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BARN Youth Update

Four more weeks of summer. Then what?

There is still plenty of sun left, and we hope you soak up every bit of it. But fall has a way of sneaking up on us. Fall Youth classes are open, and this is the moment to grab a spot before schedules fill.

BARN is where kids discover what they are drawn to, meet others who light up over the same things, and build real skills with real tools. There’s a certain kind of confidence that only comes from stepping outside your comfort zone and making something with your own hands. At BARN, youth build those skills while having a lot of fun. Everybody wins.

A note for older teens:

Makers ages 14 and up are welcome to join most BARN classes, open studios, and activities right alongside the adults. Check individual class listings for any age exceptions before registering.

Ongoing Skill-Builders

Youth: Drawing & Painting Sampler (Ages 8-16)

Four meetings, 4 – 5:30 PM  |  $160 member / $180 guest

A relaxed, all-levels studio where young artists build real drawing and painting skills at their own pace. Across four meetings, students work through comic-character drawing, geometric acrylic painting, soft pastel, and mixed media on canvas. No experience needed, and every session brings a fresh challenge. Taught by Sher Swaim.

Choose a section: Sept. 10, Oct. 15, or Nov. 19; Fridays, beginning Sept. 11, Oct. 16, or Nov. 20.

Youth: Woodworking Apprentice (Ages 10-14)

Fridays, 4 – 6 PM  |  $86 member / $105 guest

Each month brings a new tool or technique and a project to put it to work. Young makers learn about different woods, shaping with hand and power tools, and joining pieces together, building a real foundation one session at a time. Sign up for a single month or follow the whole series. Taught by Ben Dykstra.

Monthly sessions: Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18.

Flavors of the World

Three hands-on cooking classes for ages 8-13, each one a passport to a different kitchen. Young chefs cook a full meal, learn the stories behind the dishes, and take the recipes home. All three are taught by Theary Tran.

Youth: Filipino Favorites (Ages 8-13)

Thursday, Sept. 10, 4 – 7 PM  |  $104 member / $125 guest

Young cooks make crispy lumpia and savory chicken adobo from scratch, practicing knife skills, measuring, and safe cooking along the way. They will dig into the traditions behind these beloved dishes, then sit down to enjoy the meal they made. Uses wheat and soy.

Youth: Vietnamese Bánh Mì (Ages 8-13)

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 – 7 PM  |  $104 member / $125 guest

Build one of Vietnam’s most iconic street foods from the bread up. Students prepare lemongrass chicken, savory tofu, quick-pickled carrots and daikon, and fresh herbs, then learn to balance sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy into the perfect sandwich. Uses fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

Youth: Korean Favorites (Ages 8-13)

Thursday, Oct. 22, 4 – 7 PM  |  $104 member / $125 guest

Roll colorful kimbap and cook haemul pajeon, a savory seafood and green onion pancake, while learning the techniques and traditions behind each dish. It is hands-on, a little messy, and ends the best way possible: tasting what you made. Uses eggs, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame.

Just for Fall

Youth: Halloween Glass Pet Pix (Ages 12+)

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 – 5 PM  |  $66 member / $75 guest

Bring a photo of a favorite pet, or invent one, and turn it into a fused glass piece you can hang. Students learn to cut and compose glass on a clear base, with the option to add a festive Halloween costume. A beginner-friendly three-hour class, no experience required. Taught by Cynthia Jacobs. Registration closes Oct. 18.

Questions about youth programs? Contact Youth Programs Coordinator Stefanie Bukosky at stefanieb@bainbridgebarn.org.

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