This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

Make a clay wall pocket for flowers, toys, or whatever you can dream up! Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

This hands-on, one-day workshop takes students through the full process of creating a poplar bark basket; from harvesting bark from fresh logs to building and embellishing a finished piece.

Ages 18+. No prior knowledge of or experience with basketry is necessary. All Matierals and equipment provided.

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This workshop with award-winning painter and teacher John Guernsey emphasizes careful observation, thoughtful decision-making, and expressive painting. Through demonstrations, group discussion, and guided studio time, participants will refine essential skills while developing work that reflects personal intent. Open to all skill levels, working in oil or acrylic.

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.

In this hands-on workshop with Christine Smith, participants will carve and paint a realistic Red-Tailed Hawk feather. The session covers three-dimensional carving techniques, surface detailing, and finishing with transparent acrylic paint washes. No prior carving or painting experience is required, and all instruction is provided.

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.

The Bascom invites young artists to work with Caryn Raming turn everyday discarded materials into imaginative artworks while learning creative ways to reduce waste. Through hands-on exploration, participants will discover how reuse and creativity can transform trash into meaningful art.

Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!

Ages 7-12

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This introductory drawing class with Steve Reagan, art teacher and owner of Space Age Makers, explores the fundamentals of still life drawing, including perspective, composition, value, and basic drawing theory. Participants will work with essential materials to create both quick sketches and more finished drawings in a relaxed, supportive environment. Designed for beginners and those seeking a refresher, the course builds foundational skills that support drawing, painting, and broader art practice.

Are you ready to step up your pottery game and create larger, more ambitious pieces? This workshop is designed for potters who want to push the boundaries of their skills and explore the art of making bigger pottery. The goal is to make 2, 12 lb pots in 3 days.  Throwing and modified coil building techniques will be demonstrated.  For hand builders, one pot will most likely all that can be completed.