Fiber: Virtual Slow Stitch – In Person!
Today was a special day at BARN's Fiber Studio. After more than five years of weekly virtual meetings, members of the beloved Tuesday Slow-Stitch ...Full story »
Member Spotlight: Olga and Whitney Walker
Welcome to our new regular feature where we shine a light on the talented members of BARN's fiber arts community! This month, we’re featuring ...Full story »
Fiber: Natural Dyeing and Traditional Hand Stitching with Judilee Fitzhugh
This May, we're thrilled to welcome textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to BARN for two special workshops that showcase her expertise in natural dyeing ...Full story »
Weaving Traditions: Sara Bixler Returns to BARN
When Sara Bixler talks about weaving, you're not just hearing from an instructor – you're connecting with a living thread of textile history. After ...Full story »
Weaving Nature’s Bounty: The Sustainable Artistry of Judy Zugish
In Judy Zugish's hands, basketry becomes a living dialogue with the natural world. Since 1978, Judy has been at the forefront of contemporary basketry, ...Full story »
Fiber: The Art of Mushroom Dyeing with Alissa Allen
Imagine a palette of colors—from rich rose and red to brilliant shades of orange, warm golds and chartreuse, mossy greens, ethereal blue greens, and ...Full story »
Fiber Arts: Meet Ship Your Expert Dyeing Guide
Vickie Pryce, known as "Ship," is an indie dyer who gets inspiration for yarn colorways from anime, video games, and other nerdy things. Ship ...Full story »
Lladybird is coming to BARN!
Don’t miss two special workshops with the fantastic Lauren Taylor of Lladybird. This popular Nashville-based tailor and sewing instructor is on a mission to ...Full story »
Fiber Arts: All About Screen Printing
Screen printing is the epitome of DIY art — conjuring up images of homemade “band shirts” and posters. Thought to have been invented in ...Full story »
News from Needle Arts: All About Embroidery
Embroidery is a "rooted" craft dating back centuries and found throughout multiple cultures. Historically, embroidery was viewed as a pastime, activity, or hobby intended ...Full story »
Coming up in Sewing: Moulage, Quilting, and More!
There are lots of upcoming opportunities to get involved with sewing in the Fiber Studio, including two courses in the French pattern drafting method, moulage! ...Full story »
New Looms in the Fiber Studio
By Alex McKeon, Fiber Studio Weaving Coordinator We have three exciting additions to the Fiber Arts Studio this season for weavers! Calley Morrison, a ...Full story »
Explore the Fiber Studio’s 5 Focus Areas This Month
By Sara Bantle, Fiber Studio Lead Did you know the BARN Fiber Studio has five different focus areas? They are: Weaving, Surface Design and Dye ...Full story »
Sara Bixler Rib-Weaving Class a Big Success
By Alex McKeon, Fiber Studio Weaving Coordinator Last month we had a rockstar weaver in our midst! Sara Bixler came to BARN for a ...Full story »
Get Involved with Fiber Arts
We're Looking for Volunteers and Summer Youth Teachers Happy New Year, fiber artisans! We've got an exciting year planned in the studio, with a ...Full story »
Introducing the Fiber Arts Studio 2024 Leadership
Congratulations to our 2024 leadership team! We're excited about a great year in Fiber Arts. We're still on the lookout for a treasurer, so if you're looking ...Full story »
Welcome to the New BainbridgeBARN.org!
Welcome to the new online experience at BainbridgeBARN.org. Enjoy easier searching and navigation, plus more ways to explore and participate. Try out the new ...Full story »
Save the Date for 2023 Sue Spargo Workshop
Stitching the Forest through the Trees Fiber art superstar Sue Spargo brought her stitching magic to BARN in June. As always, the resulting work ...Full story »
Mask-making: A Collaboration
Nearly a year ago, the BARN Fabric Arts Studio launched a mask-making program to respond to the growing concerns of COVID-19. BARN’s energetic Studio ...Full story »
Knitting the Community Together: The Fiber Arts and Churchmouse Charity Knitting Circle
Visit the Fiber Studio on the first Wednesday of the month, and you will meet a group of generous knitters eager to share their ...Full story »
Weaving a Community at BARN
This article is from the BARN News Archives, and was originally published in January 2015. Jason Devinney is a master weaver. And not just ...Full story »
BARN Fiber Artists Bring New Life to Old Looms
This article was originally published in BARN News #1 on May 9, 2014 BARN's Fiber Arts group was gifted a beautiful collection of well-used ...Full story »
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