Painting Interiors 101

The workshop space at Boston Building Resources needs a new coat of paint. So we thought — what if we just... told people it was a class? Turns out, it is a class. A really good one. But also, yes, you will be painting our walls.

This beginner-friendly workshop invites you to pick up a brush, roll up your sleeves, and help us freshen up the BBR workshop space — all while genuinely learning one of the most useful home improvement skills there is. You'll leave knowing exactly how to paint an interior wall from start to finish, and we'll leave with a freshly painted room. Everybody wins!

No experience needed. Just show up ready to work!

What We'll Cover

🖌️ Prep & Priming — The step that makes everything else easier. We'll cover surface prep, taping, and when priming is actually worth it.

✂️ Cutting In — Clean, crisp edges along trim, corners, and ceilings. More technique than guesswork.

🎢 Rolling Technique — Proper loading, stroke patterns, and how to get smooth, even coverage without streaks or holidays.

🎨 Paint Types & Finishes — Flat, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss: what the differences actually mean and how to choose the right one for your project.

🧹 Cleanup & Tool Care — How to clean your brushes and rollers so they last well beyond this class.

Workshop Policies

Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:

1. If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.

1. All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.

Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed. Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops.

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Transportation and parking

Boston Building Resources is located a short walk away from the Roxbury Crossing station on the MBTA Orange Line.

We are close to the Southwest Corridor bicycle path.

If you are driving, there is free on-street parking on Terrace Street which has no time limit weekends and after 6:00 p.m.

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Photo/Video Consent and General Release

By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me taken in a photograph, digital image, or video. I hereby release Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid video, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.

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