About CreArt Studioz

A home for creativity since 2018

CreArt Studioz was built on a simple belief: every child is an artist, and every artist deserves a place to grow.

Since opening our doors, we’ve welcomed families into a colorful world of paint, clay, sculpture, and imagination. We focus on process art because the joy is in the making, not just the final result.

Voted Bothell’s Best Art School seven years running, CreArt Studioz is proud to be a place where families feel at home and kids feel inspired.

Team Creart

Fatima

Director/Founder

I’m Fatima—mom, artist, and the heart behind Creart. Art has always been my playground, from the thrill of exploring materials as a child to diving deep into textile design. I still get goosebumps remembering the sparkle in my son Miqail’s eyes when he discovered painting, and that’s what inspired me to create Creart—a space where families come together, kids explore their creativity, and we all celebrate the magic of art.

Master of Arts
University of Leeds (UK)

Carissa

Studio Lead

I’m passionate about storytelling and I love to help others find ways to tell their stories through art, words, or both. I chose to study film because it is a culmination of all forms. I’m a published author and award-winning photographer.

AA in Specialized Technology in Videography/Filmmaking
Art Institute of Philadelphia

Amy

Studio Lead

I’ve been teaching children for three years in settings ranging from Montessori preschool to K–12 classrooms, and now through art and music programs with CreArt Studioz. Art has been a passion since childhood, and I’m excited to share that joy while learning alongside your children at Creart.

Edmonds College, Early Childhood Education

Kamryn

Studio Coordinator

Some of my favorite types of art are graphite drawings, oil painting, ceramics, and printmaking! Other than art, I love being outdoors hiking or running. My favorite part about my job at Creart is getting to create the projects for the upcoming terms and being able to see the kids have fun with prompts and make beautiful pieces of art.

BFA in Scientific Illustration
University of Georgia

Grace

Studio Lead

I studied fine arts and literature at Evergreen State College. My great loves are painting, science fiction, coffee, and showing whoever I can that everyone has a little artist in them.

BFA
Evergreen State College

Chandell

Events Lead

I’m Chandell James, a Puget Sound–born artist and Seattle Art Institute graduate. I work with acrylics, sculpture, culinary arts, beadwork, scrapbooking, and photography. Outside the studio, I love traveling, snowboarding, camping, and spending time with my family.

Associates Degree, Art Institute of Seattle

Carol

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

I’m proficient at drawing and painting in multiple mediums, and nature is my biggest inspiration. I’m currently obsessed with encaustic painting, which is an ancient art form involving painting with melted wax. I love teaching young kids, watching them use different materials, and seeing their pride in their creations. I am a mom of two college-aged boys, and an avid tennis player and backpacker.

BS in Interior Design, AAS in Apparel Design

April

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

Comic books and anime are what sparked the idea that art could be a career for me. I’m happiest when I’m covered in a little bit of paint and love exploring new mediums. I now sell jewelry, and I’m working towards a personal goal of illustrating and publishing my own children’s books.

BFA in Illustration
Ringling College of Art and Design

An

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

I am a Norwegian Seattle native and have been teaching fine art drawing and painting to children and adults in the Seattle area for many years. I’m a working professional artist, oil painter, batik artist, producer, and videographer. I am also the librarian as well as the editor of the Vikingen newsletter at Leif Erikson Lodge.

BFA Cornish College of the Arts
Art Institute of Seattle

Yun-Yi

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

I’m an artist, art educator, and designer originally from Taiwan. I work with a wide range of mediums—from oil painting and watercolors to ceramics and printmaking—and my work has been recognized in prestigious art shows. I’m passionate about empowering students to develop their creative abilities and inspiring them to achieve their dreams.

Masters in Art Education
California State University, Long Beach

Violet

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

My hobbies include art gardening, and spending time with my two precious cats, and you’ l l often find me exploring new creative projects with friends. I’m passionate about turning recycled materials into beautiful multimedia works that celebrate nature and community, and I hope to help create a more creative and beautiful world together.

Double major in community psychology and gender, women, and sexuality studies, with a minor in visual and creative arts

Sophia

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

I’m an illustrator with a dream of inspiring and fostering others’ love for art. Visual works have always interested me more than reading or writing. When I can’t think of the right words to express myself, I find drawing images and using color to be the best and most enjoyable process. When I am not creating something, you may find me daydreaming, eating sweets, or playing badminton.

Bachelor of Arts
University of Washington

Madeline

Afterschool Enrichment Lead

I have had a love for creating all my life. My life has been guided by art and artmaking as each medium and project teaches me something new; from the joys of an experiment gone right to seeing my mistakes as opportunities. I have experience in printmaking, painting, ceramics, and mixed media and have had my works displayed in numerous curated gallery shows. It is my honor now to share the many lessons art can teach and help kids make their own discoveries through art!

B.A. in Fine Arts and B.A. with Honors in Sociology from Whitman College

Our Story: From Garage to Growing Community

Once upon a time… CreArt began in a cozy garage studio, fueled by big dreams, messy paint, and a love for kids’ creativity. Parents and kids gathered around folding tables, washing paintbrushes in makeshift sinks, and creating masterpieces together. Fast forward to today: we’ve grown into a vibrant art community serving 1,000+ families—with a bright studio, school partnerships, camps, parties, and more. 

What hasn’t changed? The heart of CreArt—a place where kids can make messes, masterpieces, and memories.