LARA OPENED THE 1st KIDCREATE STUDIO IN 2008.
Little did she know what her passion for helping children in Eden Prairie, MN would eventually grow into.
LARA OPENED THE 1st KIDCREATE STUDIO IN 2008.
Little did she know what her passion for helping children in Eden Prairie, MN would eventually grow into.
IN THE SPRING OF 2007…
Founder, Lara Olson, started the first Kidcreate Studio Arts and Crafts franchise location after experiencing frustration over the limited art exposure her children were receiving in school.
She wanted to create a special art studio designed just for kids that combined high-quality art education with a comfortable, kid-friendly environment.
2007:
Kidcreate Studio is Founded
2008:
1st Studio – Eden Prairie, MN
2008:
On-The-Go Studio Division Launched
2013:
2nd Studio – Woodbury, MN
2016:
Decision to Paint the States
2017:
Fayetteville, NC & Dallas, TX
IN THE SPRING OF 2007…
Founder, Lara Olson, started the first Kidcreate Studio Arts and Crafts franchise location after experiencing frustration over the limited art exposure her children were receiving in school.
She wanted to create a special art studio designed just for kids that combined high quality art education with a comfortable, kid-friendly environment.
2007:
Kidcreate Studio is Founded
2008:
1st Studio – Eden Prairie, MN
2008:
On-The-Go Studio Division Launched
2013:
2nd Studio – Woodbury, MN
2016:
Decision to Paint the States
2017:
Fayetteville, NC & Dallas, TX
“The financial success has been great, but what I am most proud of is filling such a big hole in society.”
Lara Olson
KIDCREATE STUDIO FOUNDER
Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter.
“The financial success has been great, but what I am most proud of is filling such a big hole in society.”
Lara Olson
KIDCREATE STUDIO FOUNDER
Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter.
“The financial success has been great, but what I am most proud of is filling such a big hole in society.”
Lara Olson
KIDCREATE STUDIO FOUNDER
Portrait of Lara, drawn by her 9 year old daughter.
THE STORY BEHIND
OUR SUCCESS
It all started with a boy named Jake who loved art. When Kidcreate Studio Founder, Lara Olson, found out her son Jake was only getting one hour of art a week, she began a journey to bring greater accessibility of art to children all across the country.
Watch our video to learn all about the beginnings of our unique arts and crafts franchise concept.
MEET YOUR
SUPPORT TEAM
LARA OLSON
FOUNDER & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
BRENT DOWLING
PRESIDENT
MIKE EDWARDS
CHAIRMAN
KAREN HANSEN
TRAINING DIRECTOR
CINDY REINERS
MARKETING DIRECTOR
LOREN BONTRAGER
REAL ESTATE DIRECTOR
BRYN CASEY
COMMUNICATIONS DESIGNER
JENN DAY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
KYLE CHRISTIE
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER