Welcome - Adirondack Style Craft Courses | Lake George Albany, NY |

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Web Name: Welcome - Adirondack Style Craft Courses | Lake George Albany, NY |

WebSite: http://www.adirondackfolkschool.org

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It would be lovely to see a learning center where affection and beauty were everywhere in the objects within the space in the space itself in the people invited to take part with the beauty of discovery pervading the whole. William Coperthwaite, in his book A Handmade Life I want to live in a society where people are intoxicated with the joy of making things. from William Coperthwaite, in his book A Handmade Life The mirror smooth reflection of Lake Luzerne is like the palette of our soul Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort. Franklin D. Roosevelt “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” Pablo Picasso Adirondack Folk School (AFS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable 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 acres 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.AFS is supported by tuition, memberships, donations, and grants. We invite you to experience the joy of hands-on-learning, and take home an heirloom-quality craft or skill to remind you of the Adirondacks  or enjoy the benefits of becoming a member and discover why AFS was recently chosen as one of 25 Inspiring Folk Schools Rooted in Community and Traditional Know-How by Best Choice Schools.Adirondack Folk SchoolP. O. Box 251 Main StreetLake Luzerne, NY 12846Phone: 518-696-2400Newsletter announcement archiveAFS Temporary ClosureThe top priority of the Adirondack Folk School is to provide students and artisan-instructors a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning environment. In an effort to do so amid concerns regarding COVID-19, we will be postponing classes until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation, and will postpone classes further out as necessary. Any read more Albany Airport DisplayWe are very excited to announce our participation in Albany Airport s Exhibition Case Program! The Exhibition Case Program is a facet of the Airport’s Art Culture Program, which showcases the artists and cultural institutions that reside in New York’s Capital Region. So, if you re traveling through Albany Airport this year, be sure to stop read more Jim Schreiner Featured in Adirondack Life MagazineBoard member Jim Schreiner, who is also one of our inaugural instructors here at AFS was featured in a recent issue of Adirondack Life magazine. With Jim s friendly demeanor and quick wit, there s no question why his rustic furniture making classes are some of our most popular! To read the article check out the link read more Adirondack Folk School on Prime TimeCheck out LOOK TV s profile featuring AFS: http://www.looktvonline.com/adirondack-folk-school-interview/

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