Board & Brush Creative Studio - Camden

Board & Brush Camden offers instructor-led DIY wood sign workshops where participants create personalized projects through steps like sanding, distressing, staining, painting stencils, and waxing. Workshops typically last about 3 hours and feature designs such as PYP (Paint Your Project) signs, mini signs, and specialty items, with options for public sessions, private events, or family-friendly experiences starting from ages 8+. No prior experience is needed as expert instructors guide you through the entire process using provided materials and tools.

The studio is located at 129 North Main St, Suite 1, Camden, DE 19934, in the Caesar Rodney Plaza behind Redner's Shopping Center, off Route 13 near Caesar Rodney High School. It serves the Camden and surrounding Dover area, centrally positioned just minutes south of Dover, making it convenient for residents near Dover Air Force Base, Dover Downs, and local shopping districts. Contact them at (302) 337-6520 or camden@boardandbrush.com for directions or inquiries.

No experience is necessary for Board & Brush Camden workshops; our sessions are designed for beginners and include step-by-step instruction on techniques like distressing wood, applying stains, stenciling designs, and finishing with wax. Participants select their colors on-site from a variety of options to customize farmhouse-style signs, boxes, or trays. Instructors ensure everyone completes a professional-looking piece to display at home, fostering a relaxed, creative environment.

Board & Brush Camden is ideal for hosting private events like birthdays, bachelorette parties, corporate team-building outings, or friend gatherings, where groups create custom wood décor in a welcoming space. Events accommodate various ages, such as 8+ for birthday bashes or 16+ for adult workshops, with options for PYP projects or mini signs, and the studio provides all materials for sanding, staining, and painting. Book via the website or contact the studio to customize your event, including complimentary wine or beer for eligible sessions.

The process starts with registering for a workshop on the online calendar, selecting a design from hundreds of options like personalized signs or porch hangers. Arrive early to settle in, enjoy beverages (complimentary wine or beer available), then follow instructor guidance through 3 hours of hands-on creation involving distressing, sanding, staining, stenciling, painting, and waxing your wood project. You'll leave with a finished, customizable décor piece ready for home display, with no mess or supplies needed from you.

Owners Jenn and Aaron Lewis, married for 21 years with three teenagers, bring a passion for DIY and community after Aaron's military retirement in 2018, settling in the Dover area. Jenn, with her love for upcycling and making old things new, discovered Board & Brush through a workshop and aimed to bring this creative outlet to Camden. Together, they offer a fun, instructor-led experience focused on wood sign customization using techniques like staining and distressing to help locals create personalized art.

Yes, through the local shop and online store, Board & Brush Camden offers premade wood signs, boxes, trays, and porch signs for immediate purchase, as well as DIY @Home kits for creating projects like stenciled signs at your convenience. These items feature the same high-quality, farmhouse-inspired designs customizable with paints and stains, perfect if you can't attend a workshop. Visit the studio or online shop to browse and pick up options tailored for home décor.