The Bascom Clay Symposium returns for its 16th year in 2026, bringing together ceramic artists Alexander Thierry, Andy 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.

When the demonstrations end, the conversation keeps going. Following the 16th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium, join Andy Shaw, Alexander Thierry, and Tiffany Thomas in the Greehey Atrium for an informal hour with the three artists who spent the day at the wheel and the worktable. Brief remarks recognizing the artists begin at 4:30 p.m. Look again at their work in Ceramic Artists of Bascom Clay Symposium in Joel Gallery, and catch up with the ceramic artists, collectors, and makers who gather here each fall.

Now in its fifteenth year, The Bascom’s seasonal pottery show highlights the skill and creativity of our Studio Members, whose work is created and fired on-site in our ceramic studio. This fall's installment invites visitors to explore a diverse selection of handmade functional and sculptural pieces while directly supporting the artists who make them.

Join us at The Bascom’s Holiday Market, where our space transforms into a festive wonderland! Explore a curated collection of handcrafted gifts across mediums—textiles, glass, books, cards, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics, and more—perfect for everyone on your list. Highlights include beautiful ceramics made by our studio members and other one-of-a-kind creations from local and regional artists.

Warm up while you shop. A hot chocolate bar will be available all day at the Holiday Market, with guests welcome to browse handcrafted gifts from local and regional artists between cups. Free and open to the public.

Skip the big-box lines and spend Black Friday weekend at The Bascom. The Holiday Market stays open both days with hot chocolate and cookies, a selfie station, and letters to Santa. Children (and the young at heart) are invited to write to Santa and send their letters straight to the North Pole, a playful stop that doubles as a holiday photo opportunity and a keepsake for the season. Free and open to the public.

Fun for all ages! Gingerbread designers will find a buffet of all the sweets and confections needed to decorate imaginative gingerbread houses.  Participants may enter their creations in a contest to be judged by popular vote. The winner will receive a Bascom art by appointment gift certificate!

Each registration reserves one gingerbread house. Please register for how many gingerbread houses your family will require. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Fun for all ages! Gingerbread designers will find a buffet of all the sweets and confections needed to decorate imaginative gingerbread houses.  Participants may enter their creations in a contest to be judged by popular vote. The winner will receive a Bascom art by appointment gift certificate!

Each registration reserves one gingerbread house. Please register for how many gingerbread houses your family will require. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Warm up at The Bascom after the Highlands Christmas Parade, presented by Visit Highlands. Stop by for a reception featuring a trunk show, hot chocolate, cookies, and cheese straws while you browse handcrafted gifts from local and regional artists. Free and open to the public.