Rochester Woodworkers Society
Ashwin,
Since you are only an hour or so from Rochester here is another opportunity for some classes. I'm a member of the Rochester Woodworking Society and we have a full set of classes and most of them are very reasonably priced. We have both local and national workshops. Here is a link to our website where you can get full information: http://www.rochesterwoodworkers.org/
We have a number of members in the Syracuse area who come over for our classes and meetings so there is a chance to carpool for some of the events.
If you would like to discuss our programs, send me a PM and I will give you a call.
Cheers,
David