Have a technique or class you think the BARN community would value? We’d love to hear from you!

What is BARN Looking For?

Our instructors are key to bringing BARN’s mission to life. We need passionate, knowledgable instructors who can teach projects and skills for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Techniques and skills that align with one or more of our studios are particularly welcome. See our list of studios below.

How do I apply?

Email your idea(s), including the following details, to Fran Fuller, BARN Operations Manager, at franf@bainbridgebarn.org.

  • The name and length of your class.
  • A description of what you’ll do in class.
  • One or two eye-catching photos of the project.
  • Your experience teaching the same topic.
  • Any other details you think will persuade the studio to pursue your class.
A basketry class in the Fiber Arts studio

Fran will send your idea to the studios that best match your class or activity. Even if you’re not sure whether your idea fits with one of our studios, propose it!

At the same time, you can submit an Instructor Application to get a head start on the documentation BARN needs to bring you on board.

For more information about teaching at BARN, check out our BARN Instructor Handbook.

Does BARN pay instructors?

Yes. BARN supports working artists. We also welcome volunteer instructors. Whether you’re paid or volunteer, the steps to get started are the same as above.

Questions? Call Fran at 206-842-4475, x216 or email franf@bainbridgebarn.org.

About the Studios

Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts

Baking
Cooking
Global Cuisine
Food Production
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Culinary Arts
Drawing & Painting Studio
Drawing & Painting

Drawing
Painting
Community
Collaboration
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Drawing & Painting
Fiber Studio
Fiber Arts

Basketry
Needle arts
Sewing
Surface design
Weaving
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Fiber Arts
Glass Arts
Glass Arts

Fused Glass
Glass Mosaics
Stained Glass
Torchworking
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Glass Arts
Jewelry Studio
Jewelry & Fine Metals

Beadwork
Enameling
Jewelry Making
Lapidary
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Jewelry & Fine Metals
Media Arts
Media Arts

Photography
Podcasting
Videography
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Media Arts
Metal Studio
Metal Fabrication

Foundry
Machining
Sheet Metal
Welding
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Metal Fabrication
Print and Book
Print & Book Arts

Book Arts
Letterpress
Printmaking
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Print & Book Arts
Tech Lab
Tech Lab

3D printing
Laser cutting
Electronics
Robotics
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Tech Lab
Woodworking Studio
Woodworking & Small Boat Building

Woodturning
Woodworking
Small Boatbuilding
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Woodworking & Small Boat Building
Writers Studio
Writers

Fiction
Nonfiction
Poetry
Publishing
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Writers