Media Resources
Find useful resources below, including BARN’s fact sheet and logos, plus downloadable images.
Press Contact
Jenn Hemmingsen
Marketing Communications Coordinator
jennh@bainbridgebarn.org
206-842-4475 ext. 221

Our Vision
BARN envisions a world where people recognize and value their own creativity and their capacity to contribute to their communities.
Our Mission
To grow and inspire a creative community through craft, learning and service.
At a Glance
BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) is a non-profit organization formed in 2012 to build and operate a hands-on center for craft and invention on Bainbridge Island, WA. Originally operated out of a temporary 2,500 square foot facility on Bainbridge Island, BARN opened its 25,000 square foot facility featuring ten well-equipped artisan studios in June 2017.
BARN includes artisan studios focused on the following disciplines:
- Culinary Arts
- Fiber Arts
- Glass Arts
- Jewelry & Fine Metals
- Media Arts
- Metal Fabrication
- Print & Book Arts
- Tech Lab
- Woodworking & Small Boat Building
- Writers

In the News
Fall Holds Firsts and Favorites for Drawing & Painting
The Drawing & Painting Studio debuts its first-ever water-soluble oil painting class (starts Oct. 10, 10 AM – 12:30 PM), puts a Halloween spin on Inktober, and rolls out a full slate of pastel, ink, and mixed-media classes. Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to try a new medium, there’s a place for you at the easel this season.
Fiber Arts Welcomes a New Loom and New Classes
A generous donation of a Glimåkra loom, dedicated volunteers, and a few new class offerings (including open studio times for little loom weaving) means there's plenty to explore in the studio this season.
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.
Writers’ Fall Fare: Comps Night, Short-Story Contest, and a Conference!
Fall brings three major events for the Writers’ Studio: A night to talk comps with local booksellers for expert input on where your work fits on the shelf (Sept. 19), a spooky short-story contest with real cash on the line (deadline Set. 30), and a Nov. 13-15 conference for genre fiction writers that’s filling fast!
Everything from Spoons to Ukuleles in Woodworking
September in the Woodworking & Small Boat Building Studio is full of opportunities — turn your first pen on the lathe, carve a spoon at a free community night, or dive into a 10-meeting build and walk out with a liquor cabinet you made yourself. A good month to come in with an idea and leave with something real.Free spoon carving, a tool sale, and five classes that need you









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