Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be finished in a variety of ways, including underglaze and glaze, and will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.

Ages:

6-18

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Join Master Impressionist Dmitri Wright for a three-day workshop exploring the expressive evolution of Impressionist painting, from observation to personal vision. Through plein air practice and artist journaling, participants will deepen creative insight and expand their artistic voice. Open to all skill levels.

All skill levels are welcome to join ceramic artist Taylor Robenalt for a three-day workshop exploring storytelling through clay. Participants will learn hand-building techniques for creating narrative-driven sculptures, with demonstrations focused on constructing symbolic forms such as flora and fauna, refining surfaces, and assembling complex forms using coil, slab, and pinch methods.

Create a magical clay fairy door for indoor or outdoor display. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

This hands-on, one-day workshop takes students through the full process of creating a poplar bark basket; from harvesting bark from fresh logs to building and embellishing a finished piece.

Ages 18+, no basketry experience necessary. All Matierals and equipment provided.

This three-day workshop with Elder Jones of Sandpudding Studio guides participants through the complete process of creating a personalized concrete object, such as a planter or small sculpture. Through hands-on instruction, participants will learn material preparation, casting, wet carving, and finishing techniques. All tools and materials are provided.

The Bascom invites young artists to join instructor Caryn Raming for hands-on, collaborative STEAM experiments that blend art, science, and creativity. Students will work together to explore imaginative challenges, test ideas, and discover how creative thinking and experimentation go hand in hand.

Bring a lunch or snack, and get ready to CREATE!

Ages 7–12

Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore using clay to create functional and decorative ceramics. Student work will be finished in a variety of ways, including underglaze and glaze, and will be fired after the class and available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after the last class.

Ages:

6-18

 Make your own customized toad abode for all your amphibious friends. Student work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

Celebrate the colors and textures of summer while exploring monoprinting techniques in a fun, hands-on workshop. Using flowers, leaves, and other garden materials, students will learn the basics of gelli plate printmaking and experiment with printing on one of The Bascom’s presses.

This beginner-friendly class requires no prior experience and results in vibrant prints that can be enjoyed on their own or used as inspiration for future art projects.

Ages 7-12