During this three day workshop, your instructor, Cath Connolly Hudson will guide you through the fundamentals of painting as well as introduce you to concepts of Impressionistic style. You will explore how to use color for emotional expression and how to describe light and space. Whether you are coming back to painting or just beginning this workshop is for you.

During this 2-day, hands-on, intensive workshop with Eck McCanless, participants will learn how to make Agateware on the wheel and carve it to reveal patterns similar to wood grain or peacock feathers. I will go over all the tips and tricks I have learned from being a professional potter for the past 30 years with a sole focus on Agateware for the past 13.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore pinch pots and using slabs to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be finished in a variety of ways, including underglaze and glaze, and will be fired after the class and available for pickup in two to three weeks.

Ages:

5-18

The Bascom, in collaboration with Highlands Sotheby's, will present a meet and greet reception with ceramic artists Frank Vickery and Ester Lipscomb Friday, June 6 from 4:30 - 6 pm at Highlands Sotheby's. A selection of the artists' work will be available for purchase. Additionally, more works are available at The Bascom.

Event Location 

Highlands Sotheby’s International Realty (Highlands)
114 North 4th Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5-18

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5 and up 

Using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects can be a very rewarding experience. This class will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages. The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). The second week of class will be trimming and practicing more shapes. Glazing will take place the final week. Some experience may be necessary. 

Class Meets:

June 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 18th

Join this dynamic workshop to refine your painting skills, focusing on clean color mixing, accurate values, and engaging compositions. Open to all levels, the workshop includes morning demos, lectures, and afternoon plein air sessions (weather permitting). Participants will complete at least one painting daily in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Let your imagination take shape! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll dive into the world of 3D art using everyday materials. From recycled robots and papier-mâché pets to no-sew t-shirt pillows, participants will practice creative thinking, problem-solving, and design—all while using items you likely already have at home. A great way to kick off a creative summer! And like the name says, it's FREE!

Ages 7-12

Join us for our spring and summer exhibition reception celebrating: 

• Rain Crow, by resident artist, Margaret Holland Adams
• Looking Back: A Retrospective of The Bascom's Artists-in-Residence Program
• Inspiring and Empowering: A Journey Through The Bascom's Exhibition Legacy