Meet our owners
Initially my interest was peaked because of the quality of the product and nature of the workshop venue, and I was looking for a wake to own a business in the FUN category!
Mary Little
AR Workshop Roseville
Being a customer first was a huge advantage for me. I had already fallen in love with the concept, so purchasing the business was a no-brainer. I love being creative, seeing the joy that DIYing brings to our customers, and chatting with people in our community.
Jennifer Holden
Ar Workshop Tampa
I had always wanted to own my own business, and this brought all of my worlds together.
Jamie Hall
AR Workshop Mechanicsville
When I took my first ARW Class, I loved everything about it, especially the environment. As a new mom, I loved getting together with other women in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. I am creative at heart, and being crafty is my outlet when life gets crazy.
Shauna Ord
Crafty Cruiser, DIY Delivered by AR WORKSHOP BLUFFTON
I wanted to own an AR Workshop because I love to throw parties and entertain people, and I feel like the workshop is one big pARty!
Julie Yowza
AR WORKSHOP OLIVETTE
I had spent a few years flipping furniture and considered running classes on how to paint furniture. With this franchise, I was able to do something similar but with the backing of a proven business plan and national brand recognition. Plus, buying an established business was key.
Morgan Macedo
AR WORKSHOP MALVERN
I love working with people of all ages, crafting is fun! Making people smile is my passion.
Jessica Ruth
AR WORKSHOP CONCORD
My favorite part of owning an AR Workshop is being provided every single resource and tool needed to run a successful business. The ARW leadership team is amazingly helpful every step of the way.
Amanda Borges
AR WORKSHOP HILLSBORO
owner highlights
Meet Jamie hall of AR Workshop mechanicsville!
Jamie Hall is the proud owner of AR Workshop Mechanicsville since November 2022, along with her husband TJ. Having started as a client and later purchasing the business, Jamie fulfilled a lifelong aspiration of owning their own business.
Outside of work, Jamie enjoys a vibrant family life with their husband and two talented boys, who thrive in sports such as football, baseball, and swimming. Their family also includes a beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Puddin. Jamie brings a wealth of diverse experiences, having been a D1 college athlete in diving and a professional dancer for an arena football team.
In the community, Jamie Hall is actively involved with Sheltering Arms, offering classes to long-term day patients, and supports Hanover Community Cats through quarterly fundraising events, aiming to rescue and relocate unwanted cats.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Coat Rack and Porch Sign
Favorite ARW Paint Color – Show Stopper
Meet Jennifer McDonald of AR Workshop Torrance
Jennifer McDonald has proudly owned the AR Workshop in Torrance since February 2021. After being a longtime fan of the shop, Jennifer decided to leave her 20-year career as a Physician Assistant in Orthopedics to embrace a more creative path and push her personal boundaries. Jennifer is happily married and has two teenagers, along with a dog and two cats who complete her family.
Jennifer is dedicated to community involvement, collaborating with local senior homes and community programs for disabled teens to provide meaningful and engaging workshop experiences.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Chunky Knit Blanket
Favorite ARW Paint Color – Artichoke
Meet Jen Amin and Jen Perino – co-owners OF AR Workshop Northville
Jen (Amin) is a high energy, business minded, boy-mom. When she isn’t bringing her (3) adorable sons to and from sports games and practices or helping her husband at one of their 2 restaurants they own, Jen is focused on running the operations of her workshop locations. With a medical sales background and business degree, as her family grew her needs for flexibility increased. Her entrepreneurial spirit was set on fire.
Owner, Jen (Perino), is a passionate and strategic minded half of this duo. Her kids keep her busy and are often found by her side at the workshop while Jen runs the business. Jen’s occupational therapy career quickly turned a corner when she decided to join Jen Amin in business on this exciting adventure!
Meet Jennifer Holden, owner of AR Workshop Tampa
Jennifer Holden has been the owner of AR Workshop Tampa since July 2022. Having first experienced AR Workshop as a customer, Jennifer quickly fell in love with the DIY concept, making the decision to purchase the business an easy one. She enjoys expressing her creativity, seeing the joy on customers’ faces, and building connections within her community. Jennifer’s family consists of her supportive husband Wes, their three amazing children, and their spunky Blue Frenchie, Rorey.
Fun fact: Jennifer doesn’t drink caffeine! Instead, she kickstarts her day with exercise, which keeps her feeling unstoppable.
Jennifer is also deeply involved in her community. Along with her oldest son, she is a member of the Young Men’s Service League, where they volunteer for organizations like the Special Olympics and the YMCA.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Lazy Susan (It was my 1st as a customer!)
Favorite ARW Paint Color – All the Blues!
Meet Jess Perino, owner of AR Workshop Milford
Jess Perino has been the owner of AR Workshop Milford since May 2018. Her love for crafting inspired her to help her sister-in-law open the Northville location, where she quickly fell in love with the concept and decided to pursue ownership. Jessica is married to Jason, a mortgage banker, and together they have two wonderful children, Mila (9) and Max (4).
Jessica also has a passion for renovation and recently completed a 1500 square foot addition and a kitchen remodel in her home. In the community, she is dedicated to supporting local schools by making frequent donations and offering low-cost events to engage kids in creative projects.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Framed Signs and Coat Rack
Favorite ARW Paint Color – Tricorn Black
Meet Mickey Bunal, owner of AR Workshop Edmond
Mickey Bunal has been the owner of AR Workshop Edmond since May 2020. With a love for crafting and a long-held dream of owning her own business, AR Workshop was the perfect opportunity. Mickey has been happily married for 23 years and has a daughter in college studying to become a veterinarian. Her household also includes a variety of pets— a dog, a cat, a parrot, and four bunnies.
Mickey has an adventurous past, having ridden motorcycles and even dived with sharks. Nowadays, she focuses on rescuing and re-homing rabbits. In the community, Mickey is an active member of the Edmond Women’s Club, helping through grants and scholarships. She also volunteers with Professional Moms of Edmond, provides mobile meals, supports an adult special needs facility, and serves at her church every Sunday.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Hat Burning
Favorite ARW Paint Color – Kind Green
Meet Morgan macedo – owner OF AR Workshop malvern
Morgan Macedo has been the owner of AR Workshop Malvern since January 2022. With a background in furniture flipping and a passion for DIY, Morgan saw AR Workshop as the ideal way to share her creativity with others. Owning an established business with national brand recognition allowed her to follow her passion while benefiting from a proven business model.
Morgan and her husband Craig have 8 children, ranging from newborn to 16 years old. They also have a Yorkie named Fofa, which means “sweetie” in Portuguese. Before becoming a business owner, Morgan worked in property management, managing the typical 9-5 corporate life.
Morgan is deeply connected to her community, partnering with other small businesses and collaborating with the local library to provide free monthly crafting sessions for kids. She also makes it a priority to donate to local sports teams and school fundraisers, recognizing the challenges families face in supporting extracurricular activities.
Fun AR Facts:
Favorite ARW Project – Textured Art
Favorite ARW Paint Color – Pressed Flower & Artichoke
