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Ceramics 12 Events

Drawing 3 Events

Painting 12 Events

Mixed Media 3 Events

Other 7 Events

Photography 0 Events

Writing 0 Events

Woodworking 2 Events

31
Jul
2024

Mixed-Media Mayhem!

July 31, 2024 10:00 am - August 2, 2024 1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Autumn White
$225

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Using all of your favorite messy materials, participants will create amazing artworks in mixed media using paint, charcoal, oil pastels and more. Aprons are provided!

Ages 7 – 12

07
Aug
2024

The Landscape “In-Between Realism and Abstraction”

August 7, 2024 10:00 am - August 9, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Chris Groves
$575 for Members; $650 for Non-Members

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This class will merge the knowledge of the fundamentals of classical landscape painting as a foundation, combined with the understanding of the basic principles and elements of abstraction in order to loosen up in your painting. Pushing one’s landscape artwork with a variety of mediums and tools as a way of loosening up and going beyond the basics, as well as heavy discussion on changing design and composition to push outside the obvious.

09
Aug
2024

Double Vision: Hot Surfaces and Cold Finishes

August 9, 2024 9:00 am - August 11, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Thaddeus Erdahl and Beau Raymond
$500 Member Price/ $575 Non-Member

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Dive into the world of ceramic surface with this ceramic glaze workshop led by acclaimed ceramic sculptors Thaddeus Erdahl and Beau Raymond. Join this unique experience where creativity meets technique as you explore the magic of glaze, slips, underglazes and the art of layering. Uncover the secrets behind captivating surfaces, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors. Whether you're a seasoned ceramicist or a novice, this workshop promises to elevate your skills and inspire a new level of artistic expression. Surface shouldn’t be an afterthought.  Let’s make it the star of the show!  It’s about layering, carving, sanding and revealing the magic within. In this workshop, we’ll reveal everything you need to know and introduce you to some trade secrets.

14
Aug
2024

Painting with Confidence and Style - Landscape and Still Life in Oil Paint

August 14, 2024 10:00 am - August 16, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): John Guernsey
$475 for Members; $550 for Non-Members

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This workshop will emphasize the understanding of what we see in the physical world, and how to best interpret that with paint. The excitement of painting is not just in gaining skills, but also in developing and realizing your unique interpretive ‘voice’ or style. We’ll present several modules which which will help build specific skills and help you gain confidence. We’ll also discuss communicative concepts such as expressive brushwork, harmony and design. Learn ways to handle complex subject matter with great ease and with simple gestures. They’ll be several demonstrations and practice studies, plus a lot of one-on-one assistance.  You will be challenged to think in new ways about oil painting. Expect a focused, yet relaxed, atmosphere with lots of fun and camaraderie.

15
Aug
2024

August Youth Pottery: Clay Pumpkins

August 15, 2024 3:30 pm - August 29, 2024 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
120

Youth Pottery Clay Pumpkins

Using the pinching method, students will learn how to create a pumpkin shape.  We will also explore various methods for finishing such as underglaze, stains, and glaze.

Class Meets:

August 15th, 22nd, and 29th

Ages 5 and up 

28
Aug
2024

Painting Vibrant Flowers in Oil

August 28, 2024 10:00 am - August 30, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Pat Fiorello
$450 for Members; $525 for Non-Members

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This 3-day workshop will teach you how to paint flowers in oil, achieving vibrant, clean color using a loose, fresh, direct method. There will be demonstrations, instruction, critiques and guidance from Pat while you paint. You will learn approaches to understand and simplify flower shapes, depict form thru observation of light and shadow patterns, mix color and paint vases and containers. We will do a painting together with photo supplied on day one, then you will work from your own fresh flower set-ups on days 2 & 3.

02
Sep
2024

Soda Firing Bring Your Pots to Fire! and Making Lively Pots, Working Soft on the Wheel

September 2, 2024 9:00 am - September 6, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Gay Smith
$700 for Members; $775 for Non-Members

In this workshop, we will bring cone 10 bisque ware to decorate, glaze, and load to fire the Bascom's soda kiln, plus we'll make pots too. Soda fired pots tend to be dramatic and brilliant; this workshop is a rare opportunity to experience and learn more about it. We'll cover practical and aesthetic aspects of soda firing including slip and glaze application, prep for and how to load and fire the kiln. During heating up and cooling the kiln, we will explore ways to make more dynamic pots. Working with freshly thrown clay, we'll alter surfaces and forms; squaring, ovaling, fluting, faceting, and improving foundational throwing techniques will be on offer. In learning to fully utilize the effects of flames carrying sodium through a kiln, we'll look at placement in the kiln as well as form and surface treatments, including slips and glazes, that are particularly responsive to the effects of soda firing. Experience throwing on the potters wheel is needed for this class. We’ll engage in lively conversations ranging over our interests, passions, technical questions, developing a personal aesthetic, raw glazing, single firing, firing.

05
Sep
2024

Arranging with Showpiece Flowers: Locally Grown Mountain Dahlias

September 5, 2024 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Instructor(s): Christy Curcuru
$225 for Members; $300 for Non-Members

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Learn how to use cut flowers and foraged greens to create a large, lush arrangement in a keepsake footed urn.  All supplies included.

12
Sep
2024

September Youth Pottery: Bowls, Bowls, Bowls

September 12, 2024 3:30 pm - September 19, 2024 5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$120

Youth Pottery Bowls

Help us make bowls for Empty Bowls using the slab machine and texture pads.  All sizes and shapes will be made.

Class Meets:

September 12th and 19th

Ages 5 and up 

 

18
Sep
2024

The Art of Abstract

September 18, 2024 10:00 am - September 20, 2024 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Les Newman
$550 for Members; $625 for Non-Members

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Bring your sense of adventure and creativity for this workshop The Art of Abstract.
This workshop is designed for the new and experienced Abstract Artist working with acrylic painting materials. You will learn to be generous with yourself. Get out of your comfort zone, let loose your creativity, get rid of that inner critic that has you stuck. By the final phase of our exploration, you will be able to put the beautiful finishing touches on your own abstract painting.

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Exhibitions & Shop:
Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

Studio Barn Hours:
Monday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday; Noon - 5 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741 (Map It)

Call: 828-526-4949 (Main)
828-787-2892 (Ceramics Studio)

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This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Learn more at http://www.ncarts.org.

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Funded in part by a grant from South Arts
in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.