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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Sun, Jan 24

Mon, Jan 25

NO WORKSHOP TODAY BUT DIY To-GO is here when you need it!

MonDIY FunDIY!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tue, Jan 26

NEW Chunky Knit HEART Blanket Workshop® Show them you made it with LOVE!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TEACHERS TUESDAY! GNOME ONE LOVES TEACHERS MORE THAN US!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wed, Jan 27

Warm up Wednesday Hot Cocoa and Cookies!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop®

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

WINE down WEDNES-DIY Friends Night out!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Jan 28

THANKFUL it's THIRSTY THURSDAY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Jan 29

IT'S FRI-YAY DIY-YAY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Jan 30

Scarlett PRIVATE BDAY table

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SATUR-DIY FAMILY CRAFTERNOON

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Jan 31

SUNDAY MORNING MAKERS FAMILY CRAFTERNOON

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Mon, Feb 1

NO WORKSHOP TODAY BUT DIY To-GO is here when you need it!

Tue, Feb 2

NO WORKSHOP TODAY BUT DIY To-GO is here when you need it!

TEACHERS TUESDAY! GNOME ONE LOVES TEACHERS MORE THAN US!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wed, Feb 3

Wake up and DIY Wednesday!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WINE down WEDNES-DIY Friends Night out!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Feb 4

NEW Chunky Knit HEART Blanket Workshop® Show them you made it with LOVE!

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

THANKFUL it's THIRSTY THURSDAY!

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri, Feb 5

IT'S FRI-YAY DIY-YAY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

TEACHER OF THE YEAR Private Table

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Feb 6

SATUR-DIY FAMILY CRAFTERNOON

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Feb 7

SUNDAY MAKERS FAMILY CRAFTERNOON

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mon, Feb 8

NO WORKSHOP TODAY BUT DIY To-GO is here when you need it!

Tue, Feb 9

NO WORKSHOP TODAY BUT DIY To-GO is here when you need it!

TEACHERS TUESDAY! GNOME ONE LOVES TEACHERS MORE THAN US!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wed, Feb 10

Wake up and DIY Wednesday!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WINE down WEDNES-DIY Friends Night out!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Feb 11

THIRSTY THURSDAY!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Feb 12

FRIENDSHIP Night FRI-DIY

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Feb 13

GALENTINES NIGHT WITH YOUR BESTIES!

5:00 PM - 8:00 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!

Valentine's Day Custom Kits!

Valentine's Day Special Collection

DIY To-Go Kit - Order It Here!

Chunky Knit TRESS To-Go Kit ...and Pumpkins!

Chunky Knit Blanket Class To-Go! Includes Online Tutorial

SHIPPING DIY To-Go Kit - Order It Here!

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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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!

View our online store

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!