Calendar of Events

** SOLD OUT ** Students will spend a day shaping a traditional beavertail canoe paddle that will be ready to take home for finish. To make sure you are able to complete the paddle, blanks will have the profile precut. Most work will be with hand tools. Some woodworking experience would be helpful, but not […]

This Intro to Stained Glass workshop is for anyone interested in learning the art of stained glass. Each student will receive instruction on the basic design principles and learn how to create a stained glass piece from start to finish using the copper foil method. Choosing from a selection of patterns, each student will work […]

** RESCHEDULED TO July 30 DUE TO WEATHER ** Join Photographer James Rodewald to learn new techniques for transforming nature photography beyond the literal and into a more expressive and artistic vision of the natural world that surrounds us. In this workshop, you will learn techniques such as intentional camera movement, long exposure, and multiple […]

If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Build your own tiny ship of twigs and nature bits to carry your wish out to the open sea... or pond. Start with a guided nature walk to gather your supplies, and then meet up with Britt from ADK ArtRise to make your boat take […]

Join Barbara Green of Adirondack Green House Basketry for an Adirondack Packbasket making workshop. Participants will weave a full-sized Packbasket, approximately 18” tall. They will make their packs in the same manner as original packs were made using reed rather than black or brown ash. Solid wood skids and an interior wooden base hold the […]

Students will learn everything they need to create their very own bird taxidermy mount, from proper skinning, degreasing/washing, to sculpting, mounting, and finishing. Our subject will be the European Starling; with their eye-catching plumage—glossy, spotted, and iridescent—starlings enliven our surroundings. All birds are legally and sustainably sourced; no animals are harmed for the sake of […]

This workshop will go over the process for harvesting and drying specimens, and rehydrating dried specimens. Students will have the opportunity to practice handling techniques, spreading, mounting, the nuances of posing, display, and maintenance. Students go home with their own prepared sunset moth, a specimen to practice on at home, a spreading board that can […]

Back by popular demand, join Britt from ADKArtRise in Saranac Lake for an evening of glass etching. ADK ArtRise is a creative outlet for people of all ages and abilities to find joy in the act of making. We offer fun and educational art classes & workshops. Enjoy a night out at the museum—bring a […]

Hook the perfect Father’s Day adventure with our Flies & Ties Workshop! Kick off the day by crafting your own custom fly-fishing tie with expert instruction from Doug Moody of Bark Eater Bamboo, then put your skills to the test in a hands-on casting clinic. Participants are welcome to bring their own fly rods, or use one […]

Join ADK Fragrance Farm for a hands-on workshop that bites back at black flies (and whatever else is buzzing around)! Learn how to craft your own all-natural bug repellent and bug bite soother using essential oils, perfect for keeping pests at bay and soothing itchy bites during Adirondack summers. Each participant will leave with their […]