Classes

Please Register for Classes Early!

By registering for classes early, you can help the instructor and Rocky Mountain Folk School staff plan ahead. Some classes may be canceled if registration minimums are not met at least a week in advance.

Need Help Registering?

If you are experiencing difficulties with our registration site, rather than spending an extended period troubleshooting, please contact our Program Coordinator, Gillian Butler, at 970-531-1395 or via email. She will gladly assist you with the registration process.

 Class Selection

Classes listed by date

Open the class list above and select a class, OR scroll down to browse through all classes.

Current Classes

  • Grand Lake Gourd Patch

    Dates: Every Wednesday in 2024 (4pm-7pm)
    Cost: $25/year (this is the membership payment and includes paints, wood carving and burning tools. Gourds are available for purchase through Linda Troute, or you can bring your own).
    Level: Intermediate
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447

    Are you interested in gourding and looking for a fun, supportive environment to learn and connect with others? Then the Rocky Mountain Folk School’s Gourd Patch (Gourd Club) is the perfect place for you!

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  • Glass Fusing for Beginners

    Date: Flexible; Please check the registration site for specific dates, or contact Gillian Butler at 970-531-1395 for more info (10am-12pm or 5pm-7pm).
    Cost: $90 (includes all materials for a 1 day, 2 hour session)
    Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+
    Instructor: Linda Dewey
    Location: Lonesome Stone Pottery – 946 Co Rd 60, Granby, CO 80446

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  • Glass Fused Ornaments

    Fused Glass: Create Holiday Ornaments

    Date: Flexible; Please check the registration site for specific dates, or contact Gillian Butler at 970-531-1395 for more info (10am-12pm or 5pm-7pm).
    Cost: $90 (includes all materials for a 1 day, 2 hour session)
    Level/Age: Intermediate; 18+
    Instructor: Linda Dewey
    Location: Lonesome Stone Pottery – 946 Co Rd 60, Granby, CO 80446

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  • Pottery for Adults

    Session Dates:
    • Tue, Nov 12 – Dec 17, 2024 (6pm-8pm), no class on Nov 26, 5 Tuesdays
    • Thur, Nov 14 – Dec 19, 2024 (4pm-6pm), no class on Nov 28, 5 Thursdays
    • Tue, Jan 7 – Feb 4, 2025 (6pm-8pm), 5 Tuesdays
    • Thur, Jan 9 – Feb 6, 2025 (4pm-6pm), 5 Thursdays
    • Tue, Feb 18 – March 18, 2025 (6pm-8pm), 5 Tuesdays
    • Thur, Feb 20 – March 20, 2025 (4pm-6pm), 5 Thursdays
    Cost: $175 (includes all supplies)
    Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+
    Instructor: Patty Alandar
    Location:     RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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  • Knitting & Crocheting Class

    Date: Sun, Dec 15, 2024 (3pm-4pm)
    Cost: $25
    Level/Age: All experience levels; 16+ (kids under 16 must have an adult take the class with them)
    Instructor:  TJ Daring
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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  • Woodturning

    Woodturning Workshop

    Date: Fri & Sat, Jan 31st & Feb 1st, 2025 (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $200 (materials are included..lunch is not provided..bring sack lunch)
    • 1 Day option: $100/day
    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 24th, 2025. 

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  • Acrylic Pouring

    Acrylic Paint Pouring

    Date: Monday, Feb 3, 2025 (4pm-6:30pm)
    Cost: $80 (includes materials)
    Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+
    Instructor: Heather Ferrera
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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  • 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.

    *Registration Closes on Jan 25, 2025

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  • Wet Felt Hat

    Wet Felting – Hat

    Dates: Sun, Feb 16, 2024 (11am-3:30pm)
    Cost: $100 (materials included)
    Level: Beginner
    Instructor: Robin Barrett
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO OR GL Center 501 Marnia Dr, Grand Lake, CO (will announce when we are one week out)

    Registration closes January 31st, 2025

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  • Crafting Dreamcatchers

    Dates: Sat, Feb 22, 2025 (9:00am-12:00pm)
    Cost: $65 (includes materials)
    Level: Beginner & Intermediate
    Instructor: Kristin Hanson
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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