About Us

Nice to meet you

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Orange Easel started in 2012 with just me--teaching art to kids in my basement studio. 

I opened our first commercial location in Liberty in 2014 and hired a team of fellow teachers and artists to help me.

We're not a franchise. 
We're not a big corporate business.
We're simply a group of creative souls who love kids and are passionate about teaching visual arts.

Allison May Jensen, owner of Orange Easel

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Our Mission

Orange Easel exists to provide a space for creative children to learn new art techniques, connect with others, and grow as artists. 

Our Core Values

Kids' art should be kid-driven

​Our artists determine their subject, design their composition, and solve problems along the way. Orange Easel Instructors can advise, assist, and critique but ultimately, our artists create their art how they want to create their art. 
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Kids' art should be kid-created

​When giving feedback or helping an artist work through a problem, Orange Easel Instructors will give verbal instructions along with pointing or miming an art tool. We demonstrate techniques on a separate canvas or paper from the one the artist is working on. If it is appropriate, instructors may also work hand-over-hand with an artist. Instructors will not make marks on the artists' work.
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​The creative process has as much value as the resulting artwork

​In our classes, we brainstorm ideas, learn new techniques, practice techniques, fix mistakes, solve problems, and work to complete our composition. This process has VALUE regardless of the resulting artwork that goes home at the end.

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​There's no substitute for time and practice

​No magic phrase from our instructors can suddenly make someone great at drawing or painting. Like playing a musical instrument, playing a sport, or learning ballet, art skills take time and practice. Our instructor's role is to support, encourage, teach techniques, and give feedback.

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Two studio locations:

Our studios are located in Kansas City Northland.  Both studios work closely together...we follow the same curriculum, share supplies, and even swap staff on occassion!

Liberty Studio

249 W Mill St Ste 107
​Liberty MO 64068

Platte Woods Studio

7617 NW Prairie View Rd
Kansas City MO 64151

Got questions?  We'd love to help!

The phones in our buildings are often on "silent" (because we're teaching) but we always answer voicemails and emails.  Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions!