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A309 Fundamentals of Drawing
with Erica Magnus
**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.
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A310 Painting I: Basics of Color as Form
with Erica Magnus
**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!
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A311 Painting II: Beyond the Basics
with Erica Magnus
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
Designed for students with prior painting experience, this course offers a deeper dive into painting fundamentals while encouraging experimentation. Working in oil, participants will explore color, value, scale, and composition through intentionally designed still life setups.
Each class blends guided exercises with individual feedback, helping students strengthen what they know and try new techniques with confidence. While the class focuses on oil painting, concepts can apply to any color medium! Perfect for painters ready to refine their skills and develop a more intentional, expressive style.
Topics include:
- Creating form through color and value
- Building strong compositions with scale and perspective
- Managing tools, materials, and color palettes effectively
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A308 Handbuilding II: 3D Forms
with Alix Rondy
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
Yay for clay! This is an 8-week handbuilding class that explores sculptural construction techniques, surface manipulation, and observational modeling. A series of increasingly challenging projects, will allow students to develop their abilities, problem solve structural and sculptural issues and create convincing three-dimensional forms.
Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of construction methods and learn how to choose the techniques best suited to different forms. They will experiment with additive, subtractive, impressed, pierced, and slipped surface treatments while developing strategies for rendering realistic textures such as skin, folds, hair, bark, and other natural surfaces.
Projects include a series of texture sample tiles, a micro-to-macro sculpture inspired by an everyday object, and a life-sized human hand sculpted from observation. The final two class sessions will be devoted to glazing, painting, and finishing work as appropriate.
This class is designed for students who are already comfortable with basic handbuilding techniques and are ready to further develop their sculptural skills.
A313 Stitch & Stuff
with Allyson Pappas
Ages: 8 - 16
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.
Join Dairy Barn teaching Artist Allyson Pappas for a foray into fiber fellowship!
Students will have the opportunity to imagine, design and create a soft sculpture! With Allyson's guidance, participants will sketch their ideas, create a pattern, and learn whip-stitch to sew their pieces together. Their unique visions will be brought to life by choosing fabrics and adding details to create a one-of-a-kind stuffie of which they can be proud!
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A314 Comix Guild: Make a Zine
with Ariel Martian
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
In this 4 part course, we’ll make a zine that tells a unique story using a single sheet of printer paper. Inspired by the books “Cartooning” by Ivan Brunetti, and “Making Comics” by Lynda Barry, plus the instructor's own experiences making comics, students will go through the process of designing characters, writing a story, and laying out their comic so it fits on a single 8.5x10” sheet of paper folded into a booklet with 6 pages- a front and back cover- plus a possible bonus image on the reverse side of their comic pages.
This course will include weekly drawing exercises to help get the creative juices flowing, and hone the skills needed to visually tell a simple story. Comix Guild doesn’t require advanced drawing skills, or any kind of fancy equipment. Although drawing is the primary medium, collage elements (if desired) can be included in final zines.
Students should purchase their own mixed-media sketchbook in size of choice.
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B463 Pumpkin Portraits
with Savannah Fish
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Friday, October, 9th.
For Ages 10+ (those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Join Dairy Barn teaching artist, Savannah Fish, in this Fall painting workshop! Participants will create pumpkin portraits, using acrylic paints and enhance them with glitter, if they choose. A perfect opportunity to create with your family or on your own!
In this workshop, students will create their unique painting on an 8" x 10" canvas. Students may take their work with them or allow them to dry completely and 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!
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B470 Happy Hour Painting (Oct 24)
with Alix Rondy
**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.
Join us and explore lush foliage, hidden wildlife, and quiet mystery as we dive into the dreamlike jungle paintings of Henri Rousseau. A self-taught artist who spent much of his life working as a customs officer, Rousseau never traveled to a tropical rainforest, yet he created some of history's most captivating jungle scenes using inspiration from botanical gardens, books, and his own vivid imagination. His paintings are heavy with mystery, blurring the line between reality and fantasy and inviting viewers into strange, peaceful worlds where anything feels possible.
Participants will learn how to layer imagery and create depth with overlapping shapes as they build their own dense jungle worlds. Along the way, we'll discuss how Rousseau's unconventional artistic journey and imaginative approach helped him develop a style unlike any of his contemporaries. We'll also explore how he used composition, color, and simplified forms to create a sense of wonder and mystery.
Each artist will personalize their painting with animals, flowers, or other imaginative details, making every finished piece a unique reflection of their own creative vision.
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.)