Board & Brush
Welcome to the Valparaiso
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 for the ultimate paint and sip experience at Board & Brush Creative Studio in Valparaiso.
Valparaiso is a city south east of Chicago located in Porter County, Indiana and is home to Valparaiso University. Downtown Valpo is filled with a number of great restaurants, Central Park Plaza and outdoor ice-skating rink, Summer Rhapsody Music Festival and Popcorn Fest. The schools and park department are outstanding and highly ranked.
Board & Brush Valparaiso is a BYOB establishment.
Upcoming Workshops
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SIP & PAINT AT OUR WOOD SIGN WORKSHOPS
At Board & Brush in Valparaiso, 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 paint and sip 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 Valparaiso. 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 Valparaiso Owner
Cortney Bower
Cortney is the proud owner of Board & Brush Valparaiso, IN, where creativity, connection, and DIY fun come together in a welcoming, hands-on environment. With a background in design and a successful 23-year career in the corporate world, Cortney decided it was time to embrace a new chapter—one that combined her love for creativity with her entrepreneurial spirit! That journey led her to Board & Brush, where she’s found the perfect outlet to blend her design eye, business experience, and passion for creating. As a lifelong DIY enthusiast and home décor lover, Cortney brings a natural flair for style and detail to every workshop.
Cortney is a proud mom to two amazing boys, Dale and Cole, and enjoys spending her free time playing board games, practicing yoga, baking, and enjoying all things water- and beach-related. She also loves traveling and exploring new places with her significant other and best friend, Greg. Together, they share a love for building, creating, and flipping houses—bringing spaces to life with vision and hard work.
Cortney is excited to welcome guests into the Board & Brush Valparaiso studio, where everyone can tap into their inner artist and leave with something truly special. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or trying it for the first time, she's here to help you create a beautiful project—and unforgettable memories along the way.
Make Your Own Personalized Sign at Board & Brush Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso is located on Calumet Ave in the same strip mall as State Farm and the El Salto Mexican Restaurant.
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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