spotlight on teen night at the barn
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Hayley Trageser taught teens how to make deviled eggs on teen night. She grew up on Bainbridge and wishes that she had a teen night to go to when she was growing up. She thinks it’s a wonderful event. Others think so too evidenced by lots of engagement from the community – even beyond the island. Eighty-two kids participated in the last one.
The kitchen staff selects recipes for teen night that are easy, don’t need the use of an oven and that are (mostly) healthy! They also welcome ideas from the teens themselves. What does Hayley like to cook the most? Banana Pancakes! Here is her recipe along with the deviled eggs that were made on Teen Night. Recipe for Deviled Eggs Recipe for Banana Pancakes |
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What inspired you to create this work?
Abby Damm (she/her) is a huge fan of bright colors, fun designs, and anything that catches the eye. All of these inspired her creation, along with an expression of her true self. Abby shared a desire to be more compassionate toward herself and her art. She said she wanted to strive for, "self-love, self-acceptance, self-slay." Tell us about the creation process including any obstacles overcome or surprises. Abby decided to use her time at BARN to make something fun with no expectations for perfection. She shared slight frustration over the fact that her lines weren't straight and the colors merged, but in the end realized that perfection didn't need to be the goal; she simply needed to have fun, which she did. Abby is a junior at Bainbridge Island High School. She is an invested student with a deep interest in creative expression, especially through pottery and dance. Her piece is called "Fruity." |
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What inspired you to create this work?
Gabriella Weis (she/her) came to Teen Night curious and open to new ideas. This time wooden kite making caught her eye. Always ready to embark on a new adventure, Gabriella said that she was drawn to the idea of trying out a completely new mode of art. Tell us about the creation process including any obstacles overcome or surprises. Besides the obvious sticky hands and splitters, Gabriella reported difficulties with confusion and stress while making her kite. Of course, this is to be expected while trying out a brand new type of art, so she was able to work around it and embrace the fun of learning new things! Gabriella is a hardworking 10th grader at Bainbridge Island High School. She plays soccer for both a Bainbridge club team and for BHS as well. Besides a vehement interest in sports, Gabriella shared her love of reading, writing, and any other activities that allow her to explore her creativity. Her kite is called Meili (Norse God of Travel). |
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What inspired you to create this work?
Ingrid Griffin came to Teen Night looking for a fun way to relax and get creative. She found a wood carving class and decided to give it a go. bunNy was created as a tribute to her girlfriend's guinea pig, but she stated, "a bunny is easier to carve so we ended up with this instead." Tell us about the creation process including any obstacles overcome or surprises. Ingrid really enjoyed letting her guard down and allowing herself to create something without expectations for perfection. Besides the tricky bit of learning to use a carving knife safely, Ingrid said she thoroughly enjoyed her experience. Ingrid is an 11th grader at Bainbridge Island High School. She often volunteers at BARN and in her free time she enjoys drawing and painting. Her work is called bunNy. |