Board & Brush
Welcome to the Oswego
DIY Wood Sign 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 CLASS at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Oswego.
About 50 miles southwest of Chicago, Oswego is located along the Fox River in Kendall County. Oswego has a small-town character while still offering big-city attractions, restaurants, and shopping. Oswego is a wonderful place to raise a family as it was featured in CNN/Money Magazine’s article: Top 100 Best Towns. Oswego offers tons of fun festivals throughout the year like the Drag Strip Days, Prairie Fest, Wine on the Fox, and the Christmas Walk.
Board & Brush Oswego is a licensed establishment, beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted.
Upcoming Classes
Board & Brush
Wine, Paint & Wood Signs
At Board & Brush in Oswego, 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!
Check out our Calendar to view upcoming wine, paint and wood sign workshops!
Private Workshops, Birthday Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Corporate Events & More
Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate your birthday, a distinctive evening out with a group of friends, or a unique relationship-building outing for your employees, look to our DIY wood sign workshops in Oswego. 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.
Book Your Private Event Today!
Meet Board & Brush Oswego Owners
Katie & Mike Ilic
After graduating from the University of Illinois, Katie started her career as high school math teacher at Neuqua Valley in Naperville where she also coached the sophomore volleyball team. Eight years later, she left the classroom behind to stay at home with her daughter when she was born. She traded in calculators and lecturing for diapers and sleepless nights! Mike attended NIU and will always be a Husky at heart. He is now a Senior Manager at Accenture, specializing in IT Test Architecture.
Katie & Mike attended a workshop for their anniversary and thoroughly enjoyed their experience. They were immediately hooked and knew that a business, like Board & Brush, would be perfect for their family. Katie’s passion is teaching and Mike is a DIY junkie. Owning and operating a Board & Brush studio is not only an exciting new adventure but also gives them the flexibility to spend more time together as a family. It hardly feels like working when you love what you do every day!
Katie and Mike met on a blind date back in 2011, and the rest was history. Family is their number one priority. Katie has a small, close-knit family and Mike has a huge (and loud!) 100% Croatian family. Their daughter Emma was born in 2016, and she is the light of their lives. Some of their favorite things to do are to take their two Yorkie puppies for walks around the neighborhood, spend summer days at the pool, make dinner together, and snuggle up with a good movie.
Make Your Own Personalized Sign at Board & Brush Oswego
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 Oswego is located off of Plainfield Road and is across from Advocate Medical Group. We are just minutes away from Oswego High School, the Oswego splash pad, and historic downtown Oswego.
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!
