Holiday DIY Workshop: "Merry Grinchmas" Porch Leaner
Add a playful, mischievous touch to your front entrance this holiday season with our handcrafted "Merry Grinchmas" Porch Leaner! In this beginner-friendly, step-by-step workshop, you will transform a rustic wooden plank into a festive holiday statement piece ready to welcome guests with plenty of attitude.
What You’ll Create
A full-size, vertical wooden porch sign featuring:
Bold Holiday Lettering: A vibrant lime-green "Merry Grinch-mas" header accented with a hanging red bauble ornament.
The Whoville Icon: A hand-painted classic Grinch in full Santa attire, complete with fluffy trim, his signature smirk, and hands-on-hips stance.
Cheeky Holiday Details: A wrapped present base with bold ribbon work and a custom "Go Away" gift tag.
What to Expect
No Experience Required: Our resident instructor will guide you through every stage—from laying down the woodwash background and sketching outlines with stencils/templates to color blocking, fine-line detailing, and weatherproofing.
All Materials Provided:
Solid wood plank (approx. 4–5 ft tall)
High-pigment acrylic paints and professional brushes
Pre-traced design templates/transfer paper for stress-free sketching
Protective outdoor clear sealant to help your sign withstand winter weather
Fun, Relaxed Atmosphere: Perfect for a festive night out with friends, family, or solo crafters looking to kick off the holiday spirit.
Workshop Details
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (Ages 12+)
Duration: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
What to Wear: Clothes you don't mind getting paint on (aprons provided)
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Book Art Classes: Check out our calendar for a full list of scheduled classes and themes, paintings, and techniques that will be covered. Choose the class that fits your schedule and has you excited, and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!
Book Reservations: Get together with your friends and family, young and old to enjoy an experience that will let them take a handmade treasure with them to remember it by. Our packages are budget-friendly, and you won't find a more creative way to celebrate!
Book Art Classes: Check out our calendar for a full list of scheduled classes and themes, paintings, and techniques that will be covered. Choose the class that fits your schedule and has you excited, and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!
Book Reservations: Get together with your friends and family, young and old to enjoy an experience that will let them take a handmade treasure with them to remember it by. Our packages are budget-friendly, and you won't find a more creative way to celebrate!
Book Art Classes: Check out our calendar for a full list of scheduled classes and themes, paintings, and techniques that will be covered. Choose the class that fits your schedule and has you excited, and we’ll look forward to seeing you there!
Book Reservations: Get together with your friends and family, young and old to enjoy an experience that will let them take a handmade treasure with them to remember it by. Our packages are budget-friendly, and you won't find a more creative way to celebrate!