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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  • Mountains & Waterways Leather Pendant & Earring Set

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

    Inspired from camping, hiking and kayaking in the Adirondacks, we'll be making "Mountains" or "Waterways" leather pendant necklace and earring sets in this class. After selecting a design, students will learn various leather craft techniques, including but not limited to, cutting, stamping, dyeing, and antiquing. Additionally. We'll add bead "cairns" to our jewelry using notable stones found in the Adirondacks. To complete the set, we'll add leather cord with silver plated findings and sterling silver ear wires. Pendant sizes are approximately 2 5/8" tall for teardrop and 2" diameter for circle.

  • Beginning Bluegrass Banjo

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

    Bluegrass banjo is the familiar sound that drove such favorites as the Beverly Hillbillies Theme Song, Rocky Top and Foggy Mountain Breakdown. In this class you will learn enough about the banjo so that you can use a variety of available instructional aids from your home and progress with learning Bluegrass banjo at your own pace. You will be exposed to the basics of playing 5-string Bluegrass banjo, including tunings, left hand chord shapes, right hand rolls, vamping, hammer-ons, pull-offs, chokes, chimes and how to read tablatures. We'll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction.

  • Open Forge Night

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

    Interested in blacksmithing but unsure how to start? Open Forge Night is the place for you! Every third Wednesday of the month during our blacksmithing season, come see demonstrations by expert blacksmith Steve Gurzler. Observing the demonstration is free and open to the public. If you want to try your hand at blacksmithing there is a $20 fee to cover the cost of materials. Safety precautions must be followed - including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied).

  • Blacksmithing 117: Forge Welding Basics, Fire Poker & Chain Links

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

    Forge welding is often seen as a difficult, even mystical process. This course is designed for students who have completed a basic class or who have equivalent experience. We will demystify and cover the basics of forge-welding, learn to forge weld a loop on a bar, then will move on to forging a short length of chain. ABANA

  • Carving Basics

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

    Students will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.

  • Chip Carved Cell Phone Stand

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

    Chip carve an attractive design into one or both sides of this basswood cell phone stand. One side will have a design and the other will be blank for you to design and carve. Chip carving knives will be provided.

  • Carving Basics

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

    Students will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.

  • Chip Carved Cell Phone Stand

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

    Chip carve an attractive design into one or both sides of this basswood cell phone stand. One side will have a design and the other will be blank for you to design and carve. Chip carving knives will be provided.

  • 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?.

  • Braided Rim Basket

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

    This tabletop basket is woven in the plain weave method and has a solid bottom. It incorporates a "chain weave", woven with dyed round reed in a choice of colors. The basket is finished with a braided and scalloped rim, woven with matching dyed reed. A choice of a ceramic accent embellishes the basket in coordinating colors.

  • Hard Aged Cheeses

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

    Taught by internationally awarded cheesemaker Sheila Flanagan, this hands-on course explores the art and science behind crafting hard and aged cheeses. Students will learn the fundamentals of milk chemistry, culture selection, curd handling, pressing, and aging techniques that shape the flavor and texture of hard cheeses. Sheila will guide participants through each step — while explaining how small changes can create big differences in the final cheese. Perfect for both experienced cheesemakers and beginners who want to learn more about the cheesemaking process and gain confidence working with aged styles.

  • 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.