How do I connect with my BARN community online?
Join BARN Circle, BARN's online community. This community hub is open to everyone participating or interested in activity at BARN. Consider it the digital ...Full story »
I am interested in volunteering in the Metal Fabrication Studio. How do I get involved?
Drop by the shop of interest and engage the shop manager. Or contact the Studio Lead at metal.lead@bainbridgerbarn.org.
Can I check out equipment and use it at home or off-site?
The short answer is: Sometimes. We do loan hand tools for short periods of time. Power hand tools are loaned on a case-by-case basis. ...Full story »
Do I need a skills card to access some or all of the equipment?
Skills cards are used to register skills attained. However, competency must be demonstrated to use the equipment.
Are there any safety requirements in the studio?
Most definitely. All of these requirements are covered during Orientation and Introduction events.
When are Open Studio times (in general)?
Open Studio events vary with each shop. Machine shop has 2-3 Open Studio events per week. The Welding and Sheet Metal shop has 1-2 ...Full story »
I’m a BARN Member. How do I get fob access to the Metal Fabrication Studio?
Due to the potentially dangerous equipment in the Metal Fabrication Studio, only studio leads, monitors, and teachers have fob access.
How do I get Open studio Access in the Metal Fabrication Studio?
To attend Open Studio, take any required prerequisite classes (generally the introductory class for that particular discipline) and register using our catalog. ...Full story »
How do I get started in the Metal Fabrication Studio?
That’s a big question. The answer depends on the shop in which you want to begin. For the Machine Shop, begin with Orientation and ...Full story »
How do I build skills in the Machine Shop?
There’s usually some kind of activity happening in the Machine Shop, so please do drop in and check it out. The best way to ...Full story »
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