April 2024
Intro To Drawing
Date: Apr 4 – Apr 25 (6pm-8pm), 4 Thursdays Cost: $125 (includes materials) Level/Age: All experience levels; All ages. For participants under 16, we require they enroll alongside a registered adult. Instructor: Holly Sumner Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO This class offers a captivating journey into the past for participants of all ages (those under 16 accompanied by a parent or guardian). Through the medium of drawing, we delve into the essence of Grand Lake’s…
Find out more »Vegan Leather Class
Date: Apr 29, 2024 (11am-3pm), then every last Sunday of every month Cost Levels: • $95 – Beginner artist (materials & snack included) • $75 – Returning artists (materials & snack included) • $55 – Expert artists (snack included, bring your own vegan leather) Level: Beginner – Expert Instructor: Brittany Oberman Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Ever wonder if you can make a material that is close to leather without the animal? Join our community…
Find out more »May 2024
Chair Caning
Dates (both days included): • May 4, 2024 (9am-5pm with a 2 hour lunch break) • May 5, 2024 (9am-12pm, or later if needed to finish) Cost: $200 (All materials are provided except for chairs, which attendees are responsible for bringing. Chairs can be purchased for a small fee. For inquiries, please email rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: DJ White Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Join us for a hands-on weekend at the Rocky…
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Dates (both days included): • May 4, 2024 (9am-5pm with a 2 hour lunch break) • May 5, 2024 (9am-12pm, or later if needed to finish) Cost: $200 (All materials are provided except for chairs, which attendees are responsible for bringing. Chairs can be purchased for a small fee. For inquiries, please email rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Instructor: DJ White Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO Join us for a hands-on weekend at the Rocky…
Find out more »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 »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 »July 2024
Mushroom Foray & Papermaking
Dates: • Combined Class: July 20, 2024 (11am-3pm) • Split Class: Aug 10 (Foray, 11am-1pm) // Aug 11 (Papermaking, 1pm-3pm) Cost: $95 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…
Find out more »August 2024
Mushroom Foray & Papermaking
Dates: • Combined Class: July 20, 2024 (11am-3pm) • Split Class: Aug 10 (Foray, 11am-1pm) // Aug 11 (Papermaking, 1pm-3pm) Cost: $95 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…
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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 Foray & Papermaking
Dates: • Combined Class: July 20, 2024 (11am-3pm) • Split Class: Aug 10 (Foray, 11am-1pm) // Aug 11 (Papermaking, 1pm-3pm) Cost: $95 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…
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 »October 2024
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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