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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!
Classes & Workshops 3 Events
The Bascom's Education Department is committed to providing life-enriching experiences through comprehensive arts education for children and adults. We offer a variety of educational programs which include workshops, ongoing classes, Art by Appointment, Open Studio Packages, field trips, demonstrations, community classes, and clubs - designed to meet the needs of artists of all skill levels.
Registration
To register for any of our classes or workshops, simply click the REGISTER button for that class or workshop.
Prefer to register 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.
Lectures & Seminars 1 Event
The Bascom's Education Department is committed to providing life-enriching experiences through comprehensive arts education for children and adults. Our lectures and seminars are designed to provide informative and educational opportunities for 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.
Private Lessons 4 Events
Special Events 1 Event
Clubs & Artist Groups 0 Events
One of the great benefits to becoming a member of The Bascom is having the opportunity to participate with like-minded individuals in one of the clubs or artist groups that convene on our campus.
Resident Artist Series 1 Event
Short Term Resident Artist Series 0 Events
Youth Events 5 Events
Holiday Market - Festive Shopping through December
The Bascom’s Holiday Market will transform our retail space into a festive shopping destination, featuring a stunning collection of handcrafted items from local and regional artists, including Frank Vickery, Christine Smith, Olga King, Virginia Fisher, Jo Hill, Corbin Tucker, Eva Hoke, Highlands Bolivian Missions, Backyard Bees, Priscilla Galloway, Madison Minus, Gwen Greenglass, Anna Scarpa McCauley, Bascom Clay Studio members, and more.
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Handbuilt Pottery
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Pottery Wheel
Hand Building Functional Pots with a Focus on Surface Decoration
Explore coil, pinch, carving, handles, and feet to create functional ceramic pieces for the table and home, such as dishes and candle holders. Learn surface decoration techniques like wax resist, Mishima, and inlay. Students are required to bring a variety of underglaze colors.
Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM
Resident Artist Series: January Mugs and Cups
Intergenerational Pottery: Snowflake Bowl
Landscape Elements with focus on Trees
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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