Unique Experiences
Take a class at Adirondack Folk School in Lake Luzerne
- Item Number
- 205
- Estimated Value
- 250 USD
- Sold
- 195 USD to kn77e6a4f
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
The Adirondack Folk School (AFS) is the only school of its kind in the country dedicated to teaching the arts, crafts, and culture of this unique Adirondack region. Located in Lake Luzerne, AFS is situated in the southern Adirondack Park, a 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 has helped create the unique ‘Adirondack Style’. Today, our region hosts these and numerous other creative forms of expression.
AFS teaches the joy of learning through hands-on experiences. We're a non-profit 501 (c)(3) school made up of local artisans, craftspeople, and volunteers interested in promoting and teaching these skills in a non-competitive environment focused on the student.
Our instructors share their knowledge of their crafts and inspire you with their enthusiasm. Our year-round classes range from half-day sessions to full week-long 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, pottery, blacksmithing, and much more. During these classes, you will explore your creativity through hands-on learning. In addition to our hands-on courses, Adirondack folk musicians share the culture of the Adirondacks through demonstrations and special programs. Our goal is that you will leave with a memorable experience, a smile and an heirloom quality piece that you made yourself!
Item Special Note
The value of this item is between $250-$1800 depending on which course is selected by the winner.
http://www.adirondackfolkschool.org
Expires December 31, 2018
Donated by an anonymous underwriter
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