Diane Greenbaum, Kidcreate Studio - Alexandria

Meet the Owner

Diane Greenbaum

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

How our story
began

Once upon a time,
There was a kindergartner who was frustrated by spelling, but loved art!
So it 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!

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 art classes 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!

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Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter

Read Our Rave Reviews

My 5 year old daughter LOVED her morning at Kidcreate Art Studio in Alexandria. When I picked her up, she was over the moon about her creations and asking to come back every week. I'd say that's a winner. The art is nice too, which is a plus :) They worked with different media and forms - forming clay reliefs, painting...
, Posted November 11th 2022 on facebook
A wonderful art studio! We had a mobile art party for our child’s bday. Kids Create instructors came and were organized, helpful, and terrific with young kids! I highly recommend them!
, Posted October 11th 2022 on facebook
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!
, Posted March 6th 2022 on facebook
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...
, Posted January 7th 2022 on facebook
We had a great experience having a virtual party for our daughter’s birthday. The process was easy and my daughter and her friends had a blast painting and making slime. Looking forward to checking out some other events!
, Posted March 27th 2021 on facebook
We visited the studio for their first live class back after the shutdowns in Alexandria and felt super comfortable. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. They had each of the kids at their own table & supplies. My daughter talked about her unicorn project all night! We can't wait for the next class.
, Posted June 19th 2020 on facebook
Thank you for a great experience! We loved studio time!
, Posted May 30th 2020 on facebook
Went to the Grand Opening today. The space looks great, lots of class choices and variety, my daughter absolutely loved it. Will definitely be back many times.
, Posted March 14th 2020 on facebook

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