Youth at BARN
BARN provides an empowering environment where youth can explore new creative outlets. Unless otherwise specified, all BARN classes are open to ages 14 and up. We also have programs specifically for youth, such as Teen Nights, Summer at BARN, and after-school classes. Ages are noted in the activity description.
Summer at BARN
We love having kids and teens at BARN for our summer programs on Bainbridge Island! Find everything from sewing and welding to jewelry-making, robotics, and woodworking.
More Ways to Get Involved
- Community Service: Get involved in any of the community service projects at BARN.
- Volunteering: Reach out to the Youth Coordinator for available volunteering opportunities.
- Partnerships: We love to chat with representatives of school, youth, and community groups about how to connect our programs.
- Independent Studies/Mentorships: If you are interested in Independent Studies through your high school, contact your school counselor and the studio lead.
Youth Program Resources
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Tuition Assistance
To help make BARN accessible to all, we offer tuition assistance to help cover the cost of classes. Learn more »
Minor Participation
All minors must have a waiver on file before attending classes and events. This information is collected during registration.
Stefanie BukoskyYouth Programs Coordinator
206-842-4475 ext. 224
Youth Program News
Coming Up in Print & Book Arts
The Print & Book Arts Studio has a full press run of classes ahead, from letterpress fundamentals to handmade books and monoprinting. Whether you're setting type for the first time or binding a book from scratch, there's a project waiting for you.
Special Events Fill BARN’s Fall Calendar
BARN’s dance card is incredibly full this fall — with Refract Demo Day, Island Drawings reception, Dark & Stormy Night, and a Holiday Bazaar on tap.
Teens Bake Fall Treats for Neighbors
Five of the 72 teens who spent a recent Friday night at BARN finished their pizza in the Commons then headed to the Culinary Arts Studio where they spent two hours measuring, mixing, and baking 88 mini loaves of spiced pear quick bread for the local food bank.
Welcome Fall with Pastels, Digital Drawing, Collage, and Colored Pencils
Try something new this month in Drawing & Painting! Keep the sketchbooks full all fall with weekly figure drawing and community sketching sessions along with a handful of new workshops that are opening up, offering everything from soft pastels to digital drawing.
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