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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!

 

25
Jun
2025

Beautiful Blue Ridge

June 25, 2025 10:00 am - June 27, 2025 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Leslie McDonald
$225.00
Beautiful Blue Ridge

Celebrate the natural beauty of our mountain home! Participants will draw, paint, sketch, and collage inspired by the plants and animals of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This workshop combines artmaking with observation and nature appreciation in a fun, creative format.

Ages 7-12

01
Jul
2025

Kids Handbuilding Camp

July 1, 2025 2:00 pm - July 3, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Kids Handbuilding Camp

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

09
Jul
2025

Playing with Prints

July 9, 2025 10:00 am - July 11, 2025 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Leslie McDonald
$225.00
Playing with Prints

Print, trade, and play! Young artists will explore a variety of printmaking techniques including Gelli printing and carved block printing. We’ll create a collection of original Artist Trading Cards and learn how to share and swap with friends. A perfect blend of creativity and connection.

Ages 7-12

16
Jul
2025

STEAM Smart Art Camp

July 16, 2025 10:00 am - July 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Leslie McDonald
$225.00
STEAM Smart Art Camp

Where science meets creativity! This camp introduces kids to the exciting intersections of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Through hands-on projects, participants will learn how curiosity and creativity can power innovation and artistic expression.

Ages 7-12

23
Jul
2025

Mixed Media Magic

July 23, 2025 10:00 am - July 25, 2025 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Leslie McDonald
$225.00
Mixed Media Magic

Anything goes in this colorful, experimental workshop! Participants will combine a wide range of materials and techniques—painting, drawing, collage, and more—to create bold, abstract works of art. Perfect for artists of all skill levels who love to explore and express themselves.

Ages 7-12

24
Jul
2025

Artist Talk with Ben Owen III

July 24, 2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free
Artist Talk with Ben Owen III

Join us for an artist talk with Ben Owen III

30
Jul
2025

Kids Handbuilding Camp

July 30, 2025 2:00 pm - August 1, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Kids Handbuilding Camp

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

14
Aug
2025

Artist Talk with William Rodriguez

August 14, 2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free
Artist Talk with William Rodriguez

Join us for an artist talk with William Rodriguez. 

15
Aug
2025

A Sound and Clay Immersion

August 15, 2025 9:00 am - August 16, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): William Rodriguez
$350.00
A Sound and Clay Immersion

Combine water, earth, air, and fire to create your own personal sound mask. Let your creativity be expressed through the medium of clay, creating your own unique mask which includes an sound making component. Learn various techniques to create clay instruments such as whistles and rattles to integrate into your mask. Learn about cultural mask styles and symbols and how to make simple clay instruments during this extensive weekend workshop.

21
Aug
2025

Artist talk with TJ Erdahl & Beau Raymond

August 21, 2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free

TJ and Beau

Please join us for an artist talk with ceramics artists TJ Erdahl and Beau Raymond.

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Opening Hours

Exhibitions & Shop (Winter Hours)
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn (Winter 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