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IT STARTED WITH A MOM FIGHTING FOR HER SON
…and is now one of the most successful, exciting franchise models available.
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 joy in the creative process and none of the frustrations he was experiencing in other classes.
Lara believed in the power of art to teach, inspire and build self-esteem. She knew art makes learning fun, which is what her son needed. Lara started her quest. She searched in vain for an art studio designed for kids that combined quality art education with a fun environment. Finding nothing that met her requirements, she decided to create it…
Kidcreate Studio was born!
And now it is on track to become one of the most successful children’s art businesses in the country!
WHAT WE DO
ART CLASSES
For Kids
Kidcreate Studio art classes are a great way to introduce kids to the wonderful world of art! Kidcreate provide a positive, self-esteem building environment for children to explore the visual arts. Children get messy with paint, clay, and so much more!
Weekly Classes
Camps
Workshops
Homeschool Classes
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Creative Celebrations
Kidcreate Studio helps make kids’ birthdays special! At a Kidcreate birthday party, children and their friends will each create a take-home art project with the help of a Kidcreate Instructor.
100’s of Art Projects
Birthday Crown
Giant Bithday Card
We Do The Clean Up!
MOBILE STUDIO
We Bring the Mess
Let Kidcreate Studio’s mobile classes help you add more art education into the lives of the kids in your organization.
Daycares
Charter & Private Schools
Preschools
Community Programs
OUR REPUTATION
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We love our weekly art classes! My daughter is 4 and is able to complete each project on her own, and I love that I’m able to sit right next to her while she’s having fun! The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and relaxed.
ASHLEE EWERS – FB Review | Kidcreate Studio Cedar Rapids, IA
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This is an amazing studio for the kids! There is never a dull moment! The projects are so unique and the various forms of art the kids are exposed to are many! I promise you, you will not be disappointed and your child will love every part of this studio!
JERMILLIA BALLENGER – FB Review | Kidcreate Studio Greenville, SC
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I attended several classes here with my sons. The classes transformed my four-year-old on a creative level. He was so amazed at what he could create. Everyone who works at Kidcreate is extremely nice and helpful! I would highly recommend this experience.
JENNY R – Google Review | Kidcreate Studio Eden Prairie, MN
OUR TEAM
Hear how this team is ready and excited to help make your new children’s art studio business a success.
Lara Olson is a natural leader. She has proven this in her ability to identify a need in the marketplace and then strategically provide a solution that not only fulfills the need, but is also financially profitable.
LARA OLSON
FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
Mike leads the charge on supporting our Franchise Owners on operations. In 6+ years in the industry, he oversaw the growth of over 100 new territories while helping Franchise Owners increase their annual sales by over 10%.
MIKE CONLON
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As the President of the company, Brent works closely with Lara and Mike to continue to improve all facets of the business model from marketing to technology, ensuring the Kidcreate brand is one of the leading brands in the children’s franchise segment.
BRENT DOWLING
PRESIDENT
As a twenty-year veteran in the franchise space, Mike has grown several successful franchise concepts, both from a development and operational standpoint.
MIKE EDWARDS
CHAIRMAN
Karen began her career as the Studio Manager at our Eden Prairie location. The years of experience as Lead Instructor has provided her with the knowledge needed in order to guide new Franchise Owners through the initial training and setup process.
KAREN HANSEN
GENERAL MANAGER/TRAINER
Cindy has the passion and talent in providing exciting and effective marketing campaigns that easily translate to both increased awareness and sales.
CINDY REINERS
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Cooper takes all our materials and makes them beautiful! From the website to studio brochures, Cooper has designed everything to convey the look and feel of Kidcreate Studio.
COOPER MILLHOLLAND
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kyle has spent years helping develop franchise brands. Kyle is responsible for recruiting strong franchise candidates into the system and helping those pursue their dream of business ownership.
KYLE CHRISTIE
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Cassie helps keep Franchise Owners focused and on track when it comes to budgeting.
CASSIE ROBINSON
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Elena’s role is focused on support and training of franchisees while supporting the systems and platforms that Kidcreate uses. Elena is our First Responder to questions and support from our franchisees.
ELENA BELTMAN
FRANCHISE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Aleks started her career with Kidcreate Studio in 2014. She held multiple roles in both our corporate studios while working her way to the Manager at our Eden Prairie studio and Trainer for new employees and franchisees.
ALEKS HOLLY
FRANCHISE SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Katie joined Kidcreate Studio in 2017. With a MFA and knowing she loved the life in Kidcreate, she continued to work in many roles. Now as Director of Curriculum, she can create and develop our library of lessons.
KATIE CONSAMUS
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
AWARD-WINNING
BUSINESS MODEL
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