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Classes & Workshops

Greetings, artists, and best wishes for a creative and inspiring New Year!

We are excited to welcome you to The Bascom studios in 2025. As we kick off the year, we’d like to share an update to our pricing structure for classes and workshops.

Beginning this year, you’ll notice that the “Member Discount” option has been retired. Instead, tuition rates have been adjusted to align with the discounted rates previously offered to members, creating a more streamlined and straightforward registration process.

We look forward to seeing you in the studios for another exciting year of Seeing, Thinking, and Doing.

28
May
2025

Beginner’s Mind

May 28, 2025 10:00 am - May 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Cath Connolly
$500.00
Beginner’s Mind

During this three day workshop, your instructor, Cath Connolly Hudson will guide you through the fundamentals of painting as well as introduce you to concepts of Impressionistic style. You will explore how to use color for emotional expression and how to describe light and space. Whether you are coming back to painting or just beginning this workshop is for you.

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

30
May
2025

Agateware Throwing Carving Workshop

May 30, 2025 9:00 am - May 31, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Eck McCanless
$450.00
Agateware Throwing Carving Workshop

During this 2-day, hands-on, intensive workshop with Eck McCanless, participants will learn how to make Agateware on the wheel and carve it to reveal patterns similar to wood grain or peacock feathers. I will go over all the tips and tricks I have learned from being a professional potter for the past 30 years with a sole focus on Agateware for the past 13.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM


 

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

11
Jun
2025

Mastering Plein Air Painting in Oils

June 11, 2025 10:00 am - June 13, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Armand Cabrera
$500.00
Mastering Plein Air Painting in Oils

Join this dynamic workshop to refine your painting skills, focusing on clean color mixing, accurate values, and engaging compositions. Open to all levels, the workshop includes morning demos, lectures, and afternoon plein air sessions (weather permitting). Participants will complete at least one painting daily in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

18
Jun
2025

Look-Think-Paint: The key to Creative Breakthroughs and Beautiful Paintings

June 18, 2025 10:00 am - June 20, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): John Guernsey
Off Campus & The Bascom: Adult Studio B (Trail Level)
500
Look-Think-Paint: The key to Creative Breakthroughs and Beautiful Paintings

Join award-winning painter and teacher John Guernsey for a workshop focused on refining observation skills, prioritizing key elements in a scene, and creating expressive, skillful paintings. Through demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on painting, participants will gain valuable insights and one-on-one guidance. Open to all skill levels and suitable for both oil and acrylic painters, this workshop promises a fun and inspiring learning experience.

26
Jun
2025

Still life workshop - from small studies to finished painting

June 26, 2025 10:00 am - June 27, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Gina Brown
$600.00
Still life workshop - from small studies to finished painting

Discover a fresh, loose, and expressive painting style in this workshop for all levels. Through demonstrations, exercises, and one-on-one guidance, you'll learn to paint with bold, confident strokes while embracing creativity. Oil or acrylic paints are welcome, though oil experience is recommended. A supply list will be provided.

09
Jul
2025

Still life Painting in Oils

July 9, 2025 10:00 am - July 11, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Marc Chatov
$500.00
Still life Painting in Oils

Still life Painting in Oils with Marc Chatov - Through painting the still-life, one can acquire the knowledge of ‘painting basics’. They apply to all painting and drawing in dealing with composition, value, and application of paint. This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design to a finished painting.

*Please bring 2-3 objects, simpler in form and design, to the workshop.

Chatov’s workshop environments are casual, encouraging, and informative. Marc will give a demonstration two mornings followed by individual instruction.

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12
Jul
2025

Watercolor for Beginners

July 12, 2025 2:00 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$75.00
Watercolor for Beginners

Artists will have the opportunity to try their hand at watercolor in a variety of techniques. This workshop is perfect for those who haven’t tried watercolor in a while, or those who are brand new to the medium!

15
Jul
2025

Why gorgeous GRAYS are the secret for greater faster, growth: Unlock this fun world of painting.

July 15, 2025 9:00 am - July 18, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Bill Davidson
$700.00
Why gorgeous GRAYS are the secret for greater faster, growth: Unlock this fun world of painting.

Unlock the magic of Gorgeous Grays with Bill’s engaging and non-judgmental approach to mastering design, values, shapes, and color harmony. Learn how grays enhance your ability to see and create compelling compositions with harmonious color and scintillating temperature shifts. Bill combines his artistic expertise with neuroscience insights to simplify complex concepts and make learning faster, easier, and more enjoyable. Build confidence and elevate your skills with this transformative workshop experience!

19
Jul
2025

Intro to Printmaking

July 19, 2025 2:00 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$75.00
Intro to Printmaking

Artists will have the opportunity to try different printmaking techniques. Weather you are totally new to printmaking, or you just need a refresher, this workshop is perfect for you!

23
Jul
2025

Watercolors that Zing

July 23, 2025 10:00 am - July 25, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Carol Conti
$450.00
Watercolors that Zing

Create vibrant watercolor paintings with unique textures and contemporary flair! Learn to use Gesso for stamped effects and work on diverse substrates, guided step-by-step by award-winning artist Carol Conti.

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