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Seasonal Wild Tending- December 2025
$100.00 – $115.00In days gone by, it was common practice for people living in wild places to tend the land which provided them with food, medicine, and shelter. It was a daily exchange of life between human and the natural world. In this introductory series, we will explore the natural world and discover ways to more fully engage with her as she moves through each of the four seasons. In each class we will: create an outdoor (temporary) medicine wheel in order to deepen our understanding of the cyclical nature of all life: plants, people, animal/insect. We will also engage with/forage the plants which are available to us as we seasonally and learn how to transform what they have to offer into something we can use, aka beneficial preparations. This class will be balanced with time outdoors for Wild Tending and indoors for hands-on practice of preparation techniques and extraction methods. Each class stands on it's own. Together they create a synergy of seasonal attunement aligning your wild nature with the natural world around you.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, December 13, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please let us know ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Seasonal Wild Tending- July 2025
$100.00 – $115.00In days gone by, it was common practice for people living in wild places to tend the land which provided them with food, medicine, and shelter. It was a daily exchange of life between human and the natural world. In this introductory series, we will explore the natural world and discover ways to more fully engage with her as she moves through each of the four seasons. In each class we will: create an outdoor (temporary) medicine wheel in order to deepen our understanding of the cyclical nature of all life: plants, people, animal/insect. We will also engage with/forage the plants which are available to us as we seasonally and learn how to transform what they have to offer into something we can use, aka beneficial preparations. This class will be balanced with time outdoors for Wild Tending and indoors for hands-on practice of preparation techniques and extraction methods. Each class stands on it's own. Together they create a synergy of seasonal attunement aligning your wild nature with the natural world around you.
Dates/Times
- Monday, July 14, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please let us know ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Seasonal Wild Tending- September 2025
$100.00 – $115.00In days gone by, it was common practice for people living in wild places to tend the land which provided them with food, medicine, and shelter. It was a daily exchange of life between human and the natural world. In this introductory series, we will explore the natural world and discover ways to more fully engage with her as she moves through each of the four seasons. In each class we will: create an outdoor (temporary) medicine wheel in order to deepen our understanding of the cyclical nature of all life: plants, people, animal/insect. We will also engage with/forage the plants which are available to us as we seasonally and learn how to transform what they have to offer into something we can use, aka beneficial preparations. This class will be balanced with time outdoors for Wild Tending and indoors for hands-on practice of preparation techniques and extraction methods. Each class stands on it's own. Together they create a synergy of seasonal attunement aligning your wild nature with the natural world around you.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Margo Mullein
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $35.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Please let us know ahead of time if you have any allergies.
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Seeing Dots- April 2025
$162.00 – $187.00Create a beautiful, unique basket with Dona Nazarenko using dyed and natural reed. Beginning on a twined oval base, students will weave up the sides using natural reed and then add striking placements of additional weavers in various sizes and colors. The basket will then be embellished with dots to create a unique finished piece, standing about 6.5" tall and 8" wide.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, April 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $52.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: This class is for intermediate level weavers.
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Shaker Cathead Basket- October 2025
$150.00 – $175.00Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Barbara Boughton
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Sharpening and Honing Blades- April 2025
$140.00 – $160.00Sharpening and honing of blades is a mystery to most people these days although our ancestors knew the skill intimately. Technology of honing has definitely improved over the past 100 years and there are many technologies to choose from. Howard will demystify the sharpening process and you will leave the workshop with the skills to sharpen your own blades. Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, April 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Howard Schechter
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.
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Sharpening and Honing Blades- October 2025
$140.00 – $160.00Sharpening and honing of blades is a mystery to most people these days although our ancestors knew the skill intimately. Technology of honing has definitely improved over the past 100 years and there are many technologies to choose from. Howard will demystify the sharpening process and you will leave the workshop with the skills to sharpen your own blades. Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Howard Schechter
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: 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- September 2025
$120.00 – $145.00Students 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
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Bob Yorburg
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Side Table- November 2025
$330.00 – $380.00This 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 8, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Larry Benjamin
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $110.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Silver Metal Clay Exploration- August 2025
$222.00 – $242.00Explore 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 27, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $92.00 Included in fee shown
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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Silver Metal Clay Exploration- March 2025
$222.00 – $242.00Explore 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
- Friday, March 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $92.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Silver Metal Clay Exploration- October 2025
$222.00 – $242.00Explore 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
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Instructor: Nancy Miller
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $92.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Small Wall Basket- October 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In this class, students will learn many basket weaving tips and techniques while completing their wall basket. Woven with natural and dyed reed, students will learn how to shape their basket and how to carve their handle. A decorative bow is added to finish this piece and add a special touch. Completed baskets stand about 7.25" wide and 5.5" high before the handle is added.
Dates/Times
- Sunday, October 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Soft and Scrappy- October 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This lap quilt is fast and easy and requires no quilting. Three layers of flannel are used to add warmth and color. The Acuquilt system does all the cutting for you. This lap quilt could be a memory quilt with the inclusion of bits of cloth from the clothing of a loved one. Perhaps clothes your child wore as a baby can be included, bringing back memories of their childhood. You could also fussy cut a flannel fabric with fun images and create an "eye spy" quilt. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
Dates/Times
- Monday, October 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Songs of the ADKs- June 2025
$20.00Dates/Times
- Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $20.00
Non-Member Tuition: $20.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Space Warp Light & Airy Scarf- June 2025
$150.00 – $175.00This is a fun and easy scarf to create that will be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. The Cricket looms will be warped for you for this class. A multicolor yarn will be used unless you register early and request a specific color family.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, June 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $40.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Splint Woven Stools- August 2025
$170.00 – $195.00Weave a splint seat onto a hardwood stool using natural or smoked flat reed. A variety of designs will be available to choose from. This class is an introduction to splint weaving, with several pattern options, using both natural and smoked reeds.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Christine Hubbard
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Spring Lakes and Waterways Photo Tour- May 2025
$205.00 – $215.00A gorgeous sunset awaits you in this one-day nature photography tour, designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO settings. Start this eight-hour day with a very brief introduction and discussion, then take the rest of the day to play with photo techniques in the field at beautiful nearby Adirondack lakes and waterways. A great class for those who wish to receive mentoring while in the field.
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- Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Instructor: Carl Heilman II
Member Tuition: $205.00
Non-Member Tuition: $215.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Equipment requirements include a DSLR and lens system/OR a full featured point and shoot camera (preferably with screw-on filter and tripod capability), a sturdy tripod and a remote release. In addition, bring along a full variety of focal length lenses from wide angle to telephoto and perhaps macro if you like so you can work with a variety of techniques through the day.
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Square Foot Gardening- May 2025
$80.00 – $90.00Learn 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 17, 2025 – 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Patricia Goldberg
Member Tuition: $75.00
Non-Member Tuition: $85.00Material Fee: $5.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Stained Glass for Beginners- July 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher, ornament, or flower. 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, and add jump rings or a copper wire stem. The patterns available will offer a variety of levels of difficulty so students may choose what best suits them.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
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- March 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher, ornament, or flower. 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, and add jump rings or a copper wire stem. The patterns available will offer a variety of levels of difficulty so students may choose what best suits them.
Dates/Times
- Friday, March 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
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- May 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher, ornament, or flower. 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, and add jump rings or a copper wire stem. The patterns available will offer a variety of levels of difficulty so students may choose what best suits them.
Dates/Times
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
Special Notes: Closed toe shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Stained Glass for Beginners- September 2025
$90.00 – $105.00In this workshop we will complete a small Tiffany style suncatcher, ornament, or flower. 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, and add jump rings or a copper wire stem. The patterns available will offer a variety of levels of difficulty so students may choose what best suits them.
Dates/Times
- Friday, September 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: John Vaughn
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
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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Starry Patch- May 2025
$110.00 – $135.00This fun block is filled with movement, yet quite easy to assemble. You will create enough blocks for a 27" x 27" wall hanging or table topper. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
Dates/Times
- Monday, May 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Gallant
Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: A list of fabric requirements will be sent out prior to class. Expected materials cost will vary based on the class. Students will need to bring their own sewing machine.
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Stenciled Floorcloth- July 2025
$280.00 – $330.00Create your own floorcloth in either a traditional pattern, arts and crafts style or a game board pattern using environmentally safe water-based paints and finishes. You will learn to cut a stencil, choose a pattern and the odors of your choice. Several different techniques will be taught as well. The use of painted floor coverings or "Oyl cloths" dates to 14th century Europe. People coming to this country wanted to reproduce furnishings from back home. Since resources were limited, worn sails from ships were painted and used to cover their floors. Floorcloths proved to be one of the most durable floorcoverings providing extra insulation on the floors of drafty homes. Create your own artful and durable floorcloth that will last for generations.
Dates/Times
- Friday, July 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown
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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Stenciled Floorcloth- October 2025
$280.00 – $330.00Create your own floorcloth in either a traditional pattern, arts and crafts style or a game board pattern using environmentally safe water-based paints and finishes. You will learn to cut a stencil, choose a pattern and the odors of your choice. Several different techniques will be taught as well. The use of painted floor coverings or "Oyl cloths" dates to 14th century Europe. People coming to this country wanted to reproduce furnishings from back home. Since resources were limited, worn sails from ships were painted and used to cover their floors. Floorcloths proved to be one of the most durable floorcoverings providing extra insulation on the floors of drafty homes. Create your own artful and durable floorcloth that will last for generations.
Dates/Times
- Friday, October 10, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, October 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Janet Flinchbaugh
Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown
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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Straw Stars- October 2025
$131.00 – $146.00These "Straw Stars", also called "Crystals" are delicate, intricate pieces that anyone can create. Students will learn tying techniques to reproduce the stars pictured, as well as how to make new variations. Depending on skill level, students may make several Straw Stars by the end of class. Please note: Students will be working with small pieces to be cut and tied together with thread.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Dona Nazarenko
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $66.00 Included in fee shown
Location: 1476 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant
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Sunprint Magic- August 2025
$10.00Dates/Times
- Thursday, August 28, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor: Terri Cerveny
Member Tuition: $10.00
Non-Member Tuition: $10.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Survival Bowl & Mini Survival Bowl- August 2025
$185.00 – $205.00A great class for parent/child or grandparent/grandchild pairs. One partner will weave the Survival bowl, the other, a Mini Survival Bowl. Both baskets start with a solid wood base with spokes pre-glued making them ready for students to start weaving. Students will learn to twine with paracord as they weave with concentration on shaping, and then learn to fit and scarf a rim, add rim filler and lash onto basket. Linda will teach you all the techniques to make your survival bowl. The Mini Bowl is a cute little basket, and a great introductory basket to weaving with paracord and learning a matchstick rim. It is a simple weave concentrating on shape. The rim is a basic matchstick rim making a great accent to this little basket. There will be a selection of colors to choose from. Dimensions: 7" top diameter x 2 3/8" high. Mini: 4 1/2" diameter x 2 1/4" high.
Dates/Times
- Monday, August 11, 2025 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $55.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Price is for both partners, please indicate both participants names at registration.
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The History of Artisan Cheese in New York- September 2025
$55.00 – $65.00In this class students will take a trip through history as they learn about how Artisan Cheese developed from the 1800s through the present day. Students will have the opportunity to taste many of the New York cheeses discussed. Specific focus will be placed on the Adirondack Crescent Region. Please note: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 13, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sheila Flanagan
Member Tuition: $45.00
Non-Member Tuition: $55.00Material Fee: $10.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Students will check in at the Folk School, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY. They will then travel to Nettle Meadow's Plant/Tasting Room 1256 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY for the duration of the class.
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Throwing Axe- May 2025
$465.00 – $525.00This course will cover the various methods of making a throwing axe including traditional and more modern methods. For those with some forging experience. Students will learn how to forge weld. Proper balance of axe head and haft will be stressed.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, May 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Joe Szilaski
Member Tuition: $390.00
Non-Member Tuition: $450.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Throwing Knives- October 2025
$155.00 – $175.00Knife throwing is becoming a popular sport. The student will make 3 throwing knives from mild steel with a hardened point. This will involve forging and grinding to shape a well-balanced throwing knife. Once completed, we will practice throwing your knives at a target.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Arnie Barsky
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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Tin Ornaments- November 2025
$90.00 – $105.00Christmas time in the Adirondacks is a magical time of year. In this tinsmithing class you will make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs including icicles, spirals, snowflakes and angels, in addition to your own unique designs! No previous tinsmithing experience is necessary in this class. Perfect for students 12 and older, this is a great class for the whole family!
Dates/Times
- Saturday, November 8, 2025 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Art Thorman
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Tomahawk Forging- May 2024
$465.00 – $525.00In just 3 days you will learn to forge a tomahawk—one of the earliest multi-use tools—from Joe Szilaski, a Master Smith in 3 countries: the US, Hungary and Austria. This is an excellent introduction bladesmithing. You will have the chance to customize your own design and proudly walk away with a unique piece.
Dates/Times
- Friday, May 3, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday, May 5, 2024 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Joe Szilaski
Member Tuition: $390.00
Non-Member Tuition: $450.00Material Fee: $75.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Tote Two Ways- August 2025
$175.00 – $195.00This handy tote designed by Linda for her new handle idea. Students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. The pattern up the sides is simple, all natural reed with paracord and ribbon accent. The ribbon is supported with an ash or maple weaving strip. A basic rim with paracord accent filler. The webbing handle for easy carry two ways that students will learn how to make. There will be a selection of ribbon, paracord and webbing colors for students to make it their own. Dimensions: 4.5" x 11" x 8" high.
Dates/Times
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $45.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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Traditional Soap Making- July 2025
$95.00 – $110.00Create 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 20, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Chrissey Eberhardt
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown
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 2025
$95.00 – $110.00Create 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 22, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Instructor: Chrissey Eberhardt
Member Tuition: $65.00
Non-Member Tuition: $80.00Material Fee: $30.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Make sure to wear old clothes and bring an apron.
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Triangle Dinner Bell- September 2025
$155.00 – $175.00Students will make a triangular dinner bell, striker and mounting bracket. Skills involved will be managing a coal fire, drawing out, scrolling and punching the steel. You will leave with a keepsake ready to hang and use.
Dates/Times
- Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Arnie Barsky
Member Tuition: $130.00
Non-Member Tuition: $150.00Material Fee: $25.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Hard shoes and long pants are required for student's safety.
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UFO Studio- April 2025
$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, April 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- August 2025
$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 12, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- December 2025
$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 9, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- February 2025
$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, February 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- January 2025
$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, January 14, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- July 2025
$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 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- June 2025
$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, June 10, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- March 2025
$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, March 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- May 2025
$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, May 13, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- November 2025
$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, November 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- October 2025
$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, October 14, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
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UFO Studio- September 2025
$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, September 9, 2025 – 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor:
Member Tuition: $0.00
Non-Member Tuition: $0.00Material Fee: $0.00 Included in fee shown
Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY