Night at BARN is just three weeks away, and the studio is buzzing with activity, with artisans and makers pitching in to make one-of-a-kind decorations to transform the venue into something truly spectacular! Our talented Print & Book Arts community is coming together to create beautiful, handcrafted elements that will set the perfect atmosphere for this special evening.

Studio Artists Making Magic Happen

From hand-printed banners and signage to custom bookmarks and artistic table settings, our volunteers are putting their skills to work creating decorative pieces that showcase the incredible talent within our studio. It’s inspiring to see how creativity and community spirit come together when we have a shared mission.

Donating Art for a Great Cause

In addition to creating decorations, many of our Print & Book Arts members are generously donating finished pieces for sale during the event. These donated works will be available for purchase, with all proceeds directly benefiting BARN. Whether it’s a limited-edition print, a handbound journal, or a unique artist’s book, these donations represent both artistic excellence and community commitment.

Why This Matters

BARN’s annual Night at BARN gala is essential to raising the funds needed to keep our facility and programs humming! The money raised supports everything from equipment maintenance and new tool acquisitions to workshop offerings and studio improvements that benefit all of us year-round.

Get Involved

There’s still time to contribute! Whether you volunteer to help with decorations, or donate a piece of your work for sale to support BARN, every contribution makes a difference.

Thank you to all our Print & Book Arts volunteers who are making this event extra special. Your creativity and generosity embody the collaborative spirit that makes BARN such an extraordinary place!

Intro to Shellac Plate

Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 AM – 4 PM

The shellac plate process is a simple way to create and print an etching using mat board and shellac, as artist Virginia Davison shows in this video tutorial.

Learn how to make a shellac plate, etch, cut, shape, burnish and print a plate in this one-day class.

Submissions Welcome: Book Arts Exhibition

Our studio is working to organize an exhibition in October at Bainbridge Arts and Crafts of handmade books and artist’s books made by people in the BARN community. You’re welcome to sell your work through the gallery, or have it on display only. For more information, contact print.lead@bainbridgebarn.org.