Board & Brush
Welcome to the Simsbury
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 WORKSHOP at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Simsbury.
The town of Simsbury was just named the 4th best town to live in the State of Connecticut. It is the home to the International Skating Center, Talcott Mountain, Simsbury Meadows Performing Art Center, Farmington River Valley Bike Trails and so much more! Simsbury is full of one-of-a-kind restaurants. They include Millwrights, Metro Bis, Abigails, and Plan B. Downtown Simsbury is the essence of a picturesque New England town.
Board & Brush Simsbury is a BYOB establishment.
Upcoming Workshops
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SIP & PAINT AT OUR WOOD SIGN WORKSHOPS
At Board & Brush in Simsbury, 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 Simsbury. 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.
Meet Board & Brush Simsbury Owners
Patty & Gary Hunter
Patty has been a graphic designer for over thirty years working in and agency, newspapers and now freelancing. Patty has always had a passion for signs. When she was in charge of putting a bridal shower together for her daughter in law she wanted her to think “out of the box” and not be so traditional. When the Board & Brush Monroe, CT location appear on her Facebook page, it was a no brainer! The party was a HUGE success and she received great feedback on her event. Her sisters knew instantly that this was something she had to do. Patty and her husband have been married for thirty-one years and have two boys. Their oldest just got married in June and lives in Boston. Their youngest lives in Denver and she is one of ten children that all grew up in Somers, CT!
Tammy Erickson
Tammy Erickson is the manager of the Simsbury Board & Brush Studio. She has twenty plus years in the sales industry and currently works in real estate in the Simsbury area. Tammy has worked the past year for her sister Patty in the Somers Board & Brush Studio. When she heard about the new location opening, she knew she was the perfect fit! Tammy has a husband Paul, two children and her dog "cooper".
Make Your Own Personalized Sign at Board & Brush Simsbury
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 Simsbury is located on the back lower level of the Simsburytown Shops on Hopmeadow Road.
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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