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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- June 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, June 14, 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- May 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, May 17, 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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Rustic End Tables- May 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.
Dates/Times
- Monday, May 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 19, 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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Sagamore Chair- June 2026
Price range: $1,040.00 through $1,110.00Over 100 years ago, the famous Sagamore Hotel was built as an exclusive resort on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Its luxurious and spacious accommodations attracted the millionaires of the day, and the hotel continues to bring people from around the world to its spectacular spot on the lake. Come create a bit of history as you build a Sagamore chair using patterns struck from one of the original chairs; all the forms and patterns necessary are provided. Learn how to steam bend local Adirondack Red Oak into the graceful forms of this one-of-a-kind chair that is both beautiful and comfortable. Working with a variety of hand tools, you will bend and fasten the slats, laminate frame elements, join everything together and sand, finish and complete a beautiful chair ready for a prominent spot in your camp or home.
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- Friday, June 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, June 22, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $540.00
Non-Member Tuition: $610.00Material Fee: $500.00 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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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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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: $227.00 through $247.00Explore 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.
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- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $135.00
Non-Member Tuition: $155.00Material 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
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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.
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- 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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Simple Copper Bowl- May 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.
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- Thursday, May 21, 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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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Square Foot Gardening- May 2026
Price range: $90.00 through $100.00Learn all about Square Foot gardening from a local gardening guru. Square Foot gardening is the practice of planning small but intensively planted gardens. It combines concepts from other organic gardening methods, including composting, closely planted raised beds and attention to a small, clearly defined area. It is a high-yield, space-saving and time-saving gardening technique. Come learn from a pro, watch nature do her work, and then come back during the summer to tend your garden and harvest your efforts. Though the class is geared to vegetable gardening, the techniques discussed are applicable to other types of gardening as well. A terrific class for beginning gardeners or experts alike – and a great way to get out in the sun and enjoy our Adirondacks!
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- Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $80.00
Non-Member Tuition: $90.00Material Fee: $10.00 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
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Storage Basket with Bonus- June 2026
Price range: $204.00 through $229.00This large storage basket is woven with natural reed and stands on tall feet. Dona will walk you through the process of weaving the basket and fitting on the rectangle hoop rim. If time allows, a smaller removable basket can also be crafted to fit inside to hold additional items. This nesting pair of baskets is great for sewing, craft needs, and a great catch all. Please note: This class is ideal for folks with prior basket weaving experience.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $115.00
Non-Member Tuition: $140.00Material Fee: $89.00 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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Sunflower Mosaic- August 2026
Price range: $340.00 through $405.00Sunflowers are happy flowers, bright and colorful! Using stained glass and beads, we will be making a beautiful sunflower mosaic to take hope and display in your home. Students may draw their own design or use a provided template. Students will learn to score, cut and nip glass into shapes needed to make their mosaic and learn different techniques to shape glass. Students will then learn how to use adhesive and how to grout their mosaic.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, August 31, 2026 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Biggers
Member Tuition: $300.00
Non-Member Tuition: $365.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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The Kathleen Fagan Writer's Series: Kate Fagan- May 2026
$0.00Presented by the Adirondack Center for Writing and the Adirondack Folk School, in this evening program, join author Kate Fagan for a workshop and reading on the debut novel: from idea to publication. Kate will take you along her path to publishing her debut novel The Three Lives of Cate Kay, and share some secrets she learned along the way.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, May 14, 2026 – 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Kate Fagan
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Timber Framing- September 2026
Price range: $925.00 through $1,025.00Spend five unforgettable days learning the art of traditional timber framing – while building a woodshed of small cabin alongside a group of like-minded learners. This is a hands-on, team-based experience where you'll learn the skills to take on your own timber frame project with confidence. Using the square rule method – a traditional method developed in the early 1800s – you'll be guided through each step of cutting, fitting, and assembling a timber frame structure, from mortise and tenon joinery to raising the finished frame. This is a group class, designed to create a collaborative learning environment while still giving you plenty of direct guidance from the instructor, Nick, a seasoned timber framer and builder. Expect demos, instructing, and lots of hands-on time with tools. This course focuses on traditional timber framing techniques using only hand tools and human power. Whether you're dreaming of a backyard shed, tiny cabin, or just want to understand how old-school builders worked with big timbers and simple tools – this course gives you a solid foundation. No previous timber framing experience is required. This course is beginner friendly, but also valuable for folks with some carpentry experience. A list of required tools will be sent out prior to the class.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Friday, September 18, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 21, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Nicholas Russell
Member Tuition: $925.00
Non-Member Tuition: $1025.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: No previous timber framing experience is required. This course is beginner friendly, but also valuable for folks with some carpentry experience. A list of required tools will be sent out prior to the class.
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Tools from Grandma's Attic- November 2026
$25.00Dates/Times
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Mathilde Lind
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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Traditional Herbal Practice: Wildcrafting-Plants of Fall- September 2026
Price range: $105.00 through $120.00The senses are noticing yet another turn in the wheel of the year as we approach the Autumnal Equinox. The plant world is alive with the invitation to harvest what we can before the seasonal shift takes the plant energy down into the earth. We'll connect with nature and what she's offering us at this time of the year, while engaging in the traditional practice of wildcrafting plants before they are lost to frost. We will discuss what nature is mirroring to us during the season of fall, as we begin our own process of "being prepared". We will harvest and then take our bounty into the classroom for making preparations using traditional herbal practices. In this make and take experience, you can expect to go home with two herbal preparations based on what is alive, at peak, and available for harvest. While it's impossible to predict "who" will be available for us to work with, what I can share is that in past fall classes we've made: Plant Infused Honey, Herbal Exfoliation Scrubs, Herbal Infused Vinegars, Syrups. Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 18, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Traditional Herbal Practice: Wildcrafting-Plants of Summer- July 2026
Price range: $105.00 through $120.00The wheel of the year turns again, and the heat is on! The plants of summer invite us to tap into the full potential of opening the abundance within our heart through working with our hands. Let's connect with nature and what she's offering us at this time of the year, while engaging in the traditional practice of wildcrafting plants at peak for the purpose of caring for our bodies in and out. In this course we will discuss the Celtic festival of Lughnasadh, as well as the essence & traits of this season. We will harvest and then take our bounty into the classroom for making preparations using traditional herbal practices. In this make and take experience, you can expect to go home with two herbal preparations based on what is alive, at peak, and available for harvest. While it's impossible to predict "who" will be available for us to work with, what I can share is that in past summer classes we've made: Wild Plant Medicinal Infusions, On the Spot Plant Poultices, Plant infused Oil to treat skin irritations, Salve for bug bites and stings. Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 31, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Traditional Herbal Practice: Wildcrafting-Plants of Winter- December 2026
Price range: $105.00 through $120.00As the Winter Solstice nears, a blanket of silence covers the natural world. Each turning of the year's wheel inspires us to pause, listen, observe & learn. So, let's attune ourselves to what Winter is offering. We will take a look at the energy of the plant world while connecting the dots to the many ways in which human and animal respond in kind. In this class we will head outdoors to harvest in the wild and take what we receive back into the classroom. Based on what's in our baskets, we'll use traditional extraction method practices to get the beneficial compounds out of the plants and into our bodies. In this make and take experience, you can expect to go home with two herbal preparations based on supporting our wellness needs as we enter into the dark and cold months to come. In this class we will be seeking to harvest plants which support the upper respiratory system, as well as working with other plants that increase heat, chi and nourishment. While it's impossible to predict "who" will be available for us to work with, what I can share is that in past winter classes we've made: Tinctures, Herbal Electuaries, Warming/Circulatory Support Infusions, Methods for working with Dried plant material, Herbal Infused Chocolate Truffles. Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $70.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please inform us ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Traditional Soap Making- July 2026
Price range: $100.00 through $115.00Create soap just like Grandma, but better! Join Chrissey for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon as you learn how to make soap that not only smells good but is all-natural and feels great on your skin. This fun class will teach you how to create soap using the cold-process and natural/organic ingredients. You will learn all about the basic process, oils, and the difference between fragrances and essential oils. You will create soap from a recipe while learning how to handle lye safely. Finally, you'll take home your hand-made soap. So, say good-bye to store-bought soap and start using soap you made yourself!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Chrissey Eberhardt
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
Special Notes: Make sure to wear old clothes and bring an apron.
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Traditional Soap Making- June 2026
Price range: $100.00 through $115.00Create soap just like Grandma, but better! Join Chrissey for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon as you learn how to make soap that not only smells good but is all-natural and feels great on your skin. This fun class will teach you how to create soap using the cold-process and natural/organic ingredients. You will learn all about the basic process, oils, and the difference between fragrances and essential oils. You will create soap from a recipe while learning how to handle lye safely. Finally, you'll take home your hand-made soap. So, say good-bye to store-bought soap and start using soap you made yourself!
Dates/Times
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Chrissey Eberhardt
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
Special Notes: Make sure to wear old clothes and bring an apron.
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Turning Fine Detail Platters- July 2026
Price range: $430.00 through $505.00Learn to create, shape, and finish beautifully elegant plates and platters on the lathe. Explore how to add fine detail to accentuate and reinforce balance within the overall form. Emphasis will be placed on developing fine tool control, design & form aesthetic, finesse, the nuances of sharpening, and creating fine utility finishes. We'll explore platter form in depth, and focus on creating lasting, well-designed and crafted objects to be shared with others for generations to come. Explore the unique contrasts and various benefits between burnishing, scraping and shear cutting surfaces at the lathe. Learn to understand the specific differences & advantages of each tool, and how to sharpen effectively for excellent results at the lathe. Learn to understand how lathe speed and tool usage greatly affect the final surfaces being cut. Learn to modify and apply grinds which allow the tool's function to broaden the depth of items one can turn at the lathe. Learn to recognize how grain orientation, specific tool selection, and application are vital to the process of turning fine platters at the lathe.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Monday, July 27, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Matt Monaco
Member Tuition: $345.00
Non-Member Tuition: $420.00Material Fee: $85.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust registration for turning classes is not recommended.
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UFO Studio- August 2026
$0.00AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome ? bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- December 2026
$0.00AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome ? bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- July 2026
$0.00AFS UFO Studio, formerly known as Sewing Circle, is an out of this world opportunity for fiber artists to come and complete the UnFinished Objects floating around their home. UFO Studio is free to attend, and though it is non-instructional, peer-to-peer help is always available. All forms of projects are welcome ? bring your unfinished weaving, sewing, embroidery, rug hooking, knitting, crocheting, felting, or any other project that involves fiber handwork. AFS has a couple of sewing machines, small looms, and hand tools available but please feel free to bring your own!
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY