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Oct

Wed

Introduction to Blacksmithing with Garry Kalajian

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

This workshop is for beginners, but is well suited for those with some experience who wish to improve their skills or get help with a project. All the basics of traditional coal-forge blacksmithing will be covered. NOTE: Hard shoes and long... Event Details

Oct

Wed

Open Forge Night with Steve Gurzler

6:30 PM at Adirondack Folk School, 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne, NY 12846

Open Forge Nights Are Back By Popular Demand! Be introduced to the art of blacksmithing by visiting AFS on any of our OPEN FORGE nights for an amazing demonstration by an expert smith. Observing is free and open to the public.... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Creating Fly Tied Earrings and Other Accessories with Paul Sinicki

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Make jewelry using the same techniques used to make fishing flies. This truly unique class will teach you how to tie the feathers, wrap the threads and attach the mounts. These earrings will bring you attention wherever you go! Event Details

Oct

Sat

Finding the Light: Candlemaking 101 with Sarah Rodman

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Everyone loves the light, warmth, and beauty of handmade candles. In this course students will learn about different wax, wicks, scents, colors, and molds, and will make a variety of candles using old and new materials. NOTE: Students will be working... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Tin Punch Lantern Workshop

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Alice T. Miner Museum, 9618 US 9 Chazy, NY 12921

Learn about early American lighting technology and build your own tin-punch lantern! Event Details

Oct

Sun

Lampworking: Adding Depth and Encasing to Glass Beads with Renee Kingsley

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Looking for depth and interest in your beads? Add a layer of clear glass to get the depth and interest you are looking for. Students will learn various methods of adding an encasing layer of glass to beads. Previous lampwork... Event Details

Oct

Sun

Live Edge Bowl with John Kingsley

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Come create a simple turned bowl that still looks and feels rustic due to its live edge. Learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects and then work at your turning your bowl. Leave the class with a lovely Adirondack treasure. NOTE:... Event Details

Oct

Sun

Basic Cold Process Soap Making with Chrissey Eberhardt

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Create soap like the kind Grandma used to make, but better! Learn how to make soap that smells good, is all natural and feels great on your skin! Say good-bye to store bought soap and use soap you made yourself!... Event Details

Oct

Sun

Magical Broom with Karen Koch

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Come spend a fall afternoon creating a simple, rustic willow broom and dress it up to become a Blessing Besom. We will consecrate it in class and it will keep positive energy flowing in your home. Event Details

Oct

Thu

Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving with Caroline Dvorak

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Students will have a variety of patterns and colors to choose from as they warp an inkle loom to create a colorful band that can be used for trim, a strap or a belt. The band can be up to... Event Details

Oct

Sat

Scroll Saw Christmas Ornaments with Walt Ulrich

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

There's nothing like the beauty of the winter season in the Adirondacks! Make a holiday ornament for yourself or your loved ones. Appropriate for beginning woodworkers and those with some experience. Event Details

Oct

Sat

Shades of Nature with Teresa Breuer

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Create two magical lampshades & two night-lights! See the warmth and beauty produced from Adirondack botanicals that only appear when the light is turned on. Pressing botanicals preserves their natural beauty.... Event Details

Nov

Sat

Traditional or Arts & Crafts Era Floorcloth with Janet Flinchbaugh

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Environmentally-safe, water-based paints and finishes are used to create these durable forms of floor coverings. Come create your own artful and durable floorcloth that will last for generations. Event Details

Nov

Sat

Introduction to Chip Carving with Dennis Wilson

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

This course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving - a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. NOTE: Students must bring pre-purchased chip... Event Details

Nov

Wed

Build a Wee Lassie Canoe with Larry Benjamin

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Come spend 10 wonderful days building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student. See... Event Details

Nov

Sat

Needle Felted Snowman with Leslie Scarborough

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Needle felting is the process of using a barbed needle to interlock wool fibers to form a dense material. Students will make a lovely whimsical snowman, perfect for the holidays or a winter decoration. Basic needle felting techniques will be... Event Details

Nov

Sat

Intermediate/Advanced Chip Carving with Dennis Wilson

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Some projects that will be covered in this 2-day class will be chip carved lettering and grids. Students will also have an opportunity to design and execute either a practice board or a plaque carving. A great opportunity to improve... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Woodturning: Hollow Forms with John Kingsley

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Turning a hollow form is one of the signature skills of a woodturner. Lucky for our students, the school has made this easy to learn, using the hollow turning equipment we have in-house. Students will create a thin walled bowl... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Nature's Picture Frames with Roberta Games

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Get an early start on holiday gift giving! In this class we will make pine cone flowers and using natural mosses and twigs, we will decorate two frames and a moss votive holder. Add your own art or photographs for... Event Details

Nov

Thu

Introduction to Inkle Loom Weaving with Caroline Dvorak

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Nov

Sat

American Tinsmithing Basics with Art Thorman

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Learn basic 19th Century American tinsmithing from a master tinsmith. Learn about all the tools, forming stakes, swedges and hand operated machines used in a well-equipped 19th Century tin shop. Note: Students must be 14 years of age or older.... Event Details

Nov

Sat

American Tinsmithing Basics with Art Thorman

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Nov

Sat

Holiday Baskets with Linda Scherz Allen

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Come weave with Linda on either November 18th or November 19th - or register for both days! A selection of basketry kits will be available. Weave as few or as many as you would like. This is a great way... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Holiday Baskets with Linda Scherz Allen

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Come weave with Linda on either November 18th or November 19th - or register for both days! A selection of basketry kits will be available. Weave as many as you would like. Get your Christmas weaving done with Linda's help.... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Rugs from Rags with Caroline Dvorak

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Fabric remnants will be used to make a 24"x30" rug. Students will have a choice of making a "Sock Rug", using loopers from a sock factory, or making a "Rag Rug" using fringe remnants. No weaving experience is necessary. The... Event Details

Nov

Sun

Goat Milk Soap with Christine Eberhardt

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

Goat milk soap is excellent for people with dry, irritated or sensitive skin. It is loaded with nutrients, proteins, fat, calcium and vitamins and is an excellent natural moisturizer. You will make a pound of soap to take home. Event Details

Nov

Sun

Tin Ornaments with Art Thorman

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Adirondack Folk School , 51 Main Street Lake Luzerne , NY 12846

In this tinsmithing class you'll make multiple festive holiday ornaments in a variety of designs, including icicles, spirals, snowflakes, angels and your own unique designs. Perfect for students 12 and older and whole families. No experience needed. Event Details

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