Board & Brush
Welcome to the San Rafael
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 San Rafael.
San Rafael is at the center of all things in Marin County. The oldest, largest city in Marin also enjoys the best weather. San Rafael has a lively business and cultural center located in an area of incomparable natural beauty. It is home to the historic Mission San Rafael Arcangel, one of California’s historic missions. Other notable landmarks include Marin County Civic Center which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, China Camp State Park, and Peacock Gap Golf Course.
Board & Brush San Rafael is a licensed establishment.
Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio.
Please note, BYOB is not permitted; no one under 21 is allowed in the studio at any time.
Upcoming Workshops
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SIP & PAINT AT OUR WOOD SIGN WORKSHOPS
At Board & Brush in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael. 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!
Shop Local
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 San Rafael Owner
Stephanie Gates
Stephanie has always had a passion for all things DIY and a lifelong goal to make a living out of doing something crafty. Among her friends and family, she is the “go-to” when needing something customized whether it be party decorations, matching shirts, or Halloween costumes. After spending 13+ years in advertising and tech she was ready to make a change found Board & Brush to be the perfect fit. She is most excited about the opportunity to provide a space where people can get a break from their regular routine and experience the satisfaction and pride from building something with their own two hands…and to have fun at the same time! Stephanie has lived in the Bay Area the majority of her life and has a very large extended family who are all also very excited to participate in the Board & Brush experience, so you might see other family members in the studio! You might also catch her pride and joy Lucy, her rescue pup who wins over anyone she meets.
Make Your Own Personalized Sign at Board & Brush San Rafael
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 San Rafael is located in the Montecito Plaza, a buzzing shopping center with a long history in San Rafael. Located along the San Rafael Creek, the plaza has several shops and restaurants to enjoy before attending a workshop. Board & Brush San Rafael is excited to be located in the same plaza as anchor stores Trader Joe\'s, Pier 1 Imports, and Petco.
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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