2 half days. 9am-12pm. Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $45.ÊÊClay arts has historical common traditions across all cultures. It is easy to shape, sculpt and transform into ceramics. Imagine making bowls, cups, wind chimes and moreÉ. through the use of clay medium. This two-day workshop allows for experimentation in creating various forms (2-3 pieces per student). On day one students will learn basic hand-building pottery techniques; explore pinch, coil and slab. After a drying period of three weeks, on the second day students will learn how to decorate and glaze their piece NOTE: Location: 1746 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845, Alfred Z. Solomon Lake George Annex, located on Rt. 9 in the Log Jam Outlets immediately behind the Log Jam Restaurant. Special Notes: Dress to mess. Class is suited for students ages 8 Ð 14 w/a parent, and 15 and up on their own. Supplies include clay, tool sharing, glazing and firing. Forms made will have a drying period before firing, and then glazing. Students will need to return to pick up finished pieces or make shipping arrangements with AFS.

1/2 day. 9am-1pm. Tuition $135. Member Tuition $115. Materials fee $0. 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.

2 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $260. Member Tuition $210. Materials fee $35. Birch bark picture frames and mirrors have adorned Adirondack camps and cabins for centuries and were a favorite winter project for the guides to make. This is a great class for beginners with limited experience with woodworking and tools. You will select a frame and learn how to cut and fasten the Birch bark, twigs and other natural objects to create your own ÒmasterpieceÓ. Come see why this is one of our most popular classes. YouÕll be proud to hang this in your home!

2 days.Ê 8:30am Ð 5:30 pm.Ê Tuition $310. Member Tuition $280. Materials fee $65. Loom weavers used the original version however we think you will find so many possibilities for this beautiful basket. Students will weave two baskets that will be connected by a woven flat panel. Structural stays and handle will make the basket sturdy. Dyed reed will be available for students to create their own design. This is an intermediate to advanced level class. Dimensions: 26_ tall x 12_ wide x 6_ deep.

1 day. 9am-5pm.Ê Tuition $140. Member Tuition $120. Materials fee $40. Open a new chapter in your wood working journey by making your own hand tool. Shape the wood body, harden and temper steel for the blade and make your first shavings all in one day! Special Notes:Ê This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!

2 days. 9am-4pm.Ê Tuition $265. Member Tuition $215. Materials fee $60. This two-day workshop yields time enough to explore three styles of Shaker carriers; Fixed Handled, Swinging Handled and Divided carriers. Construction steps and hardware application will be demonstrated, and all participants will put their hands-to-work on their own carriers. These projects have a firm place in Shaker history as they were a very popular offering to ÒThe WorldÕs PeopleÓ by Shaker craftsmen.