Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Academy
March 31, 2026

7 Creative Skills You Can Learn From Home With Online Classes

The great thing about learning art in the digital age is that you don’t have to leave your house to get expert-led training. As long as you have an internet connection, you can take online art and photography classes on My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform. Doing so allows you to go at your own pace and easily review the material whenever you like, and as often as you like.

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March 27, 2026

Conjure Rainbows While Making Your Own Music With These Fun Gadgets

What’s the best addition to a sunny day? A rainbow! That’s right—you don’t need rain to see a rainbow. Simply install Kikkerland’s Solar-Powered Rainbowmaker in a bright window and watch as the special device produces its own technicolor rays. Light is filtered through its solar panel, creating tiny, vibrant flickers that will dance throughout your room. It’s a great way to add some magic to the everyday.

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