Last month, The Bascom celebrated the 15th anniversary of our annual Clay Symposium, bringing artists, students, and enthusiasts together for a weekend of inspiration, dialogue, and discovery.
This year’s symposium featured artists Kirsten Stingle, TJ Erdahl, and Natasha Dikareva, each exploring the expressive possibilities of clay through sculpture and storytelling. From demonstrations revealing the evolution of form to discussions tracing the line between reality and reverie, the weekend illuminated the power of the visual arts to connect and ignite imagination.
We extend our gratitude to keynote speaker Bethany Chaney, our presenting artists, and the many participants who make this annual gathering a cornerstone of The Bascom’s ceramics programming.
Save the date — the 16th Annual Bascom Clay Symposium will be held September 25–26, 2026!
📸 Photos by @marygrenfro
Finished! It only took all this mess to get it done. Why is cleaning up as I work so difficult. See you in Miami Oct 17-19 Ceramic League of Miami
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See you in Miami!
Ceramic League of Miami — October 17–19. Lecture on Friday, Oct 17, and workshop on Saturday & Sunday, Oct 18–19. Applying a few slips with the sprayer — layering chocolate brown and white, trying to get as much information on the piece before it goes into the kiln.
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Heading down to Miami soon for a two day ceramic workshop sculpting small expressive heads and busts with Thaddeus Erdahl and Beau Raymond at the Ceramic League of Miami. I will be bringing some small heads along with other work for sale. If you are in the area please stop by. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 with a slide talk on Friday October 17 time to be determined.
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Trying some new wall work. Porcelain Slips, Oxides, Underglaze Transfers and Glass!
Will be demonstrating along with @tjerdahl@thebascom Aug 22-24!
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Adding some stains and washes today — still need to add the encaustic. @beaucrates and I are teaming up to teach a 3-day intensive at @thebascom called Surface Alchemy: Dynamic Surfaces & Vibrant Finishes, August 22–24.
We’ll dive deep into layering, texture, and transformative techniques that bring your surfaces to life. There are just a few slots left — we’d love to have you join us!
Adding underglaze to my Bone Dry Sculpture, “Quit Dragon Me Down”
If you are interested in surface techniques make sure to join myself and @tjerdahl for a 3-day workshop in the Highlands of North Carolina @thebascom
Aug 22-24
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Building more surface! Multiple layers sprayed on today — playing with depth, texture, and a little tape resist.
Want to dive into sculptural surface techniques? Join me and @beaucrates at The Bascom, August 21–23.
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Surface Alchemy: Dynamic Surfaces & Vibrant Finishes
with @beaucrates + @tjerdahl
August 22–24 | The Bascom
Get your hands dirty and your surfaces poppin’!
Explore bold textures, vibrant finishes, and low-fire techniques in this 3-day workshop.
All levels welcome. Curiosity required. Fun guaranteed.
Tag a clay buddy who needs some surface magic in their life!
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Join me and @tjerdahl for a fantastic glaze workshop @thebascom from Aug 22-24 for Surface Alchemy. Link in Profile
Let us help you push your surface real good!!
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