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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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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.)
A316 Intro to Printmaking
with Adriane Berris
Ages: 12 - 18
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.
This class is designed for middle and high school students who want to explore how drawings, photographs, and paintings can be transformed into prints and reproduced as multiples. Participants will learn the basic principles of several printmaking processes, including relief printing, monotype, screenprinting, Citrasolv photo transfer, and.
Through demonstrations and hands-on projects, students will explore techniques that can be adapted for both the studio and the home. No prior printmaking experience is necessary, making this class a great introduction for beginners looking to expand their range of mediums.
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A315 Comix Guild: Build a Comic
with Ariel Martian
**Dairy Barn Members at the Individual Level or higher enjoy a 10% Discount**
For Ages 16+
In this 4 part intensive we'll make a folded and stapled comic in the classic comic style with a cover, story, panels, word balloons: the whole shebang.Inspired by the books “Cartooning” by Ivan Brunetti, and “Making Comics” by Lynda Barry, plus the instructor's own experiences making comics, students go through the process of designing characters, writing their story, and creating a 4-8 page staple-bound comic.
This course will also include drawing exercises to help get the creative juices flowing, and help hone the skills needed to visually tell a story. The comics created in the course will be drawn by hand in pencil, and then inked and staple bound. The clas will clminate in discussing options for printing and distributing your comic.
Students should purchase their own mixed-media sketchbook in size of choice.
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B465 Colors Cascade: Pour Painting
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, November, 13th.
For Ages 14+ (those under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Experience the magic of pour painting, a unique technique where vibrant fall 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 16" x 20" 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!
Dairy Barn Education Policies and Info (refunds, inclement weather, etc.)
B471 Happy Hour Painting (Nov 21)
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 as we explore the imaginative and thought-provoking work of Swiss-German artist Paul Klee. An innovator in abstraction, color, and symbolism, Klee believed that art could communicate ideas and emotions beyond what words alone could express. Especially in his later works, he explored fascinating questions such as: When does a symbol become a language? and How much information does a viewer need before they begin inventing the rest?
At first glance, Klee's paintings can appear playful and deceptively simple. Look a little longer, however, and you'll discover layers of meaning shaped by his curiosity, imagination, and lived experiences during a time of political upheaval and declining health. Rather than depicting the world as it appears, Klee sought to reveal patterns, relationships, and emotions that often lie beneath the surface.
Students will take inspiration from Klee's thoughtful creative process rather than simply imitating his style. They will build their paintings slowly, one shape at a time, allowing each mark to influence the next. As colors, symbols, and patterns accumulate, a unique visual language will begin to emerge—one that reflects each artist's own imagination and way of seeing. No prior painting experience is necessary; this workshop is about exploration, curiosity, and discovering how simple forms can grow into something unexpectedly meaningful.
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.)