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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  • Sharpening and Honing Blades

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

    Chasing 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.

  • Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate

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

    Carving a circular series of large and small three corner chips into a 10" basswood plate, you will create the optical illusion of roundedness on a flat plane. Hang it on the wall and surprise your friends!

  • Complete Basic Blacksmithing

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

    This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You'll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.

  • Handcarved Bowl or Cup

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

    Using only hand tools, students will learn to carve their own bowl or cup. Using the natural shapes, colors and curves of the wood, students will create a unique piece that reflects the beauty of the natural world.

  • Handcarved Bowl or Cup

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

    Using only hand tools, students will learn to carve their own bowl or cup. Using the natural shapes, colors and curves of the wood, students will create a unique piece that reflects the beauty of the natural world.

  • Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate

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

    Carving a circular series of large and small three corner chips into a 10" basswood plate, you will create the optical illusion of roundedness on a flat plane. Hang it on the wall and surprise your friends!

  • Complete Basic Blacksmithing

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

    This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You'll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.

  • Complete Basic Blacksmithing

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

    This basic class will give you the foundation needed to start out on your journey of blacksmithing. You'll learn fire management, hammering methods, drawing out, upsetting, cutting, splitting, twisting, and convenience bending along with a demo of forge welding. Make punches and chisels and learn to harden and temper them. Heating material and heat management will be taught and much more.

  • Intro to the Japanese Blade

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

    Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. In this 5 day intensive, students will be free to explore the processes of forging, grinding, heat treat (using clay), and polishing of blades to bring out the unique hardening lines (Hamon) prevalent in this style. Students will be free to create and dive right into making blades at their own pace. This is an advanced class; students should have experience forging.

  • Intro to the Japanese Blade

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

    Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. In this 5 day intensive, students will be free to explore the processes of forging, grinding, heat treat (using clay), and polishing of blades to bring out the unique hardening lines (Hamon) prevalent in this style. Students will be free to create and dive right into making blades at their own pace. This is an advanced class; students should have experience forging.

  • Sharpening Carving Tools

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

    Students 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.

  • Intro to the Japanese Blade

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

    Taught by renowned instructor and winner of the History Channel's Forged in Fire, Mace Vitale. In this 5 day intensive, students will be free to explore the processes of forging, grinding, heat treat (using clay), and polishing of blades to bring out the unique hardening lines (Hamon) prevalent in this style. Students will be free to create and dive right into making blades at their own pace. This is an advanced class; students should have experience forging.