As we step into 2025, the Grand Lake Creative District is setting its sights on a transformative milestone: the construction of our long-awaited Creative Workshop Hub. With plans to break ground in the spring of 2025, this innovative space will serve as a cornerstone for creativity and craftsmanship in our community. To bring this vision to life, we aim to raise $200,000, and we are proud to share that we’ve already reached the halfway mark. Now, we need your help to cross the finish line.

The Creative Workshop Hub is more than just a building; it’s a space where timeless trades and creative traditions will thrive. This project is a collaboration between the Grand Lake Creative District, the Rocky Mountain Folk School, the Rocky Mountain Wooden Boat School, and the Cowboy Trades Association. Together, we’re creating a hub that will host workshops in woodturning, leatherworking (think cowboy boots and saddles), metalsmithing, and crafting canoe paddles and paddleboards. By preserving these traditional trades, we’re empowering both hobbyists and aspiring artisans to explore their creative potential. Stay tuned for another article in the coming months, where we’ll dive deeper into the Cowboy Trades Association and their unique contributions to this collaboration.

This project wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our town. The town of Grand Lake has generously provided the land for this hub, and we want to extend a huge thank you for their unwavering commitment to fostering creativity. Grand Lake is always at the forefront of supporting the Creative District and our beautiful nonprofits, all of which bring vibrancy and inspiration to our community.

Your generous donation will directly support the construction of this vital building. Contributions will help us create a safe and functional space where creativity and community intersect. Every dollar you give brings us closer to a facility that nurtures artisans and inspires new generations while ensuring that the heritage of these crafts continues to thrive.

Together, we can build more than just a workshop—we can build a legacy. By working collaboratively and with your support, we’ll ensure that the Creative Workshop Hub becomes a beacon of innovation, tradition, and community. No matter the size of your contribution, your generosity will have a lasting impact.

Ready to help us bring the Creative Workshop Hub to life? Visit https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/glcd1555?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US (make sure to put in the comments what this donation is for) to make your contribution today. Every gift, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to our goal. Thank you for being part of this journey to inspire creativity, preserve craftsmanship, and build a brighter future for the arts in the Rocky Mountains.