Arts Education at The Bascom
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 that allow students to learn and grow in their chosen medium. Our offerings include workshops, ongoing classes, private lessons, Open Studio packages, field trips, demonstrations, and community classes designed to meet the needs of artists of all skill levels.
Our classes and workshops offer artists of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to get real hands-on instruction in a variety of mediums. Learn from professionals alongside others who share your passion for the visual arts.
Our lectures and seminars offer in-depth looks at a variety of specialized topics and interests. Hear from world-renowned artists, subject matter experts, and luminaries in the world of arts education, both on site and online.
The Bascom offers private, personalized art experiences for artists in clay, drawing, painting or mixed media. Our private lessons provide one-on-one instruction for artists to further develop and hone their skills. We can also arrange private lessons with small groups, such as art classes or for a fun and interactive party.
The Resident Artist Series in Clay is a program designed for students of all levels. Topics change monthly involving both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Class tuition includes one 25lb bag of clay, Open Studio for the 2 weeks of class (excluding weekends), glazing, and firing for projects made during class. For more information, please contact Frank Vickery at
Open Studio is an independent study program designed to give artists a space to practice and develop ideas in clay. The studio provides clay, glaze, and firings for members and is open 7 days a week, closed only for special occasions such as workshops or events. Must be a Bascom member to participate. Limited availability. Contact Frank Vickery at
Contact Frank Vickery at
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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