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Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s Scenic Snow Trains
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s Scenic Snow Trains
From Their Website: :Gateway to the Adirondacks! Duration: 2 Hours Prices: $25 Coach Child $45 Coach Adult $45 First Class Dining Car Child, lunch included $65 First Class Dining Car Adult, lunch included About: Join us aboard our vintage train on a 2 hour ride from Corinth to Lamothe Landing and return. Sit back and...
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Thurman Maple Days 2023
Thurman Maple Days 2023
Visit Their Website for Full Details for the Nearby Event for Thurman Maple Days, One of Upstate New York's LARGEST MAPLE FESTIVALS: https://www.visitthurman.com/maple-days/
2 events,
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30-2:30 PM: Po-ke-no, 5:30-6:45 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
0 events,
1 event,
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30 PM: Chicken Feet, 12:30-3:30 PM: Chess
1 event,
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Available at the Lake Luzerne Town Hall Complex, 9 AM-4 PM
1 event,
The Great Upstate Boat Show
The Great Upstate Boat Show
From Their Website: "Welcome to the Great Upstate Boat Show - the largest boat sales event between New York City and Montreal. "GUBS" has been a tradition among boating enthusiasts across New York and New England for 15 years. Come join the thousands who attend each year to see the latest and greatest in the...
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5 events,
AFS: Birch Bark Pictures Frames and Mirrors
AFS: Birch Bark Pictures Frames and Mirrors
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!
AFS: Better Bird Photography
AFS: Better Bird Photography
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.
AFS: Intro. to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building (Day One)
AFS: Intro. to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building (Day One)
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.
Live Music @ 1,000 Acres Ranch: Haze Riders
Live Music @ 1,000 Acres Ranch: Haze Riders
Classic-Rock band Haze Riders will be at the Red Dog Saloon on Saturday, April 1st from 7 - 10 p.m. Dinner Menu Available: 5 - 10 p.m. Come enjoy a fun night of dinner and dancing!
3 events,
The Great Upstate Boat Show
AFS: Birch Bark Pictures Frames and Mirrors
AFS: Shuttle Basket
AFS: Shuttle Basket
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.
4 events,
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
Open to the Public! Sign-up by 6:45 PM for the 7 PM Start Time.
AFS: Block Plane
AFS: Block Plane
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!
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30-2:30 PM: Po-ke-no, 5:30-6:45 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
1 event,
AFS: Shaker Carriers
AFS: Shaker Carriers
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.
2 events,
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30 PM: Chicken Feet, 12:30-3:30 PM: Chess
4 events,
AFS: Shaker Oval Nesting Boxes
AFS: Shaker Oval Nesting Boxes
2 days. 9am-4pm.Ê Tuition $265. Member Tuition $215. Materials fee $60. One of the most iconic items of Shaker woodworking, nesting oval boxes share elegance, simplicity and functionality equally. Using carefully prepared thin strips of wood each participant will carve the ÒswallowtailsÓ or ÒfingersÓ on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath to soften for bending. Copper tacks are installed to hold the oval hoop together before top and bottom boards are fit and held by wooden pegs. Each student will construct five nesting oval boxes from cherry wood in this two-day workshop. Special Notes:Ê This class is open to all experience levels, no woodworking experience required!
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Available at the Lake Luzerne Town Hall Complex, 9 AM-4 PM
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
Thursday's at the Legion is the night for tunes! Musician friends gather 'round for a night of jamming.
Open Mic Night & Jam @ 1,000 Acres Ranch
Open Mic Night & Jam @ 1,000 Acres Ranch
Stop singing in the shower and share your talent on the Red Dog Saloon stage. This is a fun environment for musicians of all levels. Take the stage solo or jam with friends. Dinner menu available from 5 - 8 p.m. See you there!
2 events,
American Legion #862: Game Night
American Legion #862: Game Night
Every Friday Night, 7-10 PM. LCR Dice Game, Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Trivia, & Card Games.
1 event,
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s Cottontail Express
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s Cottontail Express
From Their Website: $25 Coach Class - Adults Ages 13+ $15 Coach Class - Children Ages 12 & under $35 First Class - Adults Table seating in dining car, climate controlled $25 First Class - Children Ages 12 & under $200 Locomotive Cab Ride VIP Experience - limited 1 seat per tour Free Infants/Toddlers Infants/Toddlers must sit on adults' laps and...
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Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s 2 Hour Brunch Train
Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway’s 2 Hour Brunch Train
Prices $30 Coach Class - Adults Ages 13+ $18 Coach Class - Children Ages 12 & under $55 First Class - Adults Table seating in dining car, climate controlled $45 First Class - Children Ages 12 & under $200 Locomotive Cab Ride VIP Experience - limited 1 seat per tour $55 Vintage 1916 Pullman “Kayadeross Creek” - People Limited seats for...
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3 events,
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
Open to the Public! Sign-up by 6:45 PM for the 7 PM Start Time.
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30-2:30 PM: Po-ke-no, 5:30-6:45 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
0 events,
2 events,
AFS: TwizzyÑA Cotton Cord Basket
AFS: TwizzyÑA Cotton Cord Basket
1 day.Ê 9:00am Ð 5:00 pm.Ê Tuition $145. Member Tuition $125. Materials fee $56. Students will start with a base with pre-glued spokes. Triple twine with three colors of cotton cord in a stacking pattern, then twine with soft suede leather. The rim is accented with braided cotton cord and lashed with cotton cord. The instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Students should wear comfortable clothing. Approximate dimensions are 5 _Ó diameter x 2 _ Ð 2 7/8_ H.
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30 PM: Chicken Feet, 12:30-3:30 PM: Chess
3 events,
AFS: Sewing Circle
AFS: Sewing Circle
1/2 day. 10am-2pm. Tuition $0. Member Tuition $0. Materials fee $0.ÊÊCalling all fiber artists! Do you have a project youÕre in the middle of? Want some company while you work? Sounds like AFS Sewing Circle is the place for you! Quilters, knitters, and fiber artists alike are welcome to join us every month for an afternoon of quilting and camaraderie. Bring your works in progress, and enjoy sharing your experience and the company of your fellow quilters. Pre-registration is not required. All are welcome! NOTE:Ê Registration is not required and tuition is free for AFS Sewing Circle.
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
Thursday's at the Legion is the night for tunes! Musician friends gather 'round for a night of jamming.
3 events,
AFS: Intro. to ToolmakingÑChisel or Punch
AFS: Intro. to ToolmakingÑChisel or Punch
1/2 day. 1pm-5pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $70. Materials fee $50. Blacksmiths have always made their own tools and itÕs a skill every smith should know. This class will work with carbon steel to make a punch or chisel that will be hardened at the working end and soft at the striking end. Each student will leave with a usable tool and the understanding of how to create more. The details of metallurgy and hardening will be discussed in depth. Special Notes:Ê Hard shoes and long pants are required for studentÕs safety.
AFS: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board (Day One)
AFS: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board (Day One)
2 half days. 4/14Ê 5pm Ð 9pm.Ê 4/15 9am Ð 1pm.Ê Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $80.ÊÊCome create a beautiful 12_-18_ hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
American Legion #862: Game Night
American Legion #862: Game Night
Every Friday Night, 7-10 PM. LCR Dice Game, Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Trivia, & Card Games.
4 events,
AFS: Intro. to Chip Carving
AFS: Intro. to Chip Carving
2 days. 9 am Ð 4 pm.Ê Tuition $260. Member Tuition $210. Materials fee $33.ÊÊThis course will introduce students to the traditional craft of chip carving Ð a type of woodcarving in which a small knife is used to incise decorative floral and geometric designs into basswood or butternut. The design is created by the removal of small pieces (chips) of the wood. Chip carving is an ancient, traditional craft. Chip carved plates, jewelry and keepsake boxes, trays, breadboards, furniture and other items can make wonderful gifts and also decorate the home with traditional motifs. Some previous carving experience is helpful, but not necessary. Students will learn to carve a variety of practice designs already drawn on a board and may complete a round ornament as well. NOTES:Ê 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. Chip carving knives will be supplied by the school. Students wishing to purchase a chip carving knife should do so from either mychipcarving.com or chipcarving.com. An Introductory Chip Carving book may be helpful as well.
AFS: Japanese Chef Knife
AFS: Japanese Chef Knife
3 days. 9am-4pm. Tuition $435. Member Tuition $375. Materials fee $75. Students will forge their own chef knife in the style of either a Gyuto, Santoku, or Petty style, up to 9_ long. Starting with W-2 steel, smiths will forge to shape, heat treat and harden high carbon steel, and use a belt grinder. On the final day, students will learn the details of traditional Japanese handles, known as Wa style handles, and will be able to choose from a variety of handle materials to finish their knife. The result will be a fantastic kitchen tool that will last for generations. Special Notes:Ê Hard shoes and long pants are required for studentÕs safety.
AFS: Diamonds in Twill
AFS: Diamonds in Twill
2 days. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tuition $260. Member Tuition $210. Materials fee $50.ÊÊThis bushel-style basket is woven on a Shaker Cathead base. Eight diamonds are revealed in the twill pattern. The basket is woven in a stop-start method, where each row is woven individually to build the pattern. Two side handles make this substantial basket functional as well as eye-catching. The basket is woven with natural and hand-dyed reed.
AFS: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board (Day Two)
AFS: Create Your Own Hardwood Cutting Board (Day Two)
2 half days. 4/14Ê 5pm Ð 9pm.Ê 4/15 9am Ð 1pm.Ê Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $80.ÊÊCome create a beautiful 12_-18_ hardwood cutting board during two, half-day sessions. The class will discuss the types of wood being used, such as sapele, purple heart, African cherry and hard maple. The wood will be cut to size on a table saw. Then, using a joiner, students will make sure all pieces are the same size before gluing the various pieces together and allowing them to dry overnight. On the second day, the class will use planers to ensure that all boards are level and the same thickness. Students will then use a router to create a well and handles. Finally, the boards will be sanded.
3 events,
AFS: Intro. to Chip Carving
AFS: Japanese Chef Knife
AFS: Diamonds in Twill
3 events,
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
Open to the Public! Sign-up by 6:45 PM for the 7 PM Start Time.
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30-2:30 PM: Po-ke-no, 5:30-6:45 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
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2 events,
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30 PM: Chicken Feet, 12:30-3:30 PM: Chess
AFS: Open Forge Night
AFS: Open Forge Night
Ê1+1/2 Hours. 6:30 pm-8pm. Tuition $0. Member Tuition $0. Materials fee $0. 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 Ð including hard shoes with no open toes, long pants, goggles (supplied) and gloves (supplied). Special Notes: Pre-registration for Open Forge Night is not required. Participants who wish to try their hand in the forge will be asked to provide a $20 materials fee. ÊHard shoes and long pants are required for studentÕs safety if participating.
3 events,
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Hudson Headwaters Mobile Health Unit Available
Available at the Lake Luzerne Town Hall Complex, 9 AM-4 PM
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
Thursday's at the Legion is the night for tunes! Musician friends gather 'round for a night of jamming.
Open Mic Night & Jam @ 1,000 Acres Ranch
Open Mic Night & Jam @ 1,000 Acres Ranch
Stop singing in the shower and share your talent on the Red Dog Saloon stage. This is a fun environment for musicians of all levels. Take the stage solo or jam with friends. Dinner menu available from 5 - 8 p.m. See you there!
2 events,
AFS: Copper Embossing
AFS: Copper Embossing
1/2 day. 9am-12pm. Tuition $80. Member Tuition $70. Materials fee $50. 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_.
American Legion #862: Game Night
American Legion #862: Game Night
Every Friday Night, 7-10 PM. LCR Dice Game, Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Trivia, & Card Games.
6 events,
AFS: Sharpening & Honing Blades
AFS: Sharpening & Honing Blades
1 day. 9am-4pm.Ê Tuition $145. Member Tuition $125. Materials fee $10. Sharpening and honing of blades is a mystery to most people these days although our ancestors knew the skill intimately. Technology of honing has definitely improved over the past 100 years and there are many technologies to choose from. Howard will demystify the sharpening process and you will leave the workshop with the skills to sharpen your own blades. Students should bring one or two blades to hone for the class. Special Notes:Ê Come prepared to work in a dirty process so wear work or old clothes. Closed toe shoes required.
AFS: Create Your Own Roasting Fork
AFS: Create Your Own Roasting Fork
1 day. 9am-4pm. Tuition $145. Member Tuition $125. Materials fee $25. Always a popular class, Create Your Own Roasting Fork is geared towards the novice blacksmith. Blacksmith Steve Gurzler will teach basic blacksmithing skills while the students work to create a roasting fork for marshmallows or maybe even bratwurst. Bring something to roast at the end of the day with your finished product! Special Notes: ÊHard shoes and long pants are required for studentÕs safety.
AFS: Intro. to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building (Day Two)
AFS: Intro. to Clay/Ceramics – Hand Building (Day Two)
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.
3 events,
AFS: Intro. to Woodturning
AFS: Intro. to Woodturning
1/2 day. 9am-12pm. Tuition $75. Member Tuition $60. Materials fee $15.ÊÊTo every season turn, turn, turn! This course is for people who have an interest in learning how to turn. The emphasis will be on learning how to use the lathe and tools safely and correctly. In this class you will learn the basics of creating spindle-based objects. Then you will use your new-found skills to create a candlestick and a wooden pen. Friends and family will be truly impressed! YouÕll need to take this class before moving on to the more advanced turning classes. NOTE:Ê For your safety: no loose-fitting clothes, hair tied back, comfortable shoes and no jewelry. If sensitive to wood dust, registration for turning classes is not recommended.
AFS: Twill Bread Tray
AFS: Twill Bread Tray
1 day.Ê 9:00am Ð 3:00 pm.Ê Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $49. Make a statement with this decorative basket tray. Using a twill design of over 2 under 2 on the base and sides can be a little challenge at first, then moves on quickly with great results. Class will be using dyed and natural colored reed; some different choices will be available. Basket weavers of all levels are welcome, but some basket experience is helpful. Dimensions: 9_ wide x 15_ long x 2 _Ó high. NOTE:Ê 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.
AFS: Beginning Bluegrass Banjo
AFS: Beginning Bluegrass Banjo
1/2 day. 1pm-4pm. Tuition $73. Member Tuition $58. Materials fee $0. 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. WeÕll also look at online sites about banjo practice and instruction. Bring a playable 5-string banjo, two metal finger picks and a thumb pick. Although there will be several handouts, an audio recorder is a good idea.
3 events,
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
American Legion #862: Pool Tournament @ 7 PM
Open to the Public! Sign-up by 6:45 PM for the 7 PM Start Time.
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
Senior Center: Monday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30-2:30 PM: Po-ke-no, 5:30-6:45 PM: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
0 events,
2 events,
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
Senior Center: Wednesday Schedule
9:30-10:30 AM: Osteo Busters, 10:30-11:30 AM: Coffee Hour, 12:30 PM: Chicken Feet, 12:30-3:30 PM: Chess
1 event,
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
American Legion #862: Old Time Music Jam
Thursday's at the Legion is the night for tunes! Musician friends gather 'round for a night of jamming.
2 events,
AFS: Scroll Saw Making
AFS: Scroll Saw Making
1 day. 9am-4pm.Ê Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $15. Wooden puzzles are a great project whether you are a beginner or experienced woodworker. In this class students will learn the basics of the safe operation of a scroll saw, proper blade selection and installation, pattern transfer, proper cutting techniques and proper body positioning at the saw table. Each student will progress from learning to make moderate curves to tight curves using the scroll saw by producing, first, a wood maple leaf and progressing through more difficult patterns to a final puzzle which will require attention to detail and care in cutting. Come learn the secret tricks to ensure your puzzle is a success. It can make the perfect gift, too.
American Legion #862: Game Night
American Legion #862: Game Night
Every Friday Night, 7-10 PM. LCR Dice Game, Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Trivia, & Card Games.
4 events,
AFS: Arrowhead Latch
AFS: Arrowhead Latch
2 days.Ê 9:00am Ð 4:00 pm.Ê Tuition $290. Member Tuition $250. Materials fee $50. Arrowhead latches are some of the earliest forms of forged latches in America and they come in many variations. In this class we will forge, punch, and chisel out the parts for a fairly standard arrowhead latch that can then be customized with decorative file work. A good class for the beginner and intermediate smith. Special Notes:Ê Hard shoes and long pants are required for studentÕs safety.
AFS: Barn Quilt (Day One)
AFS: Barn Quilt (Day One)
1+1/2 day. 4/29 9am-12pm.Ê 4/30 9am-4pm. Tuition $205. Member Tuition $165. Materials fee $55. Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden ÒquiltÓ to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning ÒquiltÓ to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary. NOTE:Ê 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:Ê Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
AFS: Perfect Pictures Every Time
AFS: Perfect Pictures Every Time
Ê1 day. 10am-6pm. Tuition $210. Member Tuition $200. Materials fee $0. Understanding photography basics is the key to taking control of your camera and knowing you got the shot when you were taking it. If you would like to take your skill level from shooting in Auto to having full control over your camera, this intensive class is for you! A step-by-step PowerPoint presentation helps teach the basic principles of photography including: camera options and set-up, peripheral equipment, image exposure and histograms, and will touch on shooting for HDR and working with motion, depth of field, and composition. The class is paced to allow time for questions and interaction, with about half of the day in the classroom experimenting with the cameras, and the other half spent in the field, practicing camera techniques and shooting options. A comprehensive handout will include all the major points covered in the presentation. While the class instruction is mostly landscape based, these techniques and principles can be applied to all photographic situations. Special Notes:Ê Class is for the beginner to advanced beginner level. Equipment requirements include a DSLR and lens system/OR full featured point and shoot camera (preferably with screw-on filter and tripod capability), a sturdy tripod and a remote release. In addition, bring along whatever variety of lenses you have plus the manual and / or reference sheet for your camera.
AFS: Fairy Lore, Houses, & Gratitude Stakes
AFS: Fairy Lore, Houses, & Gratitude Stakes
1/2 day. 1pm-4pm.Ê Tuition $75. Member Tuition $60. Materials fee $12. Let the everyday slip away on this imaginative walk along the River Trail of the Adirondack Folk School. Drawing from Celtic lore, weÕll weave a tale about Fairies, while connecting the dots between the Faerie folk of Ireland and the Adirondacks. WeÕll start with creating a house out of natural objects, both provided and found, for the Fairies of the Forest and end with sitting around the fire listening to the stories of the Fairy Tree Trail of Ardgillan Castle in Ireland, the Cottingley Fairies of England, and an Adirondack Poem or two on the Faerie realm. Enchanted tea and Fairy Bread will be served. Special Notes:Ê This class is open to all who believe in Fairies. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
4 events,
AFS: Arrowhead Latch
AFS: Make Your Own Adirondack Chair
AFS: Make Your Own Adirondack Chair
Ê2 days. 9am-4pm.Ê Tuition $260. Member Tuition $210. Materials fee $140. In 1903, the first Adirondack chair was built in the town of Westport, N.Y. and has since taken the world by storm. Its contoured seat and back, along with its wide arms make it the perfect chair for lounging in after a hard dayÕs work. You will start with surfaced pine, cut the pieces, shape them on a router table, sand them and then assemble your own Adirondack chair. Special Notes:Ê No prior woodworking experience is necessary, but be prepared to use power tools.
AFS: Barn Quilt (Day Two)
AFS: Barn Quilt (Day Two)
1+1/2 day. 4/29 9am-12pm.Ê 4/30 9am-4pm. Tuition $205. Member Tuition $165. Materials fee $55. Barn quilts are all the rage these days! Come and create your own wooden ÒquiltÓ to adorn your house, barn or cottage. In this one and a half day class you will choose a pattern and paint a stunning ÒquiltÓ to hang outdoors. No quilting experience necessary. NOTE:Ê 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:Ê Please wear old clothes or bring an apron/smock.
AFS: Spring Lakes & Waterways Photo Tour
AFS: Spring Lakes & Waterways Photo Tour
1 day. 1pm-9pm. Tuition $210. Member Tuition $200. Materials fee $0. A gorgeous sunset awaits you in this one-day nature photography tour, designed for those who are already comfortable with camera basics such as the relationship between aperture, shutter and ISO settings. Start this eight-hour day with a very brief introduction and discussion, then take the rest of the day to play with photo techniques in the field at beautiful nearby Adirondack lakes and waterways. A great class for those who wish to receive mentoring while in the field. Special Notes:Ê Equipment requirements include a DSLR and lens system/OR a full featured point and shoot camera (preferably with screw-on filter and tripod capability), a sturdy tripod and a remote release. In addition, bring along a full variety of focal length lenses from wide angle to telephoto and perhaps macro if you like so you can work with a variety of techniques through the day.
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