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The Bascom is working towards creating a more integrated and user-friendly experience for our visitors. Please read the following information to familiarize yourself with the process.
How does it work?
Whenever you register for a class or workshop online, you'll be prompted to create a user account during the registration process. The information you provide there can then be used to log in here.
- Register for a Workshop
- Create your username and password during the registration process
- Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
- Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!
Holiday Market - Festive Shopping through December
The Bascom’s Holiday Market will transform our retail space into a festive shopping destination, featuring a stunning collection of handcrafted items from local and regional artists, including Frank Vickery, Christine Smith, Olga King, Virginia Fisher, Jo Hill, Corbin Tucker, Eva Hoke, Highlands Bolivian Missions, Backyard Bees, Priscilla Galloway, Madison Minus, Gwen Greenglass, Anna Scarpa McCauley, Bascom Clay Studio members, and more.
Youth Pottery: Ornaments
Come make a variety of personalized ornaments to keep or share with family and friends.
Ages 5 to 18
Holiday Market Reception and Wine Tasting
Kick off the holiday season at The Bascom’s Holiday Market Reception! Our space transforms into a festive wonderland where you can explore a curated selection of unique, handcrafted gifts perfect for everyone on your holiday list.
Join us for an afternoon of shopping while enjoying a delightful wine tasting. In addition to finding that perfect gift, take part in holiday-themed workshops, visit the Santa Letter Writing Station, and let the kids get creative with Make-and-Take Ornaments in the SmART Space. Don’t forget to snap a memory at our festive photo selfie station!
Start your holidays with us—there’s something magical for everyone to enjoy!
Gingerbread House Workshop (Morning Session)
Fun for all ages! Gingerbread designers will find a buffet of all the sweets and confections needed to decorate imaginative gingerbread houses. Participants may enter their creations in a contest to be judged by popular vote. The winner will receive a Bascom art by appointment gift certificate!
Each registration reserves one gingerbread house. Please register for how many gingerbread houses your family will require.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Gingerbread House Workshop (Afternoon Session)
Fun for all ages! Gingerbread designers will find a buffet of all the sweets and confections needed to decorate imaginative gingerbread houses. Participants may enter their creations in a contest to be judged by popular vote. The winner will receive a Bascom art by appointment gift certificate!
Each registration reserves one gingerbread house. Please register for how many gingerbread houses your family will require.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Youth Pottery: Pinch Pot Snowmen
Make your own personalized pinch pot snowman. Work will be fired after class and available in 2-3 weeks.
Ages 5 to 18
Holiday Market Reception with Hot Chocolate and Festive Treats
Continue the holiday cheer after the Highlands Christmas Parade at The Bascom’s second Holiday Market Reception! While our November event kicked off the season, this family-friendly afternoon is the perfect way to keep the celebration going.
Explore our winter wonderland, filled with unique, handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list. Warm up with hot chocolate, enjoy seasonal treats, and listen to cheerful holiday music. The kids will love writing letters at the Santa Letter Writing Station and creating Make-and-Take Ornaments in the SmART Space. Plus, don’t forget to capture a fun moment at our photo selfie station!
Join us for a memorable afternoon of shopping and celebration—there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Photos with Santa
Bring the whole family to The Bascom for a special day at our Holiday Market! On December 14th, Santa will be here for photos, so don't forget your camera. While you're here, warm up with hot chocolate and enjoy festive treats as you explore a selection of unique, handcrafted gifts perfect for the holidays.
This event is free and open to all, though donations are appreciated to support The Bascom’s community programs. Come make lasting memories with us this holiday season!
Artist Talk with Melissa Weiss
Join us for an artist talk with ceramics artist, Melissa Weiss.
Hand Building Functional Pots with a Focus on Surface Decoration
We will cover coil, pinch and carving. We will explore handles and feet. We will make dishes and candle holders and other functional ceramic pieces that are used on the table and in the home. Special attention will be paid to surface decoration using wax resist, Mishima and inlay techniques. Students need to bring a variety of underglaze colors.
Class meets: 9am – Noon and 1pm – 4pm
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org