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 Creative Hub to life!

This new space 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!

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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 now accepting donations, which are tax deductible! Donate »
  • We need volunteers willing to share their time and help their community. Volunteer »
🌸🐣 Happy Easter Sunday from all of us at the Rocky Mountain Folk School! We are unbelievably grateful for the generosity of our community 💛 🌲 Instructor Highlight: Dennis Fanning – Master Woodturner 🌲 ✨ A Hub for Creativity Is Coming to Life! ✨ Don't miss our upcoming Woodturning Workshop! 🎨 We love hearing from our creative community! 🎶 🧵✨ Good news, leather lovers! We've reshuffled our class schedule to give you more time to join in on the creativity. 🧺✨ Learn to Weave a 5-Ring Frame Basket! ✨🧺 Support the Rocky Mountain Folk School While Enjoying a Delicious Corn Dog! 🌽🎨 Instructor Highlight: Meet Karen & Linda! 🎨🥒

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Featured Classes

  • leather carving

    Leather Tooling for Beginners

    Date: Fri, May 16th 2025 (5:30pm – 7pm)
    Cost: $115 (materials are included)
    Level: All experience levels
    Instructor: Isaac Baugher
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on May 12th, 2025.

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  • Leather tooling

    Leather Tooling for Intermediate

    Date: Fri, May 30th, 2025 (5:30pm – 7:30pm)
    Cost: $90 (materials are included… MUST have taken the Beginners Tooling Workshop or having prior experience)
    Level: Intermediate
    Instructor: Isaac Baugher
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO


    *Registration ends on May 26th, 2025.

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  • Leather wallet making

    Leather Wallet Making Workshop

    Date: Sat, June 7th, 2025 (5:30pm – 8pm)
    Cost: $135 (materials are included..1 day class)
    Level/Age: All Experience Levels
    Instructor: Isaac Baugher
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on June 2nd, 2025.

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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

    Registration closes July 1, 2025

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  • Plein Painting

    Plein Air Painting: Go Outside and Paint!

    Date: Saturday – Monday, Oct 11 – 13, 2025 (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $300 (includes some materials, list will be provided for the rest, bring lunch)
    Level/Age: Beginner; 18+
    Instructor: Gail Denton
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on September 12, 2025. 

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