Get ready to broaden your creative horizons with the launch of the new Drawing & Painting Studio in September. The studio builds on the success of BARN’s popular “Community Sketching” sessions (Thursdays, 10 AM to 12 PM in the Commons), which will resume Sept. 12.

The Drawing & Painting Studio will offer a range of programs catering to all skill levels and mentored Open Studio hours, providing opportunities for artists to work independently with expert guidance.

The new studio isn’t just for traditional artists. Drawing & Painting Studio Lead Michael Gunderson encourages members from all disciplines to explore the new studio’s programming. He notes that visual thinking is a crucial skill across mediums, whether you’re a jeweler sketching designs or a woodworker planning a project.

This is designed to be an accessible entry point for those looking to reconnect with their creativity or explore visual arts for the first time.

Sign up today for studio updates, and stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.