WELCOME TO AR WORKSHOP Richmond!

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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Richmond's DIY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Sun, Oct 18

Two Year Anniversary Open House!

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Oct 19

Order Your DIY To-Go Kit!

Workshop Available :: Call or email to book!

Tue, Oct 20

Wed, Oct 21

TEEN/TWEEN ART CLASS :: Jewelry Organizer

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

WINE'D DOWN WEDNESDAY :: HUGE VARIETY OF PROJECTS!!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Thu, Oct 22

YOUTH ART CLASS :: Plank Tray

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

SPECIAL CLASS :: FALL PORCH MAKEOVERS!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Oct 23

Sat, Oct 24

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop® w/New Fall Colors!

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

PRIVATE EVENT :: CONNIFEY PARTY

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

DATE NIGHT & OVERSIZED :: Make 1 Project Per Person or 1 Project Per Couple!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sun, Oct 25

SUNDAY FUN-DIY :: SMALL HALLOWEEN PROJECTS $50 AND UNDER!

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mon, Oct 26

Order Your DIY To-Go Kit!

Workshop Available :: Call or email to book!

Tue, Oct 27

Wed, Oct 28

New Chunky Cable Knit Blanket

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Oct 29

PRIVATE VIRTUAL EVENT :: CAP ONE TEAM BUILDING

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

THIRSTY THURSDAY :: CRAFTS + DRINKS = FUN!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fri, Oct 30

Sat, Oct 31

Sun, Nov 1

Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop® w/New Fall Colors!

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov 2

Order Your DIY To-Go Kit!

Workshop Available :: Call or email to book!

Tue, Nov 3

Wed, Nov 4

PRIVATE VIRTUAL EVENT :: ALTRIA TEAM BUILDING

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

TEEN/TWEEN KNITTING CLASS :: Chunky Knit Blanket!

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

WINE'D DOWN WEDNESDAY :: HUGE VARIETY OF PROJECTS!!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Thu, Nov 5

YOUTH KNITTING CLASS :: Chunky Knit Scarf

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

THIRSTY THURSDAY :: CRAFTS + DRINKS = FUN!

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fri, Nov 6

DATE NIGHT & OVERSIZED :: Make 1 Project Per Person or 1 Project Per Couple!

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Nov 7

Chunky Knit Luxe Runner Workshop :: Tree Wrap or Bed Runner

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

PRIVATE EVENT :: TROOP SASSER

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING SERIES :: DECORATIVE WREATH MAKING CLASS

6:00 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!

Chunky Knit Pumpkin To-Go Kit **3 LEFT!!**

Fall and Halloween DIY-To-Go Kits

Spooky Halloween To-Go Kit

Chunky Knit Blanket Kit

Wood + Canvas DIY-To-Go Kits

Christmas Countdown Kits

CC Wells Elementary PTA Fundraiser

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!

From Sunday through Wednesday, our private party minimum is 12 people and an 18 person minimum Thursday pm / Friday pm /Saturday pm. Can’t meet our minimum? Ask about reserving a table or two for your friends at a regularly scheduled workshop, or just register for any workshop and include your friends names so we can seat you together!

Most adult projects average $70 and youth projects average $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 public 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.

Come sip and create…we offer complimentary wine or beer during your workshop (limit 2 glasses wine or 1 beer per registered guest) and bring-your-own snacks/apps/non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy if you wish!

Most workshops last from 2-3 hours, depending on the project. Youth parties include a 2 hour workshop time-slot. View our How It Works page for more information! If reserving a table or a private party, we will email you a link for your event that you can send out to your guests to register.

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 Richmond

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 Richmond is owned by Rebecca Keeling Gagnon, with loving support (and lots of wood cutting) behind the scenes from her handy hubby Gregg Martin and their son, Kade. Being the owner of a DIY workshop seemed like a natural fit for Rebecca, as she is the daughter of a teacher and a wooden boat builder. Rebecca grew up in a tiny, tight-knit waterfront community in Suffolk, Virginia…spending long childhood days playing amidst the sawdust and antique tools in her Dad’s shop. It was there that her love for all things weathered, vintage and storied was surely born!

AR Workshop Richmond is convenient to the surrounding areas of Short Pump, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, and Chesterfield. Located in the beautiful (and pet friendly!) Stony Point Fashion Park where you’ll find plenty of safe parking, delicious restaurants and on-trend shops…the perfect location for a day/evening out on the town! Find us near CineBistro, Dillards and Gnome & Raven!