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B408 Rainbow Brushes: Kids Watercolor

$22

with Jean Vandervaart

Calendar Mar 8, 2025 at 10:30 am

Ages: 8 - 12

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

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

Will run

B403 Colors Cascade: A Pour Painting Workshop

$38

with Savannah Fish

Calendar Mar 8, 2025 at 1 pm

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

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

Will run

B412 Landscape Painting with M.B. Steinberg

$69

with M.B. Steinberg

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 1 pm

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

For Ages 16+ 

Discover the satisfaction of observing the natural world and translating it into beautiful, tangible art. Teaching Artist Mary Steinberg shares a process that combines reference images and imagination to create unique landscapes that capture the essence of a place’s look and feel.

This workshop welcomes any experience level, especially beginners. Students will learn through instructor demonstration and hands-on practice during this relaxed, afternoon-long workshop. Create an 11” x 14” stretched canvas landscape painting that can be taken home to be cherished forever. All supplies and materials for this class will be provided.

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

- Effectively use several reference pictures into one cohesive artwork
- Observe and capture light, color shifts, and other details
- Create dynamic compositions using perspective
- Simplify your color palette for vibrant results
- Maintain and clean your tools for long-lasting use
- Handle and dispose of painting materials safely

M.B Steinberg Instructor Bio

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

B413 Fiber & Fashion: Create a Nuno Felted Scarf

$68

with Cynthia Carbone

Calendar Apr 12, 2025 at 1 pm, runs for 2 weeks

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

For Ages 16+

Welcome to the art of Nuno! Nuno felting is a cold-water wet-felting process that uses an open-weave fabric upon which colorful Merino wool roving designs are incorporated.

In this class, students will learn to use wet felting techniques to marry a length of natural, loosely woven material with merino wool to create a unique and stylish fashion statement. The resulting colorful and cozy scarf, adorned with fringe, buttons, or a simple shawl pin is destined to beautify your wardrobe.

Students are asked to bring 2-3 old bath-sized towels with them, and all other supplies and materials will be provided. This class is suitable for brand-new beginners and those with fiber arts experience, alike!

Cynthia Carbone Instructor Bio

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

B416 Rainbow Brushes: Kids Watercolor

$22

with Jean Vandervaart

Calendar Apr 19, 2025 at 10:30 am

Ages: 8 - 12

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.

Watercolor techniques offered in the Rainbow Brushes classes will vary and support both new and returning students' continued growth. These include...

- Using washes and flooding the paper
- Blending vibrant colors and creating color gradients
- Special effects from salt and other materials
- Masking with tape or crayon
- Color lifting methods

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

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

B414 Colors Cascade: Pour Painting

$38

with Savannah Fish

Calendar Apr 19, 2025 at 1 pm

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

REGISTRATION for this class CLOSES @ 5:00 pm on Thursday, May, 15th.

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

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

B417 Rainbow Brushes: Kids Watercolor

$22

with Jean Vandervaart

Calendar May 17, 2025 at 10:30 am

Ages: 8 - 12

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. 

Watercolor techniques offered in the Rainbow Brushes classes will vary and support both new and returning students' continued growth. These include...

  • Using washes and flooding the paper
  • Blending vibrant colors and creating color gradients
  • Special effects from salt and other materials
  • Masking with tape or crayon
  • Color lifting methods

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

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

B415 Art on Clay: Creating Custom Underglaze Transfers

$56

with Cynthia Carbone

Calendar May 17, 2025 at 1 pm

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

For Ages 16+

Underglaze transfer is a great way to integrate custom, colorful designs onto clay surfaces! Teaching Artist, Cynthia Carbone welcomes all experience levels for this versatile ceramic surface design technique. Students will use ceramic underglazes to paint unique designs onto newsprint and then transfer that artwork to a clay slab.

This workshop utilizes project-based learning and students will learn both to decorate and construct their clay slabs into handbuilt cylinder forms, a great structure for cups, small planters, pen holders, and more. Students’ underglaze-decorated objects will be fired and finished with a clear glaze, ready for pick-up at The Dairy Barn in approx. 3 weeks. All tools and materials for this workshop are included with registration.

Cynthia Carbone Instructor Bio

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





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