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Open Studio @ The Bascom

Open Studio @ The Bascom

The Bascom's independent study program designed to give ceramics students extra time to practice ideas

Description

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 events, workshops, and holidays. Limited availability. Contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Requirements for participation: Must have experience. Take 3 sessions of the RAS, or take multiple clay workshops at The Bascom. Must be approved by Director of Ceramics. 

For more information, contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. 

Requirements for participation

Must have experience.  Take 3 sessions of the Resident Artist Series, multiple clay workshops or private classes at The Bascom. Must be approved by Director of Ceramics.

Level

Must be approved by Director of Ceramics 

Open Studio Hours

  • The studio is open to members beginning at 9 am.  Open in the evenings April - November 5pm - 7pm, Tuesday - Thursday

Tuition:

  • 1 month $200
  • Regular 3 month Membership: $550
  • 3 months of the Resident Artist Series (3 classes, includes clay) + 3 month membership: $900
  • Regular 6 month Membership: $1000
  • 6 months of the Resident Artist Series (6 classes, includes clay) + 6 month membership: $1600
  • *Regular Year Membership: $1900
    • *$1800 if renewed by January 31st
  • *1 year of the Resident Artist Series (11 classes, includes clay) + Year Membership: $2500

*Year and **6 month Memberships Includes:

  • NARM Card
  • One-time 10% discount in our retail space
  • Bascom Name Tag
  • Bascom Apron
  • Work made at home can be fired in studio kilns

*Year Long Membership Also Includes:

  • One 25 lb bag of clay
  • Potential to be a studio asst for a workshop with more than 8 students (preregister)
  • First right of refusal for a booth in the studio for 2 annual shows
  • Designated area on the for-sale shelves in the studio show area

**6 Month Membership Includes 

  • First right of refusal for studio covered terrace

Registration

For more information on how to join the Open Studio program, please contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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