Adirondack Folk School

Adirondack Folk School AFS is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 corporation committed to promoting and teaching the arts, crafts,

The Adirondack Folk School (AFS) is a non-profit organization, unique for its dedication to teaching the arts, crafts, and cultural heritage of the Adirondack region. Made up of local artisans, crafts people, and volunteers, we offer non-competitive education focusing on the student. Located in Lake Luzerne, NY, we are situated in the southern Adirondack Park, a State park of over six-million acre

s of “forever wild” protected land. The beauty and natural abundance of this environment influenced the skilled artisans that created the pack basket, twig furniture, birch bark containers, the Adirondack chair, the guide boat, and the Adirondack lean-to. These are the home furnishings, boats, and decor still found in cabins, lodges, and homes today throughout the region which have helped create the unique “Adirondack Style”. Today, our region hosts these and numerous other creative forms of expression. Our instructors from around the country share their knowledge and skills, and inspire you with their enthusiasm. Our year-round classes range from half-day sessions to multi-week courses. We offer subjects as diverse as Adirondack chair building, twig and rustic furniture, caning, paddle making, birch bark basketry, fly tying, weaving, connecting people with nature, organic gardening, fiber arts, soap making, boat building, ceramic arts, blacksmithing (with some courses conforming to ABANA‘s international curricula), and more. During these classes you will explore your creativity through hands-on learning. In addition to our hands-on classes, Adirondack storytellers and musicians share the cultural heritage of the Adirondacks through demonstrations, special programs, and our fireside evening gatherings.

🧵Turn your ideas into something you can weave and use!In this floor loom weaving class, you’ll have the freedom to desig...
08/28/2026

🧵Turn your ideas into something you can weave and use!

In this floor loom weaving class, you’ll have the freedom to design a project of your choice—whether it’s a scarf, table runner, place mats, or something entirely your own.

Using the twill structure, you’ll work through the full process of creating your piece with support and guidance from the instructor along the way. You’ll also learn techniques including floating selvages and hem stitching.

🎨Explore a variety of fiber and color options
🧶Develop your own project design
✨Build your weaving skills while creating something uniquely yours

Prerequisite: Intro to Floor Loom Weaving experience, including winding a warp and dressing a loom, is required.

Interested in signing up or learning more? Follow this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/weaving-twill-september-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

🌻Bring a little sunshine into your home!🌻Create a beautiful sunflower mosaic using colorful stained glass and beads! In ...
08/24/2026

🌻Bring a little sunshine into your home!🌻

Create a beautiful sunflower mosaic using colorful stained glass and beads! In this class, you’ll learn how to score, cut, nip, and shape glass to create your design. Choose from a provided template or let your creativity shine by drawing your own sunflower design.
You’ll also learn how to apply adhesive and grout your finished mosaic, leaving you with a bright, cheerful piece of art to take home and display.

✨Ready to make something sunny and beautiful? Sign up through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/sunflower-mosaic-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

🌲Create a beautiful piece inspired by nature!🌲Join us for a metalworking class where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kin...
08/24/2026

🌲Create a beautiful piece inspired by nature!🌲

Join us for a metalworking class where you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind pine branch wall hanging. In this class, you’ll pound and texture pipe on an anvil to shape the branches and vines, then craft textured copper leaves and pinecones from sheet copper. You’ll even get to put your soldering skills to work as you bring it all together!

Your finished piece will be approximately 25” × 17”, a beautiful statement piece for your home or a unique handmade gift.

Interested in creating your own? Sign up through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/copper-pine-branch-wall-hanging-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

💍✨Ready to create your own sterling silver rings?Join instructor Nancy Miller for a day of working with sterling silver ...
08/21/2026

💍✨Ready to create your own sterling silver rings?

Join instructor Nancy Miller for a day of working with sterling silver clay! In this class, you’ll explore the unique qualities of sterling alloys in clay form, with a focus on creating beautiful, wearable rings. You’ll also have the option to use some of your clay to make other pieces of your choice.

📅 Thursday, August 27 | 9 AM–5 PM�📍 Lake George, NY�
Metal clay experience is strongly encouraged for this class.

Ready to turn silver clay into something you can wear? Sign up today through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/rings-with-sterling-silver-metal-clay-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

This week we had our Sightseer Adirondack Pack Basket class with Linda Scherz! In this class, students learned different...
08/21/2026

This week we had our Sightseer Adirondack Pack Basket class with Linda Scherz! In this class, students learned different basket weaving techniques, how to shape while weaving and how to add the finishing touches with a leather or webbing harnesses. These versatile baskets are an iconic object of the Adirondacks and we think they came out stunning!

Looking to create your own? Check out our class calendar for all our upcoming basket weaving classes here: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/calendar/

🥾🌲Make something unique for your next adventure!Join us for a class where you’ll transform a naturally collected stick i...
08/20/2026

🥾🌲Make something unique for your next adventure!

Join us for a class where you’ll transform a naturally collected stick into your very own personal hiking stick. Choose the perfect stick, then learn how to shave and carve it to create a design you’ll love. Finish it off with a drilled hole and lanyard, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind hiking stick ready for the trail!

Best of all, you’ll get the chance to put your new creation to use on the trail right outside the folk school🌿

Ready to make your own hiking stick? Sign up for the class through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/hiking-stick-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

🎨✨Create a one of a kind mosaic to brighten your home!Join artist Kate Hartley for a hands on two day workshop where you...
08/20/2026

🎨✨Create a one of a kind mosaic to brighten your home!

Join artist Kate Hartley for a hands on two day workshop where you’ll learn to create your own mosaic using colorful glass tiles, stained glass, seashells, pebbles, and more. Choose to make an imaginative house number or a unique mosaic image while learning techniques you can continue to use for years to come!

With four decades of experience teaching visual arts, Kate brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for encouraging individual creativity. She also created the North Creek Mosaic Project Mural, a community artwork made with the help of more than 2,000 volunteers! 🌈

Beginners and experienced artists alike are welcome to explore this colorful medium and bring their own vision to life.

Ready to get creative? Sign up through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/exploring-mosaics-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400

Discover the traditional art of chip carving in this hands on class! Using a small carving knife, you’ll learn how to cr...
08/19/2026

Discover the traditional art of chip carving in this hands on class! Using a small carving knife, you’ll learn how to create decorative floral and geometric designs by carefully removing small pieces, or chips, from basswood or butternut.

You’ll practice a variety of traditional designs and techniques, with the opportunity to create a beautiful round ornament to take home. No previous carving experience is necessary, making this a great class for beginners or anyone looking to explore a new craft!

Whether you’re creating a thoughtful handmade gift or adding a touch of traditional craftsmanship to your home, chip carving is a rewarding skill to learn. 🌿🪵

Ready to give chip carving a try? Sign up for the class through this link: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/introduction-to-chip-carving-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

🔥Build the tools you need to take your blacksmithing skills to the next level!Whether you’re just starting your blacksmi...
08/18/2026

🔥Build the tools you need to take your blacksmithing skills to the next level!

Whether you’re just starting your blacksmithing journey or looking to expand your shop toolkit, this hands-on class will teach you how to forge several essential tools from scratch.

In this class you’ll forge a pair of flat-jaw tongs, simple shop calipers, and a set of dividers. You’ll also learn the fundamentals of hardening and tempering tool steel while forging a center punch, cold chisel, and hot chisel. ⚒️

Interested in signing up? Sign up here: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/basic-blacksmithing-tool-set-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400!

✨Create something beautiful you can wear!✨Join Marjolaine for a one day workshop exploring the art of nuno felting—a uni...
08/18/2026

✨Create something beautiful you can wear!✨

Join Marjolaine for a one day workshop exploring the art of nuno felting—a unique wet-felting technique that combines delicate silk fabric with soft merino wool roving. You’ll create your own lightweight, versatile felted scarf that can be worn multiple ways and finished with a button closure. Along the way, you’ll experiment with different wool layouts, create a stunning stained-glass effect, and learn how to “paint” with silk hankies and silk roving on wool.🧣🎨

Whether you’re new to nuno felting or looking to explore a new fiber art technique, this hands-on workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative!

Ready to make your own?
Sign up today here: https://adirondackfolkschool.org/product/nuno-felt-scarf-august-2026/
or give us a call at 518-696-2400.

Address

51 Main Street
Lake Luzerne, NY
12846

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+15186962400

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