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.

Diane GreenbaumKidcreate Studio - Alexandria

Ma Kainnayi Ko SunKidcreate Studio - Ashburn

Mufaddel Dahodwala and Khadija LodhgerKidcreate Studio - Bloomfield

Rod & Jen ArreolaKidcreate Studio - Broomfield

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

Kristen OloskyKidcreate Studio - Dana Point

Lara OlsonKidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie

Makeeka HarrisKidcreate Studio - Fayetteville

Brian and Jennifer Collins Kidcreate Studio - Houston (Greater Heights)

Celina and Rocio ValeKidcreate Studio - Johns Creek

Vanessa CancelKidcreate Studio - Mansfield

Kenerly Wright Kidcreate Studio - North Miami

Karen deWysockiKidcreate Studio - Newport News

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

Dessy AbimbolaKidcreate Studio - Parker

Shannon SchumacherKidcreate Studio - San Antonio
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

Ma Kainnayi Ko Sun
Kidcreate Studio - Ashburn
It’s all started with a simple visit to the local Kidcreate Studio. Being a mother of two, Kainnayi is always looking for creative and fun activities for her kids. After a visit to a local Kidcreate Studio, she fell in love with how the kids can enjoy making a mess and creating arts, and decided to make the franchise a part of her family. Together with her children and her husband, they hope to spread the joys of Kidcreate with everyone and open their studio doors to anyone in their community who wants to have a great time making a fridge-worthy masterpiece.
Kainnayi 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!

Mufaddel Dahodwala and Khadija Lodhger
Kidcreate Studio - Bloomfield
Mufaddel decided to start Kidcreate art studio after discovering an unmet need for kids’ art education within the community. As a father of two art-loving daughters, Mufaddel fell in love with the exciting and engaging curriculum offered by Kidcreate Studio. With his close family friend and business partner Khadija Lodhger they look forward to encouraging creativity within kids and making ‘Tada’ memories.
The Dahodwala's and Lodhger's 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Brian and Jennifer Collins
Kidcreate Studio - Houston (Greater Heights)
Brian and Jennifer Collins are a dynamic duo! Both are wearing the many hats a working couple and parents of small boys wear. Like many other parents, they feel the key to any successful home and fruitful future is to plan.
That is precisely what Jennifer and Brian did when it was time for their two boys, Preston and Mason, to begin Elementary School. After Brian received his Executive MBA from Rice University, his entrepreneurial desires ignited. They began to explore further the idea of owning a small business in their community. They decided to combine Jennifer's superpowers gained from 13 years in corporate America, four years as a Preschool Director, and years of motherhood to open Houston's first Kidcreate Studio! The two are an excellent fit for this adventure; each of their strengths blends well together. Jennifer is the creative master, handling all the Studio's operations. Brian uses his Airforce, International Corporate experience, and MBA to fine-tune Jennifer's ever-growing imagination.
Translating their passion, personalities, and energy into their Kidcreate Studio will come naturally for the Collins', allowing kids to learn through fun experiences and art with enthusiastic teachers.
Collins' 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!

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!

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!

Kenerly Wright
Kidcreate Studio - North Miami
Kidcreate Studio's customer base, unique business structure, and steady growth is why Kenerly Wright chose to make the franchise a part of her family. As a mom, she quickly realized exposing children to the arts, as well as, giving them the chance to develop their craft, could help them in the classroom and allow them the opportunity for more enhanced learning experiences.
Kidcreate Studio - North Miami has afforded her the fulfillment of knowing she is giving back to the community in a big way, by fostering creativity in kids. Not only does she get to work with her family but also have a passionate and gratifying business. Best of all, she gets to work with the best customers ever, KIDS!
Kenerly welcomes you and your children to put on an apron and create with Kidcreate. After all, making a mess is the best with 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!

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!

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 put on an apron and create with Kidcreate. After all, making a mess is the best with 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!

Find A Kidcreate Near You
California
- Dana Point Dana Point (Coming Soon!)
Colorado
- Broomfield Broomfield (Coming Soon!)
- Parker Parker (Coming Soon!)
Florida
- Miami (North Miami) Miami (North Miami) (Coming Soon!)
Georgia
- Johns Creek Johns Creek (Coming Soon!)
Illinois
- Chicago (Lakeview) Chicago (Lakeview) (Coming Soon!)
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Michigan
- Bloomfield Bloomfield (Coming Soon!)
Minnesota
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North Carolina
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Texas
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Virginia
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Read Our Rave Reviews
Vanessa and her staff are so nice. The kids at my daughter's party left feeling like they were artists. The facility is clean and well kept. Super affordable for the carafts that we did and we got to take them home same day. I would definitely recommend KidCreate Studios to anyone.— Cassie Collier, Posted May 1st 2022 on google
This place is so much fun. We had my son 6th birthday party . They made Lego heads. We had about 16 kids. They were very accommodating and enthusiastic. They made a crown with him and made him feel special but also included all his friends. Many parents told me how they were excited with this place and that their child...— Kristin Struckhoff, Posted April 17th 2022 on google
We finally got the opportunity to celebrate my daughter's 4th birthday party at KidCreate. We love the staff. I am so thankful for Vanessa and Erika in helping us create some of the best memories.— Log into Facebook | Facebook, Posted April 15th 2022 on facebook
Can’t say enough great things about this place! Our daughter had the best time with her friends. The staff was friendly and fun with the kids.— Log into Facebook | Facebook, Posted April 3rd 2022 on facebook
They were absolutely amazing! They took care of the whole party from the time we got there till we left. The kids had a great time. I would definitely recommend them and will be back for some of the art classes for my kids— Stefanie Leech, Posted April 3rd 2022 on google
I had my first Kidcreate Art Studio experience yesterday at a neighbor’s birthday party. The party was organized, clean and the kids LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! They got to make such cool art and my kids came home saying it was the BEST birthday party ever! I highly recommend Kidcreate!— Log into Facebook | Facebook, Posted March 6th 2022 on facebook
Just completed the 5 week series with my 2 year old Granddaughter. The 45 minute classes were the perfect length, taught by enthusiastic staff and the perfect, safe introduction to group art. "Arty and Crafty" were a memorable bonus!— Barbara Koch, Posted February 9th 2022 on google
Diane was gracious to offer a complimentary virtual art class on a snowy day for Key Escuela. My kids really enjoyed the class with Miss Sydney, they couldn't wait to show me their masterpiece. This was a great option to keep the kids preoccupied while I was working from home. Thanks again Diane and we look to attendin...— Log into Facebook | Facebook, Posted January 7th 2022 on facebook
Fun Craft for the kids, they were able to make a banner if someone finished early, they have someone write down the gifts your child receives so you can write Thank you cards, we were able to bring in cupcakes and juice they provided plates. It was great— Mandy Erasmus, Posted January 2nd 2022 on google
We had our daughters 6th birthday party at Kid Create and we had a blast! They took care of everything - and it was SO fun to let the kiddos get messy, create a fun craft, and celebrate! The studio is super cute (our first time there) and the instructors/owner was so attentive and fun with the kiddos. They all had so m...— Brittani Edds, Posted December 19th 2021 on google
My children have been going to Kid-create studio for years! We have had several birthday parties and lots of amazing art classes. The teachers are awesome! They are patient with their students and help them to learn art and new techniques to help them apply to future classes. Kids do love a challenge and feel good abou...— Paige Ferriss-Humphrey, Posted December 19th 2021 on google
Kids create studio is really fun. You can do creative, fun activities! It really brings everyone together so everyone can become friends and learn more about them and Kids Create Studio!— dun zhang, Posted December 18th 2021 on google
We had my son's 4th birthday party here, and it everything went so well, I could not have asked for anything more. We arrived about 15 minutes before it started to drop off the cupcakes, snacks and balloons, and let my son create his own birthday crown. Everything else was taken care of! The party favors they gave the ...— Holly Clinton, Posted December 14th 2021 on google
Kidcreate Studio has been an amazing experience every single time! The staff is outstanding, friendly, knowledgeable and energetic. The art projects let the kids learn, have fun and stay engaged for hours…and of course eager to come back again. We have done in studio and take home art classes/projects. The at home p...— Melissa Cooper, Posted December 12th 2021 on google
My son’s birthday party was at Kid Create this year and it was excellent! We also do weekly classes that both my 5 year old and 2 year old enjoy. Miss Kayla is amazing at running the projects and engaging the kids!— Chelsea Contini, Posted November 21st 2021 on google
We hosted our daughter’s 7th bday party with KidCreate and they were organized throughout the process, fun and engaging with the kids at the party, and flexible with us when a family crisis caused us to change plans. Our daughter was thrilled with the party! High recommend!— Karissa Bullis, Posted November 21st 2021 on google
For my daughter’s 6th birthday party we wanted to do something small and outside of our home with little to no work on our part. Thankfully we chose the perfect spot…Kidcreate was not only a great spot but the art teachers were phenomenal! They ensured the kids had fun, engagement level was high and they were able ...— Victoria A, Posted November 1st 2021 on google
it was so much fun to celebrate our daughter's birthday at Kidcreate. it had everything I had hoped. Very attentive and detail oriented teachers, good project and fun time for kids to make a take home project..what fun!!— varsha jaiswal, Posted October 11th 2021 on google
My kids took part in a parent’s night out class and thoroughly enjoyed themselves! They felt comfortable, made friends, and the project was easy enough but still beautiful.— TiAnna Anderson, Posted September 27th 2021 on google
Took my daughter and her friends here for her 5th birthday. What a wonderful, easy party! Plenty of room for parents to hang out and have some snacks while the teacher takes full reign of entertaining the kids with creativity. Miss Kayla was loved by all the kids and parents! Plenty of time before the party for set up...— Abby McCurdy, Posted September 26th 2021 on google
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