Art Barn School of Art is a nonprofit art school on a rural 69-acre site in Valparaiso, housed in a converted barn. It runs week-long day camps in June and July for ages 5-12, where children explore mediums from papier-mache to mural painting and use the outdoor grounds; the $120 fee includes supplies and snacks.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Art Barn School of Art, Inc. directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Sharon AngelinaNowhere else like it in Northwest Indiana. The lovely rural scene is always changing. Great school, great instructors.
★★★★★Diana KirtlandArt Blitz Sept 2024Great event for families and grandparents. Young and adults try different artwork. Watercolor, pottery painting, chair painting and vellum ink painting. Even a hiking. Local artists have booths too. Art for sale outside and inside the Art Barn by local artists. Paintings, jewelry, gorgeous hand painted note cards and even stained glass. Food Truck. Music scheduled in the afternoon both days. Two day event. Peaceful surroundings. I am looking forward to next year. Very nice event. Only disappointment is it should be no a no smoking event. Support small business like this location. Art classes all year round. Visit the website for details.
★★★★★Thom CarpenterHave volunteered at the Art Barn for years. It's a wonderful place to make art, talk art, learn art, and see art. Great variety of classes and workshops in most techniques of art making... for children, as well. Has a superb clay/ceramics shop and master instructor. Plein air painters really enjoy the rustic nature of the place including a large pond and a deep forest. Even has a primitive shelter far away in the forest for those that want to get away for a bit for some quiet time and to commune with nature. Hold an event out there (they have a full kitchen!) like a reception, a meeting, an award ceremony, a reading, a musical experience, etc. They'd love to have you visit.
★★★★★SGreat classes from talented artists! Beautiful barn and area. Take a class and enjoy the opportunity!
★★★★★Acton CreativeThe Art Barn is nestled into a truly gorgeous corner of NW Indiana, which gives it a certain magically quality. And the teachers and staff are top notch! Just being around them will make you feel more creative. Definitely worth the drive!