Meet the Owner
Juline McLean
With over 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Juline decided it was time to trade in the traditional classroom for something spectacular that would let her have more time with her family—and still do what she loves! After much research, Juline discovered Kidcreate Studio—a place that perfectly blended her passion for early childhood education with her love for creativity and hands-on learning. She was immediately captivated by the opportunity to bring art-based learning and messy science experiments to children in a fun and exciting way!
With the support of her husband, Elisha, who brings years of experience in Sales & Marketing (both in the corporate world and non-profit sector), the dynamic duo is excited to bring a world of educational fun to Frederick County families!
Juline 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!
What is Kidcreate Mobile Studio?
Serving families and organizations in the Frederick area, Kidcreate Studio Frederick is an on-the-go art studio that specializes in children's art classes, camps and art-themed birthday parties. Our mobile art studio brings Kidcreate’s award-winning art curriculum just about anywhere, by bringing art directly to schools, community education programs, daycares, homes and more! With Kidcreate, your child will create fridge-worthy masterpieces, learn creative concepts and experiment with many different art materials.
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!
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!
Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter
For Organizations
We partner with many different types of organizations to conduct art classes at their facilities.
Host a Class
Great for mom groups, play groups, scout troops and groups of families & friends. Our private art classes are filled with creative, messy fun. Host a private class or party today!
Parties
At-home or outdoor birthday parties as well as private group parties at a location of your choosing.
Read Our Rave Reviews
We had such a great time celebrating our daughter’s birthday here! They made her feel extra special! They also went above and beyond during the project time and even after to keep the kids entertained! We will definitely be coming back!— Ashley Myers, Posted September 21st 2025 on google
My son enjoyed his four day art camp! He is particularly wriggly and even did fine with four FULL days. Half days might have been better, but he was a trooper. The projects were fun and he liked them. The staff was great! Handled any issues kindly and promptly.— A. Canavan, Posted September 5th 2025 on google
Would recommend for birthday parties, was a great experience. They even wrote a list of the gifts given and who gave them. Details were great!— Hannah Nicol, Posted August 30th 2025 on google
The staff and facility was fabulous! We had so much hosting our daughter's 5th bday party at Kidcreate! Can't wait to get our kids back here soon!— Lauren Grinager, Posted July 22nd 2025 on google
She has such a great time doing the camp 1-4 clay birds one day!— Nichole Zacharias, Posted August 23rd 2025 on google
They hosted a bday party for ten 6-7 year olds and it was great. Awesome staff helped lead an art project for all the kids. Cool facility and great bday party alternative to jump parks, community centers, etc. Check them out.— Tyler Seurer, Posted August 7th 2025 on google
My child attended a 4 day sparkle science camp this summer, and had a great time. They were a bit nervous to go, as it was their first summer camp experience, but came home with really cool crafts and a smile on their face every day. They made friends, and the teachers were friendly and kind and good with the kids. I l...— アンドレアありさ, Posted August 3rd 2025 on google
Great place come check it out!— Kyran H, Posted June 29th 2025 on google
The neon painting is so cool! My kid can't wait to go back!— Nicole Gledhill, Posted June 23rd 2025 on google
Such a fun birthday party! Well put together and ran great! Miss Sophie and Miss Destiny were amazing!— Hanna Gonzalez, Posted June 7th 2025 on google
This is a great studio for kids! Such great and sweet staff 💗— Jaqueline Arias, Posted May 18th 2025 on google
We had a great experience for our girls 8th birthday!! The teachers were great with the kids and it all ran smoothly!— Betsy Bertram, Posted May 4th 2025 on google
Absolutely love KidCreate!! The classes are unique and fun but even better the staff are incredibly kind and supportive of the kids! We’ve been multiple times and have other classes already booked for the summer! Highly recommended!— BethAnne Stolp, Posted April 29th 2025 on google
great space for kids to explore their artistic side. My son 9 had a great time at the "open house"— Kari Gitzlaff, Posted April 28th 2025 on google
Such a great art center for kiddos. Affordable and huge help when there are no school days, they always have classes available. And bonus on the warm welcome remembering my daughter's name as we walked in - I was impressed! She always has positive things to say about the teachers and classes and brings cute art project...— Kelly O'Neil, Posted April 25th 2025 on google
This is an excellent class and age appropriate for the group it is rated for . I have taken our 3 year old grandson to this class twice and he absolutely loved it . The themes are engaging and familiar to the students . Ms Jody is friendly and accommodating to the students . There’s a play area with books , magnets a...— Patty & Randy Westcott, Posted April 18th 2025 on google
Kid has a great time. Really well organized event. We are definitely going back— Jessica Elias, Posted April 6th 2025 on google
Had great experience sending my son to the kid to the Spring Break camp. He seems to have thoroughly enjoyed his time with the Science and Arts activities!— Sujit Nair, Posted April 5th 2025 on google
I sent my four year-old daughter to spring break camp here and she absolutely loved it! Came home with really fun works of art that we’ll be holding onto for years. It was her first time ever doing a camp like this, and we were a little worried how she would do, But she absolutely loved it and couldn’t wait to go e...— Betsy Kennedy, Posted April 5th 2025 on google
Amazing birthday party! The kids had a blast coloring and doing their projects. We added on a disco party at the end of the party and it was awesome. Would do a party again any time!— Jennifer Hage, Posted March 24th 2025 on google
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