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.

🎨 Colorado Gives Day is December 10th! 🎨

Support the Rocky Mountain Folk School and help us continue preserving traditional arts, inspiring creativity, and fostering community connections. Your donation fuels workshops in woodworking, metal working, leather crafting, and more—keeping these skills alive for future generations.

Early giving is open now! Every gift makes a difference. Let’s build a legacy of craft and community together.

👉 Donate here: coloradogives.org/organization/Rocky-Mountain-Folk-School


  • 🎁 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 now accepting donations, which are tax deductible! Donate »
  • We need volunteers willing to share their time and help their community. Volunteer »

Click any image above to view it on the official RMFS Instagram account.

  • Ice Sculpture Workshop

    Date: Sat, Feb 8, 2025 (10am-12pm)
    Cost: $216 (1/4 ice block)
    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.

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  • Keith Kemmer's Bedford Springs Rug

    Primitive Rug Hooking with Keith Kemmer

    “Everything New is Old Again”

    Date: Thursday – Sunday, Sep 25 – 28, 2025 (9am-4pm)
    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

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