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Private Lessons

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!

 

Ceramics 65 Events

17
May
2025

Youth Pottery - Name Plaques

May 17, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Name Plaques

Make a customized name or address plaque for your space.

Ages:

5 - 18

17
May
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Name Plaques

May 17, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Name Plaques

Make a customized name or address plaque for your space

Ages:

5 and up 

29
May
2025

Artist Demonstration with Eck McCanless

May 29, 2025 4:00 pm -5:00 pm
Instructor(s): Eck McCanless
Free
Artist Demonstration with Eck McCanless

Join us for an artist demonstration with Eck McCanless. 

30
May
2025

Agateware Throwing Carving Workshop

May 30, 2025 9:00 am - May 31, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Eck McCanless
$450.00
Agateware Throwing Carving Workshop

During this 2-day, hands-on, intensive workshop with Eck McCanless, participants will learn how to make Agateware on the wheel and carve it to reveal patterns similar to wood grain or peacock feathers. I will go over all the tips and tricks I have learned from being a professional potter for the past 30 years with a sole focus on Agateware for the past 13.

Class Schedule: 9 AM–Noon & 1 PM–4 PM


 

07
Jun
2025

Youth Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

June 7, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5-18

07
Jun
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

June 7, 2025 1:30 pm -3:30 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Pinch Pot Animals (June)

Use the pinch pot technique to create a clay creature, real or imaginary.

Ages:

5 and up 

09
Jun
2025

Resident Artist Series: June Beginner Potter’s Wheel

June 9, 2025 10:00 am - June 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Instructor(s): Frank Vickery
$250.00
Resident Artist Series: June Beginner Potter’s Wheel

Using the potter’s wheel to make functional objects can be a very rewarding experience. This class will cover the basics of working on the potter’s wheel. If you have never tried this before, please expect some difficulty in the initial stages. The focus will be to learn centering and then to pull shapes such as bowls (ex. berry bowls, soup bowls, colander, cereal bowls, etc) and cylinders (ex. Mugs, tumblers, sippers – based on the learning curve). The second week of class will be trimming and practicing more shapes. Glazing will take place the final week. Some experience may be necessary. 

Class Meets:

June 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, and 18th

14
Jun
2025

Youth Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

June 14, 2025 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$60.00
Youth Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

Make a magical Fairy Door using the slab roller.

Ages:

5-18

14
Jun
2025

Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

June 14, 2025 1:30 pm -3:00 pm
Instructor(s):
$75.00
Intergenerational Pottery - Fairy Doors (June)

Make a magical Fairy Door using the slab roller.

Ages:

5 and up 

01
Jul
2025

Kids Handbuilding Camp

July 1, 2025 2:00 pm - July 3, 2025 4:00 pm
Instructor(s): Ester Lipscomb
$150.00
Kids Handbuilding Camp

Try out different methods of handbuilding pottery. In this three-day workshop we will explore pinch pots and using slabs 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 in two to three weeks.

Ages:

5-18

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Tuesday - Saturday; 10 am - 5 pm

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Visit: 323 Franklin Road
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