WELCOME TO AR WORKSHOP Bristow!

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!

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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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Sat

Sun, Oct 18

SPECIALTY-TIER TRAY AND ACCESSORIES!

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Oct 19

Workshop Available Upon Request

Tue, Oct 20

Terri Edwards LIGHT THE NIGHT fundraiser

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wed, Oct 21

Wine-Not Wednesday DIY

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Oct 22

Thirsty Thursday Friends Night out!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Oct 23

FRI-YAY DAY WORKSHOP! SPECIALTY-TIER TRAY AND ACCESSORIES!

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Chunky Knit Pumpkins Workshop

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

It's Finally FRI-DIY

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24

Specialty - TWO SIDED PORCH Projects Workshop

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sun, Oct 25

Family Crafternoon! Family Friendly DIY!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mon, Oct 26

Workshop Available Upon Request

Tue, Oct 27

Wed, Oct 28

WHAT's GOOD Wednesday DIY!!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Oct 29

IT's ALMOST FRIDAY! Family Friendly DIY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Oct 30

Friday Morning Makers

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

IT'S FRI-YAY DIY DATE NIGHT!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Oct 31

All Treats no Tricks! Spooky Family Friendly DIY!

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun, Nov 1

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mon, Nov 2

Workshop Available Upon Request

Tue, Nov 3

Workshop Available Upon Request

Wed, Nov 4

It's a MIMOSAS kind of Wednesday!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wine-Not Wednesday DIY, since Christmas is COMING

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Nov 5

IT's ALMOST FRIDAY! Family Friendly DIY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Nov 6

Friday Morning Makers

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SPECIALTY-TIER TRAY AND ACCESSORIES!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Nov 7

Troop 648 TEAM BUILDING

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

KIDS NIGHT OUT! Wood sign, Canvas Christmas Countdown and PIZZA!

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

TAKE & MAKE

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!

Spooky Halloween Collection To-Go Kit

Fall and Halloween Custom DIY To Go Kits!

DIY To-Go Kit - Order It Here!

Chunky Knit Pumpkin To-Go Kit PLUS TREES!

Virtual pARty DIY KITS!

Chunky Knit Blanket Class To-Go! Includes Online Tutorial

SHIPPING DIY To-Go Kit - Order It Here!

Back To College DIY Dorm Kit

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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DESIGNS THAT ARE TRENDING

BROWSE ALL PROJECTS

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!

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 $45.50-$79.50 and children’s projects start at $40. 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.

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 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® will help you take your home decor to the next level and have fun while creating it!

AR Workshop Bristow is owned by Cindy Husted and Mary Stiehm. From the beginning of their friendship more than a decade ago, Cindy and Mary knew they would someday open a business together, combining their shared love of family mementos and home decor. After just one class with AR Workshop, they knew this was the right business for them, and they can’t wait to share this fun experience with the Bristow, Gainesville, Haymarket, and Manassas areas.

Mary enjoys baking cupcakes for her two daughters, walking her three spoiled dogs or cheering for college basketball. Cindy is a teacher, a professional photographer, and “Mom” to three grown boys and two very pampered pooches! Cindy and Mary can’t wait to see you at a workshop soon, and they are 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!