Handwork ’27 Draws Celebrated Instructors
Handwork Week returns to BARN April 12–16, 2027. Immerse yourself in craft, guided by accomplished instructors and surrounded by fellow makers. Renowned instructors include Yuri Kobayashi, Heather Trimlett, Kathy Hattori, Jim Dailing, Reni Gower, Melissa Potter, Dan Webb and Bill and Britt Doran.
Tech Lab Fills Fall with Useful Tools
The Tech Lab is a great place to pick up a new skill this fall! We've got hands-on sessions in laser cutting, 3D printing, electronics, and coding, plus a beginner-friendly intro to vector graphics. Come see what the lab's tools can do for your next project.
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!
Tech Lab Hums Along This Fall with Hands-On Classes
Fall in the Tech Lab keeps brings hands-on classes covering everything from laser cutting to 3D design to soldering. Whether you’re chasing a specific project or just want to see what BARN’s tools can do, there’s an entry point for every skill level this September and October.
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.
September in the Tech Lab
The Tech Lab keeps humming along this September with laser cutting, 3D printing, and a brand-new vector graphics class landing on the schedule. Laser 101 opens up BARN's laser cutter to first-timers, while Introduction to 3D Printing and Vector Graphics 101 build out your digital fabrication toolkit.
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 »
Tech Lab Crafts Trillium Run Medallions
For the past three years Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails has come to BARN for their Trillium Run medallions. Doug Salot and Keith La Plain ...Full story »
We Fixed It!
On Saturday, March 7, more than 100 people attended our first Fix-It Fair of 2026. Our crew of 20+ fabulous volunteer fixers restored nearly ...Full story »
Home Automation Tech Talk
Free! Learn about the benefits of home automation.
21st Century Design Exhibition Open Now
On display from now until April in BARN's Commons: 21st Century Design!
New 3D Printing Group and Tech Programming Coordinator
New in the Tech Lab: 3D Printing Special Interest group and new Programming coordinator!
Tech: Cosplay and Costuming Community
Don't miss these classes and events
Community Service: 3D Tool for the Land Trust
Had you visited BARN in the dead of night over a couple of months in late 2025, you might have heard the hum of ...Full story »
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 »
Registration Now Open: Teen Night! (Grades 7-12)
P.S. Register for Teen Night, too
Modern Mobiles: Balancing Digital and Hand Craft
Learn about Modern Mobiles: Balancing Digital and Hand Craft, a workshop with Brian Gillespie offered as part of Handwork Week at BARN!
Introduction to Laser Engraving with xTool
Introduction to Laser Engraving with xTool - Saturday, Sept. 13, 2 - 4 PM
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 »
Fix-It Fair: Reviving Items and Building Community
This past Saturday, BARN was buzzing with activity as we hosted our first-ever Fix-It Fair, bringing together skilled volunteers and community members in the ...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 »
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 »
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 »
Meet Alex Marcus, Your New Tech Lab Lead
After four years as Tech Lab Lead, Doug Salot handed the reins to Alex Marcus this month. Under Doug's leadership, the Tech Lab expanded ...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 »
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 »
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 »
“It’s a super power:” Girls Who Code at BARN
A group of girls gathers in BARN's Electronic and Technical Arts (ETA) Studio on Thursdays after school, each one writing code on a workstation ...Full story »
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