Take your woodturning skills to the next level in this intermediate-level workshop. Participants will expand their repertoire by learning pull and shear cuts while focusing on projects such as bowls, Christmas ornaments, and small vases. The class will also explore surface enhancements to add depth and character to turned pieces. Additional projects and diagnostic turning may include making a mallet or a tool handle.
This workshop is designed for students with prior turning experience who are ready to refine their technique and broaden their creative possibilities.

The Bascom Clay Symposium returns for its 16th year in 2026, bringing together ceramic artists Alexander Thierry, Andrew Shaw, and Tiffany Thomas for a focused exploration of surface treatments in contemporary clay. Through demonstrations and shared dialogue, the artists examine how imagery, pattern, and material process shape meaning, memory, and expression in ceramic work.

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Still life Painting in Oils with Marc Chatov - Through painting the still-life, one can acquire the knowledge of ‘painting basics’. They apply to all painting and drawing in dealing with composition, value, and application of paint. This workshop will be centered on utilizing objects of personal interest to develop compositions and design to a finished painting.

*Please bring 2-3 objects, simpler in form and design, to the workshop.

Chatov’s workshop environments are casual, encouraging, and informative. Marc will give a demonstration two mornings followed by individual instruction.

Celebrate ghosts, monsters and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class Meets: October 1, 15, and 22

Suitable for ages 6-18

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.  

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

Ages 7-12

Get ready for spooky season by creating ghosts using slabs and texture tools. Work will be available for pickup or shipping two to three weeks after class.

Suitable for ages 6 and up. 

Create handmade beaded wire suncatcher with instructor Caryn Raming! 

This hands-on workshop introduces students to the process of creating a turned bowl with a fitted lid and decorative finial. The class begins with an overview of the studio, tools, and safe lathe practices, then moves into preparing and mounting wood and understanding grain direction. Throughout the workshop, emphasis is placed on good technique, thoughtful design, and achieving clean, well-proportioned forms.

Students will work through shaping, sanding, and finishing each element of the piece while building confidence and refining their skills. The class concludes with finishing options such as coloring or surface treatments, followed by a group discussion of the completed work and the ideas behind each piece.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners or those who have some experience woodturning, but are looking to deepen their knowledge and learn new techniques.

Celebrate ghosts, monsters and more with some spooky pottery projects.

Class Meets: October 7, 14, and 21

Suitable for ages 6-18