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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!

 

11
Mar
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Vases and Flowers

March 11, 2026 1:30 pm - March 25, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Vases and Flowers

Make clay vases and flowers. We will glaze our work on the last day. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

12
Mar
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Vases and Flowers

March 12, 2026 3:45 pm - March 26, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Vases and Flowers

Make clay vases and flowers. We will glaze our work on the last day. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

14
Mar
2026

Youth Needle Felting: St. Patrick's Day

March 14, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Youth Needle Felting: St. Patrick's Day

Create festive St. Patrick’s Day felt projects while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Ages: 7-12

04
Apr
2026

Youth Pottery: Try the Pottery Wheel

April 4, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
Youth Pottery: Try the Pottery Wheel

Try out the pottery wheel to make small things. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Ages:

10-18

11
Apr
2026

Youth Origami: Folded Flowers

April 11, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Youth Origami: Folded Flowers

Young artists will create colorful springtime flowers using both tissue paper and origami techniques.

All Materials are provided. Ages: 7-12

15
Apr
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Logs, Leaves, and Mushrooms

April 15, 2026 1:30 pm - April 29, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Logs, Leaves, and Mushrooms

We will use nature as our inspiration while we explore form and texture in clay. Students will glaze their work during the last class. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the final class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

16
Apr
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Logs, Leaves, and Mushrooms

April 16, 2026 3:45 pm - April 30, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Logs, Leaves, and Mushrooms

We will use nature as our inspiration while we explore form and texture in clay. Students will glaze their work during the last class. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the final class.

Suitable for ages: 6-18

06
May
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Shadow Boxes

May 6, 2026 1:30 pm - May 20, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Shadow Boxes

We will use nature as our inspiration while we explore form and texture in clay. Students will glaze their work during the last class. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the final class.

Suitable for ages: 8-18

07
May
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Shadow Boxes

May 7, 2026 3:45 pm - May 21, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Shadow Boxes

We will use nature as our inspiration while we explore form and texture in clay. Students will glaze their work during the last class. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the final class.

Suitable for ages: 8-18

09
May
2026

Bee Kind! Shine Your Light! Youth Luminaries

May 9, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$60.00
Bee Kind! Shine Your Light! Youth Luminaries

Kids will design and decorate luminaries as they practice mindfulness, reflect on kindness, and learn how to let their unique light shine—one glowing creation at a time.

Ages 7-12

This class is presented in partnership with the Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation as part of their Bee Kind mental health awareness initiative.

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
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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