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SUMMARY:Custom Sandal-Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 a supportive footbed\, and assembling a durable\, comfortable sandal. Emphasis is placed on craftsmanship\, material selection\, and creating well-fitting\, wearable footwear. All tools and materials are provided\, and no prior experience is required. The workshop runs for one full day (8 hours). \n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll materials to build one custom pair of sandals (leather or polyester\, depending on selected style) \n\n\nUse of all tools and equipment during the workshop \n\n\nFoot measuring\, fitting\, and pattern guidance \n\n\nSupportive footbed materials and assembly components \n\n\nTake-home finished pair of custom sandals \n\n\nOne full day (8 hours) of hands-on instruction \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\n\nlunch \n\n\nNon-alcoholic beverages \n\n\nsnacks \n\n\n\n\nHighlights\n\nLearn from master craftsman and educator Matt Paisley\, a fourth-generation woodworker and experienced cobbler with over 15 years of sandal-making practice. Matt brings a hands-on\, confidence-building teaching style shaped by his work at ThunderRidge High School. \nThis workshop blends traditional craftsmanship with modern\, trail-tested design. Matt’s sandals have been worn and refined on the trails of Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park\, with an emphasis on comfort\, durability\, and fit. \nOffered exclusively in June and July\, this limited seasonal workshop is only available during Matt’s summer break\, making it a rare opportunity to learn custom sandal-making at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. \n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/sandal-making-2/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Folk School\, 315 Pitkin St\, Grand Lake (Grand County)\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Mountain Folk School":MAILTO:rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Beginning Leatherworking: Handcrafted & Hand-Painted Leather Wallet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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 own inspiration—from mountain landscapes and wildlife to western themes\, abstract designs\, or something completely your own. \nNo previous leatherworking or painting experience is required. Your instructor will guide you through each step and help you develop the skills needed to create a finished wallet that reflects your personal style. \n**This workshop is taught by a graduate of Rocky Mountain Folk School’s Instructor Development Program. **Through mentorship with one of our experienced leather instructors\, graduates demonstrate proficiency in this specific project before earning the opportunity to teach it independently. By taking this class\, you’re not only learning a traditional craft—you’re also supporting the next generation of leatherworking instructors. \nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/painted-leather-wallet/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Grand Spirit Makerspace\, 1128 Park Ave\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rocky Mountain Folk School":MAILTO:rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Beginning Leatherworking: Make & Paint Your Own Leather Earrings
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChoose from a variety of leather shapes and colors\, then personalize your earrings with your own painted designs. Whether you prefer bold colors\, simple patterns\, or something completely unique\, this is your chance to make a pair that reflects your style. \nThis workshop is taught by one of Rocky Mountain Folk School’s Instructor Development students. As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of traditional arts instructors\, we offer select introductory workshops at a special introductory price while our developing instructors gain hands-on teaching experience. You’ll receive guidance throughout the workshop while helping support an emerging instructor in our program. \nNo previous leatherworking experience is necessary. All tools and materials are provided. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\nAll leather and project materials\nHardware\nLeather paints and finishing supplies\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\nTransportation to and from the workshop\nFood or beverages\n\n\n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-earrings/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Grand Spirit Makerspace\, 1128 Park Ave\, GRAND LAKE\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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SUMMARY:Leather: Traditional Buckskin Braintanning
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOver the course of four workshop sessions\, students will flesh\, grain\, membrane\, brain\, soften\, and smoke their hides while learning the science\, history\, and practical skills behind traditional hide tanning. Each class builds on the previous session\, allowing participants to experience the full progression from raw hide to finished buckskin. \nThe workshop will take place September 5\, 12\, 26 & 27 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Due to the traditional tanning process\, time between several classes is required to properly prepare the hides for the next stage. \nThis is a highly tactile and physically active class where students should expect to work outdoors at times\, get dirty\, and engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity. Individual guidance will be provided throughout the process\, and students will receive handouts to support continued learning beyond the workshop. \nParticipants may work individually on their own hide or partner with another student to share a hide and alternate tasks. Students under 16 should attend with an adult partner. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll hide tanning materials and instructional handouts. \n\n\nUse of instructor-provided tanning tools and equipment during class. \n\n\nHands-on instruction throughout all four workshop sessions. \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\n\nTransportation to and from class. \n\n\nNon-alcoholic beverages \n\n\nsnacks \n\n\nClothing suitable for messy outdoor work. \n\n\n\n\nItinerary\n\nThis is a physically demanding workshop that involves scraping\, wringing\, stretching\, and outdoor work. \nStudents should wear clothes and footwear that can get dirty or stained. \nSome workshop sessions must be spaced apart to allow proper hide processing between stages. \nfinal smoking will be completed by the instructor after class for later pickup. \nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/buckskin-braintanning/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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