A mixed-media art studio for every age

Come Create Something Wonderful

Color, texture, sparkle, tiny worlds and big creative ideas—all in one unforgettable studio

Violet’s Crayon is a welcoming creative space in Whitehouse Station where kids, teens and adults make imaginative art that feels personal, dimensional and completely their own.

Choose a Project Plan Your Visit

Walk-ins welcome during Open Studio—or reserve a favorite project ahead for the best selection.

An artist adding texture and sparkle to a dimensional canvas at Violet's Crayon
Colorful art materials ready for a creative studio project
No cookie-cutter creativity
✓All materials included
♡Friendly guidance
✦No experience needed
☺Kids, teens & adults

Start with something that inspires you

What Will You Make?

Reserve a favorite Studio Project before you visit and we’ll prepare the materials for your selected arrival time.

Browse All Studio Projects
The colorful, imaginative interior of the Violet's Crayon studio
A studio that feels as inspiring as the projects

Not the usual art class

Creativity With More Possibility

There’s no single “right” finished piece here. We combine approachable guidance with unexpected materials, imaginative details and room for every artist’s personality to show.

Beyond paint alone Texture, stones, shimmer, miniatures, collage, dimensional details and more.
Personal, not identical Choose colors, details and finishing touches that make the project feel like yours.
Support without pressure Friendly help is available, but there’s space to explore and create at your own pace.
Made for every age Creative experiences for little artists, tweens, teens, adults and families together

Choose the experience that fits

Three Ways to Create

Come spontaneously, reserve a guided experience or make the whole studio yours for a celebration.

A colorful selection of materials for Open Studio projects

Flexible & self-paced

Open Studio

Walk in during posted hours, choose from available projects and create with friendly help nearby.

See how Open Studio works
An artist creating a guided dimensional geode canvas

More demonstration & guidance

Guided Workshops

Join a scheduled creative experience with demonstrations, thoughtful instruction and all materials included.

Explore Guided Workshops
The colorful Violet's Crayon party backdrop and celebration space

Private & memorable

Parties & Events

Celebrate with private studio time, a creative project and a finished keepsake for every participating guest.

Plan a Creative Party

A celebration they get to create

Creative Parties to Remember

Make the birthday activity the part everyone talks about. Your group gets private studio time, a guided project and a colorful experience that feels personal from start to finish.

Private studio All materials Creative guidance Take-home project
Explore Parties & Check Your Date
A colorful celebration setup inside Violet's Crayon
Private parties from $38 per participating guest
Lisa Kettell, mixed-media artist and founder of Violet's Crayon

Artist-led, warm and welcoming

Imagination Is the Point

Violet’s Crayon is led by Lisa Kettell, a mixed-media artist, published author and creative educator known for imaginative projects and welcoming experiences. Her goal is simple: help every guest leave feeling more creative than when they arrived.

Meet Lisa & Violet’s Crayon

Come create with us

Find Violet’s Crayon

Shoppes at the Farm
665 US Hwy 22, Suite 216
Whitehouse Station, NJ

Inside Shoppes at the Farm, across Route 22 from the Ryland Inn. Look for Suite 216 once you enter the shopping center.

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