WELCOME TO AR WORKSHOP Chesapeake!

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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Chesapeake's DIY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Sun, Nov 29

WOOD Workshop: All Wood Projects!

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov 30

Shop our retail online!

10:00 PM - 10:00 AM

Want to craft at home? Order Your DIY TO GO KITS here!

10:00 PM - 10:00 AM

Tue, Dec 1

Private Workshop - Julie

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Workshop Available Upon Request

12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wed, Dec 2

Holiday Ornament Workshop

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

PLANK Workshop & MORE!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Dec 3

Everything Goes Workshop: All Projects!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Dec 4

FRAMED Workshop + MORE!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Dec 5

Holiday Ornament Workshop

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Specialty - Chunky Knit Trees Workshop

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Private Event - Edenfield Dentistry

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Dec 6

Private Event - Beth

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Dec 7

Want to craft at home? Order Your DIY TO GO KITS here!

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Shop our retail online!

10:00 PM - 10:00 AM

Tue, Dec 8

Book your holiday parties, private events, family gatherings, etc!

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Wed, Dec 9

Holiday Ornament Workshop

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PLANK Workshop & MORE!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Private Tables - Michelle

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Dec 10

Special Christmas Cookies and Wood Trays Workshop

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Dec 11

Everything Goes Workshop: All Projects!

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Private Tables for NILD

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop® - Regular and Double Chunky!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Dec 12

Single, Two-Sided, and Bring-Back Porch Sign Workshop

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

WOOD Workshop: All Wood Projects!

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sun, Dec 13

FRAMED Workshop + MORE!

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Dec 14

Shop our retail online!

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Want to craft at home? Order Your DIY TO GO KITS here!

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tue, Dec 15

Book your holiday parties, private events, family gatherings, etc!

11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Wed, Dec 16

Everything Goes Workshop: All Projects!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Dec 17

Private Workshop - Ida

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Dec 18

Holiday Ornament Workshop

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Sat, Dec 19

PLANK Workshop & MORE!

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

DATE NIGHT WOOD Workshop - Share a project!

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!

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BLANKET-To-Go Kit

Christmas Ornament Kits!

Holiday Season DIY To Go Kits!

Holiday Bundles!

Santa is Coming to Town Kit!

DIY To Go Ornament Fundraiser for 12U Hitters Rutherford Baseball

DIY To Go Ornament Fundraiser for Christopher Academy

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!
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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!

AR Workshop Chesapeake has a private party minimum of 15 people from Sunday-Wednesday, and a 20 person minimum from Thursday-Saturday.

Most adult projects range from $40-$70 and children’s projects range from $35-$40. Contact us for specific pricing.

We provide all of the materials, tools, and instruction. Choose your project type (wood or canvas) and your design from our Project Portfolio. Customize your project at the workshop with our designer paints and our line of non-toxic wood stains (no fumes!).

Check out our calendar for available workshops, or contact us to book a private event! The workshop is available 7 days a week for private parties, with exception of scheduled classes as shown on our calendar.

You are welcome to bring in small snacks or appetizers to enjoy at your private events!

Private workshops last from 2-3 hours depending on the project. Children’s parties include 2 hour workshop time-slot. View our How It Works page for more information!

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 Chesapeake

Register for a DIY workshop to create on-trend home decor from raw materials – wood signs, canvas pillows, wood framed signs, bottle openers and more! Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event, private party or birthday party at AR Workshop®!

AR Workshop Chesapeake is owned by Cara Cauldwell. Cara's passion for art and DIY started at a young age, and has remained to be her passion. From hand-crafted home decor, to adorning her home with hand-painted murals, to canvas paintings, Cara's creativity is limitless. When she's not busy creating, Cara is most likely on the water with her husband and two sons. Whether by boat or beach, the water soothes her soul. Prior to opening AR Workshop Chesapeake, Cara was a stay-at-home mom for a number of years before going back to work as a kindergarten teacher. Opening up shop is the perfect way to share her creativity with others and help them find their own inner artist.