provided.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Hubbard
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $70.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Stained Glass for Beginners- June 2026
Price range: $95.00 through $110.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher. Students will be able to choose a pre-drawn pattern from a variety of designs and be guided as they learn to cut the glass (chosen from a variety of types and colors), smooth the glass pieces with a grinder, apply copper foil tape, solder the pieces together into the final piece using lead-free solder, apply patina (optional), and add jump rings or a stained glass stand.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material 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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Stained Glass for Beginners- November 2026
Price range: $95.00 through $110.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher. Students will be able to choose a pre-drawn pattern from a variety of designs and be guided as they learn to cut the glass (chosen from a variety of types and colors), smooth the glass pieces with a grinder, apply copper foil tape, solder the pieces together into the final piece using lead-free solder, apply patina (optional), and add jump rings or a stained glass stand.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material 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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Stained Glass for Beginners- September 2026
Price range: $95.00 through $110.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher. Students will be able to choose a pre-drawn pattern from a variety of designs and be guided as they learn to cut the glass (chosen from a variety of types and colors), smooth the glass pieces with a grinder, apply copper foil tape, solder the pieces together into the final piece using lead-free solder, apply patina (optional), and add jump rings or a stained glass stand.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 24, 2026 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material 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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Stained Glass Solar Jars- July 2026
Price range: $100.00 through $115.00In this class we will be cutting and applying stained glass mosaic pieces to a clear glass jar to create a solar jar light or candle jar. Inspiration patterns and/or photos will be provided or students may bring their own. These should be relatively simple images, and must be exactly 3? high by 10.5? wide.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 17, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Stained Glass Solar Jars- October 2026
Price range: $100.00 through $115.00In this class we will be cutting and applying stained glass mosaic pieces to a clear glass jar to create a solar jar light or candle jar. Inspiration patterns and/or photos will be provided or students may bring their own. These should be relatively simple images, and must be exactly 3? high by 10.5? wide.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Start with a Nine Patch- November 2026
Price range: $70.00 through $85.00You will start with strips and create a 9-Patch square. With a few cuts and twists you will create a new block. Several block designs will be demonstrated. The fun begins when we see the variety of blocks created with different colors and twists.
Dates/Times
- Monday, November 9, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: This Quilt Block Party class is a Sew, Cut, Twist and Create class. 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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Stenciled Floorcloth- October 2026
Price range: $290.00 through $340.00Come and create a beautiful 2' x 3' floorcloth to enhance your home. You will learn to cut stencils or refresh your cutting skills if you have done it before. There are many techniques to learn that can be used along with stenciling to enhance your final creation. In the end you will have a unique and functional piece of art that is one-of-a-kind! Please wear old clothes. Janet will provide glue guns, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it and she will provide the glue sticks.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $230.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Material 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