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 […]
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing class, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a pair of hammered hoops. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the process, from forming, texturing, and finishing their unique, one-of-a-kind pair of earrings. Students may choose from copper, jeweler's brass, or sterling silver. No prior experience is required, and students will […]
In this full-day, hands-on workshop, students will design and build a custom pair of sandals from start to finish. Participants may choose between the Leather 7-Hole sandal or the Polyester Hiker style, as featured on the Paisley Running Sandals website. Instruction covers proper foot measurement and fit, cutting and shaping leather or polyester materials, constructing […]
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing class, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a sterling silver ring set with a stone. Participants will be guided step by step through the […]
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 […]
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing class, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a sterling silver bracelet set with a stone. Participants will be guided step by step through the […]
In this beginner-friendly jewelry workshop, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a bold pair of brass hoop earrings with sterling silver posts. Over the course of three hours, participants are guided step by step through sizing, stamping, forming, soldering, and finishing their own unique design. No prior experience is required. By the end […]
Celebrate Grand Lake’s Buffalo Days with a relaxed Western sip-and-paint workshop at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. All experience levels are welcome as an instructor leads you step-by-step to create a watercolor-inspired cowboy boot scene featuring mountain landscapes and wildflowers. Bring friends, enjoy a beverage (21+ with ID to consume alcohol), and personalize your painting […]
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing class, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a set of sterling silver stacking rings. Participants will be guided step by step through the process, from forming and sizing 3 ring bands to texturing and finishing their unique set of stacking rings. No prior experience is required, and students will […]
Creating the holes for the perfect cord on the wooden flute. In this immersive two-day woodworking workshop, participants will create a Native American style flute from raw wood to a finished, playable instrument. Guided instruction in the mornings covers design, shaping, and tuning, while afternoons are dedicated to focused individual work with support available as […]
Creating the holes for the perfect cord on the wooden flute. In this immersive two-day woodworking workshop, participants will create a Native American style flute from raw wood to a finished, playable instrument. Guided instruction in the mornings covers design, shaping, and tuning, while afternoons are dedicated to focused individual work with support available as […]
Wood Turning Date: June 5 & 6, 2026 (8:30am-4:30pm) OR August 22nd &/or 23rd, 2026 Cost: $200 (materials are included) • 1 Day option: $100/day Level: All experience levels Instructor: Dennis Fanning Location: Grand Spirit Makerspace 1128 Park Ave GRAND LAKE, CO US 80447 Ready to create something beautiful with your own two hands? Step up to the […]
Step into the world of metalsmithing with this beginner-friendly Essential Ring Band Workshop. In this hands-on class, students will learn foundational jewelry-making techniques while crafting a sterling silver ring band from start to finish. You’ll be guided through each step of the process, including sizing your ring, cutting and shaping the metal, filing for a […]
Wood Turning Date: June 5 & 6, 2026 (8:30am-4:30pm) OR August 22nd &/or 23rd, 2026 Cost: $200 (materials are included) • 1 Day option: $100/day Level: All experience levels Instructor: Dennis Fanning Location: Grand Spirit Makerspace 1128 Park Ave GRAND LAKE, CO US 80447 Ready to create something beautiful with your own two hands? Step up to the […]
In this beginner-friendly silversmithing class, students will learn foundational metalsmithing techniques while creating a pair of hammered hoops. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the process, from forming, texturing, and finishing their unique, one-of-a-kind pair of earrings. Students may choose from copper, jeweler's brass, or sterling silver. No prior experience is required, and students will […]
Step into one of the oldest traditional crafts in North America and learn the complete process of creating authentic braintanned buckskin from raw animal hides. In this immersive four-part course, instructor Nolan Morningstar will guide students through every stage of the transformation process using time-honored techniques and hands-on instruction. Over the course of four workshop […]