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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 occasions such as workshops or events. Must be a Bascom member to participate.  Limited availability.  information.  

Contact Frank Vickery at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.  |  Read the Open Studio Member Agreement 

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 and be a Bascom Member

Open Studio Hours

  • Monday - Saturday; 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday; Noon – 5pm

Tuition:

  • 1 month (Jan – March): $150   |  (April – December): $175
  • 3 months:  $495
  • 6 months:  $1,000
  • *1 year:  $1,700

+Year Memberships Includes:

  • Bascom Membership ($100 value)
    • NARM card
    • One-time 10% discount in our retail space
    • Discounts on classes not already included in your Open Studio Package
  • Bascom Name Tag
  • Bascom Apron
  • Resident Artist Series (pre-registration required) does not include Short Term Resident Classes
  • Invited to Bascom Clay Symposium Reception
  • Work made at home can be fired in studio kilns
  • 1, 25 lb bag of clay
  • No booth fees for annual pottery shows
  • No fee for firing in gas kiln (spearate fee for firing work in Soda Kiln $40 per shelf - measured by size)
  • Potential to be a studio assistant for a workshop with more than 8 students (pre-register)

6 Month Membership Includes:

  • Bascom Name Tag
  • Discount price booth fee
  • Discount price RAS (registration required)
  • Invited to Bascom Clay Symposium Reception
  • Work made at home can be fired in studio kilns
  • Separate fee for firing work in soda kiln $40 per shelf- measured by size 

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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Opening Hours

Exhibitions & Shop:
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn Hours:
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday; Noon - 5 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)

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