Coming Up in the Wood Shop – August
The Woodworking & Small Boat Building Studio is is full of cabinet and furniture making, from a free intro to crafting a liquor cabinet to a six-meeting build of a modern end table. We’re also launching a brand-new Youth Woodworking Apprentice series, where young makers can join for a single month or all four. There is a lot to build! Come find your next project.
Coming up in the Writers’ Studio – August
Save the dates for BARN’s three-day Story Island Writers’ Conference in November, and be sure to check out September Writers’ Studio classes like Conversation With Purpose: Making Dialogue Count, Comps Night, Community Class: Write the Letter You Won’t Send, and Writing Fundamentals: Book Marketing 101. Don’t forget Sept. 30 is the deadline for our Dark and Stormy Short-Story Contest!
Culinary Arts Fall Classes Are Live!
The full fall Culinary Arts class lineup just dropped! Seats go fast, so don't wait to register!
Fall Youth Classes Are Open
Plan now! September will be here before we know it.
Picnic Exhibit Open and Handwork Set for Return
Don't miss the Picnic Exhibition in the Commons through Oct. 1. Plus save the dates for Handwork 2027 (April 12-16).
Celebrate Glass at BARN: Refract
Save the date for Refract this October, plus kiln casting, stained glass, boro, and mosaics.
Our New Platform Is Almost Here
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, we'll be completing a migration to a new platform that will improve the way you register for classes, manage your membership, and interact with BARN online. Class and event registration, as well as account access, will be unavailable for most of the day while we complete the transition.
See BARN on Cascade PBS’ Northwest Explorer
Enjoy a whirlwind tour through BARN on Cascade PBS' Northwest Explorer!
Handwork at BARN Featured on Senior Center Podcast
Something to Talk About, the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center's podcast, features Handwork 2026 on Bainbridge Island!
New Volunteer Community Service Coordinator
(Re-)introducing Carolyn Goodwin as BARN's new volunteer Community Service Coordinator!
A Look Back at 2025
Looking back at what made 2025 special: our community!
Tech: Cosplay and Costuming Community
Don't miss these classes and events
All Aboard: Metal Fabrication Lead Andy Dupree Brings His Train Collection to The Commons
Walk into BARN's Commons this month and you might hear the gentle hum of model trains crisscrossing their tracks. Metal Fabrication Lead Andy Dupree ...Full story »
Help Make 2026 a Year of Creativity and Connection
Just three weeks left to support BARN in 2025
Wood: Build an Acoustic Guitar
19 meetings, beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 - 5 PM Build a dreadnought guitar patterned after the iconic Martin D-28. The design, first made ...Full story »
Fiber Arts: 2026 Leadership Team
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Weekly Watercolor Meetup
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New Letterpress Certification and Printmaking Class
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HANDWORK: Brian Gillespie Brings Calder’s Legacy to Life
By day, Brian Gillespie manages the development team for Rhino 3D, the industry-standard modeling software used in aerospace, automotive, and architectural design. But step ...Full story »
Metal: Prayer Wheel Restoration Update
The Hall's Hill Prayer Wheel rings out again (with a lot of help from Metal Fabrication)!
Registration Now Open: Teen Night! (Grades 7-12)
P.S. Register for Teen Night, too
Culinary: 15+ Reasons to Sign Up for Open Studio
We provide basic supplies, such as flour, sugar, salt, butter, oil — and a dishwasher! Full-size sheet pans full of cookies fit into our ...Full story »
Woodworkers’ Monthly Presentation: Master Luthier Neil Miller
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Fiber Arts: Ordway 3rd Graders Discover the Magic of Weaving
We had the pleasure of hosting approximately 65 enthusiastic 3rd graders from Ordway Elementary who came to learn about the art of weaving this ...Full story »
BARN News: Handwork 2026, Night at BARN, Fix-It Fair
Introducing Handwork 2026! Experience intensive workshops with nationally renowned artists celebrating American craft. Transform your practice as you explore the unique voices and techniques that define our creative past, present, and future.
Wood: A Great Time at Awl Together
What a fantastic evening we had at our recent fundraiser! Seeing our community come together to celebrate all that makes BARN special was wonderful. ...Full story »
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 »
Expressions in Line and Color: Photos of an Exhibition
"Art is not an end in itself, but a means of addressing humanity." - Modest Mussorgsky This spring's exhibition in The Commons features work ...Full story »
Wood: Ask an Arborist at the May Monthly Meeting
May’s Woodworkers Meeting: Speaker Rob Reed Saturday, May 10,10:30 AM BARN Great Room Join us for a presentation by Rob Reed, an International Society of ...Full story »
Writers: Annual Collection Selections Announced
The BARN Annual Collection editorial team is pleased to announce the written works and authors selected for the first Writers’ Studio Annual Collection. The number of ...Full story »
Wood: Meet Paul Kury, Incoming Studio Lead
When Paul Kury built his first cedar canoe at age 13, it launched a lifelong journey into woodworking. Now, as the incoming Lead for ...Full story »
The Printmaker’s Path: Yoshi Nakagawa Brings Rare Etching Workshop to BARN
Copper etching is a printmaking technique so specialized that it's rarely taught outside university degree programs. Tacoma-based printmaker Yoshi Nakagawa, whose 25-year career spans ...Full story »
Drawing & Painting: Urban Sketchers at BIMA
Don't miss the exhibition of work from Bainbridge Island Urban Sketchers at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art through June 22. Several BARN artisans are ...Full story »
Wood: A Second Act for Heritage Tree
When a century-old oak tree outside the Bainbridge History Museum began to fail beyond repair, city officials asked BARN woodworkers for their help. Rather than letting ...Full story »
Writers: Happily Ever After, Indeed!
We're thrilled to report that our "Happily Ever After" event was a spectacular success! With over 60 people in attendance, the room was buzzing ...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 »
Meet Tech Lab Programming Coordinator Keith La Plain
Keith La Plain is a familiar face around BARN. On any given day, you might find him building garden furniture in the Woodworking Studio ...Full story »
Fix-it Fair Aims to Keep Household Items Out of the Landfill
A new community repair event coming to BARN will allow Bainbridge residents to fix broken household items with help from skilled volunteers. The free ...Full story »
The Art of Connection: Yori and Dana Seeger Find Their Place
In the rolling hills outside Poulsbo lies an acreage called Tuuleveski Talu—Estonian for "Windmill Farm." Here, sculptor and blacksmith Yori Seeger and his wife ...Full story »
BARN on Display at Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce
More than a makerspace, BARN is a hub of creativity, craft, and community at 8890 Three Tree Ln NE, on Bainbridge Island. BARN's 25,000-square-foot ...Full story »
Community Service: Fighting Hunger Here at Home
BARN Culinary Arts instructor Sandra Evanoff has put Kitsap County on the global map in the fight against food insecurity through her participation in the ...Full story »
Media: Don’t Miss JP Powell’s Charming Animation Debut at BIFF This Weekend!
Media Arts Studio's own Programming Coordinator JP Powell is making their festival debut at the second annual Bainbridge Island Film Festival this weekend with ...Full story »
Real Tools. Real Skills. Real Fun. Upcoming Youth Classes at BARN
In today's screen-dominated world, there's something magical about watching a child create something real with their own hands. At BARN, we offer your child ...Full story »
Metal: Restoration of the Maypole Braider
Hey, all you Metal-Fabbers, here’s your October edition of the Metal-Fab newsletter. Restoration of the Maypole Braider We finished several projects as summer came to a close. ...Full story »
The Art of Reflection: Recreating the Blacker House Mirror
BARN Instructor Tim Celeski has designed and built more than 100 custom pieces of fine furniture for homes built by Charles and Henry Greene, ...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 »
Woodworking Basics Certificate Program: How it’s Going So Far
BARN's Woodworking Basics certificate program, launched in the fall of 2023, has seen encouraging growth and adaptation in its inaugural year. This comprehensive program, consisting ...Full story »
Writers: Share Your Uncanny Tales
The Writer’s Studio is putting on a short-story contest in conjunction with our Dark & Stormy event on Oct. 26! Submit a short story and you could ...Full story »
Become a Legacy Maker
August is National Make-a-Will Month, a yearly reminder to create or update a will to protect your loved ones and define your legacy. Whether ...Full story »
Facilities Updates: Barn Doors, New Tables
Volunteers from BARN's Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding and Metal Fabrication studios have been sprucing up the building’s common areas. You may have noticed the beautiful new "barn doors" ...Full story »
Drawing & Painting Studio Launches in September
Get ready to broaden your creative horizons with the launch of the new Drawing & Painting Studio in September. The studio builds on the ...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 »
Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio Updates for August
There won't be a Saturday Monthly Meeting in August because many people will be away enjoying the wonderful summer. However, we do have two ...Full story »
Congratulations to BARN Writers’ Studio Finalists in the PNWA Contest!
Three BARN Writers’ Studio members are finalists for the annual 2024 PNWA competition! Chelsea Kellogg (Submitted as C.R. Kellogg) for her book The Stag ...Full story »
New at BARN: Writer Roundtables
The Writers’ Studio is thrilled to announce two exciting opportunities for you to connect, learn, and grow in your literary pursuits. Both roundtables are ...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 »
Community Service: Prayer Wheel Restoration
Volunteers from BARN's Metal Fabrication Studio are hard at work repairing the bronze prayer wheel from Bainbridge Island's Halls Hill Lookout. A broken component was preventing the ...Full story »
Celebrating Creativity and Community: BARN Connects
Have you listened yet to BARN Connects? Our new podcast spotlights creativity and community at BARN. Join us for insightful conversations with BARN instructors and ...Full story »
Metal Fabrication Studio July Updates
Hey, all you Metal Fabbers! Here's your July edition of the Metal-Fab newsletter. We have several items for you to be aware of, including some ...Full story »
Print & Book: All About Linocut
Linocut is a printmaking technique that involves carving a design into a sheet of linoleum, then applying ink to the raised surface and transferring ...Full story »
Tech Lab Update: Reorg Success, Open Studio Schedule, Expanding Studio Access, and More
Hello Tech Enthusiasts! I hope you're all doing well and enjoying summer. We have some exciting updates to share with you about the recent ...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 »
Wood Studio updates for July
The Makerspace Blues A few days ago, a few of us noticed that the important mechanism that adjusts the brake cartridge on the big ...Full story »
Writers: Exploring the Craft of Editing and Writing with Instructor Erin Wilcox
Erin Wilcox is a distinguished writer, developmental editor, and copyeditor whose expertise spans literary genres, from speculative fiction to creative nonfiction and children’s literature. ...Full story »
Culinary: We Savored the Solstice!
Last Friday, BARN’s Culinary Arts Studio celebrated summer (and its new name!) with the Savor the Solstice happy hour and fundraiser. We enjoyed summery ...Full story »
Summer Events Outreach: Share your 💖 of BARN!
Summer is outreach time, when we go into the community to spread the word about BARN! We have some fun events this year, and ...Full story »
Book Birthday Party with Suzanne Selfors and Lynn Brunelle
Tuesday, June 18, 6 PM Join us for a captivating evening as we celebrate new works by local authors Suzanne Selfors and Lynn Brunelle. ...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 »
A New Look for the Tech Lab
Hello Tech Enthusiasts! As spring unfolds, the Tech Lab is buzzing with activity and new opportunities. I'm here to update you on what's been ...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 »
BARN News: Don’t Miss These Upcoming Classes
BARN offers both online and in-person classes. Sewing: Pants Fit & Sew with Marla Kazell 3 meetings, beginning May 30, 9 AM ...Full story »
A Year of Healthy Growth: Read BARN’s 2023 Impact Report
I’m pleased to share our 2023 Impact Report, which highlights some of BARN’s achievements in growing and inspiring our creative community. BARN remains in strong financial health while ...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 »
A Busy Spring in the Jewelry Studio!
A huge "Thank you!" to everyone who joined us for a fun social on March 25. More than 20 members joined us for a ...Full story »
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Local Poets and Writers
National Poetry Month, observed annually in April, was established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 to promote poetry appreciation and awareness across ...Full story »
This Month’s Meeting: The World of Osmo Finishes
Saturday, April 13, 10 - 11 AM in the BARN Great Room Learn about a wide range of clear and colored wood finishes from the ...Full story »
See you at the Jewelry Studio Social!
Excited to connect with fellow jewelry enthusiasts and unleash your creativity? Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of our jewelry studio! Join us for a ...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 »
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 »
History of Wood Industries on Bainbridge
Over a century ago, people came from all over the world to work at the lumber mills in Port Blakely and Port Madison. By ...Full story »
Coming this Spring: New Ways to Connect with Other Writers
Coffee and Chat, Writer's Group Speed Dating, Write Now, and Open Mic Are you interested in connecting with other writers? The first Writers Studio Coffee and ...Full story »
Great Classes Break New Ground
Hi everyone! January was a whirlwind and I missed out on thanking you all for a wonderful end to 2023. In fewer than three ...Full story »
Annual Meeting, Tidy Fridays and Blacksmithing
Greetings all you Metal-Fabbers… Here's your Metal Fabrication Studio newsletter for February. I have one important announcement, an update on the Forge/Blacksmithing program, and another couple of ...Full story »
Class Spotlight: Save the Date for Spring Bazaar
May 11, 10 AM - 3 PM We're excited to announce a new Spring Bazaar and studio open house on May 11 from 10 ...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 »
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 »
Brilliant Boxes: BARN Makers’ Storage Hacks
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. The GRS multi-purpose vise is a handy tool for jewelers, but storing the tools ...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 »
See You at First Tuesday!
Tuesday, February 6, 7 - 9 PM Are you curious about what happens in BARN’s 10 maker studios? Come to First Tuesday Show & ...Full story »
Barn Draws! Community Sketching Returns
Thursdays, 10 AM to Noon Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Do you enjoy putting pencil to paper? Meet up ...Full story »
BARN Welcomes New Board Members
Congratulations to BARN's new and returning board members elected at the Jan. 4 annual meeting. The BARN board of directors is responsible for ensuring ...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 »
The Boatbuilders Behind ‘The Boys in the Boat’
While theatergoers flock to screenings of "The Boys in the Boat," many BARN woodworkers have a unique connection to this fascinating story. In 2019, as a community ...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 »
A Look Back at 2023
Five Ways BARN Makers Gave Back in 2023 Each year, BARN makers give back to the community through dozens of projects. Whether it's a new ...Full story »
Come to Show and Tell
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 7 - 8:30 PM, in the Tech Lab Ever wonder what's going on behind the doors of BARN's 10 maker studios? ...Full story »
New Shop Storage and Forge Coming Soon
Plus a Tidy Fridays Update! Our second, re-energized Tidy Friday has yielded great results! Folks showed up, cleaned the equipment and spaces, enjoyed pastries and pizza, ...Full story »
New Instructor and New Etching Press
New Instructor Dana Harris Seeger Print & Book Arts is excited to offer two upcoming classes with our newest instructor, Dana Harris Seeger. Dana is a member ...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 »
See You at BARN Bazaar!
Saturday, Nov. 18 10 AM to 3 PM Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. It's time for the seventh annual ...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 »
Woodworking Certificate Program Gains Traction
When we developed the new Woodworking Basics certificate program earlier this year, we didn’t know if it would attract many applicants. We started a similar program several ...Full story »
Submit Your Poetry to Ars Poetica at BARN
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. The call for poetry submissions to our fifth annual Ars Poetica at BARN is officially ...Full story »
Don’t Miss the BARN Bazaar
Nov. 18, 10 am - 3 pm at BARN Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Immerse yourself in creativity at the BARN ...Full story »
Kitchen Arts Ramping Up for the Holidays
With new classes being added every day, the Kitchen Arts Studio is moving into high gear over the next couple of months. Whether you ...Full story »
Tidy Fridays in Metal Fabrication
Hey all you Metal-Makers… Welcome to your monthly Metal-Fab Newsletter!October is quickly becoming chips on the floor, while November is waiting to be shaped with ...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 »
BARN News: New Sergers
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. The Fiber Studio is home to two new Bernina 860 serger sewing machines, thanks in ...Full story »
Get your ‘eek!’ on at Dark & Stormy!
It Will be a Dark and Stormy Night Oct. 28, 7 - 9 pm at BARN Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in ...Full story »
BARN and Bloedel: A Naturally Creative Partnership
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Let nature inspire you this fall at the 150-acre Bloedel Reserve. Join ...Full story »
Kitchen Garden Makeover
BARN News - August 25, 2023 Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. New culinary adventures await in the ...Full story »
BARN Class & Event Spotlight, August 5
Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Help Pick Colors for the Tiny House! The Tiny House built by ...Full story »
BARN News June 21, 2023
Making While the Sun Shines Never miss BARN News! Subscribe today to receive it in your inbox. Summertime is a great time to be ...Full story »
July Class Brochure in the Islander!
Look inside the Islander for the latest edition of the BARN Class & Event Sampler! You'll find descriptions of July classes, including all the ...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 »
BARN’s Kitchen Garden gets a makeover
Look to your left as you enter BARN and you'll see a delicious new explosion of color and texture. BARN's Kitchen Garden has been ...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 »
5 Years at the Big BARN
Happy Anniversary to the "Big BARN!" At 10am on June 3, 2017, the doors to BARN's new facility opened to the public for the first ...Full story »
BARN Moves to a New Home in June 2017.
This article is from the BARN News Archive, and was first published in June, 2017. The next time you take a BARN class you'll ...Full story »
BARN “Drill Team” Joins July 4 Parade in 2016
This photo is from the BARN News Archives, and was originally published in 2016. A group of BARN volunteers took a break from overseeing ...Full story »
BARN Under Construction in 2016
This photo is from the BARN News Archive, and was originally published in May 2016. Up we go! The roofline and second floor of ...Full story »
“Make Your Mark” Event Celebrates Progress on BARN Facility
This article is from the BARN News Archives, and was originally published in April 2016. Hundreds of people turned out last Saturday at the ...Full story »
Architect Johnpaul Jones Shares BARN Vision at 2015 Site Tour
This article is from the BARN News Archive, and was originally published in June 2015. A picture-perfect blue sky provided the backdrop for a ...Full story »
The Tools of a Master Find a New Home at BARN
This article is from the BARN News Archive, and was originally published in May, 2015. What are the chances that an irreplaceable collection of ...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 »
Islander Discovers Her Passion at BARN
This article is from the BARN News archives, and was originally published in November 2014. It didn’t take long for Robin Callahan to realize that ...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 »
Metalworker’s Anvil Finds New Home at BARN
This article was originally published in 2014.This anvil belonged to Heikki Seppa, the master metalsmith who made Bainbridge Island his home late in life. His ...Full story »
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