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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.

31
Oct
2025

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

October 31, 2025 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Instructor(s):
Free
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

Join The Bascom for a Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
During the Chamber's Halloween Celebration, search for handcrafted ceramic pumpkins, created by students in The Bascom’s Clay Studio, hidden on Main Street. If you find one, be sure to snap a picture and tag us on social media—we’d love to see your discovery!

01
Nov
2025

Youth Pottery - Holiday Serving Pieces

November 1, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Holiday Serving Pieces

Use the slab roller and slump molds to create a serving tray, plate or bowl. ⁠

Ages:

5-18

01
Nov
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Holiday Serving Pieces

November 1, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Holiday Serving Pieces

Use the slab roller and slump molds to create a serving tray, plate or bowl. ⁠

Ages:

5 and up 

05
Nov
2025

Youth Homeschool Pottery - Dish Set

November 5, 2025 1:30 pm - November 19, 2025 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery - Dish Set

Make a dish set of your very own. Students will make a bowl, plate, cup and spoon, decorate them with texture and glaze them. Finished pottery will be food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe.⁠

Class meets:

November 5,12, 19

Ages:

5-18

06
Nov
2025

Youth Afterschool Pottery - Dish Set

November 6, 2025 3:45 pm - November 20, 2025 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery - Dish Set

Make a dish set of your very own. Students will make a bowl, plate, cup and spoon, decorate them with texture and glaze them. Finished pottery will be food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe.⁠

Class meets:

November 6,13, 20

Ages:

5-18

08
Nov
2025

Youth Pottery - Luminary Trees

November 8, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Luminary Trees

Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles.

Ages:

5-18

08
Nov
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Luminary Trees

November 8, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00

Make a luminary tree that can be used with real or electric candles.

Ages:

5 and up 

15
Nov
2025

Youth Pottery - Ornaments

November 15, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Ornaments

Come make a variety of personalized ornaments to keep or share with family and friends.

Ages:

5-18

15
Nov
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Ornaments

November 15, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Ornaments

Come make a variety of personalized ornaments to keep or share with family and friends.

Ages:

5 and up 

03
Dec
2025

Youth Homeschool Pottery - Lidded Pots

December 3, 2025 1:30 pm - December 17, 2025 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$120.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery - Lidded Pots

Learn to make a lidded pot using the slab roller.

Class meets:

December 3,10,17

Ages:

5-18

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
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