By Age Group
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.
- Register for a Workshop
- Create your username and password during the registration process
- Check your email (Don't see it in your inbox? Check your junk/spam folder and mark it as not junk/spam)
- Click on the activation link in the email and... Voila! You're good to go!
Adult 85 Events
The Bascom's Education Department is committed to providing life-enriching experiences through comprehensive arts education for children and adults. Our classes and workshops are designed to meet the needs of artists of all skill levels in a variety of mediums.
Registration
To register for any of our classes or workshops, simply click the REGISTER button for that class or workshop.
Prefer to resister over the phone? Call 828.526.4949.
REFUND POLICY (Please Read)
50% of your tuition payment is a non-refundable deposit. In the event that a student requests cancellation prior to 45 days of class/workshop commencement, he/she will be offered a course transfer or refund of 50% of the tuition payment. If a student cancels within 45 days prior to the first day of class, no refund will be made. The Bascom reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet minimum enrollment, and full refunds will be issued.
Youth 44 Events
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. 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.
All Ages 18 Events
Youth Homeschool Pottery: Gingerbread House
Students will make and decorate their own clay gingerbread house. 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 last class.
Class Meets: November 4, 11, and 18
Suitable for ages 8-18
Afterschool Pottery: Gingerbread House
Students will make and decorate their own clay gingerbread house. 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 last class.
Class Meets: November 5, 12, and 19
Suitable for ages 8-18
All Ages Pottery: Turkey Pinch Pot Vase
Inspired by the classic handprint turkey, make a pinch pot turkey (with your hand as the tail) and turn it into a special holiday vase. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two weeks after class.
Suitable for ages 6 and up
Youth Needle Felting: Thanksgiving Turkey!
Create a festive Thanksgiving Day felt turkey while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.
Ages: 7-12
Beginner Needle Felting: Autumn Scene
Create festive St. Patrick’s Day felt projects while exploring fun, hands-on felting techniques.
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.
All Ages Pottery: Gingerbread Mug
Make a special holiday mug. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.
Suitable for ages 6 and up.
Youth Printmaking: Make your own Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags
Children will work with instructor Caryn Raming to use different stamping and printmaking techniques to create custom wrapping paper and gift tags!
Ages 7-12
Make your own Holiday Cards
Celebrate the season by making Holiday Cards with Caryn Ramning, exploring printmaking, collage, and mixed media to create one-of-a-kind handmade greetings perfect for sharing.
Supplies included.
Into the Woods
Step into the world of imaginative clay sculpture with artists Christine and Taylor in this four day workshop devoted to creating woodland beings, with special attention to owls and hares. Through demonstrations and guided studio time, participants will explore approaches that foreground gesture, character, and narrative, learning how subtle shifts in posture, proportion, and expression can transform form into story.
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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)
Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at NCArts.org
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