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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!

 

20
Oct
2026

The Abstracted Landscape with Larry Moore

October 20, 2026 9:00 am - October 23, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Larry Moore
$675.00
The Abstracted Landscape with Larry Moore

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This immersive four-day workshop at The Bascom invites artists to explore the fundamental principles of design while discovering their own authentic creative voice. Rather than prescribing a single style, Larry Moore offers a flexible process that allows participants to choose their own level of abstraction—from representational interpretations to fully abstract compositions.

20
Oct
2026

Finding Your Voice Through Altered Ceramic Forms with Judy Brater

October 20, 2026 9:00 am - October 22, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Judy Brater
$450.00
Finding Your Voice Through Altered Ceramic Forms with Judy Brater

This hands-on workshop begins with a simple bowl or cone form. Students will explore techniques to alter the shape and surface. By creating free - form pieces, we will refine the shapes with sculptural embellishments. This class is designed to expand each student’s decorative skills while having fun at the same time. Students should bring their creative energy, and their favorite carving and texturing tools. The instructor will provide a variety of hump molds and cones to begin our project and finish with interesting and exciting pieces that reflect each student’s personality.

24
Oct
2026

Intro to Watercolor II: Washes with Ease

October 24, 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.

24
Oct
2026

Intro to Watercolor III: Practicing Skills

October 24, 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.

28
Oct
2026

The Landscape Reimagined Using Oil and Cold Wax with Cath Connolly Hudson

October 28, 2026 10:00 am - October 30, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$500.00
The Landscape Reimagined Using Oil and Cold Wax with Cath Connolly Hudson

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This workshop invites you to move beyond literal representation and explore abstraction as a way of seeing, interpreting, and responding to the landscape. Using cold wax with oils you will learn to build texture, depth and luminosity to your work. This engaging workshop will allow you to expand and explore new ways of creative expression and mark making. 

02
Nov
2026

Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

November 2, 2026 10:00 am - November 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Holiday Clay Projects

In this 5 day hand building class, we will create holiday themed clay projects using the slab roller.  Projects include snowmen luminaries, Christmas village luminaries, gnomes, advent wreath/Hanukkah menorah, etc.  Templates will be provided, but students are welcome to create their own.   The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component included in the class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule. 

04
Nov
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

November 4, 2026 1:30 pm - November 18, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

Students will make  and decorate their own clay gingerbread house.  Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after last class.

Class Meets: November 4, 11, and 18

Suitable for ages 8-18

05
Nov
2026

Afterschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

November 5, 2026 3:45 pm - November 19, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Afterschool Pottery: Gingerbread House

Students will make  and decorate their own clay gingerbread house.  Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after last class.

Class Meets: November 5, 12, and 19

Suitable for ages 8-18

07
Nov
2026

All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase

 Inspired by the classic handprint turkey, make a pinch pot turkey (with your hand as the tail) and turn it into a special holiday vase. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up 

07
Nov
2026

Youth Needle Felting: Thanksgiving Turkey!

November 7, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Youth Needle Felting: Thanksgiving Turkey!

Create a festive Thanksgiving Day felt turkey while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Ages: 7-12

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