The Walls are Up; The Vision is Taking Shape

Have you noticed the beautiful new building going up on the corner of Park Ave and Hancock? It’s the Rocky Mountain Folk School’s new Grand Spirit Makerspace, a 3,000 sqft, Makerspace dedicated for woodworking, leatherworking, silversmithing, as well as the heritage crafts that define our region. Once complete, the space will give beginners, hobbyists, ranchers, and visiting learners access to high-quality equipment, safe instruction, and a welcoming place to hone practical skills. 

We are so appreciative of the generous financial support we’ve received so far. Through a series of grants, family foundation support, and large organization donations, we’ve raised an astounding $550K — which nearly covered all our construction costs. Although the new building is scheduled to be complete by the end of March, we still need to fill the space — to purchase specialized tools and equipment, as well as worktables, seating and storage for our artisans to create.

Help Us Bring this Makerspace To Life

We estimate that it will take $200K to fill the entire Makerspace. But for now, we are focused on raising $50K by March 31st so we can begin our June curriculum in woodworking, leatherworking and silversmithing. It’s an aggressive goal, but that’s why we are reaching out to the Grand Lake community at large. To invite neighbors, business owners, guests and friends to be a part of this historic venture. No donation is too small — whether you’re able to give $5 or $5,000, every dollar inches us closer to our goal. And remember, because RMFS is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.