Founded 2016 in Pineville, NC, AR Workshop is a charming boutique studio concept designed to empower and inspire creativity. We ARe a DIY destination for guests of all ages to create and celebrate.
Benefit from the experience of our franchise development team that has helped over 100 partners own their dreams over the last 7 years.
STREAMS OF REVENUE
WORKSHOP BOOKINGS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
DIY-TO-GO
KITS
MAKE IT FOR ME
GIFT
CERTIFICATES
RETAIL
ACCESSORIES
PRIVATE EVENT FEES
FOOD &
DRINKS
I wanted to make my hobby my job! I wanted to have a safe space where everyone could gather, feel welcome and be creative! Nothing feels better than to empower others to build and create.
Jessica Estes AR Workshop St. Joseph
MEET THE FOUNDER
AR Workshop® was founded in 2016 by Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff.
A leap of faith, lots of heart and gallons of paint later the flagship location opened in Pineville, NC in June, 2016! After just a few short years, the AR Workshop concept has spread across the nation into over 120+ locations in 33 states! The vision to create an inspiring and charming place for all things DIY has now been shared with over one hundred new business owners and thousands of guests.