Classes

Primitive Rug Hooking: Everything New is Old Again 🎨 Discover the Art of Gourd Crafting! 🥣 Curious about those intricate patterns on your leather belt, saddle, or satchel? We had an amazing time this weekend basket weaving with Jenna from Laying Groundworks out of Paonia, CO! 🧺✨ 🪵 Missed our last Wood Turning Workshop? Don’t worry—we’ve got new dates just for you! 🎨 Our Summer Pottery Sessions are Live!

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

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Current Classes

  • Woodturning

    Woodturning Workshop

    Date: Fri & Sat, June 27th and June 28th, 2025 (8:30am-4:30pm)
    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 June 20th, 2025. 

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  • Gourd art

    Grand Lake Gourd Patch

    Dates: Every Wednesday in 2025 (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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  • Basket Weaving

    Basket Weaving: Five-Ring Frame Basket

    Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 (9am-4pm)
    Cost: $180
    Level/Age: Beginner/Intermediate (No experience necessary, but great for all levels); 16+
    Instructor: Jenna Bradford
    Location: Grand Lake Center – 301 Marina Dr, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on April 25th, 2025. 

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  • Pottery for Adults

    Session Dates:

    • Mon, May 5th – June 9th, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays; No class May 26th

    • Tues, May 6th – June 3rd, 2025 (6pm-8pm), 5 Tuesdays

    • Thur, May 8th – June 5th, 2025 (5pm-7pm), 5 Thursdays

    • Mon, June 16th – July 21st, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays; no class July 7th

    • Tues, June 17th – July 22nd, 2025 (6pm-8pm), 5 Tuesdays; no class July 1st

    • Thur, June 19th – July 24th, 2025 (5pm-7pm), 5 Thursdays; no class July 3rd

    • Mon, July 28th – Aug 25th, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays

    • Tues, July 29th – Aug 26th, 2025 (6pm-8pm), 5 Tuesdays

    • Thur, July 31st – Aug 28th, 2025 (5pm-7pm), 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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  • 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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  • Gourd Vase Art

    Dates:
    • Sunday, June 8, 2025 (1pm-4pm) OR
    • Friday, June 20, 2025 (4pm-7pm) OR
    • Saturday, June 21, 2025 (4pm-7pm)
    Cost: $100 (includes materials..1 day class)
    Level: Beginner
    Instructor: Karen Smith & Linda Troute
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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  • Gourd Art

    Gourd Art: Raku

    Dates: Friday, August 29th, 2025 (4pm – 7pm) 
    Cost: $100 (includes materials)
    Level: Beginner
    Instructor: Karen Smith & Linda Troute
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

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