� The Bascom Clay Symposium | September 26–27 �
Join us for a weekend celebrating the art and innovation of contemporary ceramics in the heart of the Southern Appalachian craft tradition.
September 26 | Keynote & Reception
Bethany Chaney, Executive Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, delivers this year’s keynote, followed by a public reception and exhibition viewing.
September 27 | Artist Demonstrations
Experience the transformative power of figurative sculpture with:
� Kirsten Stingle – sculpting expressive heads exploring humanity and storytelling
� Natasha Dikareva – blending clay and glass into ethereal, dreamlike forms
� Thaddeus Erdahl – surface design and finishing techniques that enrich sculptural narratives
This annual gathering of artists, collectors, and enthusiasts is a cornerstone event for dialogue, inspiration, and community in contemporary clay.
� The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts
� September 26–27
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