Our community deserves a place where hands-on creativity thrives, where young people discover new passions, and where traditional arts are kept alive for generations to come. With your help, we&rsquo;re building a Maker Space that supports woodworking, leather working (ex. boot and saddle making), metalwork, silversmithing (etc. bits &amp; spurs), and the heritage crafts that define our region. This space will give beginners, hobbyists, working ranchers, and visiting learners access to high-quality equipment, safe instruction, and a welcoming place to build real skills. Every contribution &mdash; whether funding a tool outright or helping us move closer to a major equipment purchase &mdash; directly shapes the future of craft education in Grand Lake. Together, we can preserve the rare trades, empower new artisans, and ensure these skills are never lost. <h3 data-end="799" data-start="758" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">A Space Where Craft Traditions Grow</h3>We&rsquo;re creating a community Maker Space where anyone can learn woodworking, leatherwork, silversmithing, and the trades that helped shape our region. This space will welcome beginners, hobbyists, working ranchers, and visitors seeking meaningful, hands-on creative experiences.<h3 data-end="1122" data-start="1078" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your Gift Makes a Real, Lasting Impact</h3>Every contribution &mdash; whether it funds a major piece of equipment or helps us gather the small essentials &mdash; directly supports accessible craft education in Grand Lake. Together, we can preserve heritage skills, inspire new artisans, and build a space filled with creativity and possibility. <hr data-start="1414" data-end="1417" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h1 data-end="1451" data-start="1419" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">FEATURED EQUIPMENT NEEDS</h1><h3 data-end="1488" data-start="1453" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Woodworking &ndash; Major Equipment</h3><ul data-end="1596" data-start="1489" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1533" data-start="1489" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wood Lathes &mdash; $1,400 each (4 needed)</li><li data-end="1562" data-start="1534" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12&quot; Jointer &mdash; $6,300</li><li data-end="1596" data-start="1563" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">20&quot; Surface Planer &mdash; $4,000</li></ul><h3 data-end="1636" data-start="1598" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Leather working &ndash; Major Equipment</h3><ul data-end="1726" data-start="1637" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1685" data-start="1637" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cobra Class 14 Leather Finisher &mdash; $7,000</li><li data-end="1726" data-start="1686" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Industrial Sewing Machine &mdash; $4,500</li></ul><h3 data-end="1766" data-start="1728" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Silversmithing &ndash; Major Equipment</h3><ul data-end="1888" data-start="1767" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1811" data-start="1767" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Jeweler&rsquo;s Workstations &mdash; $1,500 each</li><li data-end="1854" data-start="1812" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Flex Shaft Rotary Sets &mdash; $400 each</li><li data-end="1888" data-start="1855" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Torch Station Setups &mdash; $900</li></ul><h2 data-end="3474" data-start="3464" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">NOTES</h2><ul data-end="3701" data-start="3475" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="3520" data-start="3475" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You may fully or partially fund any item.</li><li data-end="3572" data-start="3521" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You may purchase and donate equipment directly.</li><li data-end="3620" data-start="3573" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Used equipment may be accepted upon review.</li><li data-end="3701" data-start="3621" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Large-equipment donors may receive name recognition on our Maker Space plaque.</li></ul>

Our community deserves a place where hands-on creativity thrives, where young people discover new passions, and where traditional arts are kept alive for generations to come. With your help, we’re building a Maker Space that supports woodworking, leather working (ex. boot and saddle making), metalwork, silversmithing (etc. bits &amp; spurs), and the heritage crafts that define our region. This space will give beginners, hobbyists, working ranchers, and visiting learners access to high-quality equipment, safe instruction, and a welcoming place to build real skills. Every contribution — whether funding a tool outright or helping us move closer to a major equipment purchase — directly shapes the future of craft education in Grand Lake. Together, we can preserve the rare trades, empower new artisans, and ensure these skills are never lost. A Space Where Craft Traditions GrowWe’re creating a community Maker Space where anyone can learn woodworking, leatherwork, silversmithing, and the trades that helped shape our region. This space will welcome beginners, hobbyists, working ranchers, and visitors seeking meaningful, hands-on creative experiences.Your Gift Makes a Real, Lasting ImpactEvery contribution — whether it funds a major piece of equipment or helps us gather the small essentials — directly supports accessible craft education in Grand Lake. Together, we can preserve heritage skills, inspire new artisans, and build a space filled with creativity and possibility. <hr />FEATURED EQUIPMENT NEEDSWoodworking – Major Equipment<ul><li>Wood Lathes — $1,400 each (4 needed)</li><li>12" Jointer — $6,300</li><li>20" Surface Planer — $4,000</li></ul>Leather working – Major Equipment<ul><li>Cobra Class 14 Leather Finisher — $7,000</li><li>Industrial Sewing Machine — $4,500</li></ul>Silversmithing – Major Equipment<ul><li>Jeweler’s Workstations — $1,500 each</li><li>Flex Shaft Rotary Sets — $400 each</li><li>Torch Station Setups — $900</li></ul>NOTES<ul><li>You may fully or partially fund any item.</li><li>You may purchase and donate equipment directly.</li><li>Used equipment may be accepted upon review.</li><li>Large-equipment donors may receive name recognition on our Maker Space plaque.</li></ul>

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