Classes

🪡 We’ve got some great leatherworking classes coming up—don’t miss your chance to join in! Glass Fusion is such a unique and exciting art form—and at Rocky Mountain Folk School, we offer multiple levels so you can continue growing your skills! ⏳ Time is running out to sign up for our very first Plein Air Painting: Go Outside and Paint workshop! There’s still time to sign up for our Woodturning Workshop happening Wednesday, September 17th, from 8:30am–4:30pm! There’s still time to get your hands in clay — our next Pottery sessions are starting soon at Rocky Mountain Folk School! 🏺✨ We’re excited to announce our first-ever Leather Belt Making Workshop at Rocky Mountain Folk School! 🪡👖

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

  • 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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  • Silk Suncatchers

    Silk Painted Suncatchers

    Dates: Saturday, Oct 25th | 1pm – 4pm OR Saturday, Dec 13th | 10am – 1pm
    Cost: $75 (includes materials)
    Level: Beginner
    Instructor: Sheila McKay
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on Oct 18th, 2025 (For October date)

    * Registration ends on December 6th (for December date)

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  • Batik Iris

    Batik Flowers on Suede

    Dates: Saturday, Oct 25th | 10am – 12pm
    Cost: $45 (includes materials)
    Level: Beginner
    Instructor: Sheila McKay
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    *Registration ends on Oct 18th, 2025 (For October date)

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  • Beaded snowflakes

    Beaded Snowflakes

    Dates: Saturday, Dec 13th | 2pm – 4pm
    Cost: $25 (includes materials)
    Level: Beginner, ALL AGES WELCOME
    Instructor: Sheila McKay
    Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO

    * Registration ends on December 6th (for December date)

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  • Ice Sculpture Workshop

    Date: Sat, Feb 7, 2026 (10am-12pm)
    Cost: $216 (1/4 ice block) need help covering the cost, we also offer scholarships for anyone in need. Learn more here: https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/scholarships/
    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 January 24, 2026

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  • Flint Knapping 101: Crafting Stone Tools & Arrowheads

    Date: Saturday, July 11th, 2026 10:00am – 2:00pm
    Cost: $70 (includes all material)
    Level/Age: All experience levels; 16+
    Instructor: Tyson Arnold
    Location: Lower Lake Front Park – 1030 Lake Ave, Grand Lake, CO 80447

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