By Age Group
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.
- Register for a Workshop
- Create your username and password during the registration process
- Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
- Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!
Adult 86 Events
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.
Youth 44 Events
Our youth classes and workshops are designed specifically for younger artists below the age of 18 years old to explore, develop, and get real hands-on instruction in a variety of mediums. Our youth classes and workshops are designed specifically for younger artists below the age of 18 years old to explore, develop, and get real hands-on instruction in a variety of mediums.
All Ages 18 Events
All Ages Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals
Learn to make pinch pots and turn them into an animal, real or imaginary. Students can bring a stuffed animal or picture from home to use for reference if desired. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class
Ages:
6 and up
Summer Blooms Monoprints
Capture the height of the glorious summer season through mono-prints and learn to create unique works in ink. Utilizing organic material from the plateau, this class will give an introduction to both gelli-plate printmaking, and pulling inked plates, utilizing the Bascom printing presses. This type of art making requires no experience and results in beautiful pieces that can be used as the basis for later prints, collages or enjoyed on their own!
Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Holiday Week Camp
Fourth of July week- make some of our favorite holiday projects! Ghosts, Christmas tree luminaries, and more! Student work will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.
Ages:
6-18
Kids Clay Camp - Little Kids Handbuilding Camp
Clay Camp for our youngest potters! Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.
Ages:
4-7
Hot off the Press! All about Printmaking
The Bascom invites young artists to get creative with instructor Caryn Raming in this exciting introduction to printmaking. Students will explore fun techniques while experimenting with color, texture, and layered designs.
Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!
Ages 7–12
Kids Clay Camp - Handbuilding Camp
Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be finished in a variety of ways, including underglaze and glaze, and will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.
Ages:
6-18
Painting From Life with Armand Cabrera
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This immersive workshop focuses on painting from life through daily studio and outdoor sessions, including still lifes and landscapes. With daily demonstrations, the class emphasizes clean color mixing, accurate value relationships, and strong composition. Individual guidance supports artists at all experience levels in a focused, engaging, and non-competitive environment.
All Ages Pottery - Christmas in July: Luminary Trees
Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles. Pottery will be available for pickup two to three weeks after class.
Ages:
6 and up
Killer Paintings While Playing and Growing with Bill Davidson
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This comprehensive workshop introduces a structured yet flexible approach to painting that strengthens creativity, decision-making, and confidence. Participants will explore tools for design, value, color harmony, and expressive paint application, encouraging a freer, more playful approach to their work.
Fantastic Fibers!
The Bascom invites young artists to get creative with instructor Caryn Raming in a hands-on exploration of fiber arts. Students will experiment with weaving, felting, handmade paper, and more; while playing with texture, pattern, and imaginative design.
Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!
Ages 7–12
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
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
Funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at SouthArts.org.
Funding is due in part to a Tourism Grant with Visit Highlands, NC. Learn more HighlandsChamber.org