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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  • Better Bird Photography

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

    This class is geared towards beginner to intermediate photographers who want to learn solid fundamentals and put them into practice with instruction. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. This class will include photographing live Raptors from a local Wildlife Educator, and a talk on responsible birding and bird photography.

  • Forging Small Garden Tools

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

    Learn to forge a garden trowel, fork and rack from carbon steel. Eliminate the hassle of cheap garden supply tools that often bend and break. You'll learn some basic forging techniques while making quality tools and have the satisfaction of using tools you've made yourself.

  • Tomahawk Forging

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

    Learn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.

  • Carved Knife Holder

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

    Keep your kitchen knives nearby with this beautifully carved 13" x 5" knife holder. Students will learn to design, layout and carve their own designs.

  • Tomahawk Forging

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

    Learn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.

  • A stag with branches tangled in its antlers stand partially obscured by brush.

    Intro to Nature & Wildlife Photography

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

    This introductory class is geared toward beginner to intermediate photographers who wish to build a solid understanding of the foundations needed for improvement and success. Dave will share an intro slideshow of his work and a discussion on ethics, safety, subject knowledge and increasing your success rate. There will be a handout that covers discussion points of basic camera use, lens selection, composition and more. Discussion will also cover local shooting locations according to participants' interests along with questions from participants.

  • Tomahawk Forging

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

    Learn to forge a tomahawk with instructor Joe Szilaski. Students will be able to customize their design and will leave the class with a unique piece.

  • 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".

  • 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!

  • Tuffet Footstool

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

    Make an 18-inch custom tuffet-style footstool. Great for quilters, as it will free you from all those strips of fabric that get stashed about the sewing room. Students can use as many different fabrics as they like. The pattern can be made with 2-64 different strips. The first day is for piecing tuffet top. Students will learn to mark the pattern onto the fabric and begin the sewing. There will be some homework to complete sewing the tuffet top during the weeklong break between classes. The second day students will complete the tuffet top assembly and upholster the tuffet. A list of necessary materials students must bring will be sent out prior to the class.

  • Shaker Cheese Basket

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

    The Shakers are known for many unique designs, including the six-pointed star pattern on the bottom of their cheese baskets. Lined with muslin, the basket serves to separate the curd from the why. Today, it may serve as lovely wall décor or a table centerpiece. Students will learn to weave the base, and then build the sides with a continuous plain weave. The basket will be woven with natural colored reed.

  • Walking Stick with Inlaid Compass

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

    Take your next hike or walk around the corner with a unique hand-crafted walking stick. Frank will guide you through the process of taking a piece of ironwood and transforming it into a walking stick that will last a lifetime. The inlaid compass will help ensure you don't lose your way on the trail! Makes a wonderful gift for the hikers in your life!