New Myrtle Beach arts studio coming to Market Common will have ‘something for everyone’

The Myrtle Beach area is getting something new — an art studio perfect for home decorating projects or a place to learn a new skill.

Nailed It DIY Studio, a franchise that originated in South Carolina, will open a new family-run location in the Market Common area on Oct. 13.

At the studio, customers can start their wood art projects, attend art classes, or hold their private events.

“From scheduled studio time and adult classes to junior workshops, private parties, summer camps, drop-ins and Take and Make kits, Nailed It truly has something for everyone,” a press release stated.

The Myrtle Beach location will be the 34th studio the franchise has opened since starting in Rock Hill, S.C.

Julie Evans, the owner of the Myrtle Beach location, said that the Oct. 13 opening date will be a “soft opening,” meaning that the studio will continue to have work done on the interior as customers are allowed in.

The studio will be open from 12-5 p.m. and is centrally located in the Market Common shopping district, between Yoga in Common, and Coastal Dancing. The location used to be the Stage Left Theatre Company, a drama school in Myrtle Beach.

Evans, who works remotely as an interior designer, will run the studio classes alongside her daughter. The two began talking about starting a business in 2020.

“We were like, I don’t want to work in the corporate world, I’m tired of it, now’s our chance,” Evans said.

As far as future plans go, the studio’s main priority is utilizing social media and getting involved with the community. Evans said that this means having stalls at flea markets, the Market Common farmers market, and as many events as possible.

“I think our biggest thing is like we really want to have a lot of community involvement,” Evans said.

According to Evans, customers will be able to bring in their food and beverage in the future, which was included in the lease when they signed in July.

Evans added that while she and her daughter are new to owning a business, they were excited about the future.

“This is our first run at anything like this,” Evans said. “We are both very hands-on. So for us, this is fun.”