Discover the art of glass fusing with a series of workshops at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. From beginner-friendly projects to advanced techniques, these classes offer something for every level of creativity. • Glass Fusing for Beginners – Learn the fundamentals while creating your own unique glass piece. • Glass Fusion for Two – Spend […]
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 […]
Spend two full days learning the traditional leatherworking skills used to create your own custom pair of chinks or zip-up chaps. This hands-on workshop is designed for students who want to take a deeper dive into leatherworking while creating a functional, personalized piece they can wear and use for years to come. The workshop begins […]
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 the world of leathercraft in this hands-on beginner workshop designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of leather tooling. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll learn how to handle essential tools, practice basic stamping techniques, and create your own custom tooled leather piece to take home. Whether you’re drawn to classic western patterns or […]
Experience one of photography's oldest printing processes using the power of sunlight. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create two botanical cyanotype prints using flowers, leaves, and other natural materials to produce striking blue-and-white images. A variety of materials will be provided, and you're welcome to bring meaningful flat objects—such as lace, feathers, or pressed flowers—to […]
Discover the joy of stained glass in this relaxed, beginner-friendly jewelry-making workshop. Learn the basics of copper foil stained glass while working with colorful glass pieces and simple jewelry-making techniques. You'll explore color selection and composition before learning how to work with glass nippers, copper foil, solder, flux, and jewelry findings. This class is designed […]
Create a one-of-a-kind leather belt in this hands-on 5-hour workshop by transforming a premium veg-tanned leather belt blank into a personalized piece of wearable art. Rather than building a belt from raw leather, you'll focus on one of leatherworking's most rewarding skills—tooling and decorating leather. Guided step by step, you'll learn the fundamentals of leather […]
Discover the timeless craft of block printing while putting a fresh, modern twist on an ancient art form. In this hands-on workshop, you'll design and carve your own reusable printing block before using it to create a custom hand-printed tote bag. Along the way, you'll learn the fundamentals of relief printing, including how to transfer […]
Discover the art of glass fusing with a series of workshops at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. From beginner-friendly projects to advanced techniques, these classes offer something for every level of creativity. • Glass Fusing for Beginners – Learn the fundamentals while creating your own unique glass piece. • Glass Fusion for Two – Spend […]
Create your own handcrafted wallet in this fun and interactive workshop led by Isaac Baugher! In this two-and-a-half-hour session, you’ll learn to tool and assemble a leather wallet from start to finish. Choose between a roper or bifold style and enjoy hands-on instruction as you craft a functional and stylish piece that’s uniquely yours. This […]
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 […]
