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

For Ages 16+

**This workshop has multiple dates and times.***

Thursday & Friday (June 11 & 12): 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday (June 13 & 14): 12:00 – 4:00 PM

In this four-day, hands-on workshop, teaching artist Matt Presutti will guide participants through the foundational techniques of handmade paper, with an emphasis on sustainable practices. Whether you’re new to papermaking or looking to deepen your process, this workshop offers both structure and space to explore.

Day 1: Foundations Learn the basics of pulp preparation, beater operation, and sheet formation.

Day 2: Material Exploration Work with rag paper, recycled materials, and natural fibers. 

Days 3 & 4: Open Studio + Expansion The weekend sessions shift into a more flexible, exploratory format. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials, collaborate on shared pulp batches, and develop individual projects. This is a time to experiment, connect, and push your ideas further.

Special Feature: Fiber & Dye Garden Research

As part of the workshop, participants will attend a presentation on an ongoing fiber-and-dye garden experiment conducted through Ohio University. This research investigates the potential of regionally grown plants for papermaking and natural dyes—offering a glimpse into emerging, place-based material systems and the future of sustainable art practices in Appalachia. 

Throughout the workshop, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of papermaking as both a craft and a contemporary art practice—rooted in sustainability, transformation, and creative reuse.

No prior experience necessary. All basic materials provided.

Matt Presutti Instructor Bio

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

For Ages 16+

Before “snapshots” from the early box cameras all the way up to our present day phone cameras, people drew portraits of family members and strangers in their small pocket size sketchpads.

Now you can learn these essentials of portraiture in this informative and accessible day-long workshop, suited for both beginners and those with more experience.

Instructor-led exercises and demonstrations begin the day, with students practicing the basic forms and proportions of the human head. A live model will be present during the second half of the workshop for the ultimate opportunity to hone your craft with life drawing. With personalized instructor feedback, you'll sharpen your skills and gain confidence in rendering life-like portraits. Students bring their own drawing pad (11” x 14” 80 lb. weight paper or higher).  All other materials for this class are provided. Students will work with pencil, various charcoals, and other dry black mediums.

Drawing Class Materials List

Erica Magnus Instructor Bio

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

For Ages 16+ 

Bring yourself, a potluck dish, and your wool cards if you have them!

Join teaching artist Meta Van Nostran for a hands-on day (10:00 AM- 3:00 PM) of fiber preparation and Appalachian textile traditions!

Participants will explore wool-processing through demonstrations, conversations, and hands-on fiber practices.

10:00–10:20 AM:  Welcome + Introduction Meta Van Nostran and Mary Jeanne Goss

• Appalachian fiber traditions
• Wool, flax, cotton, wartime needs, WPA guilds, and regional making traditions

10:20–11:15 AM: Skirting + Washing Raw Fleece

• Hands-on demonstration and participation: Skirting a fleece
• Washing Cheviot wool
• Discussion of lanolin, fleece quality, and wool preparation

11:15 AM–12:00 PM: Sheep Breeds + Fiber History Discussion

• Fine, medium, and coarse fibers
• Sheep breeds and fiber uses
• Plant and animal fibers through history

12:00–1:00 PM:  Community Potluck Lunch

1:00–1:45 PM: Teasing + Fiber Preparation

• Historical textiles from home-spun fibers
• Spinning wheel overview
• Fiber resources, books, and materials

1:45–2:45 PM: Carding Wool into Rolags

• Hand carders
• Drum carders
• Preparing wool for spinning
• Rolag making

2:45–3:00 PM: Closing Conversation + July 25 Spin In gathering introduction

**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. 

This month's theme will explore the strange and colorful world of Picasso portraits!   His paintings did not stray from reality simply to create chaos- his abstractions gave us insights into new ways of seeing what is in front of us. Students will briefly study some works by Picasso, mainly his red beret portraits, and create their own original portraits - based on his style. Feel free to bring a photo to work off if you wish! 

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.)

Alix Rondy Teaching Artist Bio

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

For Ages 16+

This workshop will cover a variety of tapestry techniques - including warping a frame loom, color change, basic composition, eccentric weft, fringe, ghiordes knots, soumak, and professional finishing. Students will have the opportunity to choose a weaving kit that includes a basic frame loom, yarn, tapestry needle and comb.

Students are welcome to bring additional yarn and/or materials to be incorporated in their tapestry, although enough yarn will be provided.  Printed instructions will be given to each student along with access to videos for supplemental instruction to complete weaving. Each tapestry will be unique, using texture, color, and composition. All projects completed will be one-of-a-kind!

Students Should Bring: Scissors, notebook, & pen/pencil