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
Tickets on Sale Now for Night at BARN
Tickets are going fast for BARN’s signature fundraising event, Night at BARN, set for 5:30-9 PM on Saturday, Oct. 3. This will be a magical evening rooted in craft and community, so get your tickets now!
Fall is Full of Flavor in Culinary Arts
Cooler evenings mean cozy suppers, and the Culinary Arts Studio has a full slate of them this fall. We're especially excited about our first Pacific Northwest Harvest Dinner, a seated four-course celebration of the region's autumn bounty, paired with wines chosen just for the occasion, on Oct. 23.
Fall is Fab in the Metal Studio
Fall is prime time to learn something new in the Metal Fabrication Studio! This month brings fresh sessions in the forge, machine shop, welding shop, and sheet metal area, with something for total beginners and returning makers alike.
Fall is for Fixing, Swapping, Supporting, and Learning
A granddaughter brings “A Handweaver’s Pattern Book’ back, Handwork Week returns in the spring of 2027, the free and popular Teen Nights are back on the calendar, Fix-It Fair is getting close, and, the next day, Rock Swap and Shop returns to the Jewelry & Fine Metals Studio. And get your Night at BARN tickets before they’re gone!
Free Artist Talk with Jane Dove Sept. 27
The Print & Book Arts Studio has a full season of ink, paper, and pattern ahead! This month brings a free artist talk with book artist Jan Dove, plus hands-on classes in linocut, letterpress, and paper marbling.
Meet Visiting Artist Joseph Cavalieri
The Glass Arts Studio welcomes visiting artist and educator Joseph Cavalieri for two free events this week! Joseph is a New York City-trained artist now living in France whose stained-glass work blends centuries-old techniques with bold, pop-art imagery. His pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Design, and he's taught more than 100 workshops around the world, from Pilchuck Glass School to residencies across four continents.
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