The following general workshop information applies to both workshops taught by Trent and the Visiting Artist Workshops.
Classes start at 8:30am each day in the studio and go until around 5:30pm. There is a one hour break for lunch around noon. On the final day, while we generally suggest people plan on participating the entire third day until around 5:30pm, we understand that sometimes flights and schedules don’t allow for that. Therefore, all new information is wrapped up right after lunch, and the remainder of the afternoon is work time.
Transportation
By Air: Denver International Airport (DEN): 1 – 1.5 Hour drive
You will need to rent a car, we live in a rural setting and public transportation isn’t available.
By Car: Denver 1 – 1.5 Hour
Cheyenne, Wyoming 30 minutes
Supply List
You do not need to bring any tools, as the shop is equipped with all of the tools that will be needed during the workshop. The following is a list of OPTIONAL tools that you may want to bring along:
- Notebook or Sketchpad
- 5/8” Bowl Gouge
- 1/2” Bowl Gouge
- 3/8” Spindle Gouge
- Hollowing Tools
- Any tools that might be giving you trouble or that you cannot live without
- A few pieces that you have turned (actual pieces or images)
- Anything else you deem appropriate
A face-shield and safety glasses are provided at each station, and dust masks are available for all participants. However, some people prefer to bring their own.
Lunch
You are welcome to bring your own lunch OR lunch is provided for an additional $12 per day. Food is brought in from a local restaurant, options vary, but include things such as sandwiches, salads, burritos/tacos, burgers, etc. and served with a variety of fruits, chips and dessert.
Accommodation
Wellington, CO is a small town with one hotel (a Quality Inn) and is about 10 minutes away from my studio.
Fort Collins, CO is a bigger town with all types of hotels and accommodations (Airbnb’s, etc.). The northern part of Fort Collins would be the closest to my studio, however you can get from most parts of Fort Collins to my studio in 20-30 minutes. Recommendation: in Old Town Fort Collins, The Elizabeth Hotel and The Armstrong Hotel are both really unique historic hotels with lots of great shops and restaurants nearby.
There are also several campgrounds in the area with easy access to my studio. The KOA Fort Collins / Lakeside and the KOA Fort Collins North / Wellington.
Things to do in the Area
- Rocky Mountain National Park is about 1 hour drive. It is a beautiful National Park in all seasons. Reservations are required May-October, visit nps.gov/romo for more info.
- There are many state/ county parks for hiking or sight seeing within the area. Some of our favorites are Lory State Park and Red Mountain Open Space.
- Old Town Fort Collins has a great variety of shopping and restaurants and is a fun place to walk around and unwind.
- Fort Collins is home to many Breweries both big and small. Many have tours and tasting rooms and some have restaurants on site.
- There are several museums and galleries as well as a nice performing arts center that generally have things going on throughout the year.
