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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!

 

17
May
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Name Plaques

May 17, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Name Plaques

Make a customized name or address plaque for your space

Ages:

5 and up 

07
Jun
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

June 7, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5 and up 

14
Jun
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

June 14, 2025 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

Make a magical Fairy Door using the slab roller.

Ages:

5 and up 

12
Jul
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Treasure Shelf (July)

July 12, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Treasure Shelf (July)

Make a shelf with nooks for all your tiny treasures.

Ages:

7 and up 

26
Jul
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Leaf Trays

July 26, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Leaf Trays

Use a real leaf to imprint texture in clay and decorate with whatever you can imagine. Feel free to bring in a leaf, or choose from the ones we will have available.

Ages:

5 and up 

02
Aug
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (August)

August 2, 2025 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (August)

Create a clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display.

Ages:

5 and up 

09
Aug
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (August)

August 9, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (August)

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5 and up 

20
Sep
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Pottery Pumpkin

September 20, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Pottery Pumpkin

Make a clay pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share in our Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt.

Ages:

5 and up 

04
Oct
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Ghosts

October 4, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Ghosts

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools.

Ages:

5 and up 

11
Oct
2025

Needle felt your own patch of wee pumpkins

October 11, 2025 10:00 am -1:30 pm
Instructor(s): Kim Keelor
$105.00
Needle felt your own patch of wee pumpkins

In this 3 1/2 hour class you'll blend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt. Class time allows for several pumpkins per person. No sewing involved. Keep your felting pads and needles for future projects.

Beginners, ages 10 - adults.

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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