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Holiday Market at The Bascom
2025-11-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 13 more dates | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Holiday Market is just around the corner!
Festive shopping in the Greehey Atrium – with unique handcrafted gifts by local and regional artists.⁠ Our line-up of seasonally themed workshops is already live, inviting all to create, learn, and celebrate the joy of making.
From gingerbread houses to ornament making, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.⁠

Photography Showcase at Calders Coffee
2025-11-29 11:30 | Calders Coffee, 384 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a special photography showcase at Calders Coffee featuring Michele Schwartz of Divine Landscapes.
Michele’s work captures the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Foothills—from misty mountaintops to intimate moments in nature.

Paint and Sip | Winter Scene at The Bascom
2025-12-06 14:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Bring your friends along to this paint-along experience with Caryn Raming where you will paint a winter scene step-by-step!
Wine, supplies, and good times included.
This workshop is part of The Bascom’s Holiday Market Workshop Series, celebrating the season through the joy of making.

Holiday Origami | Folded Stars & Trees at The Bascom
2025-12-20 14:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
In this holiday workshop, you’ll learn the relaxing art of origami while creating stars and trees that bring a touch of peace and cheer to the season. It’s a calming, creative way to unwind—and you’ll leave with handmade ornaments to decorate your home or give as heartfelt gifts.
All Materials are provided.
This workshop is part of The Bascom’s Holiday Market Workshop Series, celebrating the season through the joy of making.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The Bascom’s Fiber Club is made up of an enthusiastic community of fiber artists who come together weekly to share patterns and stories at The Bascom. Meetings take place on the Terrace.
In inclement weather, the group moves inside to the Library, but their enthusiasm is never dampened.

Paint (By Numbers) and Sip at Trailborn Highlands
2026-01-03 12:00, 2026-01-10 12:00 | Trailborn Highlands, 96 Log Cabin Ln, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Come enjoy a fun relaxing time painting!

You’re never too old for a little arts & crafts, and they’re even more fun with a bottle of wine. Spend your evening hanging out in our lobby lounge and expressing your creativity with our Paint and Sip experience.
This activity features a guided paint-by-numbers session, with various nature designs to choose from. We provide all the necessary materials, including hanging dowel frames to proudly display your finished artwork. Two glasses of wine per person are included, and you are welcome to purchase more at our market.

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2026-01-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Studio Alive is a group of dedicated artists that share a passion for drawing from live models.
The group meets in The Bascom’s Adult Studio on select Mondays, year-round.
