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
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County), CO, United States
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 […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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 […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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, 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 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 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 Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Discover the art of pottery in this five-session guided series designed for beginners and developing ceramic artists. Over the course of five Sundays, participants will explore the ceramic process from shaping clay to creating finished pieces. Because pottery is a multi-step craft that requires drying and kiln firings between sessions, projects are completed over several […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Create a one-of-a-kind leather dog collar for your favorite four-legged friend while learning the fundamentals of leatherworking! This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of creating a leather dog collar from start to finish. You'll learn basic leather tooling and stamping techniques, personalize your collar with your own design, and assemble the […]
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 process, from shaping and forming silver to setting a stone and finishing their piece. A selection of stones is included for students to choose from, […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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. […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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, […]
