Engage the hands
Warm the heart
Stimulate the mind
Welcome to
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLK SCHOOL
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.
News & Happenings
- We’re looking for artisans to teach and join the start of a new adventure with participants! More»
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Featured Class
Quilt Luminarium by Ricky Tims
June 9-10, 2023
Tims is an internationally renowned quilter, musician, author and teacher. His extraordinary two-day, in-person seminar, is for quilters of every level. This workshop promises to be as inspiring and innovative as it is instructional.
Upcoming Classes
Adult Pottery
Jan 2023: Starts Jan 4; 5 week program; Wed (6-8pm) or Thur (2-4pm)
Feb/Mar 2023: Feb 15 – Mar 15 (6-8pm); Feb 16 – Mar 16 (2-4pm)
Mar/Apr 2023: Mar 29 – Apr 26 (6-8pm); Mar 30 – Apr 27 (2-4pm)
Enjoy the satisfaction of working with clay – whether you’re a beginner, experienced or need a refresher from years ago. In this class you can hand-build using the extruder, slab roller and make pinch pots. You can also learn to use the wheel.
Beginner Rug Hooking
April 29 & 30, 2023
Join us in this introduction to rug hooking class and develop a new passion! Rug hooking is a stress-free, creative hobby. We will use beautiful wools in a variety of colors to create a unique composition!
Primitive Rug Hooking with Keith Kemmer
“Everything New is Old again”
May 18 — 21, 2023
Plan to learn and try new techniques in this workshop and see how they can impact the overall primitive look. Everything from “raggedy” Hit’n Miss to “higgley-piggley” to halo/echo and puddled styles. We’ll all have fun learning something new to make your rugs look old.
Please Note: We will follow all potential COVID restrictions regarding vaccines, masks and social distancing according to Grand County guidance and local positivity rates.
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