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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!

 

30
May
2026

Power-carving a Red-Tailed Hawk Feather with Christine Smith

May 30, 2026 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Christine Smith
$150.00
Power-carving a Red-Tailed Hawk Feather with Christine Smith

In this hands-on workshop with Christine Smith, participants will carve and paint a realistic Red-Tailed Hawk feather. The session covers three-dimensional carving techniques, surface detailing, and finishing with transparent acrylic paint washes. No prior carving or painting experience is required, and all instruction is provided.

30
May
2026

Intro to Watercolor II: Washes with Ease

May 30, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$75.00
Intro to Watercolor II: Washes with Ease

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.

30
May
2026

Intro to Watercolor III: Practicing Skills

May 30, 2026 2:00 pm -4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$75.00
Intro to Watercolor III: Practicing Skills

Expand your watercolor confidence in this hands-on workshop designed for adults with beginner-level experience. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, you'll use your foundational knowledge of strokes and washes to create watercolor paintings. This session is perfect if you've painted in watercolor before and are ready to strengthen your technique through practice and guidance.

All materials will be provided—just bring your favorite brushes, paints, or tools, and a willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

02
Jun
2026

FREE the Art: Reimagine Recycling!

June 2, 2026 11:00 am - June 4, 2026 2:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
FREE!
FREE the Art: Reimagine Recycling!

The Bascom invites young artists to work with Caryn Raming turn everyday discarded materials into imaginative artworks while learning creative ways to reduce waste. Through hands-on exploration, participants will discover how reuse and creativity can transform trash into meaningful art.

Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!

Ages 7-12

03
Jun
2026

Still Life Drawing with Steve Reagan

June 3, 2026 10:00 am - June 5, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Steve Reagan
$425.00
Still Life Drawing with Steve Reagan

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This introductory drawing class with Steve Reagan, art teacher and owner of Space Age Makers, explores the fundamentals of still life drawing, including perspective, composition, value, and basic drawing theory. Participants will work with essential materials to create both quick sketches and more finished drawings in a relaxed, supportive environment. Designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher, the course builds foundational skills that support drawing, painting, and broader art practice.

09
Jun
2026

Cardboard Centerstage!

June 9, 2026 11:00 am - June 11, 2026 2:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$225.00
Cardboard Centerstage!

The Bascom invites young creators to work with instructor Caryn Raming to design and build imaginative stage sets using cardboard. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of set design and encourages teamwork, creative thinking, and big ideas brought to life in 2D and 3D form.

Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!

Ages 7-12

09
Jun
2026

Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Camp

June 9, 2026 2:00 pm - June 11, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Camp

Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay 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 or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.

Ages:

6-18

13
Jun
2026

All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

June 13, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Fairy Doors

Create a magical clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

15
Jun
2026

Kids Clay Camp - Little Kids Handbuilding Camp

June 15, 2026 10:00 am - June 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Kids Clay Camp - Little Kids Handbuilding Camp

Clay Camp for our youngest potters! Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.

Ages:

4-7

15
Jun
2026

Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Camp

June 15, 2026 2:00 pm - June 17, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Camp

Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay 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 or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.

Ages:

6-18

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Exhibitions & Shop
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Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 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