This class has a pre-scheduled inclement weather make-up date on Saturday, Mar. 22nd from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Participants are asked to keep their availability open for this date as well, should it be needed.

Supported by The Magic Martha Fund

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

Ages 8 - 12

Scholarships are available, thanks to generous contributions from Dairy Barn Supporters. Before registering, submit your request below or contact the Education Director by phone: 740-592-4981 option 1 for Education.Youth Education Scholarship Request Form

Color and creativity come together in these exciting classes designed for young artists aged 8-12. During these weekend workshops, youth participants will dive into the world of watercolor painting with Teaching Artist, Jean Vandervaart. Students will explore washes and learn how to blend vibrant colors while discovering their unique artistic style. Whether a budding artist or someone who just loves to get creative, this class offers a supportive and inspiring environment for all skill levels. We invite kids to expand their imagination with watercolor and supplies/materials are included with registration!

Jean Vandervaart Teaching Artist Bio

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This class has a pre-scheduled inclement weather make-up date on Saturday, Mar. 22nd from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants are asked to keep their availability open for this date as well, should it be needed.

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

REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Thursday, March, 6th.

For Ages 14+ (those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult) 

Experience the magic of pour painting, a unique technique where vibrant colors flow freely onto the canvas. Participants are encouraged to choose three colors of their liking and let their creativity soar. They can enhance their masterpieces with glitter, silicone, oil, or foil for an extra touch of sparkle and depth. The possibilities are endless, and the process is fun and free-spirited.

In this workshop, students will create their unique painting on an 8” x 10” canvas. Due to the nature of the materials, completed paintings will be left to dry and available for pick-up after two days, during The Dairy Barn’s regular hours Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Teaching Artist, Savannah Fish, has experience teaching individuals with diverse abilities, and creating an inclusive learning environment. She invites you to discover the joy of creating beautiful art together!

Savannah Fish Instructor Bio

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This class has a pre-scheduled inclement weather make-up date on Thursday, Mar. 27th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Participants are asked to keep their availability open for this date as well, should it be needed.

Family Friendly! Ages: 8-100 (Those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) Please register all participants.

Join us for a hands-on, creative experience where you can make a difference! We invite community members of all ages and skill levels to come together and create handbuilt ceramic bowls that will be donated to support local charitable events. Whether you’re an experienced ceramicist or new to clay, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to learn, create, and give back.

Teaching Artist Chip Wagner will guide participants through the process of shaping slabs into bisque-mold forms, then stamping, carving, and personalizing the details of their bowls. Your unique creations will then be fired in The Dairy Barn's kilns and donated to local charitable initiatives including Athens Area Mediation Service's Souper Bowl and Amesville Elementary's Empty Bowls event benefiting the Athens County Food Pantry. This series of making and glazing events is available at no cost to participants, though pre-registration is required to ensure we have space for everyone. By participating, you’ll not only learn new artistic techniques but also contribute to a cause that helps strengthen our community. Come with your friends, family, or just yourself, all are welcome!

Teaching Artist Chip Wagner, is the recipient of the Foundation for Appalachia Ohio's Growing Home Fellowship. Instructor Bio

The Dairy Barn's Create to Donate events are supported, with gratitude, by the Columbus Clay Company.

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

For Ages 16+

This 5-week class will introduce the tools and techniques of stained glass construction. Students will learn the Tiffany method, also called the copper foil method, to create a design that showcases the beauty of stained glass. Designs can be supplied, or students may wish to consult with the instructor about creating their own design.

Students who have no experience with stained glass are welcome, as well as students who have some experience but wish to build upon that foundation. All supplies and materials for this class are included with registration.

Bonnie Proudfoot Instructor Bio

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For Ages 16+

Are you looking to enhance your creative practice by integrating conceptual imagery, symbolism, cultural context, and personal significance for a more profound impact? Teaching Artist Bright Kontor Osei has created this class to help students build confidence in articulating their ideas through art.

Students will begin this seven-week class by creating personally relevant found-object hanging relief sculptures using accessible, alternative materials. Even raw materials can be a vehicle for self-expression, as students learn how to mix acrylic paint from scratch, combining essential and unconventional ingredients in unique and meaningful ways. Lastly, participants will apply core art and design principles, incorporating their custom paints, into a graphic poster conveying an idea they believe deserves visibility and public discourse.

Art as Practice is open to all art enthusiasts and practitioners – beginner through advanced – who crave the thought-provoking exchange of ideas and emotions that impactful art can inspire. As part of the class experience, the Teaching Artist will invite students to engage with some of his own artwork in the classroom, gaining an introduction to the fundamentals of exhibiting artwork publicly. Most supplies and materials will be provided. Please see the accompanying Materials List for details on Found Objects.

Bright Kontor Osei Instructor Bio

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

For Ages 16+ 

This class is a great opportunity to start your journey into functional ceramics. The potter’s wheel is a useful tool with a long history. In this class you will learn all the fundamentals of throwing pottery, from preparing the clay to glazing the surface.

Demonstrations include cylinders, mugs, handles, bowls and trimming. Available Open Studio time outside of regular scheduled classes, assures that you will have plenty of time to practice your new skills.

Tools and materials for this class are included with registration.

Quinn Schmalenberg Instructor Bio

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

For Ages 16+ 

This class teaches wheel throwing and soft slab construction methods, along with carving and stamping techniques to create durable ceramic vessels and sculptures for the garden. Participants will explore surface design using additive and subtractive processes, in addition to a variety of ways to utilize glazes. Students will gain new hand-building and wheel-throwing skills and take home several flower pots, a fairy house, and herb markers. All garden pottery made during this workshop will be glazed and fired. This eight-week class features instructor demonstrations, hands-on learning, and available Open Studio time outside of regularly scheduled classes.

This class is best suited for those who have basic wheel-throwing skills and feel comfortable wedging, centering, and throwing small to medium-sized cylinders. (Equivalent to The Dairy Barn’s Pottery I: Intro to Wheel Throwing class.)

Tools and materials for this class are included with registration.

Margaret Gustafan Instructor Bio

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

For Ages 16+

This class is designed especially for those who want to learn how original drawings are created “from scratch", how to apply basic and essential drawing techniques to their drawings, and how to draw with confidence as they develop their own individual style.

All students of every skill level are welcome. Whether this is your first drawing class or you want to dust off skills you’ve already acquired, you will receive the support and personal attention you need to enhance and advance your drawing abilities.

Class content includes short drawing exercises to clarify the drawing concept covered, along with longer still-life set-ups where those concepts are applied. The instructor provides demonstrations and individual instruction upon request. Your questions and observations will form a valuable part of your class experience.

Students bring their own 11" x 14" Drawing Pad with at least 24 sheets of 80 lb. weight paper. All other materials are provided.

Drawing Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

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