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.
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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
Writers’ Fall Fare: Comps Night, Short-Story Contest, and a Conference!
Fall brings three major events for the Writers’ Studio: A night to talk comps with local booksellers for expert input on where your work fits on the shelf (Sept. 19), a spooky short-story contest with real cash on the line (deadline Set. 30), and a Nov. 13-15 conference for genre fiction writers that’s filling fast!
Everything from Spoons to Ukuleles in Woodworking
September in the Woodworking & Small Boat Building Studio is full of opportunities — turn your first pen on the lathe, carve a spoon at a free community night, or dive into a 10-meeting build and walk out with a liquor cabinet you made yourself. A good month to come in with an idea and leave with something real.Free spoon carving, a tool sale, and five classes that need you
Tickets on Sale Now for Night at BARN
Tickets are going fast for BARN’s signature fundraising event, Night at BARN, set for 5:30-9 PM on Saturday, Oct. 3. This will be a magical evening rooted in craft and community, so get your tickets now!
Fall is Full of Flavor in Culinary Arts
Cooler evenings mean cozy suppers, and the Culinary Arts Studio has a full slate of them this fall. We're especially excited about our first Pacific Northwest Harvest Dinner, a seated four-course celebration of the region's autumn bounty, paired with wines chosen just for the occasion, on Oct. 23.
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