Heart & SOUL

Heart & SOUL is equal parts shop and working studio — self-described as “a quirky mix of old and new” where you can buy a finished piece of custom painted furniture or learn how to make one yourself. The retail side stocks vintage treasures, handmade goods, and market finds alongside the finished furniture pieces that come out of the studio. As an authorized retailer of CHALK PAINT decorative paint by Annie Sloan, the shop carries a full range of paint supplies and the expertise to help you use them. At 42 Main Street in one of the most walkable stretches of Gold Country, it fits right into the creative, independent spirit that makes Sutter Creek’s downtown worth exploring on foot.

The Studio

The real draw here is the hands-on programming. Heart & SOUL runs sign painting classes, furniture painting workshops, follow-along paint nights, and DIY home decor sessions throughout the year. Private events are popular too — team-building outings, birthday parties, and fundraising craft nights all make use of the studio space. It is a genuinely creative operation, not just a storefront, and that energy comes through in everything from the displays to the conversations you will have with staff.

Why It Matters

Sutter Creek’s Main Street has always thrived on the kind of one-owner, one-vision shops that big-box retail cannot replicate. Heart & SOUL carries that tradition forward with both a product and an experience. Whether you are picking up a one-of-a-kind piece for your home or spending an evening learning to transform a thrift store find, this is one of the rare spots on Main Street where you can make something with your own hands before you walk out the door.