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Board & Brush Powell near Columbus, Ohio

Walk in and you’ll see stacks of raw wood, a wall of stencil designs, and stains lined up like a paintbox. An instructor gets everyone started, then you’ll sand, distress, stain, paint your stencil, and wax a project that’s yours to take home when class wraps.

This is an instructor-led, reservation-based workshop format. You pick your design from a large gallery when you register, then arrive a little early to get settled before a session that typically runs about three hours. The calendar mixes the popular Pick Your Project format with specialty sessions, so there’s usually a night that fits whether you want to make a porch sign, tray, or another wood décor piece.

Beer and wine are available for purchase in the studio, and per Ohio law BYOB is not permitted. If you’re planning a celebration or team outing, the studio hosts private events and corporate workshops, and they can bring the setup to you with “Brought to You” off-site events. For families, there are kids’ and teen party options on the schedule at select times. Can’t make a date on the calendar or just want something fast? They offer premade pieces and DIY @HOME kits through the studio’s local shop.

Board & Brush serves the Columbus area from its Powell studio, one block north of the center of town on North Liberty Street in a bright red building. If you’re coming from city neighborhoods like Worthington, Dublin, or Upper Arlington, it’s an easy hop north for a night that feels equal parts craft class and social hour.

  • Where: Downtown Powell, just north of Columbus (on N Liberty St near E Olentangy St)
  • Format: Instructor-led workshops, typically about 3 hours
  • Booking:Advance registration required; arrive early
  • Alcohol policy: Beer and wine for purchase; no BYOB
  • Events: Private parties, corporate workshops, off-site “Brought to You,” plus select kids’ and teen options
  • Pricing: Varies by project and workshop
  • Also known for:Pick Your Project wood sign workshops, DIY @HOME kits, premade décor

If you’re looking for a guided paint-and-sip experience where you leave with a finished custom wood piece, this Columbus-area studio fits that brief.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team