Handwork Tickets on Their Way
Tech Lab access levels up for members. Handwork Week tickets are almost here. Scary tales will be told. And REFRACT is bringing a full weekend of glass art to BARN, complete with an exhibition, a documentary screening, and live demos. There's a lot going on in October!
REFRACT at BARN Includes Exhibit, Screening, Demos
This year’s REFRACT celebration turns the Glass Arts Studio into both an exhibition space and a gathering place. Events include a new exhibition in the Commons, a social hour and documentary screening, and a day of demonstrations. Refract is a regional festival celebrating the Pacific Northwest's vibrant glass art community Oct. 15-18.
Rock September at Free Rock Swap and Shop (and Fall Classes)
Don’t miss our free, community-wide swap of rocks, gems, and lapidary finds, from raw stones to polished cabochons, at our Rock Swap and Shop 10 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, Sept. 20. And take a look at our highlighted fall classes in all 11 of our studios.
Meet Visiting Artist Joseph Cavalieri
The Glass Arts Studio welcomes visiting artist and educator Joseph Cavalieri for two free events this week! Joseph is a New York City-trained artist now living in France whose stained-glass work blends centuries-old techniques with bold, pop-art imagery. His pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design, and he's taught more than 100 workshops around the world, from Pilchuck Glass School to residencies across four continents.
Photo Gallery: Summer Youth
Nightstands with secret drawers, welded wildlife, backstage magic, and the science of baking. Our young makers have been busy! Check out these highlights from ...Full story »
Celebrate Glass at BARN: Refract
Save the date for Refract this October, plus kiln casting, stained glass, boro, and mosaics.
Glass Arts February Studio News
Level up your stained glass! Get involved with Refract! Learn about Volunteer Appreciation Month! All this and more in this month's Glass Studio news.
Welcoming Anna Nardelli as Stained Glass Coordinator
We're excited to welcome Anna Nardelli as Stained Glass Interest Area Coordinator.
HANDWORK: Weaving Light in Glass with Richard Parrish
Growing up on a farm in Eastern Idaho, young Richard Parrish was mesmerized by harvested grain fields, their parallel rows marching across the landscape ...Full story »
Registration Now Open: Teen Night! (Grades 7-12)
P.S. Register for Teen Night, too
October Glass Studio Update
Thanks for a great Refract!
Glass: Photos from Refract
With careful planning, enthusiastic participation, and a whole lot of heart, the Glass Arts Studio hosted another fantastic “Celebration of Glass” event as part ...Full story »
September Studio Update
Exciting things are happening in the Glass Arts Studio this month, as we prepare for Refract and Night at BARN. The call for artists to show work at Refract is still open!
August Glass Arts Studio Update
Exciting things are happening in the Glass Arts Studio! From volunteer opportunities to world-class visiting artists, this fall promises to be our most dynamic season yet.
Thank You for an Amazing Season of Teen Night!
Last month marked our final Teen Night of the 24/25 school year, and what a journey it's been. This year, 364 teen attendees attended ...Full story »
Cheryl Chapman Returns to BARN
Transform ordinary glass into extraordinary art this July! We're thrilled to welcome accomplished artist Cheryl Chapman back for an exclusive workshop series on the captivating technique ...Full story »
Nathan Sandberg: The Art of Repetition
The phrase “systematic creativity” might seem an oxymoron, but for glass artist Nathan Sandberg, it’s been a life’s work. The Portland-based glass artist has spent ...Full story »
Glass Menagerie: Pet Portraits with Cheryl Chapman
In a delightful fusion of color and creativity, students at the BARN Glass Arts Studio recently learned to capture the spirited essence of their ...Full story »
Mosaic Magic: Meet Instructor Barbara Henderson
Barbara Henderson's artistic process is as fluid as her meticulously crafted glass mosaic water scenes. In her hands, tiny, gemlike chips of glass can ...Full story »
April Greetings From the Glass Studio!
This spring is blooming with activity! Be sure to catch the Ars Poetica exhibition now on display in the BARN Commons (Ars Poetica, or ...Full story »
This Month in the Glass Studio
Spring has sprung! Greetings from the glass studio. We are immensely grateful for all our volunteers and instructors who diligently keep our studio safe, ...Full story »
This Month in the Glass Studio
February greetings from the Glass Studio! The beginning of this month brought us the sad and shocking news that longtime BARN member and fellow ...Full story »
Getting Started in the Glass Studio
Greetings and Happy New Year from the Glass Arts Studio! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. We are excited by all the interest ...Full story »
Greetings from the Glass Arts Studio!
We have some wonderful class and open studio offerings on the calendar as we wrap up 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Mark your ...Full story »
Meet BARN’s New Glass Studio Lead
Cynthia Jacobs has been an enthusiastic member volunteer these past two years, offering monthly studio orientations and teaching Jazzy Geometrics and Kiln Carving. She ...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 »
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