About Us Kidcreate Studio
How our story
began
Founder, Lara Olson, started Kidcreate Studio after being discouraged by the limited art exposure her son was receiving at school. In art class, he found tremendous joy in the creative process and none of the frustrations he was experiencing in some of his other classes.
Lara understood this. She too gravitated toward art as a child. Lara believed in the power of art to teach, inspire and build self-esteem. She also understood that art makes learning fun and a fun learning environment was exactly what her son needed. Lara started a quest for art classes for her son. She searched in vain for an art studio designed just for kids that combined quality art education with a fun kid-friendly environment. Finding nothing that met her requirements, she decided to create it!
Kidcreate Studio was born!
Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter
Our Teachers
Fun, nice, enthusiastic, super-smart, creative, silly, sweet, cool, positive, awesome; our students use many words to describe their Kidcreate Studio teachers! Our teachers bring with them strong backgrounds in art, education and a passionate love of children.

Rod & Jen ArreolaKidcreate Studio - Broomfield
Rod & Jen ArreolaKidcreate Studio - Broomfield

Dessy AbimbolaKidcreate Studio - Parker
Dessy AbimbolaKidcreate Studio - Parker

Lindsey Danhauser & Allison DurkeeKidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)
Lindsey Danhauser & Allison DurkeeKidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)

Lindsay SullivanKidcreate Studio - Cedar Rapids
Lindsay SullivanKidcreate Studio - Cedar Rapids

Lara OlsonKidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Lara OlsonKidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie

Makeeka HarrisKidcreate Studio - Fayetteville
Makeeka HarrisKidcreate Studio - Fayetteville

Andrea JonesKidcreate Studio - Greenville
Andrea JonesKidcreate Studio - Greenville

Jerry LamonicaKidcreate Studio - Rock Hill
Jerry LamonicaKidcreate Studio - Rock Hill

Vanessa CancelKidcreate Studio - Mansfield
Vanessa CancelKidcreate Studio - Mansfield

Kristen OloskyKidcreate Studio - Dana Point
Kristen OloskyKidcreate Studio - Dana Point

Diane GreenbaumKidcreate Studio - Alexandria
Diane GreenbaumKidcreate Studio - Alexandria

Celina and Rocio ValeKidcreate Studio - Johns Creek
Celina and Rocio ValeKidcreate Studio - Johns Creek

Meera PatelKidcreate Studio - Ashburn
Meera PatelKidcreate Studio - Ashburn

Lindsey Danhauser & Allison Durkee Kidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)
Lindsey Danhauser & Allison Durkee Kidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)

Shannon SchumacherKidcreate Studio - San Antonio
Shannon SchumacherKidcreate Studio - San Antonio

Karen deWysockiKidcreate Studio - Newport News
Karen deWysockiKidcreate Studio - Newport News
Rod & Jen Arreola
Kidcreate Studio - Broomfield
After Rod sold his franchise restaurant business, he started looking for another exciting concept to help grow. With 3 kids, he wanted to find a business that he and his wife Jen could work on together and still allow them time to be with their family. Jen had worked in public education for many years and wanted to pursue something where she could use her experience with children. After an extensive search, they decided Kidcreate was the best opportunity to fulfill their entrepreneurial spirit and also allow them to make a positive difference for kids in their community.
Rod and Jen welcome you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Dessy Abimbola
Kidcreate Studio - Parker
After 13 years working as an Accountant, Dessy decided it was time to pursue her dreams. She did extensive research and came across Kidcreate Studio, the uniqueness and the family-friendly business model got her excited about the business, she felt it's a perfect opportunity to create the perfect work/life balance she always wanted. Kidcreate wouldn't be just another business but a lifestyle for her and her family.
Dessy welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Lindsey Danhauser & Allison Durkee
Kidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)
Allison spent 12 years in a fulfilling corporate career, but she always dreamed of owning a business. After much research, she came across the Kidcreate franchise. She couldn't pass up the opportunity to get in touch with her creative side while making a difference in kids' lives.
Lindsey worked in community art for over a decade. After graduating from the College of Visual Arts with a BFA and St. Mary's University with a MA in arts and cultural management, she worked in a few different galleries and art centers before deciding her passion was in community art and bringing high quality art education to kids and families. After working with the Eden Prairie Kidcreate Studio for almost 10 years she and her partner Allison decided it was time to open their own studio in Chicago.
Allison and Lindsey welcome you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Lindsay Sullivan
Kidcreate Studio - Cedar Rapids
After being a stay at home Mom for twelve years, Lindsay Sullivan was ready to begin a new chapter in her life. She knew she wanted to work for herself and set her own hours. Having a work-life balance was also necessary. When she stumbled across the Kidcreate Studio opportunity, she knew in a heartbeat it was perfect! She could not be more excited to bring this amazing business to her beloved community!
Lindsay welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Lara Olson
Kidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Lara Olson started Kidcreate Studio after experiencing frustration over the limited art exposure her children were receiving in school. She searched in vain for an art studio designed just for kids that combined quality art education with a fun kid-friendly environment. Finding nothing that met her requirements, she decided to CREATE it! And KIDCREATE was born!
Lara welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Makeeka Harris
Kidcreate Studio - Fayetteville
When US Army Veteran Makeeka Harris exited the military in 2016, she had two goals: become an entrepreneur and spend as much time as possible with her family. After extensive research, she discovered Kidcreate Studio and was immediately drawn to the fun, family friendly concept. Makeeka enjoys seeing kids having fun, and learning in a positive environment.
Makeeka welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Andrea Jones
Kidcreate Studio - Greenville
Previously a management professional, Andrea wanted a business with fun and flexibility after recently becoming a stay at home mom. She and her husband Anthea decided they wanted a business that incorporated her skills and his 30 year knowledge of the retail industry. They wanted a business that was fun, kid related, and not over-saturated in their market. Kidcreate met those requirements.
Andrea and Anthea welcome you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Jerry Lamonica
Kidcreate Studio - Rock Hill
After 20 years in retail management, Jerry was looking for a way to blend his love of working with the public, and his need to be with his family. With Kidcreate Studio, Jerry was able to find that work-life balance that was missing for so long. "I love being involved in the community and engaging with the public, while still being there for my kids and family whenever they need me!" The family-friendly environment and the crazy creative curriculum (say that a few times fast) here at Kidcreate can make anyone feel like a kid again!
Jerry welcomes you and your children to put on an apron and create with Kidcreate. After all, making a mess is the best with Kidcreate!

Vanessa Cancel
Kidcreate Studio - Mansfield
After 24 years of managing restaurants, Vanessa Cancel felt it was time to make her dream of having a work/life balance a reality. Finding a franchise that allows for that and also lets her go back to her childhood dream of working with her creative side is frosting on the cake! Kidcreate Studio allows her to check off all the boxes. Vanessa and her kids cannot wait to get messy with paint, clay and slime at the studio - and being able to provide a fun place for kids in their beloved town of Mansfield, Texas is just heaven!
Vanessa welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Kristen Olosky
Kidcreate Studio - Dana Point
For years, Kristen fundraised for schools and educational non-profits, contributing to the quality of education and making a difference in kids lives. When she decided to make her dream of being an entrepreneur a reality, she was thrilled to find Kidcreate Studio, offering quality art education in a super kid-friendly environment. She is excited to bring California's first Kidcreate Studio to the beautiful, beachside city of Dana Point.
Kristen welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Diane Greenbaum
Kidcreate Studio - Alexandria
Diane left the corporate life when she realized her current goals no longer matched ambitions formed early in her career. It was time to blaze a new trail that would reward her business experience and balance work with family time. She enjoyed activities with her young son and saw an opportunity in the children's activities space. Instead of starting from scratch, she sought out a proven business and found Kidcreate Studio. Diane is excited to share her love of the arts with her son and the kids of Alexandria where making a mess is the best at the art studio (and better than cleaning up at home)!
Diane welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate

Celina and Rocio Vale
Kidcreate Studio - Johns Creek
Celina and Rocio are Mother and Daughter. After many years managing a company together in their home country, they decided to start a new life experience and join together to dedicate their time to what they love the most, children! Rocio has two children, Agustin and Virginia and they inspired this change. "In Kidcreate Studio we are sure that we found the perfect place and are eager to introduce the community to it. Each day will be filled with great smiles and unique teachings, while the children get to enjoy mess making and creating. We know it will be rewarding!"
Celina and Rocio welcome you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Meera Patel
Kidcreate Studio - Ashburn
After recently being a stay-at-home mom for almost five years and having a passion for arts and crafts, Meera sought out a business that would promote and support creativity in kids. She wanted to feel happy and motivated to go to work every morning, and once she started researching, she discovered Kidcreate Studio and loved how art was incorporated with education! With his significant expertise in finance, Meera's husband, Nishil, will work as her business partner to handle the financial side of the business. Together, with their three young children, they hope to spread the joys of Kidcreate with their community and open their studio doors to anyone who wants to have FUN and feel like a kid again!
Meera welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Lindsey Danhauser & Allison Durkee
Kidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview), (Oak Park)
Allison spent 12 years in a fulfilling corporate career, but she always dreamed of owning a business. After much research, she came across the Kidcreate franchise. She couldn't pass up the opportunity to get in touch with her creative side while making a difference in kids' lives. After opening the Lakeview Studio in 2019, Allison is excited to bring Kidcreate Studio to Oak Park!
Lindsey worked in community art for over a decade. After graduating from the College of Visual Arts with a BFA and St. Mary's University with a MA in arts and cultural management, she worked in a few different galleries and art centers before deciding her passion was in community art and bringing high quality art education to kids and families. After working with the Eden Prairie Kidcreate Studio for almost 10 years she and her partner Allison decided it was time to open their own studio in Chicago.
Allison and Lindsey welcome you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Shannon Schumacher
Kidcreate Studio - San Antonio
After the birth of her second child, Shannon Schumacher planned to take a year off from her 10-year career in Employee Benefits to stay home. However, after that year was up, she was not sure she wanted to return back to the corporate world. While making slime one day with her oldest daughter, she thought wouldn't it be great if there was a place where kids could go and make slime, paint masterpieces, and flex their creative muscles without fear of making a mess? This small seed took root and continued to grow in her heart. After much research, she and her husband, Stephen, discovered Kidcreate Studio and fell in love with the fun atmosphere, educational concept, and the flexibility it could provide for their family. With San Antonio's artist culture and abundance of young families, they know that this is the perfect place for a Kidcreate Studio and cannot wait to have kids come get messy! After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Karen deWysocki
Kidcreate Studio - Newport News
Kidcreate Studio of Newport News is the promise Karen deWysocki made to herself two decades ago. Karen started her professional career as a Photojournalist in the Washington DC area before moving back home to Newport News, VA. To meet the needs of her growing family, she transitioned into corporate sales and training. Although she enjoyed advancement and career successes in the corporate world, returning to creative work was always the goal. Kidcreate Studio is the perfect fit for Karen's promise. Additionally, she believes Kidcreate Studio will contribute to her community and the education of the Peninsula's children.
Karen welcomes you and your children to visit the studio, put on an apron and create. After all, making a mess is the best at Kidcreate!

Find A Kidcreate Near You
California
- Dana PointDana Point (Coming Soon!)
Colorado
- BroomfieldBroomfield (Coming Soon!)
- ParkerParker (Coming Soon!)
Georgia
- Johns CreekJohns Creek (Coming Soon!)
Illinois
- Chicago (Lakeview)Chicago (Lakeview) (Coming Soon!)
- Oak ParkOak Park (Coming Soon!)
Iowa
- Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids (Coming Soon!)
Michigan
- BloomfieldBloomfield (Coming Soon!)
Minnesota
- Eden PrairieEden Prairie (Coming Soon!)
- WoodburyWoodbury (Coming Soon!)
North Carolina
- FayettevilleFayetteville (Coming Soon!)
South Carolina
- CharlotteCharlotte (Coming Soon!)
- GreenvilleGreenville (Coming Soon!)
Texas
- Houston (Greater Heights)Houston (Greater Heights) (Coming Soon!)
- MansfieldMansfield (Coming Soon!)
- San AntonioSan Antonio (Coming Soon!)
Virginia
- AlexandriaAlexandria (Coming Soon!)
- AshburnAshburn (Coming Soon!)
- Newport NewsNewport News (Coming Soon!)
Read Our Rave Reviews
It is so much fun for kids who like to be creative and have messy time. They have art classes and camps for kids who love art and crafts and they get to have their birthday party doing an art project.— shirin ghl, Posted March 26th 2021 on google
I went there. It was fun. I loved the art projects.— Brooklyn Cossette, Posted March 14th 2021 on google
The Kidcreate art studio in Woodbury is fantastic! I've signed my little ones up for various classes, summer camps, and workshops over the past couple years. They both absolutely love going there and always look forward to their weekly class. The teachers/staff are excellent, and the art projects are made to be age-app...— Bree H., Posted March 1st 2021 on google
I am a teacher at KidCreate, and I love it. It is a great place for kids of all ages who enjoy making art. The classes are always super energetic, and easy to follow along even for little kids. All the teachers are really good at providing extra help when needed, and they are really friendly.— Clare G, Posted February 25th 2021 on google
Amazing place! The owner went out of her way today to assist me in signing my kids up for a summer camp, she navigated my problems with the website and my location's spotty wifi to ensure, through multiple emails, that my registration and invoice were correct. My kids have attended several camps and workshops at the ...— Leanne Groom, Posted February 20th 2021 on google
Fun, very kid friendly, great time for everyone— Sammie McMurray, Posted February 14th 2021 on google
Amazing place I wish I knew about this place when my kids were small I would sign them regularly I’m a teacher there kids are extremely happy to do creative art and craft plus staff and management are extremely professional— Nesrine Mortada, Posted January 27th 2021 on google
This is a great place for kids who love art and getting messy! They always have fun projects that kids love to do and even have date nights for mom and dad to get away from the kiddos. They have been doing extra cleaning since covid and even are providing at home art kits for purchase!— Jade Bollman, Posted January 7th 2021 on google
My daughter had a great party with 4 boys and 5 girls enjoying the art project, slime making and cupcakes. It was a fun day!— Christina Barsness, Posted November 19th 2020 on google
The staff is amazing at helping the kids create artwork that is their work. They also have great take home art kits with all materials and easy to follow instructions.— Nicole Pierce, Posted November 8th 2020 on google
Kids Create Studio in Eden Prairie has always been one of my kids favorite places to go. From birthday parties to camps, they always have so much fun creating and the staff is so friendly and excellent. Their art themes are varied which is nice for my daughter and son - they both love it there! We have been going there...— Betsy Mulvehill, Posted November 5th 2020 on google
Love it here! We celebrated a 10th birthday and it was great fun.... not to leave out the two company birds - the girls loved them. Much thanks to the staff for their help and accommodation.— Scarlet Hewitt, Posted September 21st 2020 on google
My kids have enjoyed classes and birthday parties at Kidcreate for a few years now! We love the vibrant projects and fun staff.— Adrian Wilson, Posted August 31st 2020 on google
Great place for kids birthday parties. They took care of everything and the kids had a blast!— Luciana Chama, Posted August 27th 2020 on google
My daughter recently her birthday party here. They set everything up and cleaned everything up afterwards. Kids had a great time, project was fun, and the facility was clean.— Britt S., Posted July 12th 2020 on google
We had our 6 year old's most recent birthday party here. It was such a great experience. Booking was easy and painless. The party itself was probably one of the best times I've had at a kid's birthday. My son loved that he got to make and wear a birthday crown (he still wears it, 6 months later), and the take-home happ...— Courtney Weeks Karkkainen, Posted June 23rd 2020 on google
Participated in a virtual class during shelter in place and was very impressed with how they translated the lessons onto a digital format/platform. There customer service was also outstanding.— Lesley Schmidt Sindberg, Posted June 10th 2020 on google
We have had the pleasure of attending both in person sessions and ordering the at-home kits. We loved both! My 7 year old daughter is so excited when I sign her up for class, and when we receive a kit for her to work on at home. I highly recommend Kidcreate Studio. Such a great place!— Jennifer Hughes - OIT, Posted June 8th 2020 on google
My kids always look forward to the art classes at Kidcreate. The staff is very friendly and always have fun and creative projects for kids at all artistic levels.— Kylee Piper, Posted June 8th 2020 on google
My daughter has been to this studio for a camp and a birthday party and she has had so much fun both times! We already scheduled her for another camp later this month. She is 7 years old and the themes for their workshops are so age appropriate and exciting for her. I would highly recommend this art studio!— Christina McMillon, Posted June 7th 2020 on google
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