About Us Kidcreate Studio

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 two 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!