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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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.
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.
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:
Cost: $55.00 Date: April 27, 10 am - 2 pm Register By: April 24 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. Sit down and savor your culinary creation, perfectly complemented by a selection of local wine, beer, or coffee. 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
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. Sit down and savor your culinary creation, perfectly complemented by a selection of local wine, beer, or coffee. 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 .
Cost: $55.00 Date: May 18th 1pm to 4pm Register By: May 15 Culinary Tour of the Palouse: Sauces & Gravies from around the world With Chef Aaron Little
Elevate your cooking skills by mastering sauces and gravies, which can transform any dish. Discover the techniques and flavors that differentiate an American gravy from a French one. Aaron will guide you in creating the perfect sauce and gravy. Afterwards, enjoy your culinary creations paired with pasta, meat, or vegetables.
Sit down and savor your culinary creation, perfectly complemented by a selection of local wine, beer, or coffee.
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. Sit down and savor your culinary creation, perfectly complemented by a selection of local wine, beer, or coffee. 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
Cost: $55.00 Date: July 12, 4pm to 7pm Register By: July 9 Join Larissa’s apron for an unforgettable hands-on cooking class that will transport you to the exotic flavors of India. In this immersive experience, you'll learn the art of creating an authentic Indian dish, from selecting the perfect spices, to, using locally grown Chickpeas, to mastering the art of simmering. Larissa will share her secrets and techniques to help you create a bowl of warmth and deliciousness come and expand your cooking skills and bring the aromatic wonders of Indian cuisine to your own kitchen. Reserve your spot now and get ready to savor the incredible flavors of India with Larissa’s apron! You will then sit down and enjoy a flavorful meal and local wine. 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
Cost: $35.00 Date: May 2, 1pm -4pm 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 $35 and kits will be available for purchase. (see Below) Classes will be held every first Thursday of the Month and returning students will pay a $20 fee please call or email and let us know you will be attending. info@artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414 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.
Cost: $45.00 Date: May 2, 1 pm to 3 pm Register By: April 28 Cinco de Mayo Authentic Chicken Enchiladas Cooking Class with Mary Zepeda Date and Time: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3: PM. Cost: $45 Register by April 28th call for availability after that date. Join us for a sizzling culinary adventure as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a hands-on chicken enchiladas cooking class led by the talented Mary Zepeda. Get ready to elevate your enchilada game and create mouthwatering, flavor-packed dishes that will transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. Mary’s passion for authentic flavors and family recipes shines through in every dish she creates. From bustling street markets to cozy home kitchens, Mary’s love for Mexican cuisine is contagious. Join her for an unforgettable culinary Journey! 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. You will learn the secrets behind crafting tender shredded chicken, wrapped in soft tortillas, and smothered in a rich, homemade enchilada sauce. Come with an empty stomach and reap the rewards of your Muy delicioso creation.
Cost: $75.00 Date: May 11, 11 am to 4 pm Register By: 48 hours in advance Charcoal drawing workshop focused on basic skills and building fluency in visual art. Charcoal will be used simply because it is expressive, and easy to practice with, but the concepts covered are universal to representational art and can be applied in any medium. If the weather is nice part of the workshop will be conducted outside using the historical barn itself as the subject to be drawn. You may wish to bring a hat and a water bottle. Instructor statement: Representational art is powerful, direct, and near universal visual language which opens up a wide range of possibilities for visual communication, expression, and exploration of the subjects that interest us. My aim in teaching isn't to have students create art the way i do, but to provide them with tools and knowledge that will help them to say what they want to say, how they want to say it, with their art.Ages 13 and upAll supplies included. Maximum Students 8 Ages 13 and up All supplies included. Maximum Students 12
Cost: $275.00 Date: Wednesday 5:30 pm to 8:30 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: 5:30 pm -8:30 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.
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.
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.
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Date: April 7 - April 28 Palouse Women Artist April 7th thru April 28th Opening Reception April 7, 1pm-3pm Image,: ceramic Greenman by Jeanne Wood Palouse Women Artist Mission Statement: Providing women in the arts with a strong, enduring support system as they pursue the arts personally and professionally. Creating opportunities for women in the arts community. Organizing solidifying power and strength in numbers for women in the arts. Sharing energies and passions with our fellow women in the arts. Continuing education through incorporation of outside artists ideas and techniques, as well as contributing and sharing ideas and techniques within the group. Motivating women everywhere to pursue artistic endeavors with integrity. Fostering an environment of openness, and willingness to accept diversity and individual expression. Supplying a resource/model for our community to examine contemporary women artist’s and their issues. Giving a voice for the impact of feminism on art and the art community. 
Date: May 5 - May 26 Meet the artist reception will be held May 5th , 1pm to 3pm.
Image is "Ultra Violets" by Linda Hyatt Cancel
The artists Beth Ann Rimmelspacher, Theresa Henson, Linda Hyatt Cancel, and John Sebastian. Linda Hyatt Cancel, Colville, WA throughout her life, wherever she was living at the time, the Colville River Valley, the area in which she was raised in the Inland Pacific Northwest in Washington State, would be a recurring, comforting dream. For several years she has been working on a collection of oil paintings of scenes of these places, which will be on exhibit. New York Native John Sebastian finds himself here in this new world of uncertainty and uses art to work through the storms, John says in a place of uncertainty there is a fear factor, an awareness of our short time here on this planet an awareness of our mortality. Sculptor Theresa Henson, Cottonwood, Idaho is inspired by growth and the proliferations of forms that are found in healthy ecosystems — in nature, communities, and the self. In her explorations, she engages contrasts of the worn with the renewed that create an ever-changing whole Beth Ann Rimmelspacher Clarkston WA has been a full-time artist since 1984. A self-taught artist, Beth has created her own style. She feels that through the medium of oil painting, she can give depth and dimension to a scene that a camera cannot capture. Beth’s eye for fine line detail and the use of vibrant and earth tone colors give life to her paintings. 
Date: June 2 - 30 Image shown is by Palouse Watercolor Socius of longtime past member Betty Benson
Palouse Watercolor Socius celebrates 50 years.
Join us June 2nd for an opening reception from 1pm to 3pm. Many of the artist will be
present. The show & Sale continues through June 3Oth. Watercolors and prints from current members and past members will be available for purchase.
The group was founded in 1974 by Linda Wallace, Penny David, Kay Montgomery, Rene Helbling, Jo Thompson, and Dorothy Shelton. Its mission is to encourage and promote watercolor artists, as well as to create an awareness of water media on the Palouse. The group strives to give back to the local community through donations of artwork or funding. Anyone with an interest in art is welcome to attend a meeting. Many of there artist have been accepted in juried shows around the northwest.
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Cost: $10.00 Date: April 27th Live music and Dancing at the Dahmen Barn Saturday April 27th with the local band the Morgan Brothers. Doors open at 6:30 with food, beer and wine available for purchase music starts at 7pm. Starting out as a bunch of guys playing in a church worship band, Gage Amonette, Phillip Morgan, Arden Skoglund, and David Leland Schad (AMSS) were formed out of the past group known to audiences around the region as the Morgan Brothers Band. With one brother still remaining (Phillip), it became evident that this newer band should reflect the names and talents of the current group. Band members are Amonette (lead guitar), Morgan (bass, mandolin, vocals), Skoglund (keys and vocals) and Schad (percussion). The band has evolved to playing to listening audiences at wineries, breweries and various community music concerts as well as dance venues. Music genres include folk, pop, & country rock from the 60s and 70s with the retention of the old Morgan Brothers Band nostalgic classic country. "Our goals for the band are to not overpower audiences with volume, play a wide variety of tunes that are nostalgically familiar to folks, and interact with the audience,” says band leader Phillip Morgan. Enjoy the engaging sounds of AMSS at the Dahmen Barn! |
Date: April 5 & 6 10am to 5pm The show will feature Jeanne Leffingwell's career collection of beads and supplies for beading which she has collected over 4 decades. She also acquired the estate of another bead artist (Victoria E Mitchell), yes the sci-fi writer) which will also be included in this sale. Loads of beads will be offered: Seed beads in various sizes (hanks, tubes, designer blends); One-of-a-kind hand-blown beads; Pearls; Crystals; Rock chip and Metal beads; findings and more!
Come buy from two career artists’ bead collections. Calling all makers, sewists, costume makers, Swifties, and all your friends. Everything priced to sell - far below retail value. 
Date: April 12 & 13,10 am to 5pm Glass and Jewelry Trunk Show
Cindy Dillehay from Cheney Washington will hold her annual trunk show at the Dahmen Barn 10am to 5pm. She will have a large selection of fused glass, mosaics, stained glass and jewelry. Cindy is always happy to do customer orders.
If you have been to the trunk shows in the past by Cindy at the barn you will know to come early for the best selection.
She has been creating stained glass for over 25 years and previously owned the Stained Glass Company in Lewiston Idaho before selling it and moving to Cheney Washington. She currently works out of her home and has limited work for sale in the Gift Shop at the Barn year-round.
Date: June 22, 10am-5pm Jewelry Trunk Show We welcome back by popular demand. Come check out and see what he has new this year. Handcrafted silver jewelry by Chris Bonak in contemporary and whimsical designs. Natural materials are used. You’ll find jewelry designs with freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones and shells, such as mother of pearl and abalone shell. Chris will be at the barn for two days you will be able to visit with him and purchase directly from the artist. |
Cost: $200.00 Date: Wednesdays 4pm - 5:30pm Register By: Sunday Classes in our fully equipped studio are offered to children with any level of experience. Clay and firing are included in the fee. In this ala carte approach, students may sign up for 10 sessions anytime throughout the year. If you would just like to occasionally drop in the cost is $30.00 per class, please call the barn 509-229-3414 to register for drop-in classes. A la Carte" Clay Classes for Children 10 classes for $200 or 5 classes for $125. 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. 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. Children will be introduced to all kinds of ceramic techniques. Our Ceramic artist/instructors will lead students into projects creating amazing pieces by hand building; the possibilities are endless. Learn all basic techniques of pinch pots, coil builds and slab building depending on gained experience students can learn wheel throwing. All supplies and tools are included. Ages: kids 5 to 12 years
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