Kick off the new year with a creative adventure. BARN’s exceptional lineup of classes offers experiences tailored for artists and makers of all skill levels, whether you’re treating yourself, seeking a community of like-minded creatives, or planning an outing with family and friends.
No experience? No problem! January is the perfect time to explore new interests. Explore BARN’s 11 distinct craft disciplines, including glass, fiber arts, woodworking, jewelry, metal fabrication, printmaking and bookmaking, drawing, painting, 3D printing, laser cutting, podcasting, cooking, writing and more.
BARN works to ensure that finances don’t prevent anyone from learning. Tuition assistance is available for all through a simple application process.
Get a basic introduction to BARN’s Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding Studio at Orientation to the Woodshop, a free, one-hour guided tour that opens the door to woodworking tools and classes. Take an in-depth tour of the world of stained glass in A-Z of Stained Glass, which will teach you how to make your own unique window panel.
For jewelry enthusiasts, learn to take a rough piece of rock to a beautifully smooth cabochon at Introduction to Lapidary: Cutting and Carving Stones. For those interested in working with large pieces of metal, consider blacksmithing or foundry classes!
If tech tools pique your interest, our Introduction to 3D Printing class will teach you how to bring your digital designs to life as tangible treasures. Interested in personalized creations? Laser 101: Intro to Laser Cutter Operations will empower you with the skills to make custom gifts, home décor or other projects.
Discover the explosion of flavors of banh cheo, the crepe of Cambodia, at Cambodian Kitchen Memories: Khmer Crepes with Chef Theary Tran. Register for Culinary Arts classes with a friend or family member and spend quality time together while learning something useful and delicious.
A young metalworker welds during a Youth: Weld a Metal Pet class at BARN. Courtesy BARN
Programs for teens: Building skills beyond screens
BARN’s youth classes offer teens hands-on experiences that provide a refreshing break from digital life. Each month, Teen Night brings together students in grades 7-12 for a free evening of pizza, creativity and community. Teens choose from studio activities like culinary projects, printmaking, Tech Lab challenges, and more. It’s completely free, but registration is required.
For teens ready to dive deeper, classes explore everything from spoon carving to glass mosaic to culinary favorites.
Handwork Week 2026: An extraordinary experience
This April, be part of something extraordinary at BARN: Handwork Week!
Handwork Week is BARN’s signature contribution to Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide, year-long initiative led by Craft in America honoring the handmade as part of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. From April 26 to May 1, 2026, BARN will host accomplished craftspeople offering intensive workshops that celebrate the diversity and vitality of American craft.
With participants expected from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, this event culminates in a celebration dinner showcasing the vibrancy of our creative community. Learn more and register for classes at www.bainbridgebarn.org/handwork2026.
Ready to start your creative journey? Browse the full catalog at bainbridgebarn.org. Classes fill quickly, so don’t wait too long to claim your spot!
