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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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_.

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 $80. Member Tuition $70. Materials fee $10. The goal of this class is to help you get started in fly fishing or better your casting. We will go over different types of fly rods and when to use them. The proper way of lining a fly rod will be taught. You will be doing the over hand cast, roll cast and side arm cast, for a few examples. You will need to bring a hat and a pair of glasses or sunglasses. If you have a fly rod please bring it, otherwise one will be provided. To end, students will get a chance to try different fly rods. Special Notes:Ê This is an active casting course. Students 16 or older who have a NYS fishing license can cast into the lake. Those without will cast on dry land. Students must bring a hat and glasses to wear for safety.

1 day. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Tuition $130. Member Tuition $105. Materials fee $35. This is the perfect size basket for all your bread needs, in fact this will be one of your overall favorite baskets to use throughout the house. Made with natural and dyed reed. Learn how to make your own handles, and how color choice can change the basket entirely. This versatile pattern is a handy size for gift giving as well. This basket is appropriate for all level basket makers. Dimensions: 6_ x 11_ x 3 _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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.