THERE IS A LOT GOING ON AT THE BARN!
   
Click on the Category Tabs below for details

We offer several SERIES of events, in CLASSES and LIVE MUSIC categories and also have a CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM and a CERAMICS PROGRAM.  

Click on each appropriate tab below, or in the column to the right, for a general description of each series or program. 
Classes for Children are under the Kids Events tab. 

CLASS REGISTRATIONS must be received in advance. 
Please note the class registration cut-off dates. Cut-off dates are established by the instructor and often requires a minimum enrollment.  A class may be cancelled  if the minimum enrollment is not met by that date.  If you are registering after the date, please contact the Barn. To register for a class, click on the register button at the bottom of a class description.  You will be able to choose to print off a form and mail it with a check or a credit card number or you may choose to complete the online form and pay using PayPal.  If you choose to print the form and mail it, you must complete all the information in order for us to process it.

Please note our PHOTO POLICY: We take photos of events, including classes, for use in promoting our programs at the Barn. If you participate in any event, a photo that includes you may be used on the website, in brochures or in flyers.
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CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
Adult culinary arts program
The adult program features instructors that are outstanding in their topic.  They may be chefs and bakers from noteworthy regional restaurants, the WSU Hospitality Program or individuals with an award-winning track record.  Topics will be seasonal and the basics, such as food safety and knife skills, will be integrated into the curriculum.  There will be an emphasis on using healthy, local ingredients.  The adult culinary arts classes will be held evenings starting at 6 pm and Saturdays



Private classes
Do you have an idea for a culinary class?  Would you be interested in a private class for your friends and/or family?  Artisans at the Dahmen Barn would love to hear your ideas for topics of interest as well as ideas about private classes.  Contact the barn  manager at info@artisanbarn.org.  We would love to hear your suggestions and feedback.


Renting the kitchen
Please email info@artisanbarn.org if you are a food entrepreneur in need of renting a kitchen for your product.

Contact us if you are interested in a culinary experience for a private group.  We have many resources available and are happy to work with you to design an event.

See individual class listings below.  Please note that advance registration is required for each of the culinary arts classes.

The instructor sets the minimum and maximum number of students and a cut-off date for registrations so ingredients can be procured.  If we do not receive the minimum number of registrations by the cut-off date, the class will not be held.


CERAMICS PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND TEENS!
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! 

Classes in our fully equipped studio are offered to students with all levels of experience.  They cover both hand building and wheel throwing techniques. The class fee includes in-class instruction plus open labs where students may come in and work on their projects. Clay and firing are also included in the fee.

Ceramic instructor Kassie Smith has created a successful program she is assisted by instructors Adam Stuart and Rosalie Wold.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for class options.


A Culinary tour of the Palouse
Date: April- September
NEW! A Culinary Tour of The Palouse Featuring Regional Chefs We are thrilled to unveil this incredible program, supported by the State of Washington's tourism department. From April to September, regional chefs will showcase their expertise and culinary talents. Students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning from premier chefs, with all classes highlighting locally-sourced ingredients. The highlight is that after preparing your dish, you can sit down and savor your creation, accompanied by local wines, beers, or coffee.
Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:
Baking with Unexpected Grains & Legumes
Cost: $55.00
Date: April 13, 1pm - 4pm
Register By: April 10
Culinary Tour of the Palouse: Baking with Unexpected Grains & Legumes
With Chef Jessica Murray, WSU school of Hospitality Business Management

Jessica Murray creates unique baked goods using unexpected grains and legumes, such as garbanzo beans and lentils harvested from the Palouse. With these ingredients, she crafts decadent desserts like baklava, incorporating both garbanzo beans and lentils, and a rich molten lava cake featuring lentils.

Jessica Murray, a scholarly assistant professor in the School of Hospitality Business Management, holds multiple degrees in hospitality and food science. She joined the faculty of WSU's hospitality school in fall 2023 and is co-teaching a course on the fundamentals of cooking with Executive Chef Mat Morgan, as well as a business course focusing on environmental practices and principles in global travel and tourism.

Jessica also has a research appointment leading studies abroad experiences in Italy, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirate.

Places to stay in Uniontown

The Brick Loft   https://www.brickloftpalouse.com Discover the charm of an historic building in Uniontown.

Gone West RV https://www.gonewestrv.com simple and convenient stay with easy access off the Palouse Scenic Byway (right off the US Highway 195 in Uniontown, WA.) and walking distance to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn

Artisan Breads
Cost: $55.00
Date: April 20, 1pm - 4pm
Register By: April 17
Culinary tour of the Palouse: Artisan Breads
with Chefs Craig and Jessica Mariner form Storybook Baking Company

Artisan breads are a delightful way to elevate your baking game. These rustic loaves have a crispy crust, soft interior, and robust flavor. Explore with Craig and Jessica Mariner from Storybook Baking Company using local sourced flour to create the perfect loaf.

Craig and Jessica own Storybook Baking Company in Moscow Idaho, they source the flour they use in there breads from local Besides being bakers they also have other culinary experience and passions. Craig is an avid barista with a love of all things espresso and coffee. Jess has an extensive background in cooking as well as baking and pastry. In fact she has worked professionally in the food industry her entire life.

Their dream is to unite all of our passions and share them with Moscow in a bakery cafe.

 Flour provided by Shepherd's Grain http://www.shepherdsgrain.com
Since 2003, Shepherd’s Grain has been establishing relationships between food producers who have implemented regenerative agricultural practices with bakeries, food processors, and consumers. Specifically, we work to procure wheat from these 3rd-Party certified sustainable farmers, and we maintain the identity of their wheat from the farm through the milling process.

Places to stay in Uniontown.
The Brick Loft https://www.brickloftpalouse.com Discover the charm of an historic building in Uniontown.

Gone West RV https://www.gonewestrv.com simple and convenient stay with easy access off the Palouse Scenic Byway (right off the US Highway 195 in Uniontown, WA.) and walking distance to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn

Pozole, Traditional Mexican Stew
Cost: $55.00
Date: May 4th, 12 pm - 3pm
Register By: May 9
Culinary Tour of the Palouse: Pozole, Traditional Mexican Stew
with Chef Yvve Austin from Black Cypress

Embark on a culinary journey with Chef Yvve Austin as you delve into the preparation of a treasured family recipe. Chef Yvve, from the James Beard Award-winning restaurant The Black Cypress in Pullman, will lead you through the authentic steps of crafting the cherished Mexican dish, Pozole.

Chef Yvve, raised in a biracial household, honed his culinary skills from a young age. His father was the master of mashed potatoes, while his mother excelled at crafting fideo. With a lifetime of experience and a decade as a professional chef, Yvve is eager to share the diverse flavors he grew up with.

The Brick Loft https://www.brickloftpalouse.com Discover the charm of an historic building in Uniontown.

Gone West RV https://www.gonewestrv.com simple and convenient stay with easy access off the Palouse Scenic Byway (right off the US Highway 195 in Uniontown, WA.) and walking distance to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn
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Raviolli Al Uovo
Cost: $55.00
Date: June 8, 1 pm - 4 pm
Register By: June 4
Culinary Tour of the Palouse: Raviolli Al Uovo
Chef Mat Morgan, WSU Executive Chef of Hospitality Business Management

Raviolli Al Uovo — Fresh Made Ricotta, (in class demo and student made) Pasta Student Made. Farm fresh Egg yolks with heirloom tomatoes, field greens with orange blossom vinaigrette. Herb Brown butter Drizzle.Students will Make Pasta, Ricotta, and ravioli, vinaigrette. Best to work in groups of four. This dish the egg yolk acts as sauce to combine with the brown butter when cut open.Rich and cream with hint of citrus. Designed to teach for upcoming season of herbs and tomatoes.

Chef Morgan has over 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry ranging from fine dining and wine paired dinners to Health care. Matt specializes in Nouvelle Cuisine and Gastronomy, He is a local grown chef and has traveled the world and keeps to his roots by sourcing local and create with what is in season or soon to be in season.


Places to stay in Uniontown.
The Brick Loft https://www.brickloftpalouse.com Discover the charm of an historic building in Uniontown.

Gone West RV https://www.gonewestrv.com simple and convenient stay with easy access off the Palouse Scenic Byway (right off the US Highway 195 in Uniontown, WA.) and walking distance to Artisans at the Dahmen Barn
Wednesday Ceramics
Cost: $275.00
Date: Wednesday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Register By: 48 hours in advance


" A la Carte" Clay Classes for Adults & Teens
10 classes for $275 or 5 classes for $175. Take classes in any order, consecutive or ala carte.

Registrations will be accepted at any time during this period.
All class fees must be paid at time of registration. The fee includes instruction, supplies and firing of student work.
Wednesdays: 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
If you are interested in an early class let us know, we are happy to work with you.
Instructor: Grace Zimmerman

Grace took her first ceramics course in 2014 and quickly became enamored. While she studied medical sciences and business at the University of Idaho, she continued to make time for ceramics courses claiming they brought a necessary balance to her life as a student. When she was crowned Miss Idaho in 2019, she decided to adapt her love for pottery into an on-stage wheel throwing demonstration for her 90-second talent at Miss America. While she is no longer doing fast-paced performances, she is excited to slow down and share her passion for clay creation with students of all ages.


Classes in all levels of wheel throwing, hand building, decorating, sculpture, glazing, tile/mosaic are offered in our fully equipped studio. Classes cover wheel throwing and hand building techniques. The classes are kept small to allow for individualized attention and study within the group setting. We encourage mixed interest classes to provide students with a better understanding of the wide range of possibilities clay has to offer. Wheel and Hand Building classes are appropriate for total beginners as well as the experienced student. Class fee includes glazes, 25lbs of clay, use of studio tools, and firing. Contact info@artisanbarn.org for any questions regarding class fees. A portion of every registration goes to supporting local school children's art classes. The remainder is used for supplies and instructor fees.
Saturday Ceramics
Cost: $275.00
Date: Saturdays 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm
Register By: 48 hours in advance
" A la Carte" Clay Classes10 classes for $275 or 5 classes for $175.
Take classes in any order, consecutive or ala carte.

Registrations will be accepted at any time during this period. All class fees must be paid at time of registration. The fee includes instruction, supplies and firing of student work.

Saturdays: 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Instructor: Danae

I’ve been dabbling around in all art forms throughout my life but what really ignited my passion was teaching kids how to draw while working at a daycare. I went on to teach a variety of classes at an assisted living/ memory care facility and fell in love with the healing power of art. In my personal practice I love to connect to nature, the human experience, and playfulness. I explore all mediums but my heart comes alive most when sculpting. It is so exciting to share the power of clay. To create functional work that carries life and joy. And to build community while we create.

Classes in all levels of wheel throwing, hand building, decorating, sculpture, glazing, tile/mosaic are offered in our fully equipped studio. Classes cover wheel throwing and hand building techniques. The classes are kept small to allow for individualized attention and study within the group setting. We encourage mixed interest classes to provide students with a better understanding of the wide range of possibilities clay has to offer. Wheel and Hand Building classes are appropriate for total beginners as well as the experienced student. Class fee includes glazes, 25lbs of clay, use of studio tools, and firing. Contact info@artisanbarn.org for any questions regarding class fees. A portion of every registration goes to supporting local school children's art classes. The remainder is used for supplies and instructor fees.
Sunday Ala Carte Adult Ceramics Classes
Cost: $275.00
Date: Sundays
Register By: 48 hours in advance

"Ala Carte" Clay Classes  
 10 classes for $275 or 5 classes for $175.  Take classes in any order, consecutive or ala carte.  
Registrations will be accepted at any time during this period.
All class fees must be paid at time of registration. The fee includes instruction, supplies and firing of student work.


Sundays: 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 1:00 pm -4:00pm

Classes in all levels of wheel throwing, hand building, decorating, sculpture, glazing, tile/mosaic are offered in our fully equipped studio. Classes cover wheel throwing and hand building techniques. The classes are kept small to allow for individualized attention and study within the group setting. We encourage mixed interest classes to provide students with a better understanding of the wide range of possibilities clay has to offer. Wheel and Hand Building classes are appropriate for total beginners as well as the experienced student. Class fee includes glazes, 25lbs of clay, use of studio tools, and firing. Contact info@artisanbarn.org for any questions regarding class fees. A portion of every registration goes to supporting children's ceramic  classes. The remainder is used for supplies and instructor fees.


Contact shopatthebarn@lewiston.com for any questions regarding class fees.  A portion of every registration goes to supporting local school children's art classes.  The remainder is used for supplies and instructor fees. 
Introduction to Native American Beading
Cost: $20.00
Date: April 4th
Register By: Tuesday before class
Project- Introduction to Native American Beading This class will be held every 1st Thursday as long as we have students.
While each class will blend together depending on students' completion of project.
Each class is $20 and kits will be available for purchase. (see Below)

The barrette focuses on learning the technique and has been carefully designed to teach each element of the craft. You will have homework and will need at least 2-3 classes to complete project. Once you complete the barrette, other projects will be advertised, for example: wrap stitch, lazy stitch, the common stitch, looming without a loom. All which will teach you how to create your own pieces of art.

 Deborah Clairmont (Medicine Prayer Woman) will introduce Native American beading, explaining the history of beads and how the Native American’s used them. Her first project will be to make a beaded barrette or pin. Each month, Medicine Prayer Woman will introduce different techniques and projects for the artist to create their own art.

Deborah a descendant of the Muskogee and French Canadian Cree Tribes has been beading for 59 years starting when she was 8 years old. Her talents include many beading techniques, leather working, and other art forms. Author of ‘Medicine Prayer Woman- My Spiritual Journey Revisited” (books available 'At the Dahmen Barn').

$25 barrette /kit comes: pattern, piece of brain tanned leather, 2 hanks (tubes) of beads, 4 beading needles, pelon or felt, bobbin of thread.

Or buy your own.
Beads: 4 colors of glass beads 11/0 Toho Japanese Seed Beads in tubes, or 11/0 Czech Seed beads on hanks Make sure to buy enough to do project- matching beads is like matching yarn- difficult. If hanks- buy one hank each color to be used, tubes- depending on if small tube or large tube. 1 hank equals a large tube of beads. To be safe buy extra.

Beading Needles: 1 package, John James size 12 sharps

Thread- Size O or A or D Nymo (bobbin or spool) * recommend spool any color

Felt- 1 sheet of any color stiff felt that can be sewn.
Leather- at lease 4” by 4” scrap leather (pig or lamb suede) Tandy Leather. Brain tanned leather is expensive*

Scissors, Bic Lighter, small needle-nose pliers

On-line Suppliers: Shipwreck Beads, Beadaholique, The Wandering Bull, Crazy Crow, Fire Mountain Gems, Lima Beads, Tandy Leather.

Local Suppliers: Warpath One Stop, Plummer, ID / Moccasin Flats Trading Post, 302 S Main St, Lapwai, ID / Marsh’s Trading Post, Lewiston, ID


Artist's Statement: Medicine Prayer Woman (Deborah Clairmont-Ross) learned how to bead when she was 8 years old and has been doing Native American beading for 57 years. As an author, artist, she has worked with different mediums and has made beaded jewelry, barrettes. Necklaces, beaded clothing, beaded leather, dance outfits, and many other pieces of work. She has easily taught 100’s of students along her journey. Her goal is to share her knowledge of traditional Native American beading techniques before it is lost.
Gluten Free Corn Gorditas
Cost: $40.00
Date: April 4, 1 pm to 3 pm
Register By:
Authentic Mexican Gluten Free Corn Gordita’s Cooking Class with Mary Zepeda. Join us for an exciting culinary adventure in Mary Zepeda’s hands-on cooking class! In this workshop, you will discover the art of crafting mouthwatering gluten-free corn gordita’s from scratch. Each of her classes will remind you of a taste of Authentic Mexico.

Mary Zepeda, originally from South Texas, grew up close to the border of Mexico. Weekly visits with her grandparents across the border, Mary learned and developed her culinary skills of authentic Mexican cooking. Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with Mary. You will mix, knead, and shape your own gorditas like a pro. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor your freshly made gorditas.
EVENTS
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BARN & SHOP HOURS:  
HOURS: Thursday through Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Winter Hours: January - February Thursday through Sunday 10am to 4pm
CLOSED: New Year's Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

 
 
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