Basketry
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Beginning Knitting – Make Coasters- July 2022
$265.00 – $315.00The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. Adults and children can wear this pack. Students will weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes. Then learn to continuous weave the sides of the basket, pack tight, level the top, weave a false rim, cut, and tuck, insert the wood handle, fit the rim and lash on basket. Lastly, add an adjustable webbing or leather harness secured with wood skids. This class will be fun for all weavers. This is a great intro size pack to making pack baskets. Linda will demonstrate, teach you weaving techniques and guide you while you weave your basket. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Baskets will not be stained during class. Dimensions are 6″” x 9″” x 14″” high.
Dates/Times
Instructor: Linda Scherz and Franz Haas
Member Tuition: $180.00
Non-Member Tuition: $210.00Cotton Harness Material Fee: $85.00 Included in fee shown
Leather Harness Material Fee: $105.00 Included in fee shownLocation: 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: Note: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $95. Materials fee for Leather Harness – $110. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices may vary depending on what is available at the time of the class. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.
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Mountaineer (Large) Adirondack Pack Basket by Linda Scherz- May 2022
$365.00 – $445.00The Adirondack Pack Basket is one of the most recognized objects associated with the Adirondacks. These versatile baskets were used to carry just about everything the guides, hunters, and trappers took with them into the woods. Create your own pack basket patterned from the traditional Adirondack Pack Baskets. The Mountaineer pack is a large pack, a great size for adult men and women for trips to the farmer’s market, hunting and hiking.
The first day students weave a plain weave base with the pre-cut spokes and then weave the sides. Linda will be guiding students as they concentrate on shape, creating a belly while learning to continuous weave. The main weaving will be done on the first day. The baskets will sit and dry overnight. On the second day, students will pack baskets tight, level the top, weave a false rim, cut and tuck spokes, and fit the rim to the basket and lash the rim. A leather handle will be put on the pack and an adjustable webbing or leather harness secured with skids. Linda will guide you and teach you many tips and techniques. Students will be using a drawknife and other sharp tools. Instructor will bring all materials to make the basket. Baskets will not be stained during class. Approximate dimensions: 9″ x 12″ x 20″ high.Dates/Times
- Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Instructor: Linda Scherz and Franz Haas
Member Tuition: $240.00
Non-Member Tuition: $280.00Cotton Harness Material Fee: $125.00 Included in fee shown
Leather Harness Material Fee: $165.00 Included in fee shownLocation: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
Special Notes: Materials fee for Webbing Harness – $125. Materials fee for leather harness – $165. Leather harness is dark brown. Webbing harness color choices are red, olive green, black, and dark brown. Please call AFS if you would like the leather harness as it needs to be ordered a minimum of two weeks prior to the class. Students should wear comfortable clothing.