Board & Brush
Welcome to the Allentown
DIY Wood Sign & Wood Project Workshop!
Are you looking for a night out with friends? Is your inner DIY itching for a fun new project without having to buy all your own supplies and make a mess at your house? Then BOOK A WORKSHOP at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Allentown.
Tucked amid the hills of eastern Pennsylvania, Allentown is 90 minutes west of Manhattan and 60 minutes north of Philadelphia. Allentown is home to Mack Truck, Dorney Park and America’s oldest classic car show. Allentown is enjoying a dynamic rebirth at its core, fueled by a building boom that’s spawned a slew of new retail shops, restaurants and chic living spaces. A brand new culture is emerging with exciting changes and growth, making Allentown, a thriving center of activity. That Billy Joel song we all know? Those lyrics don’t hold true anymore. Come and experience for yourself all the exciting changes that have been taking place in Allentown.
The Allentown Studio is officially Penn State licensed, available for an additional cost.
Board & Brush Allentown is a BYOB establishment.
Upcoming Workshops
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SIP & PAINT AT OUR WOOD SIGN WORKSHOPS
At Board & Brush in Allentown, we marry the joy of wine and paint with the classic timelessness of wooden signs. Our instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops allow you to combine your creativity and willingness to learn new skills. We provide you with the instruction, materials and design for you to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize your personalized piece of art!
HOW IT WORKS
1. REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP
View our calendar above to find a date and time that works best for you and your friends and family (the more, the merrier!). You can also look for a workshop that features the type of project you’d like to create, like a PYP or specialty project. Then, you’ll browse our gallery of hundreds of designs to choose which one you’d like to create in your upcoming workshop!
2. ARRIVE EARLY!
Our workshops start on time, so you’ll want to arrive early to get settled! You can start thinking about the endless creative possibilities ahead, take photos with friends, and enjoy your favorite beverage (some studios are BYOB, while others sell alcohol, please check with your local studio about their policies).
3. GET YOUR DIY ON!
At your wood sign workshop, you’ll turn raw wood into a finished project fit for your home! You’ll be guided by our expert instructors throughout each step in the workshop - sanding, distressing, staining, painting your stencil, and waxing! You choose all your colors in person at the workshop! Our workshops are typically about 3 hours long.
4. DISPLAY YOUR NEW DÉCOR
When you leave our workshops, you’ll leave with a wood project that you’ll be proud to display in your home! We mean it when we say that no experience is necessary - our instructors are there to help turn you into a DIY expert. Now that your beautiful farmhouse-inspired project is complete, you’ll take it home to find the perfect spot to display it!
HOST A PRIVATE EVENT WITH BOARD & BRUSH
Whether you're looking for a fun way to celebrate your birthday, a distinctive evening out with a group of friends, a bachelorette party, or a unique relationship-building outing for your employees, look to our DIY wood sign workshops in Allentown. Our space is uniquely set up to provide a warm, welcoming environment that allows everyone to feel comfortable and excited to create their own custom piece of décor.
HOST AN OFF-SITE EVENT WITH BOARD & BRUSH BROUGHT TO YOU
Looking for a way to gather, socialize, and create DIY magic together at your own chosen location? With Board & Brush Brought to You, we'll bring the excitement and fun of a Board & Brush workshop right TO YOU! These events are perfect for team building, office parties, church groups, fundraisers, school functions, local community events and more!
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FOR PREMADE PROJECTS & DIY @HOME KITS
Love the projects but unable to attend a Board & Brush workshop? Not to worry! Through our online shop, you can purchase a wide variety of premade signs, boxes, trays, porch signs, DIY @HOME KITS, and more.
Meet Board & Brush Allentown Owner
Debbie Kouassi
Debbie Kouassi opened Board & Brush Allentown with her daughter-in-law, Laura DiNoia, in 2017 but is now the sole owner of the studio. Laura moved on to focus more attention on her children (Debbie's two grandchildren) and a new job, still providing Debbie with spiritual support and advice when needed.
Debbie spent over 30 years as a Health Insurance Broker for the Medicare Market and 6 years as a Spa owner. As a health insurance Broker, she conducted sales & marketing events directed to the over 65 (age) population. She also conducted educational and marketing events for over 20 insurance carriers in the Greater Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley PA areas. As a Spa owner, she specialized in treatment of professional athletes in the cycling, basketball and track & field events, including one of the country’s oldest marathon runners. She was also a part of the Wellness Team for Pro Golfers at the 2013 US Open in Merion PA.
Make Your Own Personalized Sign at Board & Brush Allentown
Pick your preferred custom wood sign design, sign up for a DIY wood sign workshop that best works for you and your friends or family, and then show up for a fun, instructor led, hands-on experience.
Board & Brush Allentown is located on Hamilton Blvd next to TD Bank and adjacent to the soon to be opened Tavern Theater shopping center.
Have any questions? Please feel free to contact us via phone or email. We are happy to help and would love to see you in our wood sign workshop very soon!
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