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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.
Youth Calendar
Youth: Wacky-Tacky Welding (Ages 12-16)
November 18, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding & Sheet Metal Shop
Youth: Writers' Roundtable (Ages 13-18)
December 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Writers' Studio
High School Community Service: Holiday Shortbread
December 1, 2025 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Make a Cheese Board (Ages 10-14)
December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Holiday Cookies (Ages 8-12)
December 22, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Holiday Chocolates for Gifts (Ages 10-14)
December 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Writers' Roundtable (Ages 13-18)
January 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Writers' Studio
Youth: Comic Strip Characters (Ages 8-15)
January 5, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Small Classroom
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
January 6, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Pictures, Pop Ups, and Prints (Ages 10-14)
January 8, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio
Youth: Comic Strip Characters (Ages 8-15)
January 12, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Small Classroom
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
January 13, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Cambodian Noodles (Ages 8-13)
January 14, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Pictures, Pop Ups, and Prints (Ages 10-14)
January 15, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio
Youth: Pen Turning (Ages 12-16)
January 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Comic Strip Characters (Ages 8-15)
January 19, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Small Classroom
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
January 20, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Pictures, Pop Ups, and Prints (Ages 10-14)
January 22, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Print & Book Arts Studio
Youth: Comic Strip Characters (Ages 8-15)
January 26, 2026 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Small Classroom
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
January 27, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Spoon Carving (Ages 12-16)
January 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Glass Mosaic Hearts (Ages 12+)
February 1, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Glass Arts Studio
Youth: Writers' Roundtable (Ages 13-18)
February 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Writers' Studio
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
February 3, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Spoon Carving (Ages 12-16)
February 6, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
February 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Midwinter Improv Camp (Ages 10-16)
February 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Great Room
Youth: Midwinter Improv Camp (Ages 10-16)
February 17, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Great Room
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
February 17, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Midwinter Improv Camp (Ages 10-16)
February 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Great Room
Youth: Midwinter Improv Camp (Ages 10-16)
February 19, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Great Room
Youth: Midwinter Improv Camp (Ages 10-16)
February 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Great Room
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
February 24, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Clever Hinged Box (Ages 12-16)
February 27, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Writers' Roundtable (Ages 13-18)
March 2, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Writers' Studio
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
March 3, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Cornish Pasties (Ages 8-13)
March 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Turn an Ice Cream Scoop (Ages 12-16)
March 6, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Weld a Tension Table Series (Ages 12-16)
March 10, 2026 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welding Shop
Youth: Japanese Favorites (Ages 8-13)
March 12, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Culinary Arts Studio
Youth: Nightstand with Secret Drawer (Ages 12-16)
March 20, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Nightstand with Secret Drawer (Ages 12-16)
March 27, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Nightstand with Secret Drawer (Ages 12-16)
April 3, 2026 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Woodworking & Small Boat Studio
Youth: Writers' Roundtable (Ages 13-18)
April 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Writers' Studio
- December 12, 2025
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Seasonal Youth Classes
Join us for after-school youth classes throughout the school year on everything from welding to cooking.

Teen Night
Each month during the school year, we offer a free Friday evening of art, friends, food, and creativity for teens (7th-12th grade). Registration required.
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.

Upcoming Youth Events
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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 BukoskyStefanie Bukosky
Stefanie Bukosky is BARN’s Youth Programs Coordinator. Here’s a Q&A with her!
Youth Programs Coordinator
206-842-4475 ext. 224
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