Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass honeycomb using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

Join us for this full day, hands-on 21+ stained glass workshop, facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee and take a deep dive into the art of stained glass.

All the tools, PPE, patterns and glass are provided.

Come prepared with creativity and self-compassion and ready to learn to cut, grind and shape glass. 

You will add metal to glass-  copper foil, flux, solder and patina, learn the science of this craft form, discuss tips and tricks, address common mistakes, add your own styles, all at your own pace.

And, at the end of the class, you graduate with a 6+ suncatchers ready to add to your window. Most importantly, you leave filled with the know-how to make stained glass. 

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own 3D stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

Learn to practice the "magic" of this monochrome printing process which produces cyan-blue colored prints. It’s a joyously fun day composing, exposing, and developing ‘photographs’ using this alternative printing process invented in the 1800's.

In this workshop, we will discuss the history of Cyanotypes, create bespoke images with solar- ready material using the same chemical mixture Sir John Herschel invented in 1842 for this camera-less printing process. On this day, students will work with both fabric and paper to make lasting photographic imagery. You'll create works from the natural world inspired by Anna Atkins, considered the first female photographer, who created her own cyan prints in 1843, and experiment with composition using 3-d objects

The ancient art of Japanese Paper Marbling (alongside some optional refreshing North Country Hard Cider).  You’ve seen it in art form, on book ends, and on clothing. Come learn the seemingly magic art of paper marbling and the various designs that can be created in this super fun and addictive craft. 

Join artist and teacher Molly Meng as we use Japanese marbling inks and various papers to create our own unique, swirling beauties that take just a short time to dry and can be used for a multitude of creative projects going forward.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

Are you ready to unleash your inner florist? Come join Runaway Florals at The Word Barn for a Make & Take Floral Party where you'll learn the art of floral design!

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own 3D stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

Join us for this hands-on workshop facilitated by artist Kolika Chatterjee where you will learn to make your very own stained glass flowers using the Tiffany-style copper foil method.

You will be guided through every step of the process, from foiling and soldering, to adding the final details like a brass stem.

Each participant will create up to three flowers, mounted on individual wooden stands.

A most special day deserves a most special experience- creating something with family is something we never forget! 

Collage is the easy access to creativity, that requires getting lost in the appreciation of paper, texture, color and layers. 

We’ll go thru different techniques to use as well as prompts that bring about fun ideas with the materials available.  

The ancient art of Japanese Paper Marbling.  You’ve seen it in art form, on book ends, and on clothing. Come learn the seemingly magic art of paper marbling and the various designs that can be created in this super fun and addictive craft. 

Join artist and teacher Molly Meng as we use Japanese marbling inks and various papers to create our own unique, swirling beauties that take just a short time to dry and can be used for a multitude of creative projects going forward.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

We'll get our fingers flowing and our minds​ moving... Join us for a workshop filled with techniques to play with and apply to your own creative projects.  Like all great artists, we'll begin with the blank page and apply our learned collage elements.

Let’s explore block printing piece by piece.  In this class we’ll look at the elements that make up a design and rather than carve and print just one image - we’ll reduce a block to many shapes to then create a repeat pattern.  We’ll share our blocks to make larger patterns together.  During this time, we’ll be printing on both paper and fabric.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

You’re invited to join the ReVision Energy, the League of Conservation Voters, and Protect Our Winters for a free movie night featuring storytelling and community at The Word Barn in Exeter, New Hampshire on Monday, March 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.

It’s almost Spring, RIGHT?!?!?  Ah, well, a bit more time to wait, then let’s create our OWN sunshine for the month of March:  Suminigashi aka Japanese Paper Marbling is a world of swirling, colorful joy that is bound to bring a smile to your face!

We are excited to host our on-going monthly painting workshop for your creative wellness!

This workshop is for those of you who are ready to connect to your inner peace, while discovering your inner artist. Yes! You have an inner artist and this workshop will help you connect to them.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).

It’s almost Spring, RIGHT?!?!?  Ah, well, a bit more time to wait, then let’s create our OWN sunshine for the month of March:  Suminigashi aka Japanese Paper Marbling is a world of swirling, colorful joy that is bound to bring a smile to your face!

Join journeyman storytellers Jake Lewis and Aly Foy for an evening of storytelling in the old way that is forever new.  With improvisational style, Jake and Aly will each take your imagination on a walkabout, where the Otherworld keeps poking up through the gauze of what we think we know.  Come and be captivated stories that speak to perennial human themes, and with a short reflection after each.

Bring your appetite for marvels.

Appropriate for all ages, though there are some adult themes or violent images in these old stories.  Please contact Jake or Aly directly if you would like to bring young children.

Better than New Years Resolutions is weaving with textiles and intentions that stay with you.  We’ll type, write, and paint our intentions on textiles for the coming year and include them in our weavings.  

We are excited to host our on-going monthly painting workshop for your creative wellness!

This workshop is for those of you who are ready to connect to your inner peace, while discovering your inner artist. Yes! You have an inner artist and this workshop will help you connect to them.

Come be part of The Word Barn's monthly jam session that is welcome and open to all levels and all instruments. Fiddler Betsy Green will led the session through a variety of folk and traditional tunes, and give you the chance to share some of your own (if you want).