Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Create a beautiful, functional leather basket while learning the fundamentals of hand-stitching leather. This beginner-friendly project is a great introduction to leatherworking and requires no prior experience. You’ll learn how to work with leather, prepare your pieces, and use traditional hand-stitching techniques to assemble your basket around a solid wooden base. Your instructor will guide […]
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 […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Build a handcrafted leather crossbody bag featuring a classic flap closure and exterior pocket. This project introduces students to shaping leather, installing hardware, and constructing a functional bag that is both practical and timeless. Students will gain experience in pattern layout, leather cutting, pocket construction, flap assembly, adjustable strap installation, and finishing techniques while creating […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Create a stylish leather messenger bag featuring a distinctive foldover design and wrap-style closure. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leather bag construction while creating a durable, functional bag designed for everyday use. Students will learn leather cutting, fold construction, hardware installation, strap attachment, edge finishing, and final assembly. No previous leatherworking […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Create a timeless full-grain leather tote designed for everyday use. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while crafting a spacious, durable tote that’s perfect for work, shopping, travel, or everyday adventures. Students will be guided through the process from start to finish, learning essential skills including leather layout and cutting, assembly, […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
Ready to try your hand at leatherworking? Join us for this beginner-friendly, four-hour workshop and create something both beautiful and practical! In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while making a custom-fitted knife sheath designed specifically for your own knife. With guidance from your instructor, you'll learn how to measure and shape […]
Grand Spirit Makerspace
1128 Park Ave, GRAND LAKE, CO, United States
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 […]
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
315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake (Grand County), CO, United States
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 […]
Rocky Mountain Folk School Building
315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, United States
Date: CALL 9705311395 TO REQUEST DATE Cost: $115 (materials are included) Level: All experience levels Instructor: Isaac Baugher Location: Grand Lake Center: 301 Marina Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447 Discover the art of leather tooling with Isaac Baugher in this engaging and hands-on class designed for beginners! Leather tooling is a creative skill that allows you to customize and […]
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 functional leather-and-wood organizer designed to sit on a desk or hang on the wall. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn several approachable leatherworking techniques while creating a finished piece you can actually use at home. Your organizer will incorporate approximately 2½ square feet of leather and wooden sides, with opportunities to personalize your […]