BARN Class & Event Spotlight, August 5

Introductory Lampworking With Borosilicate Marbles

Wednesday, Aug. 23
1 to 4:30 pm

Learn how to work with our propane/oxygen torches and borosilicate glass to make simple marbles.

Completing this class and demonstrating competence with the lampworking tools and equipment will check you off for lampworking on your Glass Studio skills card, allowing you to use them during open studio.
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Introduction to the Jeweler’s Torch

Saturday Sept. 9
10 am to 4 pm

Learn how to safely set up a soldering station, ignite your torch, anneal, and begin to solder metal together.

The skills learned in this class will help you feel more comfortable and confident in our studio or yours and get you ready for project classes. This class also helps you acquire a studio skills card for access to the torches during jewelry open studio times.
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The Wonderful World of Seitan

Mon. Aug. 15, 5 to 9 pm and
Tues. Aug. 16, 6 to 9 pm

Learn how to transform flour and water into seitan, a tasty plant-based meat substitute. Seitan, or “meat” made from wheat gluten, dates back to Buddhist monks in China almost 1,500 years ago.
Making seitan with the technique you will learn, gives a very realistic texture and good taste. We’ll discuss how to create different textures and flavors by altering the method of mixing, kneading, cooking, and flavoring.
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Welding: TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) #1

Sunday, Aug. 13,
2 to 4:30 pm

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is generally recognized as the welding technique of choice for artisans working with more exotic materials including aluminum and stainless steel.

TIG welding is more difficult to learn than Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding since it requires greater hand/eye coordination and the simultaneous use of both hands and a foot (controlling the amperage pedal.)
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Experimental Letterpress

Saturday, Sept. 9,
10 am-4 pm

Join us for a non-technical exploration of letterpress. If you’ve ever been curious about whether this kind of printmaking is for you, here’s an easy way to find out. BARN has the equipment; all you’ll need to bring is your creativity. This introduction will expose you to the simplest form of relief printing: ink, paper, and the workings of a basic press. By the end of the session—through collaboration and individual expression— you’ll have an assortment of colorful prints to take home.
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Tech Talk: Decoding AI – A Deep Dive into Large Language Models – Free)

Sunday, August 13, 1-2 pm

Learn about Large Language Models (LLMs) used in applications like ChatGPT and how they work.

The following topics will be covered:

• What is an LLM?
• Very brief overview of Transformer architecture/GPT
• How LLMs are trained/fine tuned
• Hardware requirements
• Closed source tools
• LLM Agents
• Quantization

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Wood Sculpture

Tuesdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 and 26
6-9 pm

Offered in four-week blocks, this ongoing class accommodates carvers of all skill levels.

• Beginners work on a project designed by the instructor, using wood provided. The project includes all the steps, including roughing out the basic shape with power tools and sharpening tools.
• Experienced carvers can opt to work on personal projects, using wood they provide.

Students who want more carving time between class sessions can also work during open studios, which are listed on the Woodworking Calendar, and during the free Carving Afternoons on Sundays from 1 to 3 pm.
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>Summer Story Slam

Thurs., Aug. 24
7-9 pm