Youth Classes & Workshops
Our youth classes and workshops are designed specifically for younger artists below the age of 18 years old to explore, develop, and get real hands-on instruction in a variety of mediums.
Free the Art!
Locals join The Bascom annually for this summer kick-off to all things kid creative. Explore drawing, painting, mixed-media, and more!
Free the Art! runs from 10am - 1pm on June 19th, 20th, and 21st for young artists ages 7-12. And like the name says, it's FREE!
Fiber Fandom!
Get ready to explore the amazing world of fiber arts! Spinning yarn, crocheting, embroidering, weaving and sewing by hand or with a sewing machine are all fiber arts. Participants will have the opportunity to create using many of these techniques to create awesome works of art in fiber.
Ages 7 – 12
Kid Kollective
We are going to put the A (Art) in S.T.E.A.M. this summer during the summer STEAM workshop. Explore how art, science, engineering and more overlap to keep us creative, collaborative, and excellent problem solvers.
Ages 7 – 12
Press On! Exploring Printmaking
Let your creativity run wild while learning to craft handmade printing paper, carve printing blocks and use a printing press in this fun workshop that is all about printmaking.
Ages 7 – 12
Sculptural Shenanigans!
Explore all things three dimensional while working with a variety of fun materials including papier mache, metal, and wood.
Ages 7 – 12
Mixed-Media Mayhem!
Using all of your favorite messy materials, participants will create amazing artworks in mixed media using paint, charcoal, oil pastels and more. Aprons are provided!
Ages 7 – 12
August Youth Pottery: Clay Pumpkins
Using the pinching method, students will learn how to create a pumpkin shape. We will also explore various methods for finishing such as underglaze, stains, and glaze.
Class Meets:
August 15th, 22nd, and 29th
Ages 5 and up
September Youth Pottery: Bowls, Bowls, Bowls
Help us make bowls for Empty Bowls using the slab machine and texture pads. All sizes and shapes will be made.
Class Meets:
September 12th and 19th
Ages 5 and up
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
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