Unleash Your Creativity on Canvas and Paper!
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or picking up a pencil for the first time, BARN’s Drawing & Painting Studio is your creative haven. We are a thriving community eager to share ideas and inspiration. Here, you’ll learn and refine techniques from sketching and charcoal drawing to watercolor, oil painting, and beyond. If you’re captivated by the sweep of a pencil across paper or the vibrant strokes of a paintbrush, join us!
Getting Started in the Studio
Drawing & Painting Calendar
- February 16, 2026
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Youth: Watercolor Fantasy and Realism (Ages 8-15)
February 16, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Drawing & Painting Studio
- February 17, 2026
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- February 19, 2026
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Color Theory and Media Exploration
February 19, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Commons and Small Classroom
Drawing
Drawing is the foundation of visual art, and we offer classes and meetups for all skill levels. Learn to capture the world around you in pencil, pen, or charcoal. Develop your observational skills, understand perspective, and bring your ideas to life on paper. Our courses range from basic sketching to advanced figure drawing, ensuring there’s always a new skill to master.
Painting
Dive into color with our painting classes! Explore the fluidity of watercolors, the vibrancy of acrylics, or the richness of oils. You’ll find opportunities to expand your artistic horizons from still life to landscapes, portraits, and abstract expressionism. Our instructors will guide you through color theory, composition, and painting techniques.
Cross-Studio Collaboration
The skills you’ll develop in our studio extend beyond canvas and paper. Members from other BARN studios often join us to enhance their design skills, whether they’re sketching furniture plans or visualizing jewelry designs. Drawing and painting provide a universal language for communicating ideas across all artistic disciplines.
Upcoming Drawing & Painting Studio Events
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Drawing & Painting Studio Lead
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