Woodworking

You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, March 15, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lorraine Mara

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $12.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

You don't have to be an artist to create wood burned art. This introduction to wood burning, also known as pyrography, will teach you how to create your own unique artwork. We will cover all the basics: safety, burners, tips, transferring images, wood species, adding color and protective finishes. Resources will also be shared for continued learning after class completion. In class, students will try out various tips to see what each is capable of. Students will then have the opportunity to work on up to three projects of nature or Adirondack inspired images.

Dates/Times

• Friday, November 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lorraine Mara

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $12.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

Students will build a keepsake box using a walnut frame and specimen wood, creating a gorgeous and distinctive piece great for gifting. Woodworking techniques such as cutting, sanding, and creating finger joints will be covered.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, August 2, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, August 3, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

Location: 1476 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

In this advanced class, experienced students will have the opportunity to work on Large Shaker Oval Boxes. Construction steps and hardware application will be demonstrated, and all participants will put their hands-to-work on their own projects. Students will become familiar with construction techniques as they complete their projects. These projects have a firm place in Shaker history as they were a very popular offering to "The World's People" by Shaker craftsmen. With Shaker inspired elegance these are sure to become instant heirlooms!

Dates/Times

• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Eric Pintar

Member Tuition: $225.00
Non-Member Tuition: $275.00

Material Fee: $60.00 Included in fee shown

Location: 1476 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

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 day's 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.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, April 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, April 13, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: John Cerveny

Member Tuition: $220.00
Non-Member Tuition: $270.00

Material Fee: $140.00 Included in fee shown

Location: 1476 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: No prior woodworking experience is necessary, but be prepared to use power tools.

Over 100 years ago, the famous Sagamore Hotel was built as an exclusive resort on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Its luxurious and spacious accommodations attracted the millionaires of the day, and the hotel continues to bring people from around the world to its spectacular spot on the lake. Come create a bit of history as you build a Sagamore chair using patterns struck from one of the original chairs; all the forms and patterns necessary are provided. Learn how to steam bend local Adirondack Red Oak into the graceful forms of this one-of-a-kind chair that is both beautiful and comfortable. Working with a variety of hand tools, you will bend and fasten the slats, laminate frame elements, join everything together and sand, finish and complete a beautiful chair ready for a prominent spot in your camp or home. Some prior woodworking experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome too.

Dates/Times

• Friday, April 4, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, April 5, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, April 7, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

Member Tuition: $520.00
Non-Member Tuition: $590.00

Material Fee: $500.00 Included in fee shown

Location: 1476 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

Over 100 years ago, the famous Sagamore Hotel was built as an exclusive resort on Lake George in the Adirondacks. Its luxurious and spacious accommodations attracted the millionaires of the day, and the hotel continues to bring people from around the world to its spectacular spot on the lake. Come create a bit of history as you build a Sagamore chair using patterns struck from one of the original chairs; all the forms and patterns necessary are provided. Learn how to steam bend local Adirondack Red Oak into the graceful forms of this one-of-a-kind chair that is both beautiful and comfortable. Working with a variety of hand tools, you will bend and fasten the slats, laminate frame elements, join everything together and sand, finish and complete a beautiful chair ready for a prominent spot in your camp or home. Some prior woodworking experience is helpful, but beginners are welcome too.

Dates/Times

• Friday, July 18, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Sunday, July 20, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Monday, July 21, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Larry Benjamin

Member Tuition: $520.00
Non-Member Tuition: $590.00

Material Fee: $500.00 Included in fee shown

Location: 1476 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

There is something intriguing about a wooden basket made using a scroll saw. These baskets make great gifts and conversation pieces. During the course of a day the student will progress from learning the basics in the operation of a scroll saw, saw safety, pattern transfer methods, basic cutting skills to the completion of at least two different style wooden baskets. This class is appropriate for beginning woodworkers with an interest in picking up a skill that can translate into a lifetime passion.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, April 6, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

There is something intriguing about a wooden basket made using a scroll saw. These baskets make great gifts and conversation pieces. During the course of a day the student will progress from learning the basics in the operation of a scroll saw, saw safety, pattern transfer methods, basic cutting skills to the completion of at least two different style wooden baskets. This class is appropriate for beginning woodworkers with an interest in picking up a skill that can translate into a lifetime passion.

Dates/Times

• Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $20.00 Included in fee shown

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY

There's nothing like the beauty of the winter season in the Adirondacks! Make a holiday ornament for yourself or your loved ones. Over the course of this day students will progress from making a simple wooden Christmas ornament to one requiring the skills you will have achieved during the day. The course will include instruction on the safe use of the power scroll saw, pattern transfer, the cutting of multiple ornaments using the stacking process and the process of making interior cuts in a piece of wood using a scroll saw. Appropriate for beginning woodworkers and those with some experience.

Dates/Times

• Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Instructor: Walt Ulrich

Member Tuition: $110.00
Non-Member Tuition: $135.00

Material Fee: $15.00 Included in fee shown on checkout page

Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY