In this 5 day Raku firing class, students need to have bisque pots ready to fire.  Pots need to be made in advance so that we can spend class time glazing and firing.  Students need to think about having 10-15 small to medium size pots to fire.  No pots bigger than 12 inches in any direction.  There is no Open Studio after class.

Come try out a new pottery tool! Use the extruder as the jumping off point for making an imaginary creature. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

This immersive workshop introduces participants to essential handbuilding techniques: slab, coil, and bisque molds, while offering an opportunity to load, fire, and finish work in The Bascom’s soda kiln. Students will create functional forms in stoneware and may also bring pre-bisque fired cone 10 stoneware or porcelain pieces to glaze, decorate, and fire. Instruction will cover glazing methods, the use of flashing slips, kiln loading, and the firing process, with participants actively involved in soda introduction and kiln management. The final session includes unloading and discussion of results, along with an exploration of soda kiln design for those interested.

Make clay vases and flowers. We will glaze our work on the last day. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

Make clay vases and flowers. We will glaze our work on the last day. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

Create festive St. Patrick’s Day felt projects while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Ages: 7-12

Create festive St. Patrick’s Day felt projects while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Join us for the first exhibition reception of the 2026 season, celebrating Emergence: A Survey of Southeastern Studio Programs, the Winter Resident Artist Exhibition by Casey Schachner, and the Bascom Instructor Showcase. The afternoon begins with a 2 pm artist talk by Schachner, The Bascom’s 2025–2026 Winter Resident Artist, followed by a reception where guests can meet participating artists, curators, and fellow art enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be served.

Artists will have the opportunity to try their hand at watercolor, learning a variety of Watercolor Washes. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, this workshop is perfect for those who haven’t tried watercolor in a while, or those who are brand new to the medium!

All Materials are provided – just bring your willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.