Address: 1100 SE Division St Unit 111, Portland, OR 97202, USA
Phone: +19717279907
Angela Rizzo
Wanted to try this DIY studio for over a year so my husband booked a family Saturday evening class for my birthday. It was a full house with regular and new patrons (us being new). I was behind from the get go since my board was overly “rustic” and needed lots of sanding on the splintered edges. I had a large sign so staining with little tiny rags took longer than I thought, especially on the back where I gave up on sanding so it was rough and hard to get the stain on quickly. I knew what I wanted to do and the colors so no time wasted there. Next was painting the board, most of the top was painted when I was told looks too thick so it was taken and put by the fan to dry. No time to finish painting the frame so I was told I could just sand off paint already there. Still needed to lay the stencil and paint, which went OK. Needed to dry by fan again. No time to sand excess paint, clean up stencil work, etc. and stain still tacky on edges when time was up and once time is up, you’re done. Left feeling highly stressed and disappointed in the experience, however, will be able to finish the project at home. The owner and staff member were pleasant, but I felt their focus was on the other tables and our table of “newbies” was an afterthought, whereas I had to seek out help often. A few recommendations based on my experience: 1. two people for a full house is clearly not enough, especially when you have people who have never been before, 2. perhaps a little more hands on instruction in regards to staining and painting, 3. don’t start clearing the table before ensuring people are done with paint, etc., 4. take the time to stop and listen, 5. let people know you don’t really have 3 hours to complete a project when the board keeps getting whisked away to the fan. I really wanted to love this place and hopefully once the PTSD from this initial experience subsides I’ll be able to give it a second chance.
Melina Veentjer
Everyone is so friendly and fun! Such a great experience making beautiful artwork with friends and family.
Carrie Ransome
Great fun. Amazingly set up and create your own creations. Super worth it!! Benches next time.
Stephanie Buxton
This place is so much fun! The instructors are friendly & helpful. The only drawback is is that it's pretty pricy, I couldn't do it on a normal basis but this was a special occasions. Great for parties! Would definitely do it again!
Thanks! Your review is awaiting moderation.
Drills, hammers, mallets, nails, sand paper, paint and oil based stains are used during a workshop, so precautions need to be taken. If you have a condition that will increase your likeliness of experiencing injuries or breathing issues, please ask us ahead of time if this is right for you. We also recommend you wear clothing that is not special to you. Stain, paint, saw dust and wax are always being passed around in a workshop environment, so choose wisely in your clothing selection!!
Most Board and Brush Creative Studios use environmentally friendly low VOC stains. Our designer paints are odor free water based products. We believe in providing industry proven materials that impact the earth as little as possible.
Yes! The Board & Brush Loyalty & Rewards Program lets customers earn points toward a free visit when you register for a workshop and enroll in the program. You’ll be awarded one loyalty point for every $1 you spend at registration, which means you can earn a free seat at a Pick Your Project workshop in as few as five visits to a Board & Brush Creative Studio near you!
Yes! Our Board & Brush Creative Studio Shop Local online storefront allows you to purchase premade wood projects as well as Bb @HOME KIT designs. Find a studio near you here. Each studio will provide available pickup time options for retail items in their shop.
Due to the custom nature of our Studio workshops, registration fees are non-refundable. Registration cancellations made at least 72 hours in advance of a workshop will be granted a credit for a future workshop.
Absolutely! Your favorite beverage will go great with our DIY workshops! Our alcohol policies do vary a bit from studio to studio - with some being BYOB and others serving alcohol to you, so please check your local studio's policies before attending a workshop.
No! When you arrive we will show you examples of different stains and color palettes to help you decide what paints and stains will look the best in your home. We have a wide variety of stain choices, paint colors and painting techniques to satisfy everyone’s eye for design!
All of our workshops require pre-registration so that we can have adequate time to prep and customize your material. Project selection and customization information for your project is required at the time of booking. Please be sure to double-check your spelling and information to ensure your project stencil and materials will be ready for you at the start of the workshop.
No! One of the great things about our workshops is your ability to customize your project right down to the stain and paint colors.
With so many signs to choose from in our gallery, we are confident that you will be able to find a sign that is right for you and your home. We understand that occasionally there are additional needs or desires. Simple changes or substitutions of words within our standard designs can generally be made with no additional charges.
Board & Brush offers a variety of DIY wood projects that are perfect for your home. From wall signs, trays, coat racks, boxes, and porch projects, to unique specialty projects like doormats, benches, planters, and more, we have everything you need to refresh your home décor!
Yes! We love to host groups for Birthdays, Bachelorette parties, Bridal showers, Team building, Fundraising, Community events, After school playdates, Girl Scout/Boy Scout Troops, and more. We even offer virtual workshops for the ultimate night of DIY at home. Our Private wood sign workshops allow groups to select their own wood signs or décor, time and date for a party—making it fun and convenient for everyone involved!
No way! Our workshops provide guided instruction in a relaxed environment. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn and you will build a wooden décor piece from scratch that is worthy of your walls!
Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.
Thanks! Your question is awaiting moderation.