Grand Lake

Woodworking: Crafting a Native American Style Flute

Two wooden flutes, one with intricate carvings and the other plain, lie side by side on a white surface in Grand County Colorado.

Date/Time
Aug 15 – Aug 16

All day

Location:
1128 Park Ave Bldg A
Grand Lake, CO 80447

In this immersive two-day woodworking workshop, participants will create a Native American style flute from raw wood to a finished, playable instrument. Guided instruction in the mornings covers design, shaping, and tuning, while afternoons are dedicated to focused individual work with support available as needed. No prior flute-making experience is required, and the class is welcoming to all skill levels. Each participant will leave with a handcrafted flute made entirely by their own hands and a deeper appreciation for the process behind this traditional instrument.

What’s included

  • All wood and materials needed to make one flute

  • Use of tools and equipment during the workshop

  • Guided instruction and demonstrations

  • Individual work time with instructor support

What’s not included

  • Meals and snacks

  • Lodging and transportation

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Morning: Introduction, design overview, and initial shaping
  2. Day 1 Afternoon: Individual work session
  3. Day 2 Morning: Continued instruction, tuning, and refinement
  4. Day 2 Afternoon: Final shaping, finishing, and completion

Highlights

Create a functional musical instrument entirely by hand, starting from raw wood.
Experience a balance of structured instruction and self-paced making time.
Work in a small-group setting that encourages focus and craftsmanship.
Take home a finished flute that reflects your personal style and skill.