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.
Fall @ the Barn Studio
FREE! Youth Art Studio: Mini
Weekly on Wednesday Mornings
9:30 - 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 encouraged. Materials are provided. Dress for mess.
Metalwork Jewelry Class: Handcrafted Ring
Thursday, November 7 · 6 - 8pm
$120 | Register Here
This class is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of soldering for jewelry fabrication. You will learn to solder silver metal and learn about heat, tools and the properties of different metals. At class conclusion, you will have made your own handcrafted ring.
General Participation (ages 14+) • 3 student minimum
Poetry Out Loud: Zoom Poetry Room
November 25 - November 26 · 1 - 3pm
FREE! | Register Here
YoloArts and Beats Lyrics Leaders are teaming up to present an online series of Poetry Out Loud workshops, designed to help poets refine their skills and prepare for competition. Students will learn how to interpret poetry. How do we bring our poetry to life? Students will also learn how to compete in the Poetry Out Loud Competition. Students will pick three poems and master the art of spoken poetry.
Youth Art Studio: High School - Open to all Enrolled High School students in Yolo County
Free! Senior Open Studio
Weekly on Wednesday Afternoons
2:00-4:00 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.
Block Printing Workshop
Saturday, November 9 · 10am - 2:30pm
$150 | Register Here
An introduction to block printing skills and techniques, covering a range of materials and inks used in basic block printing. In this class, you will learn to safely carve a design into a linocut, wood, or rubber block and create prints from your design with a variety of different inks and methods, including water and oil-based inks and hand or press printing methods.
Materials and tools provided. General Participation (ages 14+)• 5 student minimum
Poetry Out Loud: Winter Camp
December 18th - 20th · 1:30- 4:30 pm
FREE! | Register Here
YoloArts and Beats Lyrics Leaders are teaming up to present a Poetry Out Loud winter camp, designed to help poets refine their skills and prepare for competition. Participants will learn how to translate tone, context, and emotion into their performances, ensuring a powerful delivery of their chosen poem. Expert guidance will be provided on selecting the right poem and expressing its meaning effectively, and preparing for the POL competition.
Youth Art Studio: High School - Open to all Enrolled High School students in Yolo County