Sun., Sept. 20, 10 AM – 1 PM – Free!

Rock hounds, mark your calendar for 10 AM – 1 PM Sunday, Sept. 20. Bring your extra rocks and dig through a community-wide swap of rocks, gems, and lapidary finds, from raw stones to polished cabochons. Whether you’re building a collection or just love turning over a good find, there’s something for every collector. It’s free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Learn more →

Classes We Think You’ll Love

Culinary Arts

The World of Agave: Tequila and Mezcal

Sat., Sept. 26, 6:30 – 8:30 PM · Ages 21+: Taste your way through artisan tequila and mezcal while learning what sets each apart, straight from local experts.

Drawing & Painting

Introduction to Painting with Water-Mixable Oils

4 meetings, beginning Sat., Oct. 10, 10 AM – 12:30 PM: Discover the rich color and blending of oil painting, minus the harsh solvents, over four hands-on sessions.

Fiber Arts

Colorful Twined Waxed Linen Sculptures

3 meetings, beginning Fri., Sept. 25, 10 AM – 4 PM: Twine vibrant waxed linen into a one-of-a-kind sculptural form across three fiber-forward sessions.

Glass Arts

A-Z of Stained Glass

5 meetings, beginning Wed., Sept. 9, 12 PM – 3:30 PM: Build a stained-glass window from scratch in this five-session series, perfect for beginners and returning makers alike.

Jewelry & Fine Metals

Introduction to Jewelry Soldering

Sat., Sept. 12, 10 AM – 3 PM: Pick up the jeweler’s torch and learn to solder, opening the door to endless professional-quality jewelry designs.

Media Arts

Podcast Studio Orientation

Tues., Sept. 8, 10 – 11:30 AM: Ready to record? This required orientation walks you through BARN’s podcast studio tools and setup.

Metal Fabrication

Machine Shop: Make a Hammer

2 meetings, beginning Tues., Sept. 8, 6 – 9 PM: Machine your own aluminum-and-brass hammer while learning the fundamentals of metal machining.

Print & Book Arts

Printmaking with Plants

Thurs., Oct. 1, 10 AM – 3 PM: Press leaves, petals, and foliage into one-of-a-kind monotype prints in this botanical beginner workshop.

Tech Lab

Vector Graphics 101: Computer Drawing With Inkscape

Sat., Sept. 26, 10 AM – 1 PM: Get comfortable with vector drawing software and start creating clean, scalable designs of your own.

Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding

Intro to Bowl Turning

2 meetings, beginning Tues., Sept. 29, 3 – 6 PM: Turn two bowls on the lathe while picking up techniques and insights every woodturner needs.

Writers’ Studio

Community Class: Write the Letter You Won’t Send

Mon., Sept. 21, 6:30 – 8 PM · Free: Put words to thoughts you’ve never spoken in this free guided class, held in partnership with BI Reads.

More Free Events

Fix-It Fair: Community Repair Event

Sat., Sept. 19, 10 AM – 1 PM: Bring a broken lamp, a torn jacket, or a wobbly chair, and team up with a volunteer fixer to bring it back to life. Free!

BARN Jam Session

Thurs., Sept. 10, 7 – 8:30 PM: Play, sing, or just listen as the community makes music together at this free drop-in jam. Free!