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The Bascom is working towards creating a more integrated and user-friendly experience for our visitors. Please read the following information to familiarize yourself with the process.

How does it work?

Whenever you register for a class or workshop online, you'll be prompted to create a user account during the registration process. The information you provide there can then be used to log in here.

  1. Register for a Workshop
  2. Create your username and password during the registration process
  3. Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
  4. Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!

 

10
Aug
2026

Resident Artist Series: Slab Constructed Flower Bricks, and Single Stem Dahlia Vases

August 10, 2026 10:00 am - August 14, 2026 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: Slab Constructed Flower Bricks, and Single Stem Dahlia Vases

In this 5 day class, we will use the slab roller to create Flower Bricks and Single Stem Dahlia Vases.  We will create templates, roll slabs, use texture pads, rollers, etc and then use the templates to cut the clay pieces to put together for make the shapes.  The class includes Open Studio only on the day of class.  There is no glazing component to this class.  Please see Glazing Class in the Resident Artist Schedule.

12
Aug
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Ancient Potters

August 12, 2026 1:30 pm - August 26, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Ancient Potters

Learn about making and decorating techniques from ancient pottery traditions. Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 8-18

13
Aug
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Ancient Potters

August 13, 2026 3:45 pm - August 27, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Ancient Potters

Learn about making and decorating techniques from ancient pottery traditions. Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages: 8-18

19
Aug
2026

Classical Figure Drawing for Everyone with Jonathan Hodge

August 19, 2026 10:00 am - August 21, 2026 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Jonathan Hodge
$525.00
Classical Figure Drawing for Everyone with Jonathan Hodge

View the Supply List HERE

Learn the basics of classical figure drawing from a live model. In this course, we will focus on gesture, comparative measurement and how to create block-ins, which are the foundation of all representational drawings. There will be demos, Q&A sessions as well as in-depth, personalized critiques of student work. We will start with short gestures and work our way up to longer poses.

21
Aug
2026

Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

August 21, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
Fee: $50 – Free for students of the RAS class
Resident Artist Series: Glazing Class

This class is for students who have bisque pieces ready to glaze.  These pieces could have been made in Open Studio, the Resident Artist Series, Workshops, etc.  

29
Aug
2026

Paint and Sip: Late Summer Mountain Scene

August 29, 2026 4:00 pm -7:00 pm
Instructor(s): Caryn Raming
$140.00
Paint and Sip: Late Summer Mountain Scene

Bring your friends along to this paint-along experience with Caryn Raming where you will paint a winter scene step-by-step!

Wine, supplies, and good times included.

09
Sep
2026

Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pumpkins

September 9, 2026 1:30 pm - September 23, 2026 3:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Pumpkins

Make all kinds of clay pumpkins and help us get ready for the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Class Meets: September 9, 16, and 23

Suitable for ages: 6-18

10
Sep
2026

Arranging with Showpiece Flowers: Locally Grown Mountain Dahlias with Christy Curcuru

September 10, 2026 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Christy Curcuru
$200.00
Arranging with Showpiece Flowers: Locally Grown Mountain Dahlias with Christy Curcuru

Learn how to use locally farmed flowers and foraged greens to create a large, lush dahlia-focused arrangement in a ceramic footed compote.

Artist and floral stylist, Christy Curcuru, will demonstrate how to arrange a large centerpiece while talking you through her design philosophy (structural principles, color theory, texture, shape and scale). Each attendee will receive hands-on guidance throughout the entire process, ending with help photographing finished work to cherish forever. If time allows, Christy will demonstrate how to work with other vessels you might have at home. Please bring a vessel you have questions about!  All other supplies included.

10
Sep
2026

Youth Afterschool Pottery: Pumpkins

September 10, 2026 3:45 pm - September 24, 2026 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Youth Afterschool Pottery: Pumpkins

Make all kinds of clay pumpkins and help us get ready for the Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Students will glaze their pottery on the last day of class and work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Class Meets: September 10, 17, and 24

Suitable for ages: 6-18

12
Sep
2026

All Ages Pottery: Slab Pottery Pumpkins

September 12, 2026 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$75.00
All Ages Pottery: Slab Pottery Pumpkins

Use the slab roller to make a clay pumpkin to keep and some tiny ones to share for our Annual Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

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