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
Fiber: Natural Dyeing and Traditional Hand Stitching with Judilee Fitzhugh
This May, we're thrilled to welcome textile artisan Judilee Fitzhugh to BARN for two special workshops that showcase her expertise in natural dyeing ...Full story »
New in 2025! Sustain the Art of Making With a Monthly Donation
We've made it easier than ever to support BARN's mission. When you visit BainbridgeBARN.org/Give, you can now choose to make any gift a monthly contribution. ...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 »
Print & Book: Valentines!
More than two dozen volunteers gathered on Feb. 4 to make Valentine cards for the community. Using paper scraps and a treasure trove of ...Full story »
Wood: Expert Tips for Home Remodeling Success
Planning a home renovation? Before you knock down that first wall or pick up that sledgehammer, join us for an invaluable presentation that could ...Full story »
Writers: A Celebration of Romance
Looking for the perfect Valentine's season celebration? BARN invites you to an enchanting evening of literary romance featuring some of the Pacific Northwest's most ...Full story »
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