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 DanhauserKidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview)
Lindsey DanhauserKidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview)
Lindsay SullivanKidcreate Studio - Cedar Rapids
Lindsay SullivanKidcreate Studio - Cedar Rapids
Lara OlsonKidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Lara OlsonKidcreate Studio - Eden Prairie
Carrie BergerKidcreate Studio - Savage
Carrie BergerKidcreate Studio - Savage
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
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
Kidcreate Studio - Chicago (Lakeview)
Lindsey has worked in community art for over a decade. Graduating from the College of Visual Arts with a BFA and St. Mary's University with an MA in arts and cultural management, she worked in a few galleries and art centers before deciding her passion was in community art and bringing high-quality art education to kids. After working at the Eden Prairie Kidcreate for 10 years, she decided it was time to open her own studio.
Lindsey 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!
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!
Carrie Berger
Kidcreate Studio - Savage
Carrie Berger spent 20 years in business administration working for large Fortune 500 companies. She always had the aspiration of being a business owner but didn't exactly know which field would suit her best. When Kidcreate Studio was presented to her she knew this was the business for her. It provides an encouraging environment for kids to learn, be creative, and most importantly have fun! Carrie is honored to be able to bring Kidcreate Studio to her hometown in Prior Lake-Savage, MN.
Carrie 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!
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!)
- Chicago (Oak Park)Chicago (Oak Park) (Coming Soon!)
Iowa
- Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids (Coming Soon!)
Minnesota
- Eden PrairieEden Prairie (Coming Soon!)
- WoodburyWoodbury (Coming Soon!)
North Carolina
- CharlotteCharlotte (Coming Soon!)
- FayettevilleFayetteville (Coming Soon!)
South Carolina
- GreenvilleGreenville (Coming Soon!)
Texas
- MansfieldMansfield (Coming Soon!)
- San AntonioSan Antonio (Coming Soon!)
Virginia
- AlexandriaAlexandria (Coming Soon!)
- AshburnAshburn (Coming Soon!)
- Newport NewsNewport News (Coming Soon!)
Read Our Rave Reviews
Just wanted to say thank you! I traveled from Stafford to bring my daughter to your art camp for one day which was her birthday. With everything going on she has been couped up in the house for a while thought she would enjoy this and she did!!!!! You and your staff made the start of her birthday Great!!!! We hung t...— Tabatha, Posted July 24th 2020 on maps.google.com
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 maps.google.com
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 maps.google.com
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 maps.google.com
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 maps.google.com
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 maps.google.com
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 8th 2020 on maps.google.com
Amazing place! The teachers are very dedicated and make sure that everybody is having a good time. My 5-year old is not into art and he was surprisingly very engaged!— Alina Fernandez, Posted June 8th 2020 on maps.google.com
Our daughter has really enjoyed the many art camps she’s attended here! Such a fun and interactive place with engaging instructors and staff.— Marie Elalem, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
My daughter and I took an 8-week art class at Kidcreate Studio in Broomfield. She loved it! The instructors were organized for each class and flexible with each child and their artistic abilities. We will definitely be back for other classes in the future!— Erica Kartak, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
We bought art kits to take home on several occasions. The quality of the materials was great and the video tutorials were simple and easy for us to follow.— Andrea Autobee-Trujillo, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
Fantastic owners and caring staff! Teachers are great and really care about the kids. Bright open space with new content each session.— Brenda Smolky, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
We love Jen and Kidcreate! My son took classes both as an after school club as well outside of school on the weekends and has always enjoyed the activity and art projects he's made. Jen makes art so much fun for the kids and I'm so happy that she has supported our budding artist with her awesome classes! Look no fur...— Kathryn Meyer, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
We had a birthday party here for my daughter in February and it was fantastic! The studio is clean and very well run, and the teachers were amazing. The kids made a great project and had so much fun playing and learning! My daughter has also done one of their workshops and also absolutely loved it. I highly recommend t...— Juliette Willson, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
Our 5yo LOVES KidCreate! He has been doing a weekly class for most of the year and I’ve been so impressed with the artwork he’s been bringing home - we have quite a few pieces framed and hanging on walls :) But the absolute best was his 5th birthday party at the studio - Miss Kayla was fabulous and kept 16 five ...— Megan McCourt Merk, Posted June 7th 2020 on maps.google.com
Friendly staff, great place to be if your kids love craft and art.— Rebecca Huang, Posted March 14th 2020 on maps.google.com
This is such an amazing place for kids to express themselves creatively while having a great time- the perfect mix of art educations and fun!— Bonnie Cullom, Posted March 8th 2020 on maps.google.com
I take my daughter here for some classes. We both love it. All of the employees are great with the kids. Excellent customer service.— Michelle A, Posted February 11th 2020 on maps.google.com
Amazing art studio!!— Oluwakemi Pearce, Posted January 9th 2020 on maps.google.com
I took my 5 and 6 year old here and they had a great time! They instruct the kids on how they make their drawings, they have tons of patients with the kids and if they mess up it's okay! They go along with the idea :)— kathleen belloso, Posted January 3rd 2020 on maps.google.com
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