Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County), CO, United States
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 Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Grand Lake Center Double Room
301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
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 […]