Grand Lake Creative District

Nunsense
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, 800 Grand Ave, Grand Lake, CO, 80447, United States
Nunsense
Playing Dates: Opens September 5, 2025

A Musical Comedy
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Dan Goggin
Prepare for a laugh-out-loud, heavenly comedy with Nunsense, a musical conceived by Dan Goggin. Join the Little Sisters of Hoboken convent as they put on a talent show filled with hilarity, music, and delightful mischief! With uproarious humor and catchy tunes, this Off-Broadway sensation has received non-stop accolades since its premiere. A habit doesn’t always make the nun, as the sisters prove with their sinfully entertaining evening. Get ready for pure joy from curtain up to the final bow!

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Glass Fusing Classes
2025-09-14 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-15 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-16 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-18 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-19 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-20 22:00 - 23:00 UTC | Lonesome Stone Pottery, 946 Co Rd 60, Granby, 80446, United States
Discover the art of glass fusing with a series of workshops at the Rocky Mountain Folk School. From beginner-friendly projects to advanced techniques, these classes offer something for every level of creativity.
• Glass Fusing for Beginners – Learn the fundamentals while creating your own unique glass piece.
• Glass Fusion for Two – Spend a fun evening side by side designing your own fused glass pieces in this date night class.
• Watercolor Technique – An intermediate workshop exploring painterly effects in glass.• Butterfly Vase – Design a sculptural vase through a two-step kiln process.
All classes are taught by glass artist Linda Dewey at Lonesome Stone Pottery in Granby. Dates are flexible. Please visit the registration site for details, pricing, and to sign up.
Register by going to https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/classes/

Pottery Class For Adults - Mondays
2025-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Rocky Mountain Folk School Building, 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, 80447, United States
Session Dates:
• Mon, July 28th – Aug 25th, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays
• Mon, Sep 8th – Oct 6th, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays
• Mon, Oct 20th – Nov 17th, 2025 (1pm-3pm), 5 Mondays
Cost: $175 (includes all supplies)
Level/Age: All experience levels; 18+
Instructor: Patty Alander
Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO
Enjoy the satisfaction of working with clay – whether you’re a beginner, experienced or need a refresher from years ago. In this class you can hand-build using the extruder, slab roller and make pinch pots. You can also learn to use the wheel. It’s an open-ended class where you can make whatever you like – sculpture, functional pottery, jewelry, wall pieces and wherever else your imagination takes you. Clay and tools provided.

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Pottery Classes For Adults - Tuesdays
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rocky Mountain Folk School Building, 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, 80447, United States
Cost: $175 (includes all supplies)
Level: All experience levels
Instructor: Patty Alandar
Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO
Enjoy the satisfaction of working with clay – whether you’re a beginner, experienced or need a refresher from years ago. In this class you can hand-build using the extruder, slab roller and make pinch pots. You can also learn to use the wheel. It’s an open-ended class where you can make whatever you like – sculpture, functional pottery, jewelry, wall pieces and wherever else your imagination takes you. Clay and tools provided.
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Woodturning Workshop
2025-09-17 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Rocky Mountain Folk School Building, 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, 80447, United States
Date: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Cost: $100 (materials are included..lunch is not provided..bring sack lunch)
Level: All experience levels
Instructor: Dennis Fanning
Location: Wood Shop located around Lake Granby, CO – exact address will be provided to you in an email after registration.
*Registration ends on September 10th, 2025.
Ready to create something beautiful with your own two hands? Step up to the lathe and explore the ancient, meditative art of woodturning at the Rocky Mountain Folk School.
Under the expert guidance of master woodworker Dennis Fanning—who brings over 30 years of experience—you’ll learn to transform raw wood into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Focuses on spindle work: you’ll create spatulas, rolling pins, juice meddlers, honey dippers, and a few festive Christmas ornaments.
Register now: https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/classes/
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GRAND LAKE GOURD PATCH
2025-09-17 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Rocky Mountain Folk School Building, 315 Pitkin Ave, Grand Lake, CO, 80447, United States
Gourd Birdhouses
GRAND LAKE GOURD PATCH
(GOURD CLUB)
Dates: Every Wednesday in 2024 (4pm-7pm)
Cost: $25 per year (this is the membership payment which includes paints, wood carving and burning tools. Gourds are available for purchase through Linda Troute, or you can bring your own).
Level: Intermediate
Location: 315 Pitkin Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447
*Note: initial gourd class is required to join the Gourd Patch (Club).
Are you passionate about gourding and looking to deepen your craft while connecting with fellow enthusiasts? The Rocky Mountain Folk School’s Gourd Patch (Club) Membership is the perfect opportunity for you. For just $25 per year, membership grants you access to a vibrant community of gourders who meet every Tuesday from 4pm-7pm at the folk school.
This informal gathering is more of a hangout than a class, providing a relaxed environment to work on your gourd projects. The membership fee primarily contributes to stocking up on essential materials such as gourds, bedazzles, paints, wood burning and carving tools, ensuring you have everything you need for your gourding endeavors. Whether you’re a seasoned gourd artist or just starting, the Gourd Patch (Club) welcomes you to join in and create beautiful gourd art together.
*PLEASE NOTE: To become a member of the Gourd Patch (Club), you must have taken a gourd class – either in the past or the newly introduced “GourdCraft 101: Your Gateway to the Gourd Patch (Club)” class listed below.
The GourdCraft 101 class runs concurrently with the club meetings and serves as a fundamental introduction to gourd art. Led by the experienced gourd instructor Linda, GourdCraft 101 provides one-on-one guidance, teaching you the basics of tool usage and gourd design. The class fee includes one gourd, ensuring you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to fully enjoy your time in the Gourd Patch (Club). Secure your spot in this exciting community by registering for the GourdCraft 101 class and dive into the world of gourding with the Rocky Mountain Folk School!
To register or find out more please go to https://rockymountainfolkschool.org/gourd-club/

Juniper Library Storytime
2025-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | Juniper Library, 316 Garfield St., Grand Lake, 80447
Event Details
Join Miss Amy for a Valentines themed storytime filled with a fun, interactive, early literacy program designed for children under the age of 5 years. Come to socialize, read books, sing songs along with fingerplay, and familiarize your child with the wonderful world of the library! Please call 627-8353 for more information.
Event Type(s): Storytime
Age Group(s): 0-Preschool
Presenter: Amy Chamberlin
Sue Luton
(970) 627-8353
junilib@gcld.org

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Juniper's Afterschool Fun
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Juniper Library, 316 Garfield St., Grand Lake, 80447
Event Details

Elementary-high school aged students are welcome. Come join us on Thursdays, 5-6 PM. Game Night! Volunteers help run this program so please let us know if you can help! Space is limited. Registration is required so please sign-up ahead of time by going to gcld.org – programs – “view more”.
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Event Type(s): Afterschool Program
Age Group(s): Elementary, Young Adult/Teen
Presenter: Sue & Amy
Juniper Library
(970) 627-8353
junilib@gcld.org

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