WELCOME TO AR WORKSHOP Bristow!

10290 Bristow Center Drive, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 479-7096

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Workshop Classes

Meet us at the studio for an instructor-led DIY session! We're limiting public class sizes and also offer private table bookings.

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DIY to-go kits

Experience the joy of AR Workshop from anywhere. Grab a kit and craft when and where it's most convenient for you!

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Events & Parties

We like to pARty! In the workshop, virtually or onsite at your event - we'll be ready to share the experience of DIY with your group! -BOOK NOW-

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Make It For Me

No time for DIY? Let us handle it. We're happy to create the perfect handmade gift or home decor piece for you.

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Gift Cards

Make someone's day! Gift cards from AR Workshop can be used for classes, DIY-to-go kits, personalized decor and more!

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Retail

Shopping for something trendy and unique? Look no further than our hand selected assortment of curated products.

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Bristow's DIY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Sun, Jan 23

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mon, Jan 24

*SHOP LOCAL* OPEN FOR RETAIL!

Tue, Jan 25

*SHOP LOCAL* OPEN FOR RETAIL!

Wed, Jan 26

*SHOP LOCAL* OPEN FOR RETAIL!

Specialty - Chunky Knit Gnome Mini Workshop

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thu, Jan 27

THIRSTY THURS-DIY!! ALL WOOD PROJECTS!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Jan 28

FRI-YAY DAYTIME DIY!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

FINALLY FRI-DIY!!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Jan 29

Saturday Family Funday!

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE MADE FOR LADIES NIGHT OUT!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Jan 30

Specialty - Chunky Knit Gnome Mini Workshop

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

BASEBALL MOMS DIY your Sunday away!

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Mon, Jan 31

Workshop Closed

Tue, Feb 1

NFD DAY OF DIY

12:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Wed, Feb 2

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Feb 3

THIRSTY THURS-DIY!! ALL WOOD PROJECTS!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Feb 4

FRI-YAY DAYTIME DIY!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

FINALLY FRI-DIY!!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LW's private tables for FINALLY FRI-DIY!!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Feb 5

Saturday Family Funday!

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE MADE FOR LADIES NIGHT OUT!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Feb 6

Sunday Family Funday! DIY your Sunday away!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mon, Feb 7

Workshop Closed

Tue, Feb 8

Wed, Feb 9

Thu, Feb 10

THIRSTY THURS-DIY!! ALL WOOD PROJECTS!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Feb 11

FRI-YAY DAYTIME DIY!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

FINALLY FRI-DIY!!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Feb 12

Saturday Family Funday!

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE MADE FOR LADIES NIGHT OUT!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

DIY-TO-GO KITS!

Take the fun and beauty of AR Workshop projects to your home!

Kits include detailed instructions, all materials and pro tips to create a finished masterpiece!

Check out a kit to see what is inside!

Chunky Knit Blanket Class To-Go! Includes Online Tutorial

DIY To-Go Kit - Order It Here!

Valentine's Day Custom Kits!

ORDER A CUSTOM FINISHED PROJECT!

No time to DIY? Let us handle it.

We're happy to create the perfect gift or home decor piece for you. Custom projects are handmade at our shop in any color, style and customization you choose! We can even add some gift wrapping and retail items to your package too!

CUSTOM GIFTS · CLIENT & STAFF APPRECIATION · HOUSEWARMING · CLOSING GIFTS · HOLIDAY · TEACHERS · BUSINESS LOGOS · TREAT YOURSELF!

Make it For Me!! - Order It Here!
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About our parties & Events!

Finding the perfect group outing destination can be tough!

We've tailored the workshop group experience to suit any style and budget!

Let AR Workshop help you coordinate the best DIY outing ever!

Our hands-on projects are perfect for:

Corporate or Team Building Events
Birthday Parties
Virtual Events
Bridal or Bachelorette Parties
Fundraisers
Baby Showers

Let us host your group and we'll handle all of the details.

Be our guest and leave the stress of keeping track of individual requests behind! Our registration system allows group organizers to share a link so each individual can place their order within the party!

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From Sunday through Wednesday, our private party minimum is 18 people and a 24 person minimum Thursday pm / Friday pm /Saturday pm. Can’t meet our minimum? Ask about booking a table for your friends at a regular scheduled workshop or just register for any workshop and include your friends names so we can seat you together!

Most adult projects range from $65.50-$79.50 and children’s projects start at $55. Contact us for specific pricing.

We provide all of the materials, tools, and instruction! Choose from our Project Portfolio with a variety of mediums for your group. Choose from our decor line of non-toxic stains and paints to customize your projects in the workshop!

Choose your preferred date and time for your private workshop. The workshop is available 7 days a week for private parties, with exception of scheduled classes as shown on our calendar.

You may bring in small snacks or appetizers to enjoy at AR Workshop Bristow.

(NO byob at all, so please do not bring any alcohol to the workshop)

Choose your preferred date and time for your private workshop. The workshop is available 7 days a week for private parties, with exception of scheduled classes as shown on our calendar.

Private workshops last from 2-3 hours depending on the project. Children’s parties include 2.5 hour workshop timeslot.

Once you reserve your private workshop date and time, you will receive a customized party link for the hostess to send out to the guests via email with instructions on registering.

Our Retail Boutique

Love to shop? Browse our trend setting decor pieces and accessories to pair up with your finished projects! Anders Ruff adores styling our boutique workshop space and can't wait to share our interior design tips and unique retail finds with you!

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About AR Workshop Bristow

AR Workshop® is a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom, charming home decor from raw materials. Join an instructor-led workshop where you can make custom wood plank signs, framed signs, canvas pillows, round signs, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, canvas tote bags, and more! AR Workshop Bristow® will help you take your home decor to the next level and have fun while creating it!

AR Workshop Bristow is owned by Mary Stiehm. After just one class with AR Workshop, she knew this was the right business for her, and she can’t wait to share this fun experience with the Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket, and Manassas areas.

Mary enjoys baking for her family, traveling with husband or cheering for college basketball. Mary can’t wait to see you at a workshop soon, and she is happy to help you organize a special event, a girls night out, or any occasion that brings you, your friends, and you love for DIY together!