GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Five Sessions at the Rocky Mountain Folk School: A Hands-On Pottery Workshop in Grand Lake
A five-session, 2-hours-per-session clay class for adults that covers hand-building with tools like the extruder and slab roller as well as instruction on the potter’s wheel.
Five Sessions at the Rocky Mountain Folk School: A Hands-On Pottery Workshop in Grand Lake.
Set in Grand Lake, Colorado, this workshop at the Rocky Mountain Folk School invites adults to work clay across five, two-hour sessions in an open-ended studio environment where clay and tools are provided.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rocky Mountain Folk School setting
The program is run from the Rocky Mountain Folk School in Grand Lake, offering a dedicated classroom environment for clay work over five sessions.
Hand-building and wheel work
Participants explore hand-building techniques—including use of the extruder and slab roller—and may also learn to throw on the potter’s wheel in an open-ended curriculum.
Five short sessions for creativity
The class is structured as five sessions, each two hours long, designed to accommodate beginners, experienced makers, and those returning after a break.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Across five two-hour sessions, the workshop moves through hands-on time at the wheel and workstations for hand-building—using tools such as the extruder and slab roller—within an open-ended setting that encourages making sculpture, functional pottery, jewelry or wall pieces; clay and tools are provided so participants can focus on refining technique and exploring ideas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Five sessions total; each session is two hours long.
Clay and tools are provided by the school.
Meet at Rocky Mountain Folk School – 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can take this class?
This workshop is for adults aged 18 and older and is open to all experience levels.
How long is the workshop?
The course consists of five sessions; each session is two hours long.
What techniques are covered?
Participants can explore hand-building techniques using tools like the extruder and slab roller and may also learn to use the potter’s wheel in an open-ended format.
Are materials provided?
Yes—clay and tools are provided.
Where do we meet?
The workshop meets at the Rocky Mountain Folk School, 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.