Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Ages 7-12

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the process of creating a turned bowl with a fitted lid and decorative finial. The class begins with an overview of the studio, tools, and safe lathe practices, then moves into preparing and mounting wood and understanding grain direction. Throughout the workshop, emphasis is placed on good technique, thoughtful design, and achieving clean, well-proportioned forms.

Students will work through shaping, sanding, and finishing each element of the piece while building confidence and refining their skills. The class concludes with finishing options such as coloring or surface treatments, followed by a group discussion of the completed work and the ideas behind each piece.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners or those who have some experience woodturning, but are looking to deepen their knowledge and learn new techniques.

Celebrate ghosts, monsters and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class Meets: October 7, 14, and 21

Suitable for ages 6-18

Your iPhone camera is your window to the world. Learn how to unlock its full potential, including the addition of various photography apps. We will focus on Photography skills such as impact, composition, lighting, storytelling, artistry and more that will take your images to the next level. The course includes both classroom time and taking photographs on-location in Highlands, NC.

Your instructor, Professional Fine Art Nature and Portrait Photographer Gwen Greenglass, will guide you in applying these skills to your favorite style of photography.

Make a wizard hat luminary using clay slabs. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6-18

This hands-on workshop begins with a simple bowl or cone form. Students will explore techniques to alter the shape and surface. By creating free - form pieces, we will refine the shapes with sculptural embellishments. This class is designed to expand each student’s decorative skills while having fun at the same time. Students should bring their creative energy, and their favorite carving and texturing tools. The instructor will provide a variety of hump molds and cones to begin our project and finish with interesting and exciting pieces that reflect each student’s personality.

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This immersive four-day workshop at The Bascom invites artists to explore the fundamental principles of design while discovering their own authentic creative voice. Rather than prescribing a single style, Larry Moore offers a flexible process that allows participants to choose their own level of abstraction—from representational interpretations to fully abstract compositions.

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.