The Barn Studio
The Barn Studio is a hub of creative learning opportunities for all skill levels in visual, performing, and literary art forms that fosters belonging within the creative culture of Yolo County. We embrace the power of creativity and celebrate artistic innovation, risk-taking, and trying new things. We value collaboration to create meaningful experiences and connections through artful processes.
Winter @ the Barn Studio

FREE! Youth Art Studio: After-School Open Studios
Elementary + Middle (2nd - 6th Grade)
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
3:30pm - 5:30pm *Starting January 7, 2025
Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects.

Free! Senior Open Studio
Weekly on Wednesday Afternoons
2:30-4:30 pm
General Participation 50+
Artists of all media are invited to the Barn Studio for weekly Open Studio sessions to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. Bring your supplies, your next big idea, or work in progress, and join our creative community!
Advance registration encouraged. This session does not have formal instruction.

FREE! Youth Art Studio: Mini
Weekly on Wednesday Mornings
10:00 - 11:30 am
Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations are set up for you and your mini to discover together, encouraging materials exploration and developing motor skills. Come explore, play, and create together!
Advance registration required. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.

FREE! Open Studio
Weekly on Wednesday Evenings,
5:30pm - 8:00pm *Starting January 8, 2025
Come create and connect with others in a welcoming environment! Artists of all levels are invited bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with an optional 15-minute constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects.
Advance registration required. This session does not have formal instruction.
Spring 2025 @ the Barn Studio
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Free! Senior Open Studio
General Participation 50+
Weekly on Tuesday Afternoons
1:00-3:00 pm (Starting March 1st)
Artists of all media are invited to the Barn Studio for weekly Open Studio sessions to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. Bring your supplies, your next big idea, or work in progress, and join our creative community!
Advance registration encouraged. This session does not have formal instruction.

FREE! Youth Art Studio: Mini
Ages 0-4 and their Grown-Up
Weekly on Wednesday Mornings
10:00 - 11:30 am
Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations are set up for you and your mini to discover together, encouraging materials exploration and developing motor skills. Come explore, play, and create together!
Advance registration required. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.

From Beginner to Emerging: A Learning and Career-Building Model for Writers
2.5 Hour Workshop taught by Karolina Letunova
Saturday, March 22nd | 3:00 - 5:30pm
General (14+) | $95.00
Gain a strategic approach to navigating the literary world as an emerging writer, from MFA programs to grants, residencies, and fellowships, with practical insights and guidance on handling rejection. Perfect for writers looking to structure their learning and professional journey before their first book.

The Process of Writing: Fiction Workshop
4 Session Workshop taught by Karolina Letunova
Fridays, April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 5:30pm-7:30pm
General (14+) | $325.00
Refine your novel or short stories in a supportive workshop designed to strengthen your revision process, whether you're preparing for publication, applications, or personal growth. Receive constructive feedback, engage in strengths-based discussions, and workshop up to 6,500 words with fellow writers.

Charcoal Portrait Workshop
3 Hour Workshop taught by Mark Romero
Saturday, April 26th | 9:00am - 12:00pm
General Participation (14+) | $40.00
Create expressive charcoal portraits in this hands-on workshop, where you'll learn facial proportions, shading, and depth techniques while working from a photo or selfie.

FREE! Youth Art Studio: After-School Open Studios
Elementary + Middle (2nd - 8th Grade)
Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects.

The Process of Writing: A Short Story Bootcamp
3 Session Workshop taught by Karolina Letunova
Saturdays, March 1st, 8th, & 16th
1:00 - 3:00pm | $150.00
Jumpstart your short story writing in a supportive, structured class with guided prompts, craft discussions, and in-community writing, all while exploring contemporary short fiction. Perfect for beginners, experienced writers, or anyone looking to fit more reading and writing into their busy life.

How To Draw...Workshops
2 Hour Workshops with Mark Romero
2nd-5th Graders | $30.00
How to draw Animals | March 13th, 3:30-5:30pm
How to draw Characters | April 5th, 10am - 12:00pm
How to draw Vehicles | May 1, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Explore the fundamentals of drawing in this fun, step-by-step workshop series! Perfect for all skill levels.

Making Mini-Zines
2 Hour Workshop taught by Holly Riggle
Saturday, March 29th | 1:00 - 3:00pm
2nd-5th Graders | $15.00
A Zine (short for magazine) is a self-published, booklet or pamphlet, often created by hand. Create your own mini-zines using paper, pens, markers, and mixed media while learning how to design, fold, and reproduce your unique creations.

Abstract Intuitive Painting Workshop
2 Hour Workshop with Cara Gregor
Saturday, April 12th 2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 3rd 2:00pm - 4:00 pm
General Participatation (14+) | $35.00
Are you ready to tap into your own unique creative brilliance? Explore the joy of intuitive acrylic painting in a supportive, uplifting class where self-expression, creativity, and play take center stage—no rules, just your unique artistic voice.