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Registration for The Bascom's 2023 classes and workshops is now open. The Bascom encourages members to take advantage of Early Bird Registration from January to March 1.
The Bascom's Education Department is committed to providing life-enriching experiences through comprehensive arts education for children and adults. Our classes and workshops are designed to meet the needs of artists of all skill levels in a variety of mediums.
Registration
To register for any of our classes or workshops, simply click the REGISTER button for that class or workshop.
Prefer to resister over the phone? Call 828.526.4949.
REFUND POLICY (Please Read)
50% of your tuition payment is a non-refundable deposit. In the event that a student requests cancellation prior to 45 days of class/workshop commencement, he/she will be offered a course transfer or refund of 50% of the tuition payment. If a student cancels within 45 days prior to the first day of class, no refund will be made. The Bascom reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet minimum enrollment, and full refunds will be issued.
Woodblock Prints with Jacoub Reyes
This course is an introduction to woodblock printing. Students will draw, transfer, carve and print 9x12” blocks by methods of hand printing and using an etching press. Drawing and design are important; experimentation is encouraged. Notable artists covered include Pavel Acevedo, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Mk Kabrito, StinkFish, Mazatli, KillJoy, Judy Pfaff, Frank Stella, Ivan Bautista, among others. |
Principles of Abstraction with Larry Moore
Exploring abstracts on a larger scale in the medium of your choosing, this 4-day class will push you into new territory where growth lives only, upsized with bigger risks and rewards. You will be shown a system for developing your voice as an artist focusing on the principles of design and the language of abstraction. The emphasis is on creative process, exploring new ways to develop a painting, creating inventive compositions, and building authentic intent in your work. Larry’s goal is to help each artist find a way that works for them, whether they wish to interpret more, push their process or go fully abstract. He’s worked extensively in almost every medium, so all mediums are welcome. |
Enhancing Light and Finishing Great with Bill Davidson
In a great fun and celebratory way we will have another high learning and joyful experience of a BILL WORKSHOP. |
Still life Painting in Oils with Marc Chatov
Still life Painting in Oils with Marc Chatov - Through painting the still-life, one can acquire the knowledge of ‘painting basics’. They apply to all painting and drawing in dealing with composition, value and application of paint. This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design to a finished painting.
*Please bring 3-5 objects, simpler in form and design, to the workshop.
Functionally Sculptural Centerpieces
In this workshop we will explore form, surface, and essence in creating sculptural forms with function for the table or mantle. This workshop will explore numerous hand-building techniques to create large forms including pitchers, teapots, candlesticks, and vases. This is a hands-on workshop, and each student is encouraged to bring ideas and inspiration to make work that tells a personal story. A number of techniques will be demonstrated during the workshop. Mixed media elements, surface treatments, figurative and abstract forms and will be discussed during the course of the workshop. |
August Beginner Slab Construction – Totems -
In this class we will use the slab machine and/or the potter’s wheel to make various shapes that will be stacked together on a metal pole/rebar for either garden art or inside your home. Students will need to source their own rebar and mounting base/block before class and have it ready on the first day of class. Various hand building techniques will be demonstrated as well as student created templates and studio forms used to construct shapes. Students need to bring resource materials for inspiration such as pictures, sketches, etc. August 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, and 17th |
August Intermediate to Advanced Independent Project
Use this class and Open Studio time as a way to work on that specific project you have always wanted to start. Bring ideas, sketches, pictures, and whatever personal research you have completed and the role of the teacher is to guide you through the process and help you complete your idea. *It should be noted that not all ideas can be completed in 2 weeks and the time frame should be discussed with the instructor before starting. This class is self-directed, the studio is open to other classes and open studio members. August 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, and 17th |
Using Realism and Abstraction in Landscape - Mark-making with Cold Wax with Chris Groves
This workshop will focus on integrating artistic elements of landscape painting with principles of abstraction. Experimenting with mark-making in layers with cold wax using a variety of tools as a way of loosening up, as well as exploring design and composition to push outside the obvious. In addition, we will have heavy discussions and demos on color theory, refining application methods, and individual painting process, to further engage new directions in painting the landscape. |
Painting Vibrant Flowers with Fun and Ease in Oils with Pat Fiorello
In this 3-day workshop, you will learn how to paint vibrant flowers while simplifying complex floral shapes, so you “suggest” rather than render every last petal. |
Introduction to Painting with Armand Cabrera
This class is designed for 2 types of individuals: |
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts
in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.