AR Workshop, a boutique do-it-yourself workshop at 9430 Broadway St., Ste. 160, Pearland, has its soft opening in late January and the grand opening is set for Feb. 2. The workshop will offer classes on a variety of crafts, including wooden signs, chunky knit blankets, wreath making and cookie decorating. The franchise is the first Houston location and the third Texas location. 346-291-5331. www.arworkshop.com/pearland