**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+

Before “snapshots” from the early box cameras all the way up to our present day phone cameras, people drew portraits of family members and strangers in their small pocket size sketchpads.

Now you can learn these essentials of portraiture in this informative and accessible day-long workshop, suited for both beginners and those with more experience.

Instructor-led exercises and demonstrations begin the day, with students practicing the basic forms and proportions of the human head. A live model will be present during the second half of the workshop for the ultimate opportunity to hone your craft with life drawing. With personalized instructor feedback, you'll sharpen your skills and gain confidence in rendering life-like portraits. Students bring their own drawing pad (11” x 14” 80 lb. weight paper or higher).  All other materials for this class are provided. Students will work with pencil, various charcoals, and other dry black mediums.

Drawing Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

2026 Teen Story Lab: Illustration + Animation:

Teen Art Campers are provided with in-depth opportunities to explore visual art media and making. Small groups allow for collaboration or individual work with the experienced Teaching Artists, Tadgh (pronounced "TEEG") Bentley, and Jeremy Bessoff. All stages of the creative process are emphasized -- concept, planning, and execution.

AM session, Teens will explore the art of illustration with Tadgh Bentley, author & illustrator.

PM session will be led by Jeremy Bessoff, a multimedia artist working in animation. Teens will explore the art of DIY tabletop stop-motion animation. 

Throughout the week, teens will build confidence in their artistic abilities, express themselves freely, and connect with peers who share their passion for art!

Typically for rising 8th to rising 12th Graders

July 20 - July 24 AM: Myth Makers (Stories of Place)

AM Activities exploring the story of place and its characters.

July 20 - July 24 Myth Makers (Stories of Place) / Living Myths & Puppetry

AM Activities exploring the story of place and its characters.

PM Activities bring stories to life with puppetry.

July 20 - July 24 PM: Living Myths & Puppetry

PM Activities bring stories to life with puppetry.

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+ 

Bring yourself, a potluck dish, and your wool cards if you have them!

Join teaching artist Meta Van Nostran for a hands-on day (10:00 AM- 3:00 PM) of fiber preparation and Appalachian textile traditions!

Participants will explore wool-processing through demonstrations, conversations, and hands-on fiber practices.

10:00–10:20 AM:  Welcome + Introduction Meta Van Nostran and Mary Jeanne Goss

• Appalachian fiber traditions
• Wool, flax, cotton, wartime needs, WPA guilds, and regional making traditions

10:20–11:15 AM: Skirting + Washing Raw Fleece

• Hands-on demonstration and participation: Skirting a fleece
• Washing Cheviot wool
• Discussion of lanolin, fleece quality, and wool preparation

11:15 AM–12:00 PM: Sheep Breeds + Fiber History Discussion

• Fine, medium, and coarse fibers
• Sheep breeds and fiber uses
• Plant and animal fibers through history

12:00–1:00 PM:  Community Potluck Lunch

1:00–1:45 PM: Teasing + Fiber Preparation

• Historical textiles from home-spun fibers
• Spinning wheel overview
• Fiber resources, books, and materials

1:45–2:45 PM: Carding Wool into Rolags

• Hand carders
• Drum carders
• Preparing wool for spinning
• Rolag making

2:45–3:00 PM: Closing Conversation + August 1st Spin In gathering introduction

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+

Join teaching artist, Alix Rondy, on a guided adventure with brush and canvas. Participants will create a unique 11”x 14" painting based on a common theme. 

This month's theme will explore the strange and colorful world of Picasso portraits!   His paintings did not stray from reality simply to create chaos- his abstractions gave us insights into new ways of seeing what is in front of us. Students will briefly study some works by Picasso, mainly his red beret portraits, and create their own original portraits - based on his style. Feel free to bring a photo to work off if you wish! 

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Neon Cow Bar will have wine, and beer available for purchase by participants over age 21. (Outside alcohol prohibited.)

Alix Rondy Teaching Artist Bio

**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

For Ages 16+

Join Bonnie Proudfoot for this 4-day condensed class exploring the world of stained glass "Eco Mobiles"!  Participants will create at least 3 images from land, sea, or sky, and on the final day, string up the critters, fish, planets, stars, or flowers to create a mobile.

Although it is ideal for participants have some experience cutting glass and soldering, folks new to stained glass are encouraged to register, as designs can be simplified for experience level and refresher lessons will be provided.

All supplies and materials for this class are included with registration.

Bonnie Proudfoot Instructor Bio

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