GRAND LAKE WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Holiday Watercolors on the Edge of Rocky Mountain Quiet
A focused, two-hour watercolor-and-ink postcard workshop in Grand Lake that teaches loose, expressive techniques using Daniel Smith paints and ink sticks—this guide orients you to the experience, logistics, and what to bring.
Holiday Watercolors on the Edge of Rocky Mountain Quiet.
Unleash your creativity this holiday season at a compact workshop in Grand Lake where instructor Emily Weil leads a hands-on exploration of vibrant, loose watercolor paired with ink marks; participants use a limited Daniel Smith palette and learn an expressive, stick-and-ink approach to produce personalized holiday postcards.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided, approachable teaching from Emily Weil
Emily Weil leads a concise, beginner-friendly session that emphasizes expressive rather than photo-realistic work—ideal for artists looking to loosen up their watercolor and add playful ink marks.
A limited Daniel Smith palette and inventive ink techniques
The workshop centers on a curated set of Daniel Smith paints and a refreshingly tactile ink technique—sticks dipped in ink produce unique lines and marks that contrast with loose washes of color.
Make memorable, shareable holiday postcards
Across the session you’ll complete small, personal postcards—finished pieces designed to be shared—so the class delivers both technique and a tangible result to take home.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour workshop feels like
The workshop is a compact, hands-on session: you arrive at the Folk School, settle at a workspace, and follow a short demonstration by the instructor before moving into guided practice—painting loose washes with a limited Daniel Smith palette and then introducing expressive ink marks with sticks to build contrast and character in postcard-sized compositions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs approximately two hours.
Rocky Mountain Folk School — 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Bring snacks and beverages; basic materials and a limited Daniel Smith palette are provided as part of the class.
The offering is presented at a beginner level; instruction emphasizes expressive techniques accessible to a broad range of participants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
About two hours.
Where do we meet?
At the Rocky Mountain Folk School, 315 Pitkin St, Grand Lake, CO 80447.
Who teaches the class?
Instructor Emily Weil leads the session and guides participants through watercolor and ink techniques.
What materials and techniques are used?
The class uses a limited palette of Daniel Smith paints and an ink technique involving sticks dipped in ink, paired with loose watercolor washes.
What should I bring?
Bring snacks and beverages; the workshop provides the painting materials and supplies.