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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.

  1. Register for a Workshop
  2. Create your username and password during the registration process
  3. Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
  4. Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!

 

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.

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.


 

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.

Youth Events 44 Events

01
Oct
2025

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Spooky Season Pots

October 1, 2025 1:30 pm - October 15, 2025 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Spooky Season Pots

Celebrate spiders, bats, ghosts and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class meets:

October 1,8,15

Ages:

5-18

02
Oct
2025

Learn two forms of wool felting to make one beautiful sunset dragonfly artwork

October 2, 2025 10:00 am - October 3, 2025 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Kim Keelor
$275.00
Learn two forms of wool felting to make one beautiful sunset dragonfly artwork

Create a unique wool felt dragonfly scene in this two-part workshop. Learn wet felting to craft a sunset backdrop and needle felting to add your dragonfly design. Finish your artwork in a wooden hexagon frame, guided by award-winning fiber artist Kim Keelor. Materials included, no sewing required.

02
Oct
2025

Youth Afterschool Pottery - Spooky Season Pots

October 2, 2025 3:45 pm - October 16, 2025 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery - Spooky Season Pots

Celebrate spiders, bats, ghosts and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class meets:

October 2,9,16

Ages:

5-18

04
Oct
2025

Youth Pottery - Ghosts

October 4, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Ghosts

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools.

Ages:

5-18

04
Oct
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Ghosts

October 4, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Ghosts

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools.

Ages:

5 and up 

10
Oct
2025

14th Annual Fall Pottery Show

October 10, 2025 10:00 am - October 11, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free
14th Annual Fall Pottery Show

The fall installment of our 14th annual pottery show will be held on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!

11
Oct
2025

Needle felt your own patch of wee pumpkins

October 11, 2025 10:00 am -1:30 pm
Instructor(s): Kim Keelor
$105.00
Needle felt your own patch of wee pumpkins

In this 3 1/2 hour class you'll blend richly colored wool and silk, then learn how to 3D needle felt. Class time allows for several pumpkins per person. No sewing involved. Keep your felting pads and needles for future projects.

Beginners, ages 10 - adults.

13
Oct
2025

Resident Artist Series: October Wheel Throwing

October 13, 2025 10:00 am - October 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$175.00
Resident Artist Series: October Wheel Throwing

Using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects can be a very rewarding experience. This class will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages. The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). The second week of class will be trimming and practicing more shapes. Glazing will take place the final week. Some experience may be necessary.

Class Meets:

October 13-16 and 22nd 

18
Oct
2025

Youth Pottery - Día de Muertos Plates

October 18, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00

Make a plate from a slab of clay and decorate it with a Dia de los Muertos inspired design.

Ages:

5-18

18
Oct
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Día de Muertos Plates

October 18, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00

Make a plate from a slab of clay and decorate it with a Dia de los Muertos inspired design.

Ages:

5 and up 

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Wednesday - Saturday; 10 am - 4 pm

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Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 4 pm
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
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Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
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