Ceramic Ongoing and Year-Round Classes and Events

The Bascom's Dave Drake Studio Barn offers a variety of opportunities for artists of all levels to enjoy and explore. Whether you are interested in taking a private class, workshop, or creating independently, The Bascom's Ceramic Department has an option for you.

Please address any questions to The Bascom's Director of Ceramics, Frank Vickery, at fvickery@thebascom.org or by calling 828-787-2892.

Ceramic Artists Workshops - The 2021 Workshop Schedule will be released in January.

Beginning in the spring and lasting through the fall, The Dave Drake Studio Barn offers an extensive catalog of workshop opportunities by guest teachers. Browse our 2020 Creativity Guide to find the class that meets your educational needs.

Private Clay Classes with The Bascom Ceramic Resident Artist

Pick a time slot, wear some old clothes and we will provide a knowledgeable instructor who will guide you through the process of either hand-building or the potter’s wheel. Pieces will be ready 3 weeks after date of appointment.

Resident Artist Series with Frank Vickery

The Resident Artist Series in Clay is a program designed for students of all levels. Topics change monthly involving both wheel throwing and hand building techniques. The Resident Artist Series is provided in part by funding from the Coastal Community Foundation.

Open Studio with Frank Vickery

An independent study program designed to give students extra time to practice ideas. Students must have taken at least one cycle of the Resident Artist Series or completed 2 Art by Appointments before registering for Open Studio.