AR Workshop Youth Workshops

AR Workshop Youth Workshops offers hands-on DIY workshops where kids work on projects like wood signs, trays, porch signs, seasonal projects, canvas pillows, wall hangings, tote bags, and youth aprons. The program also includes candle pouring workshops where participants mix scents to create their own candle and fragrance, chunky knit blanket workshops with classic and specialty knit blankets, and canvas, watercolor, embroidery, mahjong, hat burning, jewelry, cookie decorating, charcuterie, and handlettering workshops. Families can also choose DIY-to-Go kits or order a finished piece, and the program offers group activities, private parties, and summer art camps.

In 2016 Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff introduced AR Workshop. The leadership team includes Maureen Anders (Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer), Adria Ruff (Co-Founder / Creative Director), Ryann Fairweather (VP of Operations), Libby Martel (VP of Strategy and Brand Development), Emily Ostrowski (Director of National Marketing & Brand Partnerships), Joanna Rapuzzi (Director of Franchise Development), Kellie Smith (Operations and IT Manager), Melissa Bowen (Brand Manager), Jillian Russell (Franchise General Counsel), and Jen Carver (Content Contributor). AR Workshop has more than 125 franchises across the country and offers franchise opportunities in select markets in the US.

Last updated June 17, 2026.