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Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 United States Get Directions
Phone 518-696-2400
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Beginning Spinning

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Spinning, the ancient art of twisting fibers to make yarn or thread, still thrives today, and this workshop will show you how to bring its magic into your own creative practice. In this workshop, you will learn how to spin wool using spindles and a spinning wheel and hear stories and folklore about spinning while you practice. You will learn the basics of spinning, how to work with the properties of wool, and how to ply and finish the yarn you have spun. No experience is necessary.

UFO Studio

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

AFS 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!

Quilted Casserole Carrier

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Make this pretty carrier for yourself or as a special gift for the hostess of a pot luck dinner. Simple machine quilting will create the fabric for the carrier. The handle can be made from a coordinating fabric.

Quilted Casserole Carrier

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Make this pretty carrier for yourself or as a special gift for the hostess of a pot luck dinner. Simple machine quilting will create the fabric for the carrier. The handle can be made from a coordinating fabric.

Five wooden ornaments hang from a stand in front of a black backdrop.

Woodturning: Holiday Ornaments

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

'Tis the season to start thinking about holiday ornaments! Come create your own whimsical free-form ornaments. We will also work with color and decoration. You'll be amazed by your own creations - and how lovely they'll look hung in your home. A wonderful class for beginning turners.

Tin Ornaments

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Christmas 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!

Weaving Splint Seats

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Chairs with four intact rails can accept several different types of woven seats, including splint seats woven in various patterns. In this class you'll learn to weave a herringbone pattern splint seat onto a chair using flat reed. Please bring a chair that is in sound condition with the old seat removed. Any refinishing you wish to do should be completed prior to the class

Introduction to Woodburning

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

Adirondack Dulcimer Making

Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United States

Drawing from over 30 years of fine instrument making, Martin Macica will share his knowledge of the principles and practice of dulcimer making, leading participants through the process of making their own dulcimer from scratch using hand tools. This intensive course will cover every aspect of dulcimer making, including the carving of the scroll. Participants will leave with a working knowledge of dulcimer making, and a handcrafted instrument ready for a lifetime of making music.

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