Learn a craft

Build a skill

Carry a tradition forward

Welcome to
ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLK SCHOOL

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and advancing traditional and heritage crafts through hands-on learning, mentorship, and educational pathways that take people from curiosity to mastery.

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Have a special occasion coming up, or someone you want to celebrate just because? Give the gift of craft with a gift card. Share a meaningful, hands-on experience they’ll never forget.

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Featured Classes

News & Happenings

Events

  • Christkindl Market: Join us for Grand Lake’s first annual Christkindl Market, December 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 from 4-8pm at Heckert Pavilion and Town Park. Sponsored by RMFS, this European-style market will feature local artisans, craftspeople, live music, German-style food, beer and mulled wine. Several RMFS instructors will have booths at the market, selling items and talking about classes and opportunities at the school. 

School & Community

  • Monthly pottery studio memberships are now available. Click here to learn more. 
  • Are you interested in taking a class, but needing financial assistance? Click here to learn more about scholarship eligibility and application process.
  • We’re looking for instructors and volunteers! Click here to see how you can get involved.
  • Have a special occasion coming up, or someone you want to celebrate “just because”? Give the gift of craft with a RMFS gift card. Click here to share a meaningful, hands-on experience they’ll never forget.
  • Be part of our community! Click here to learn how YOU can become a Friend of the Folk School to help support our mission.

Media 

  • Tune in to Alan Walker, RMFS President, sharing the RMFS Colorado Gives Day donation kickoff on KFFR.
  • August 4, 2026 — Listen to KUNC reporter Rachel Cohen feature our Space to Create and Grand Spirit Makerspace on NPR’s Here & Now show.
  • June 9, 2026 — Watch Matt Renoux of Channel 9 news share the opening of the Grand Spirit Makerspace. https://youtu.be/mA2V5kQk9zA?si=J9DuNLwUtMZWE2kS

Grantors & Donors

We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and support of our grantors and donors. Their funding helps us make workshops more accessible through scholarships, which strengthen our programs and allow us to continue building a vibrant, creative community here in Grand Lake.

Visit and learn about these generous organizations by clicking their logos below.