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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.

  1. Register for a Workshop
  2. Create your username and password during the registration process
  3. Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
  4. Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!

 

15
Jan
2025

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Handbuilt Pottery

January 15, 2025 1:30 pm - January 29, 2025 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Handbuilt Pottery

Students will make a variety of handbuilding projects and glaze their work at the last class. Pottery will be available to pick up approximately three weeks after the last class.

Class Meets: January 15th, 22nd, and 29th 

Ages: 5-18

16
Jan
2025

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel

January 16, 2025 1:30 pm - January 30, 2025 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel

Try out the pottery wheel to make small plates, bowls and cups. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Class meets:

January 16, 23, and 30 

Ages:

8-18

16
Jan
2025

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel

January 16, 2025 3:45 pm - January 30, 2025 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel

Try out the pottery wheel to make small plates, bowls and cups. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Class meets:

January 16, 23, and 30 

Ages:

8-18

16
Jan
2025

Artist Talk with Melissa Weiss

January 16, 2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free
Artist Talk with Melissa Weiss

Join us for an artist talk with ceramics artist, Melissa Weiss.

17
Jan
2025

Hand Building Functional Pots with a Focus on Surface Decoration

January 17, 2025 9:00 am - January 19, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Melissa Weiss
$475.00
Hand Building Functional Pots with a Focus on Surface Decoration

Explore coil, pinch, carving, handles, and feet to create functional ceramic pieces for the table and home, such as dishes and candle holders. Learn surface decoration techniques like wax resist, Mishima, and inlay. Students are required to bring a variety of underglaze colors.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

21
Jan
2025

Resident Artist Series: January Mugs and Cups

January 21, 2025 10:00 am - January 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$225.00
Resident Artist Series: January Mugs and Cups

January Mugs and Cups:  This 4 day workshop is all about making better cups and mugs.  We will explore the basics of making a variety of shapes and attaching good handles.  The 4th class is glazing.  Expect to use the entire 25 lbs of clay making cups and mugs

Class Meets:

Jan 21st -23rd and 29th

25
Jan
2025

Youth Pottery: Snowflake Bowl

January 25, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$50.00
Youth Pottery: Snowflake Bowl

Make a snowflake cutout bowl using the slab roller, texture rollers and snowflake cutters.

Ages:

5-18

25
Jan
2025

Intergenerational Pottery: Snowflake Bowl

January 25, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery: Snowflake Bowl

Make a snowflake cutout bowl using the slab roller, texture rollers and snowflake cutters.

Ages:

5 and up 

13
Feb
2025

Landscape Elements with focus on Trees

February 13, 2025 3:00 pm - April 24, 2025 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Chris Groves
$695.00
Landscape Elements with focus on Trees

Master tree painting techniques and integrate them into cohesive landscapes in this 6-session online course. Includes lectures, demos, critiques, and access to recordings.

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Opening Hours

Exhibitions & Shop:
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn Hours:
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday; Noon - 5 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)

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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

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 Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.

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 Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org