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Vintage & Rust
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Snohomish, Washington · est. 2017

Vintage & Rust Studio

A farmhouse paint studio where the design is already sketched for you. Bring a friend, pick up a brush, and leave with something that is uniquely your own.

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The work

Finished pieces, leaned against the wall.

Every class starts from one of these — a pre-sketched farm animal, a floral truck, a seasonal porch sign. You bring it to life in your own colours.

Painting of a black-and-white Holstein cow face on rustic pallet-wood boards, staged with blue mason jars and cotton stems.
Holstein on pallet wood — a signature studio piece
Framed painting of a vintage green pickup truck loaded with white hydrangeas, photographed on green grass.
Vintage green truck with hydrangeas
Framed painting of a longhorn bull with a eucalyptus and pink floral garland draped across its horns, photographed on grass.
Longhorn with a floral garland
Framed painting of black Hunter rain boots overflowing with white hydrangeas, roses and eucalyptus sprigs, on grass.
Rain boots full of blooms
Large painted porch signs on weathered wood slats showing Halloween gnomes in striped outfits with orange pumpkins and ghost accents.
Seasonal Halloween porch signs
What you can make here

Five ways to paint with the studio.

Classes, drop-in sessions, take-home kits and commissions — all led or made by Brittany, all beginner-friendly.

Several framed paintings displayed together: a teal-and-black Holstein cow, Hunter boots with white flowers, and cowboy boots with a pink cactus.

Private Paint Classes

Beginner-friendly sessions led step-by-step by Brittany. The main design is pre-sketched on the wood, so you can focus on the painting and leave with a finished piece.

  • All supplies provided
  • Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included
  • Every finished piece is uniquely your own
Several framed Highland cattle and longhorn paintings stacked on wood surfaces, including one with a pink floral crown.

Open Studio Painting

Drop-in sessions where you choose from a selection of pre-made rustic signs in a range of styles and sizes, then paint them with Brittany on hand to guide you.

  • A wide range of pre-cut designs to choose from
  • Ready-made art transfers available
  • Suitable for all skill levels
Framed take-home kit painting of black Hunter rain boots overflowing with white hydrangeas and eucalyptus, photographed on grass.

DIY Sign Painting Kits

Take-home kits with pre-assembled pallet-style or framed wood signs and instructional videos, so you can paint at your own pace at the kitchen table.

  • Order online or pick up at the studio
  • Seasonal and holiday designs
  • Custom kits made on request
Top-down flat lay of four framed farm animal paintings: a teal Holstein cow, a brown cow, a pink pig and a red rooster.

Custom Paintings

Original paintings on rustic wood panels, made to order by Brittany — farm animal portraits, vintage trucks, florals and seasonal subjects.

  • Farm animals: cows, longhorns, pigs, roosters
  • Vintage trucks with floral arrangements
  • Holiday and seasonal subjects
Multiple Halloween porch signs showing gnomes with pumpkins and spider webs alongside standalone orange pumpkin paintings on dark weathered wood.

Porch Signs

Large painted porch-display signs on rustic wood slats — a studio favourite for holidays and seasonal decor. Pre-orders are accepted by direct message.

  • Halloween gnome and pumpkin designs
  • Custom seasonal themes
  • Pre-order by Facebook message
The hands behind it

It started with a wedding, and a pile of handmade decor.

Brittany Johnson made every sign and every piece of decor for her own wedding in Monroe, Washington. She sold it all at the end of the night — and was flooded with requests to make more. The hobby had quietly become a calling.

She had set her creative dreams aside for years, working in banks and hospitals to raise six children. In January 2017 she took the leap, opened a little shop on Main Street in Monroe, and never looked back.

What began as a vintage boutique grew into a dedicated paint studio. Brittany found she loved watching each student take the same sketch and make it their own. The studio now paints, teaches and ships from Snohomish, Washington.

B. JohnsonOwner & artist · since 2017
By the numbers

Nine years of people leaving with a painting.

255+Events hosted
2,900+Painters welcomed
2017Teaching since

Counts from Eventbrite. You can also find the studio as a vendor at Pickin’ at the Barn in Monroe.

Good to know

The answers before you ask.

Do I need any painting experience?
None at all. Every class is beginner-friendly — the main shape is pre-sketched on the wood, and Brittany guides you step-by-step from there.
What do I need to bring?
Just your creativity, and maybe a friend or two — or three. All supplies, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.
Can I take a painting kit home?
Yes. DIY sign painting kits come with instructional videos, including Christmas and other seasonal designs, so you can paint at your own pace.
Can you ship a kit to me?
Message the studio on Facebook or send an email to ask about shipping options for take-home kits.
How do I order a porch sign?
Porch-sign pre-orders are placed by sending a direct message on Facebook. Let Brittany know the design and the season you have in mind.
Visit

Come paint in Snohomish.

Where
Snohomish, Washington
Phone
(425) 247-8168
Email
vintageandrust@hotmail.com
Hours
Wednesday to Friday, 12–3pm

There is no booking form here on purpose — a message reaches Brittany directly. Send a note about the class or piece you have in mind, or message the studio on Facebook, and you will hear back from a person.

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