April 2024
Woodblock Carving & Relief Printmaking
Date: Apr 19, 2024 (5pm-7pm) • Registration opens March 1st Cost: FREE* (includes materials) Level/Age: All experience levels; 14+ Instructor: Grace Noel Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO *Thank you Grand County Library for opening up this class to the public! This event, in conjunction with the book signing featuring Author Shelley Read, the acclaimed writer of “Go As a River,” adds an extra layer of cultural and intellectual richness to our community. It’s worth noting…
Find out more »Acrylic Pouring & Resin: Vase & Canvas Workshop
Dates (both days included): • April 15, 2024 (Vase paint pouring: 5pm-7pm) • April 22, 2024 (Apply epoxy resin to vase art: 5pm-7pm) Cost: $80 (includes materials) Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+ Instructor: Heather Ferrera Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Discover the captivating art of dynamic vase painting in our immersive workshop. Using a unique technique of paint pouring and resin application, you’ll transform ordinary vases and canvases into mesmerizing abstract works of art. Watch…
Find out more »May 2024
Wet Felting – Aspen Scenery
Date: May 25, 2024 (10am-2pm) Cost: $95 (materials are included) Level: Beginner Instructor: Robin Barrett Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Immerse yourself in the captivating world of wet felting and needle felting during this engaging workshop, where creativity meets craftsmanship. Participants will discover the art of transforming raw wool fibers into vibrant masterpieces by first learning the rhythmic process of wet felting. With warm water, soap, and their skilled hands, they will layer and mesh…
Find out more »June 2024
Gourd Art – Thunder Gourd
Gourd Art – Thunder Gourd Date: June 5, 2024 (4pm-7pm) Cost: $100 (non-gourd patch members) $30 (gourd patch members; email us to get your promo code for this price) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: Karen Smith & Linda Troute Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Create your own Thunder Gourd in this introductory gourd art class. Thunder Gourds are a unique musical interpretation of gourd art. Tap the hanging spring below the gourd and the sound…
Find out more »Mixed Media Mosaics
Date – Class: June 6-8, 2024 (8:30am-12:30pm) Date – Open Studio: June 6-7, 2024 (2pm-5pm) Cost: $350 ($330, 3-day class + $20 materials) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: Renee Walkup Location: TBD (class will be held in Grand Lake, CO; building to be determined) Discover the secrets of creating awe-inspiring classical mosaics with a modern twist! Led by the renowned artist and educator Renee Walkup, this program offers a rare chance to make beautiful pieces of art using repurposed materials…
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Date – Class: June 6-8, 2024 (8:30am-12:30pm) Date – Open Studio: June 6-7, 2024 (2pm-5pm) Cost: $350 ($330, 3-day class + $20 materials) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: Renee Walkup Location: TBD (class will be held in Grand Lake, CO; building to be determined) Discover the secrets of creating awe-inspiring classical mosaics with a modern twist! Led by the renowned artist and educator Renee Walkup, this program offers a rare chance to make beautiful pieces of art using repurposed materials…
Find out more »Crafting Native American Style Flutes
Date: June 22, 2024 (10am-5pm, 1 hour break for lunch) Cost: $260 (includes materials) Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+ Instructor: Stanley Loftness Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of Native American flute-making with our engaging class at Rocky Mountain Folk School in Grand Lake, CO. Led by our experienced instructor, Stanley Loftness, a dedicated flute maker with 15 years of expertise, you’ll delve deep into the art of…
Find out more »Intro to Twining a Mat
Date: June 27, 2024 (9am-4pm, 1 hour break for lunch) Cost: $125 (includes materials, loom to borrow , and instructions to make future projects) Level/Age: Beginners (if you have experience please reach out to us and we can cater this class to more advance people along with the beginners); 16+ (Teens accompanied by an adult only) Instructor: Willow Bronner Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Join us for an immersive journey into the art of twining…
Find out more »Intro to How Handmade Western Boots are Made
Date: June 29, 2024 (9am-4pm) Cost: $25 (materials included; 1 hour lunch break) Level: All experience levels Instructor: Jim Brainard Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO If you are interested in learning about what is involved in making western boots and getting your “feet wet” in the craft, the Rocky Mountain Folk Art School has an opportunity for you. Leather Craftsman Jim Brainard of J.B. Custom Leather will be discussing what it takes to become a…
Find out more »August 2024
Mushroom Foray
Date: Aug 10, 2024 (11am-1pm) Cost: $40 Level: All experience levels Instructor: Brittany Oberman Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Join us this summer for a special mushroom foray. We will meet at the folk school, group up and caravan to the trailhead. To come prepared for the foray please wear a hat & sunscreen, long pants or long socks, gloves if preferred but not needed, a pocket knife and a breathable vessel to collect mushrooms…
Find out more »Mushroom Papermaking
Date: Aug 11, 2024 (1pm-3pm) Cost: $60 Level: All experience levels Instructor: Brittany Oberman Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Explore the fascinating world of sustainable papermaking in our special summer class – Mushroom Papermaking. Immerse yourself in the art of transforming mushroom specimens into a beautiful slurry, and discover the hands-on techniques of shaping this unique material into a versatile and eco-friendly art supply. This class is not just a creative endeavor, it’s a journey…
Find out more »September 2024
Primitive Rug Hooking with Theresa Rapstine
Date: Sept 27-30, 2024 (9am-4pm) Cost: $350 (lunch is included for all 4 days) Level: Intermediate Instructor: Theresa Rapstine Location: Grand Lake Center – 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO Join us for a one-of-a-kind rug hooking workshop in Grand Lake, nestled in the stunning Rocky Mountains. Breathe in the fresh mountain air and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this unique location. This is the perfect opportunity to rejuvenate your creativity and unwind from the stresses of everyday…
Find out more »October 2024
Botanical Printing on Fabric & Paper
Date: Oct 2, 2024 (10am-1pm, 1 hour lunch break) Cost: $144 ($119 class + $25 materials paid to Allison at start of class) Level: Beginner Instructor: Allison O’Neall Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Explore the process of fabric and paper printing with leaves and flowers. Learn how to prepare your materials, what botanicals will print and then, Use fresh leaves and flowers to create beautiful stationary and bookmarks, plus take home a pair of wearable…
Find out more »Intro to Weaving Workshop
Date: Oct 3, 2024 (11am-3pm) Cost: $215 (includes materials) Level: Beginners; 18+ Instructor: Becky Pollard Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO In this class you will learn how to create a woven wall hanging start to finish. At the end of the class you will be able to take home your weaving to display in your home! We will begin by learning how to warp a loom. We will then move on to mastering the different…
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