Engage the hands
Warm the heart
Stimulate the mind
Welcome to
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLK SCHOOL
settled in beautiful Grand Lake, CO.
Our Mission
RMFS provides year-round learning experiences of traditional arts and crafts that engage the hands, warm the heart and stimulate the mind, in an inspiring and inclusive mountain lake community.
Support the Future of Creativity in Grand Lake!
The Rocky Mountain Folk School is growing, and we need your help to bring the Space to Create & Makerspace to life!
This new makerspace will provide hands-on workshops in woodworking, leatherworking, boat building, and more — offering a year-round home for creativity, education, and community gatherings. Your donation helps us create a lasting space where artists, makers, and students of all ages can learn and thrive. Be a part of something truly special — click below to donate today!
News & Happenings
- 🎁 We’re now offering gift certificates! Details here »
- Have you been to the RMFS building in town square? It’s at 315 Pitkin Ave, come check it out!
- We’re looking for artisans to teach and join the start of a new adventure with participants! Get Involved »
- Be part of the start! We’re accepting donations, which are tax deductible! Donate »
- We need volunteers willing to share their time and help their community. Volunteer »
The Columbine Lake Home Tour
— A BIG SUCCESS!
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined the tour and supported the Rocky Mountain Folk School.
Because of your participation, we are now able to offer scholarships for our classes!
We also still have a limited number of commemorative posters available!
Click any image above to view it on the official RMFS Instagram account.
Featured Classes
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Pick Your Leather Class Today!
Date: Available Fridays and Saturdays. Start times are flexible between 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Each session lasts 1.5 hours. Please register at least two weeks in advance of your preferred date and time.
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Instructor: Isaac Baugher
Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO -
Primitive Rug Hooking with Keith Kemmer
“Everything New is Old Again”
Date: Thursday – Sunday, Sep 25 – 28, 2025 (9am-4pm)
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Cost: $425
-$170 deposit due with registration (refundable until July 1, 2025)
-$255 remainder due by July 1, 2025 (non-refundable)
Instructor: Keith Kemmer
Location: Grand Lake Center @ 301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO -
Woodturning Workshop
Date: Friday, January 16th, 2026 (8:30am-4:30pm)
AND/OR Saturday, January 17th, 2026 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Cost: ONE DAY: $100 TWO DAY: $200 (materials are included..lunch is not provided..bring sack lunch)
Level: All experience levels
Instructor: Dennis Fanning
Location: Wood Shop located around Lake Granby, CO – exact address will be provided to you in an email after registration.*Registration ends on January 9th, 2026.
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Ice Sculpture Workshop
Date: Sat, Feb 7, 2026 (10am-12pm)
Cost: $216 (1/4 ice block) need help covering the cost, we also offer scholarships for anyone in need. Learn more here: https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/scholarships/
Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Instructor: Colorado Ice Works
Location: Town Park – Grand Lake, CO* Scholarships are available. To learn more, please contact us at rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com.
* If you’re a business interested in sponsoring a student, feel free to reach out to us at rockymountainfolkschool@gmail.com.*Registration Closes on January 24, 2026
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Flint Knapping 101: Crafting Stone Tools & Arrowheads
Date: Summer 2026 (tbd) 10:00am – 2:00pm
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Cost: $70 (includes all material)
Level/Age: All experience levels; 16+
Instructor: Tyson Arnold
Location: Lower Lake Front Park – 1030 Lake Ave, Grand Lake, CO 80447