Wood Turning This hands-on workshop introduces beginners to the craft of bowl turning using a prepared laminated hardwood blank. In a safe, supportive environment, students learn lathe safety, tool control, bowl shaping, hollowing, sanding, and finishing techniques while revealing contrasting wood tones and patterns in the layered blank. Participants shape and finish a unique, one-of-a-kind […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing workshop, students will create a handcrafted spinner ring while learning foundational metalsmithing techniques. Over three hours, participants will form a wide band, size and shape their spinner bands, and complete the ring with professional finishing techniques. Rings are created using jewelers brass for the wide band, with sterling silver or copper […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County)
Fridays in June 1:00-4:00 Location: Pitkin Annex in Grand Lake, CO Building a model of a boat is a great way to learn how to learn about boats and sailing. Alice of Seaworthy Small Ships will help you build a model that is “seaworthy”. Join her on a Friday afternoon in June to make your […]
Discover the art of glass fusing with a series of workshops at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. From beginner-friendly projects to advanced techniques, these classes offer something for every level of creativity. • Glass Fusing for Beginners – Learn the fundamentals while creating your own unique glass piece. • Glass Fusion for Two – Spend […]
