Rocky Mountain Folk School
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County)
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County)
This hands-on workshop introduces beginners to machine leatherworking as you design and assemble a professional-quality leather apron. Under expert instruction you'll learn safe use of an industrial leather sewing machine, how to measure and cut leather, install rivets and hardware, and finish the apron for shop or garden use. The supportive setting builds confidence with […]
Create a leather wallet that's truly one of a kind! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while crafting a premium leather wallet from start to finish. You'll assemble and stitch your wallet, install snap hardware, learn leather finishing techniques, and create a unique hand-painted design directly on the leather. Choose your […]
Create a one-of-a-kind pair of leather earrings in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop! You’ll learn the basics of working with leather while designing, cutting, assembling, and painting your own wearable creation. Choose from a variety of leather shapes and colors, then personalize your earrings with your own painted designs. Whether you prefer bold colors, simple patterns, […]
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 […]
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 […]
