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

Join ceramic sculptors Thaddeus Erdahl and Beau Raymond for a hands-on workshop exploring dynamic glazes, slips, and finishes. Learn to layer vibrant colors, carve and sand surfaces, and apply polychromatic cold finishes to bring your ceramic work to life. Open to all skill levels, this workshop offers expert guidance and experimentation, leaving you with custom test tiles and new techniques to inspire your future projects.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM

In this class you will learn to create realistic flowers in clay to adorn wall pocket vases. In addition to the wall pockets, each student will receive one thrown greenware vase to decorate using the techniques discussed.

Class Schedule: 10 AM–Noon

In this five-day, hands-on workshop, participants will explore cone 10 gas reduction, cone 10 soda, and cone 6 electric firings. Learn practical and aesthetic techniques for loading and firing kilns, test studio glazes, and experiment with new glaze recipes. Led by Frank Vickery and Gay Smith, the workshop covers throwing bulbous forms, altering surfaces, and improving foundational throwing skills. Students should bring 10-20 bisque pieces suitable for each firing type.

Perfect for potters of all levels looking to refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of kiln firings.

Ignite your creativity with encaustics! Explore the art of layering melted colors to create vibrant, dynamic works. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop encourages experimentation and finishes with at least three completed paintings each day. Returning and new artists are warmly welcomed!

Join us for an artist talk with ceramic artists Gay Smith and Frank Vickery. 

Join us for the 15th anniversary of The Bascom Clay Symposium, featuring Kirsten Stingle, TJ Erdahl, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl as our 2025 artists. This year’s symposium highlights Sculpture, offering engaging demonstrations, shared stories, and artistic techniques that explore the power of clay and mixed media.

• Kirsten Stingle will demonstrate building heads in various stages of creation, focusing on themes of humanity, ecology, and storytelling.
• Natasha Dikareva will share her traditional sculpting process, blending clay and glass to create ethereal, dreamlike forms inspired by nature and imagination.
• Thaddeus Erdahl will explore surface design and finishing techniques, demonstrating how textures, glazes, and polychromatic finishes can enhance sculptural narratives.

Experience the transformative process of sculpture and gain insight into the creative practices and inspirations of these celebrated artists.

Create a unique wool felt dragonfly scene in this two-part workshop. Learn wet felting to craft a sunset backdrop and needle felting to add your dragonfly design. Finish your artwork in a wooden hexagon frame, guided by award-winning fiber artist Kim Keelor. Materials included, no sewing required.