Laurel Magazine

Bascom Gala | Lighter than Air
2025-06-24 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
We are delighted to announce that this year’s Gala will take place at The Bascom Campus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Co-chaired by Kirk Moore and Maudie Huff, this year’s gala invites guests to join a summer evening Lighter than Air amongst butterflies, fragrant flowers, delicious food and drinks, and friends who share the love of The Bascom.

Fiber Club at The Bascom
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Studio Alive at The Bascom
2025-07-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Summer Pottery Studio Show at The Bascom
2025-07-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
The summer installment of our 13th annual pottery show will be held on Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19 from 10am– 4pm
Enjoy beautiful handmade pottery while supporting local artists in our community!
For more information, contact Frank Vickery at fvickery@thebascom.org or call 828-526-4949. Organized by The Bascom.

Macon County Art Association | Artfest 2025 at Macon County Public Library
2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:30 | Macon County Public Library, 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC, 28734, United States
Get ready! The Macon County Art Association (Uptown Gallery) invites you to a day of hands-on creativity and community fun at Artfest 2025, happening Saturday, August 9th from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Macon County Public Library (149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, NC). This exciting FREE event is open to the public and welcomes families, kids, and art lovers of all ages!
What to Expect:
• Interactive art activities for children and families
• Face painting and make-and-take art stations
• A bake sale with homemade treats
• A raffle with creative prizes
Whether you’re a parent, a student, a supporter of the arts, or just looking for a fun and inspiring Saturday, Artfest 2025 has something for everyone—indoors and outdoors, rain or shine!
Hosted by the Macon County Art Association, this event celebrates local creativity and connects the community through the arts.
For more information, visit the Uptown Gallery at 30 East Main Street in downtown Franklin, or email us at franklinuptowngallery@gmail.com.

Loosen up your Painting Style at The Bascom
2025-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 16:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Learn practical techniques to achieve a more painterly, expressive style. Through demonstrations, exercises, and a “paint along,” explore methods to loosen up your approach. Apply these skills to create a fresh interpretation of one of your own past paintings. Suitable for oils or acrylics.

Barn Dance at The Bascom
2025-08-14 17:30 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Gather ’round, folks! It’s time to kickup your heels and dance to the toe-tapping rhythm of our Community Barn Dance. Join us for an authentic country dance experience led by an Old Time Country Dance Caller. Everyone can participate, regardless of experience. Organized by The Bascom.
For more information, thebascom.org or call 828-526-4949.

Art Play for Grown-Ups : Seasons on Canvas at The Village Green
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | The Village Green, 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, 28717, United States
Unleash your inner artist and reconnect with the joy of creating at Art Play for Grown-Ups: Seasons on Canvas—a lively, hands-on session with Showhouse Artists Jessie Mackay, Cynthia Perryman, and Brenda Sulmonetti.
In this no-pressure, all-fun environment, participants will collaborate on three large canvases, each celebrating a season in the mountains—Spring, Summer, and Fall. With oil paint sticks as your only tool (no brushes, no turpentine!), it’s all about mark-making, color, and playful expression!
What to Bring:
• A love of color
• A child’s enthusiasm
• An apron (or wear your painting clothes!)
Whether you consider yourself an artist or just want to play like one for the day, this is your invitation to make bold marks, celebrate the seasons, and create something joyful—together.
Picasso: “Every child is an Artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
A big thank you to JFM Enterprises for donating canvases for this event!

Laurel Magazine | Meet September's Cover Artist at High Country Wine & Provisions
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | High Country Wine & Provisions, 621 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Meet Shannon Woodford at The Laurel’s September Cover Artist Reception at High Country Wine and Provisions in Highlands on Tuesday, September 2, 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. – and raise a glass to her.
RSVP to info@thelaurelmagazine.com.

Dazzling Dahlia Festival | Petals and Perspectives at The Bascom
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00 | The Bascom, 323 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741, United States
Experience an inspired dialogue between art and nature at this year’s Dahlia Festival with Petals and Perspectives, a distinctive floral design showcase. This special event invites selected area non-profit organizations to create floral arrangements in direct response to works of art on view in The Bascom’s galleries, offering a compelling exploration of the connections between the visual and floral arts.
