Business Details
24 Years
experience
Creative Art Classes for Kids in Sterling, VA
Since 2002, Abrakadoodle has dedicated itself to fostering creativity in children through comprehensive art education programs. Our mission centers on delivering high-quality visual arts classes, summer camps, and school partnerships that align with national educational standards. With a presence in over 1,000,000 children's lives globally, we combine process-driven art education with cognitive skill development. Our mobile programs bring trained instructors directly to schools and community sites, offering age-specific curricula for toddlers through elementary students.Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a top global franchise and featured in national media, our approach emphasizes hands-on learning, artist exploration, and creative self-expression. We maintain rigorous quality control through parent surveys and host-site feedback, achieving 97% satisfaction rates in recent evaluations.
Services
Art Classes
Summer Art Camps
Holiday Art Camps
Art Parties
School Programs
Adult Art Workshops
Parent Creativity Workshops
Corporate Events
Field Trips
Artist of Distinction Program
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer art programs developed by experienced educators with national curriculum standards
- Our mobile art programs serve schools and communities directly with trained instructors
- We provide age-specific classes for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary students
- Our curriculum includes 20+ art mediums from painting to sculpture and digital art
- We maintain 97% parent satisfaction through continuous program evaluation
What people say
Loves the classes
Creative environment
Professional teachers
Confidence development
Amazing artwork
Services
Art Classes
Our art classes for kids aged 2-12 combine technical skill development with creative exploration. Students work with diverse materials like oil pastels, molding compounds, and bamboo brushes while learning about historical and contemporary artists. Each session emphasizes process art that builds cognitive skills through concept development, problem-solving, and fine motor coordination.
Summer Art Camps
Themed summer camps provide immersive art experiences with daily projects covering painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Children aged 3-12 participate in structured activities that blend art education with recreational elements like music and games. Popular themes include 'Art Rocks' and 'Kids on the Runway' fashion design camps.
School Programs
We partner with schools to deliver standards-based visual arts education during regular school hours. Our comprehensive program includes trained instructors, curriculum materials, and staff coordination. The curriculum meets national visual arts standards while incorporating humanities elements through artist studies and cultural exploration.
Art Parties
Birthday parties and special events feature guided art projects that combine creativity with celebration. Hosted at schools or community locations, these events include setup, instruction, and take-home artwork. Customizable themes allow personalized creative experiences for groups of children.
Artist of Distinction
This specialized program introduces students to professional artists' creative processes through hands-on projects. Children explore diverse artistic careers by recreating techniques from both historical masters like Picasso and contemporary creators in fields like food design and wildlife art.
People
Dawna Kelly
Michigan Franchise Owner
Experienced franchise owner operating Abrakadoodle programs in Michigan. Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine for successful business implementation. Trains instructors and manages program delivery across multiple locations while maintaining educational quality standards.
April Jackson
Franchise Owner
Oklahoma-based franchise owner recognized for community engagement through art education. Featured on Oklahoma Live for innovative program delivery. Coordinates school partnerships and community events while ensuring curriculum implementation meets organizational standards.
Karin Machusic
Director of Media Relations
Media relations professional managing public relations and press outreach for Abrakadoodle. Handles franchise owner media features and corporate communications. Coordinates with franchisees to maintain consistent brand messaging across all locations.
Questions
What age groups do your art programs serve?
We offer programs for toddlers (20 months-3 years), preschoolers (3-5 years), and elementary students (6-12 years) through our Twoosy Doodlers, Mini Doodlers, and Doodlers programs.
Do you offer art classes during school hours?
Yes, we partner with charter, private, and public schools to provide academic art programs during regular school days. This includes trained instructors and curriculum that meets national visual arts standards.
What types of art camps are available?
Our summer camps feature themes like 'Art Rocks', 'Big Circus Camp', and 'Kids on the Runway'. Holiday camps and special event workshops are also available for children aged 3-12.
Can I host an art-themed birthday party?
Yes, we offer customizable art parties with guided projects. Hosts choose themes and materials while we provide instructors, setup, and take-home artwork for all participants.
How do you ensure educational quality?
Our curriculum meets national visual arts standards. We maintain quality through parent surveys (97% satisfaction), host-site feedback, and standardized instructor training programs across all locations.
Do you offer adult art programs?
Yes, we provide adult art classes and corporate team-building events. These programs focus on creative expression and stress relief through various artistic mediums and techniques.
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Reviews (3)
Stephanie R.
Jun 29, 2017
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This is some of the best art education in our area! The staff is super friendly and helpful and the crafts are wonderful. They cover all aspects of art from 3-D to 2-S mediums. They have fantastic face painting and their birthday parties are out of this world!
Sandy D.
Jun 29, 2017
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Love this company! Great education for kids. These classes provide great knowledge of artists, both famous and less known. Great techniques are taught with a variety of mediums! 5 stars!
Kim B.
Sep 17, 2010
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Our family has used Abrakadoodle for our business and also for classes. Our girls, 7 and 9 LOVE their time in the studio. The instructors are highly motivating and creative. They have always been professional and treat customers with the friendliness of a small town business. I highly recommend dealing with this locally operated business.
