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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.
- 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!
FREE the Art: Reimagine Recycling!
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
Cardboard Centerstage!
The Bascom invites young creators to work with instructor Caryn Raming to design and build imaginative stage sets using cardboard. This hands-on workshop introduces the basics of set design and encourages teamwork, creative thinking, and big ideas brought to life in 2D and 3D form.
Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!
Ages 7-12
Magical Mountains Majesty
The Bascom invites young artists to get creative with instructor Caryn Raming as they make art inspired by the beauty of nature and the excitement of the Fourth of July. From sea to shining sea, students will play with color and texture while creating imaginative artworks celebrating America’s landscapes.
Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!
Ages 7–12
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!
Hot off the Press! All about Printmaking
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
Water Water Everywhere!
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
Wet Carved Concrete Workshop with Elder Jones
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.
Youth Printmaking: Garden Party Monoprints!
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
Adult Printmaking: Garden Party Monoprints
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.
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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