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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

The Bascom invites young artists to get creative with instructor Caryn Raming through playful, water-based art adventures. Students will pour, mix, and blow their way to exciting discoveries, exploring movement, color, and unexpected effects.

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

Ages 7–12

This three-day workshop with Elder Jones of Sandpudding Studio guides participants through the complete process of creating a personalized concrete object, such as a planter or small sculpture. Through hands-on instruction, participants will learn material preparation, casting, wet carving, and finishing techniques. All tools and materials are provided.

Celebrate the colors and textures of summer while exploring monoprinting techniques in a fun, hands-on workshop. Using flowers, leaves, and other garden materials, students will learn the basics of gelli plate printmaking and experiment with printing on one of The Bascom’s presses.

This beginner-friendly class requires no prior experience and results in vibrant prints that can be enjoyed on their own or used as inspiration for future art projects.

Ages 7-12

Celebrate the colors and textures of summer while exploring monoprinting techniques to create unique works in ink. Using flowers, leaves, and other garden materials, participants will learn the basics of gelli plate printmaking and experiment with printing on one of The Bascom’s presses.

This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop requires no prior experience and produces vibrant prints that can be enjoyed on their own or used as inspiration for future prints and collages.

Supplies incluced.

Learn how to use locally farmed flowers and foraged greens to create a large, lush dahlia-focused arrangement in a ceramic footed compote.

Artist and floral stylist, Christy Curcuru, will demonstrate how to arrange a large centerpiece while talking you through her design philosophy (structural principles, color theory, texture, shape and scale). Each attendee will receive hands-on guidance throughout the entire process, ending with help photographing finished work to cherish forever. If time allows, Christy will demonstrate how to work with other vessels you might have at home. Please bring a vessel you have questions about!  All other supplies included.

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Ages 7-12

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Create a festive Thanksgiving Day felt turkey while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Ages: 7-12

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