Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many other seasonal celebrations are upon us. Rather than get frazzled, consider getting help from Olympia’s Board & Brush. The creative art studio has an incredible number of gift ideas for home décor, and activities for having a sensational time with family and friends. If you need a place to hold a personal or professional event, Board & Brush has the space and ability to make your time memorable and stress-free.
Halloween Ideas at Olympia’s Board & Brush
Select your ghosts and bats to paint on signs for your front porch. Use whimsical stencils and personalize your message. Board & Brush works with top graphic designers around the country to bring fresh ideas to the vintage, classic and seasonal projects. “A ton of Halloween designs have just been released,” encourages Erika Gulliford, manager. There are doormats, trays and planters.
When you pick the project you want, Board & Brush gets everything ready for you. The goal is to turn you into a DIY master. You’ll be educated to understand and appreciate the beauty of the raw materials where knots, grain and color variation are part of your unique project. You can add your own touch by sanding the grain, distressing the wood or adding stain or paint. Board & Brush has the tools and the ingredients – you bring your enthusiasm and willingness to go for it.

Don’t worry if you have never held a tool or a paint brush. Board & Brush instructs you on many skills that you get take with you to use for other needs at home – like hanging a picture. It’s all about being present to your playful self and having an inspiring time. Participants as young as six years can get involved.
Olympia Trunk or Treat Sunday, October 27
The businesses within Steamboat Square are joining forces of offer trunk or treating, a safe way to take your goblins and superheroes for sweets, treats and mini projects. Check with Board & Brush for exact times.
Halloween Costume Bingo at Board & Brush October 30
On the day before Halloween, don your costume and come for bingo. You’ll be making a project, too. Wine and snacks will be available.
Corporate Team Building and Holiday Events
Businesses often want to do something different for a team building or out-of-office experience. Board & Brush offers not only space but the option for everyone to select their own project. You can bring the food you want, and Board & Brush can accommodate for adult libations. All the before and after cleaning is handled.
If your staff is small, you need only six people to book on a weeknight or eight people on a weekend. Up to 25 crafters can be seated. People will take home a finished project and enjoy each other’s company along the way.

Board & Brush Home Kits
“Home kits make great gifts,” suggests Erika. Some people like to craft at home. Parents may be looking for things for their children to do when they are not in school. The Board & Brush offers Santa Buckets, a take home kit to make ornaments for the tree. You’ll receive five wooden ornaments with paints included. Plus, you get to keep are reuse the festive bucket.
Board & Brush has a number of DIY@Home Kits. You and your kids could have a grand time personalizing your own cornhole board set. There are various wood projects, glass-etched gifts, planters, totes and more!

Personalized Closing Gifts for Realtors
Say, “Thank you,” with a special gift from the Board & Brush collection. There are doormats, signs and coat racks. You can customize with names and messages. Give Erika a call for details.

Schedule Your Fun at Olympia’s Board & Brush
Check out the Board & Brush website to see the many choices for your personalized crafting session. Consider making it a date night. Organize your book club for a change of pace. There are spaces for up to 25 people. It makes a satisfying activity for a birthday or special day party. Look for Trivia Nights and other events. There might even be a murder mystery in the works. “It will be fun,” promises Erika.
Take a drive to Olympia’s westside to visit all the businesses at Steamboat Square. The area is right off Highway 101 and there’s plenty of parking. You will find services, eateries, Board & Paint and more. “The area has really developed,” notes Erika.
Get in on the fun! Keep up via the Board & Brush website and Facebook. New activities for all ages and new designs are posted regularly.
Board & Brush
6541 Sexton Dr. Bldg H, Suite 101, Olympia
360.350.0255
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