Adirondack Folk School

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51 Main St.
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 United States Get Directions
Phone 518-696-2400

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  • Rustic End Tables

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

    The 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.

  • A bar of soap with a label with a picture of a goat on it.

    Milk Soaps

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

    Goat milk soap is excellent for people with dry, irritated or sensitive skin. It is loaded with nutrients, proteins, fat, calcium and vitamins. It is an excellent natural moisturizer that helps hydrate, nourish and revitalize skin. We will discuss natural dyes and additives which you may wish to incorporate in your soap. You will be making a pound of soap to take home.

  • Lemoyne Star

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

    This is another traditional block simplified by the Accuquilt cutting system. This block works well with two colors or as a scrappy quilt.

  • 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!

  • Copper Lanterns

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

    Create your own copper Lantern on a Bluestone base. You will punch and shape the copper sides and top and attach them to a stone base. The Lantern features a glass drop ,soldered into the 3 sides of the lantern. The punched holes and glass create a pleasant appearance when lit with a candle. The Lantern will be 9 ?? tall, and the base is 5 ?? by 5 ??.

  • Lino Lab: Print Your Imagination

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

    After heading outdoors to gather some natural materials for inspiration, you’ll create a drawing of your object that will be then transferred onto a linoleum printing plate. You’ll carve your design using Speedball cutters, creating a unique stamp that can be used for whatever you can imagine. Once your design is carved, you’ll create a simple journal to ink your newly carved stamp into.

  • Copper Embossing

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

    Learn the discipline of Metal Working known as Embossing. Students will transfer an image of their choosing from a paper template to a sheet of copper by using various sizes of stylus and other hand tools to create a textured picture. Students will find that copper is a very workable material. Your finished piece will fit in with any Adirondack decor or even in a rustic birch frame! This piece is 8" x 8?.

  • Woodturned Pens

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

    In this beginner friendly class, you will learn the basics of wood lathe operation and safety while turning a piece of raw wood into a custom pen. Each student will leave with a beautiful, handcrafted pen and the knowledge to continue woodturning confidently on their own.

  • Splint Woven Stools

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

    In 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.

  • Three wooden bowls with bark on the edge sit on a blue background.

    Live Edge Bowl

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

    Come create a simple turned bowl that still looks and feels rustic due to its live edge. This course is targeted to those who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use a lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class, you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects and then work at turning your bowl. Leave the class with a lovely treasure that captures the "wild" feel of the Adirondacks!

  • Sightseer Adirondack Pack Basket

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

    The 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.

  • Sightseer Adirondack Pack Basket

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

    The 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.