Carved Knife Holder
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesKeep your kitchen knives nearby with this beautifully carved 13" x 5" knife holder. Students will learn to design, layout and carve their own designs.
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Copper Pine Branch Wall Hanging
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesCreate your own pine branch wall hanging with vines, leaves, and pinecones. Different size pipe will be pounded and textured on an anvil to make the branches and vines. The leaves and cones will be made from sheet copper, then textured. This class will also involve some soldering. The finished piece will be approximately 25" by 17".
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Soft and Scrappy
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesThis lap quilt is fast and easy and requires no quilting. Three layers of flannel are used to add warmth and color. The Acuquilt system does all the cutting for you. This lap quilt could be a memory quilt with the inclusion of bits of cloth from the clothing of a loved one. Perhaps clothes your child wore as a baby can be included, bringing back memories of their childhood. You could also fussy cut a flannel fabric with fun images and create an ?eye spy? quilt. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
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Carving Basics
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesStudents will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.
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Handforged Skillet
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this 2 day workshop, students will learn basic sheet metal forging and riveted construction. Starting with a steel disk, learn to shape a simple skillet body and forge a decorative riveted handle. Create a functional and decorative piece of cookware to last a lifetime!
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesThe simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10" plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!
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Carving Basics
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesStudents will learn the correct way to use tools, set up a shop for the best results, position work and use lighting to their advantage. Basic forms will be explored and a beautiful study board is kept for future reference. A must for anyone interested in learning both the basics and the finer points of carving. Students can bring their own carving tools or buy available tools. Advance notice is required if tools are required. A basic kit will be available or recommended.
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Handforged Skillet
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this 2 day workshop, students will learn basic sheet metal forging and riveted construction. Starting with a steel disk, learn to shape a simple skillet body and forge a decorative riveted handle. Create a functional and decorative piece of cookware to last a lifetime!
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Chip Carved Optical Illusion Plate
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesThe simple triangular chip can be used to create many interesting, unusual patterns such as this one on an optical illusion plate; creating the illusion of roundness on a flat plane. Each student will receive a 10" plate with the triangular chip pattern already applied. Carving out half of the chips will create the illusion. Once stained or painted, students will have an attractive piece to hang on the wall or display on a table. The plate is sure to surprise and interest all who see it!
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Reading Pillow
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this class you will create a pillow cover that has a pocket to hold a favorite book to enjoy while resting comfortably on this pillow. A simple patchwork pattern will be enhanced with a simple machine applique of your choice, cut with the Acuquilt system. The themes to select include: Sea Life, Owl, Dog, Cat, Dinosaur, Heart, Flowers, or a Western Medley. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
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Reading Pillow
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesIn this class you will create a pillow cover that has a pocket to hold a favorite book to enjoy while resting comfortably on this pillow. A simple patchwork pattern will be enhanced with a simple machine applique of your choice, cut with the Acuquilt system. The themes to select include: Sea Life, Owl, Dog, Cat, Dinosaur, Heart, Flowers, or a Western Medley. The blocks created in the block party classes will be cut using the Acuquilt cutting system. This system improves accuracy in cutting and reduces the stress on your hands often felt while cutting large amounts of small units of fabric for the quilt blocks.
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Punch Needle
Adirondack Folk School 51 Main St., Lake Luzerne, NY, United StatesWelcome in the fall with a punch needle collection of fall leaves. You will learn punch needle techniques and use wool yarn to create this ready to frame project.