Start Small: A Creative Reset
Bring One Small Piece & Leave with Confidence
This class isn’t about perfection — it’s about starting again with confidence.
Bring one small piece that you can carry in one hand (small table, chair, drawer, or décor item).
In this relaxed, supportive workshop, you’ll use your included 8-oz jar of DIY paint and have the option to wet distress it, then finish with clear wax to create a visible, confidence-building result and leave feeling proud of what you've made.
Class Date
Sunday, February 15, 2026 - This new date allows us to create together without weather stress and with plenty of time to enjoy the process.
1:00–4:00 PM
Marlene Steele Art Studio, Front Street Art Community, 1001 E Second St, Dayton, Ohio - Suite 1220, right inside the BC door.
Workshop Fee: $85
All supplies provided. Beginner-friendly.
Weather note: If conditions are ever unsafe, workshops are rescheduled, and registrations roll over — no pressure to travel in bad weather.
Who This Class Is For
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You’ve never painted furniture before
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You’ve tried it once and felt unsure
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You want clear guidance without overwhelm
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You want to leave with a finished piece
No experience required.
Class Schedule
You’ll walk away with:
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A finished piece you’re proud of
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A confident understanding of simple paint and finish techniques
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Tools and paint you can use again
What to Bring
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One small furniture piece you can carry in one hand
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Examples include:
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small table
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drawer
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small chair or stool
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wooden box
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small tabletop piece
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Large or multi-piece furniture is not suitable for this class.
What’s Included:
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All materials provided — including one 8-oz jar of DIY Paint in the color you choose (yours to take home)
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Optional wet distressing demonstration and support included.
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Clear wax and brushes provided
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Step-by-step supportive instruction
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Time to complete your piece at your pace
Class Details
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Skill level: Beginner
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Length: Approximately 3 hours
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Location: Marlene Steele Art Studio
Front Street, Dayton, Ohio
Continue at Home (Optional):
If you’d like to keep going after class, Optional Creative Reset Starter Kits will be available for purchase in the studio on the day of class. Kits include (8-oz paint + clear wax + paint brush + wax brush).
Upcoming class dates will be announced soon.
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