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SUMMARY:Introduction to Handmade Papermaking
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly papermaking class\, students will learn foundational techniques for creating handmade paper. Participants will be guided step-by-step through the process\, from preparing pulp to forming sheets. A variety of fibers will be available for students to experiment with. Optional inclusions like dried flowers\, fabric\, pulp dye\, and various materials will be available to add to the paper. No prior experience is required\, students will be encouraged to explore their creativity through handcrafted paper in a supportive setting. This course provides a solid introduction to essential papermaking skills that the participants can continue to build on. Students will leave with a collection of unique\, self-made paper perfect for art\, journaling\, or gift-giving and an appreciation for the traditional craft of papermaking. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nPulp materials for multiple sheets of paper \n\n\nSelection of decorative inclusions and embellishments \n\n\nPapermaking tools and equipment \n\n\nGuided instruction \n\n\nFinished handmade paper sheets to take home
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/introduction-to-handmade-papermaking/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:CO
CATEGORIES:Arts and Crafts,Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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SUMMARY:Beginning Leatherworking: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-26/
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:Woodturning: Turn a Layered Hardwood Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Wood Turning\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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 bowl and leave with a completed handcrafted piece plus foundational skills to apply to future woodturning projects. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nInstruction in lathe safety and bowl-turning techniques \n\n\nUse of a prepared multi-species laminated hardwood blank \n\n\nSupervised access to lathe and turning tools \n\n\nGuidance on sanding and finishing to complete a finished bowl \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Not IncludedLunch & Drinks \n\n\n\nTo find out more are to register go to https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/classes
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/woodturning-bowl/2026-07-26/
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:Silversmithing: Hammered Hoop
DESCRIPTION: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 leave with a pair of handcrafted hoops and a solid introduction to essential silversmithing skills they can continue to build upon. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n*All materials for one pair of hoop earrings (copper\, jeweler’s brass\, or sterling silver) \n\nUse of silversmithing tools and equipment during class\nStep-by-step instruction from an experienced instructor\nTexturing and finishing supplies\nTake-home pair of handcrafted hammered hoop earrings\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register and see all the classes clicking here 
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/hammered-hoops/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Folk School Building\, 315 Pitkin Ave\, Grand Lake\, 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: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-27/
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: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-28/
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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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-2/2026-07-28/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T090000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Leatherworking: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-29/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T090000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Leatherworking: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-30/
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: Make a Leather Apron
DESCRIPTION: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 essential tools and techniques that you can apply to future leather projects. At the end of class you take home a durable\, handcrafted apron. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\n\nAll leather and hardware \n\n\nUse of professional leatherworking tools and equipment \n\n\nExpert instruction \n\n\nFinished leather apron to take home \n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/leather-apron/2026-07-31/
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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SUMMARY:Silversmithing: Sterling Silver Ring with Stone
DESCRIPTION: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 process\, from forming and sizing a ring band to setting a stone and finishing their piece. A selection of stones is included for students to choose from\, with optional premium stone upgrades available for purchase directly from the instructor. No prior experience is required\, and students will leave with a handcrafted sterling silver ring and a solid introduction to essential silversmithing skills they can continue to build on. \n\n\n\nWhat’s included\n\nSterling silver for one ring \nSelection of stones to choose from \n\nUse of silversmithing tools and equipment\nStep-by-step instruction from the instructor\nTake-home finished sterling silver bracelet\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s not included\n\nOptional stone upgrades available for purchase directly from the instructor. \n\n\nTo Register and see all the classes clicking here 
URL:https://grandlakecreativedistrict.org/event/sterling-silver/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Rocky Mountain Folk School Building\, 315 Pitkin Ave\, Grand Lake\, CO\, 80447\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Art Workshops,Rocky Mountain Folk School
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