Classes & Workshops

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the process of creating a turned bowl with a fitted lid and decorative finial. The class begins with an overview of the studio, tools, and safe lathe practices, then moves into preparing and mounting wood and understanding grain direction. Throughout the workshop, emphasis is placed on good technique, thoughtful design, and achieving clean, well-proportioned forms.

Students will work through shaping, sanding, and finishing each element of the piece while building confidence and refining their skills. The class concludes with finishing options such as coloring or surface treatments, followed by a group discussion of the completed work and the ideas behind each piece.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners or those who have some experience woodturning, but are looking to deepen their knowledge and learn new techniques.

Your iPhone camera is your window to the world. Learn how to unlock its full potential, including the addition of various photography apps. We will focus on Photography skills such as impact, composition, lighting, storytelling, artistry and more that will take your images to the next level. The course includes both classroom time and taking photographs on-location in Highlands, NC.

Your instructor, Professional Fine Art Nature and Portrait Photographer Gwen Greenglass, will guide you in applying these skills to your favorite style of photography.

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This immersive four-day workshop at The Bascom invites artists to explore the fundamental principles of design while discovering their own authentic creative voice. Rather than prescribing a single style, Larry Moore offers a flexible process that allows participants to choose their own level of abstraction—from representational interpretations to fully abstract compositions.

Artists will have the opportunity to try their hand at watercolor, learning a variety of Watercolor Washes. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, this workshop is perfect for those who haven’t tried watercolor in a while, or those who are brand new to the medium!

All Materials are provided – just bring your willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

Expand your watercolor confidence in this hands-on workshop designed for adults with beginner-level experience. Guided by your experienced instructor, Caryn Raming, you'll use your foundational knowledge of strokes and washes to create watercolor paintings. This session is perfect if you've painted in watercolor before and are ready to strengthen your technique through practice and guidance.

All materials will be provided—just bring your favorite brushes, paints, or tools, and a willingness to learn. Come ready to paint, explore, and grow your skills in a supportive, creative environment.

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This workshop invites you to move beyond literal representation and explore abstraction as a way of seeing, interpreting, and responding to the landscape. Using cold wax with oils you will learn to build texture, depth and luminosity to your work. This engaging workshop will allow you to expand and explore new ways of creative expression and mark making. 

Create festive St. Patrick’s Day felt projects while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.

Celebrate the season by making Holiday Cards with Caryn Ramning, exploring printmaking, collage, and mixed media to create one-of-a-kind handmade greetings perfect for sharing.

Supplies included.

Step into the world of imaginative clay sculpture with artists Christine and Taylor in this four day workshop devoted to creating woodland beings, with special attention to owls and hares. Through demonstrations and guided studio time, participants will explore approaches that foreground gesture, character, and narrative, learning how subtle shifts in posture, proportion, and expression can transform form into story.

Bring your friends along to this paint-along experience with Caryn Raming where you will paint a winter scene step-by-step!

Wine, supplies, and good times included.