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How does it work?
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- Register for a Workshop
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- Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!
Classes & Workshops 35 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 10 Events
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 73 Events
Special Events 15 Events
Clubs & Artist Groups 1 Event
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 24 Events
Short Term Resident Artist Series 0 Events
Youth Events 43 Events
Encaustics with Sue Fazio
Ignite your creativity with encaustics! Explore the art of layering melted colors to create vibrant, dynamic works. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop encourages experimentation and finishes with at least three completed paintings each day. Returning and new artists are warmly welcomed!
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pottery Pumpkins
Make all kinds of clay pumpkins and help us get ready for the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Class meets:
September 10, 17, and 24
Ages:
5-18
Youth Afterschool Pottery - Pottery Pumpkins
Make all kinds of clay pumpkins and help us get ready for the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt.
Class meets:
September 11, 18, and 25
Ages:
5-18
Artist Talk with Gay Smith and Frank Vickery
Join us for an artist talk with ceramic artists Gay Smith and Frank Vickery.
Resident Artist Series: September Halloween Pumpkins
Learn a variety of techniques for making clay pumpkins. We will make pumpkins the first week of class and glaze on the 24th.
Class Meets:
September 16th, 17th, 18th, 24th
Youth Pottery - Pottery Pumpkin
Make a clay pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share in our Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt.
Ages:
5 and up
Intergenerational Pottery - Pottery Pumpkin
Make a clay pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share in our Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt.
Ages:
5 and up
Keynote - 15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium
The Fall Symposium will focus on figurative ceramic sculpture, showcasing the work of Kirsten Stingle, Natasha Dikareva, and Thaddeus Erdahl, each known for their innovative approaches to clay and mixed media. The keynote address will be delivered by Bethany Chaney, Executive Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, followed by a public reception.
15th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium
Join us for the 15th anniversary of The Bascom Clay Symposium, featuring Kirsten Stingle, and TJ Erdahl, Natasha Dikareva, as our 2025 artists. This year’s symposium highlights Sculpture, offering engaging demonstrations, shared stories, and artistic techniques that explore the power of clay and mixed media.
- Kirsten Stingle will demonstrate building heads in various stages of creation, focusing on themes of humanity, ecology, and storytelling.
- Natasha Dikareva will share her traditional sculpting process, blending clay and glass to create ethereal, dreamlike forms inspired by nature and imagination.
- Thaddeus Erdahl will explore surface design and finishing techniques, demonstrating how textures, glazes, and polychromatic finishes can enhance sculptural narratives.
Experience the transformative process of sculpture and gain insight into the creative practices and inspirations of these celebrated artists.
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
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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