Silversmithing: Sterling Silver Ring with Stone
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand LakeWeek of Events
Beginning Leatherworking: Make & Paint Your Own Leather Earrings
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, […]
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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September 6, 2026 -Introduction to Handmade Papermaking
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September 6, 2026 -Silversmithing: Sterling Silver Ring with Stone
Introduction to Handmade Papermaking
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 […]
Silversmithing: Sterling Silver Ring with Stone
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 […]
Monday, September 7, 2026
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Featured September 7, 2026 -Featured Build a Stand Up Paddleboard
Build a Stand Up Paddleboard
September 4th - 7th from 9:00-4:00PM Location: Grand Lake, CO Learn to build a beautiful wooden Stand-Up Paddleboard. No previous woodworking experience necessary. We will construct a Chesapeake Light Craft Kaholo 14’ board together. This class will be 3.5 days over the Labor Day Weekend, September 4th-7th, 2026 at the new Maker Space in Grand […]
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
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September 10, 2026 -Beginning Leatherworking: Dog Collar Workshop
Beginning Leatherworking: Dog Collar Workshop
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 […]
Friday, September 11, 2026
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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Featured September 12, 2026 -Featured Beginning Leatherworking: Make a Leather Apron
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Featured September 12, 2026 -Featured Custom Sandal-Making Workshop
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September 12, 2026 -Beginning Leatherworking: Handcrafted & Hand-Painted Leather Wallet
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Featured September 12, 2026 -Featured Leather: Traditional Buckskin Braintanning
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September 12, 2026 -Silversmithing: Spinner Ring
Beginning Leatherworking: Make a Leather Apron
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 […]
Custom Sandal-Making Workshop
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 […]
Beginning Leatherworking: Handcrafted & Hand-Painted Leather Wallet
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 […]
Leather: Traditional Buckskin Braintanning
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 […]
Silversmithing: Spinner Ring
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 […]