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A283 Intro to Stained Glass

$200

with Bonnie Proudfoot

Calendar Mar 24, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 5 weeks

**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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Full Course

A290 Pottery I: Intro to Wheel Throwing

$275

with Quinn Schmalenberg

Calendar Mar 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

**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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Full Course

A291 Pottery II: Garden Pots

$275

with Margaret Gustafan

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

 **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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Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 3 payments of $75.00, paid weekly.

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A293 Fundamentals of Drawing

$198

with Erica Magnus

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

**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 that week 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.(or above) paper weight. All other black & white art materials are provided.

Drawing Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

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Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 1 payment of $148.00, paid every two weeks.

A296 Comix Guild: Part 1

$60

with Ariel Martian

Calendar Apr 1, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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

For Ages 16+

Join Dairy Barn Teaching Artist, Ariel Martian, in drawing inspiration by the books “Cartooning” by Ivan Brunetti, and “Making Comics” by Lynda Barry. In this new class, Ariel shares her decades-long experience drawing comics, offering students a space to explore comics as a dynamic visual story telling medium. 

The emphasis in the class will be a DIY approach to story-telling through sequential drawing.  We’ll cover some finer points specific to cartooning, such as penciling, inking, panel design, word balloon styles, and sound effects. We’ll also explore different printing and binding methods. 

In Comix Guild: Part 1, students will explore simple story-telling techniques with and without words; dabble in character design, and layout; then finally bring these elements all together in a simple, but versatile, folded zine format. 

Students should purchase their own mixed-media sketchbook in size of choice.  

Ariel Martian Instructor Bio

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A292 Handbuilding With Clay

$275

with Hillary Gattian

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

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

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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Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 3 payments of $75.00, paid weekly.

A294 Painting I: Basics of Color as Form

$245

with Erica Magnus

Calendar Apr 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks

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

For Ages 16+

This two-hour evening class welcomes students of all skill levels who are interested in developing their painting abilities. Through guided exercises and individualized in-studio instruction, students explore the use of color, value, and form to create believable space on the canvas. Both beginners and experienced painters benefit from a supportive environment that builds confidence while strengthening painting fundamentals.

A special emphasis is placed on understanding and managing color to enrich the overall painting experience. Working from still-life setups, each of the eight class sessions introduces step-by-step instruction in essential elements of successful paintings—including composition, perspective, and scale—and how these elements work together to achieve strong visual results.

Early sessions also address proper care and maintenance of painting tools, along with an introduction to various painting mediums, brushes, and canvas types. Oil paints are provided for all students, as they are easy to manage, forgiving, and slow-drying—ideal for learning and exploration!

See Materials List for more info

Painting Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

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Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 3 payments of $65.00, paid weekly.

A298 Screen Printing from a DIY Perspective

$80

with Sara Severns

Calendar Apr 9, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

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

For Ages 16+

This workshop is perfect for any teen or adult who is curious about screen printing as a hobby or possible business venture.  Learn different screen printing techniques from artist Sara Severns, a freelancer who designs and prints shirts for local bands to sell at their shows. 

This 4-week series begins with learning simple and accessible DIY printing methods (perfect for those with home studios) and builds into a brief exploration of more professional processes and materials.

Dairy Barn Education Policies and Info (refunds, inclement weather, etc.)

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 1 payment of $30.00, paid every four weeks.




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