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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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For Ages 14+ (Those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Improvisation and creativity are at the forefront of this class, featuring both printmaking and the fiber arts. Print & Patch students will learn different methods of textile surface design, carve their own printmaking blocks, naturally dye fabrics with indigo, and print patterned fabric.

In the latter part of this 8-week class, classmates are invited to share the fabric they created with each other, as they begin construction of a patchwork or mini-quilt project which can take any shape. Participants will take home handmade creations that celebrate community and the renewable spirit of patchwork.

This class is well suited for those without previous print or textile experience, as well as makers with knowledge of some or both methods looking for a new way to approach fiber arts. All materials and tools are provided for participants, including printmaking blocks, fabric, indigo dye, and sewing tools.

Aubrey jo Blue Instructor Bio

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Supported by The Magic Martha Fund

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

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

Are you or do you know a teen interested in creating public art and/or storytelling projects with our Ohio home state as inspriation? This is a unique opportunity for young art students to explore the creative process from concept to exhibition—creating original imagery and text that reflect their unique perspectives. 

Art students will collaborate across multiple panels on a multimedia public art installation as part of Athens County Public Libraries’ Stories in the Park exhibit at Richland Avenue Park. Images of the final artworks and writing will appear on exhibit panels designed by the Athens County Public Libraries’ graphic designer. 

2026 Exhibition at the Richland Avenue Park!

Jessica Held Instructor Bio

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Ages 16+

Clay is fabulously versatile and can facilitate all kinds of self-expression. This class serves as a great introduction to the material. The techniques demonstrated are flexible for students interested in either (or both!) functional and sculptural forms.

This eight-week class features instructor demonstrations, hands-on learning, and available Open Studio time outside of regularly scheduled classes. Students will learn how to pinch, coil, and slab-build forms with an emphasis on establishing solid construction skills. The last two classes will be devoted to enriching surfaces with glazes, underglazes, and engobes.

Tools and materials for this class are included with registration.

Hillary Gattian Instructor Bio

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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 Household Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**

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

Join a creative team, led by Dairy Barn teaching artist Kasey Jones, to design and collaboratively build an interactive installation for the WITCH WALK, a family-friendly haunted outdoor art experience through the Ora Anderson Trail, located behind the Dairy Barn Arts Center.

Students will create a magical and community-centered sculpture walk that will celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead, featuring lanterns, altars, and collaborative art pieces.

• Explore sculpture-making using recycled and sustainable materials 
• Learn the fundamentals of large-scale installation art and teamwork 
• Engage in creative community planning for a real public event
• Integrate cultural elements, particularly related to the Day of the Dead, and the celebration of the Dairy Barn's Ora Anderson Trail.

Supported by The Magic Martha Fund

Kasey Jones Instructor Bio

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Supported by The Magic Martha Fund

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

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, yet again, in this exciting workshop designed for young artists aged 8-12. 

This kids' watercolor workshop expands on previous lessons, instructed by teaching-artist Jean Vandervaart, by introducing the technique of negative (space) painting to achieve unique Cryptid and Spirit-themed works of art. 

Negative painting is a method in which the background is painted dark, allowing the lighter color to appear as the design or "positive" shape.  

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!  Supplies/materials are included with registration.

Jean Vandervaart Teaching Artist Bio

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REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Friday, October 3rd.

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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