artisan studio

What artisan studio does

Artisan Studio is a privately held, founder-owned art education studio founded by Marlene Bohnyak in 2004 and operating from a single location in the historic Hobart House at 9 North Main Street, Marlboro, New Jersey. The studio delivers in-person instruction in drawing, painting, mixed-media, clay sculpting, mosaic tiles, jewelry making, fashion design, and cartooning to children, teens, and adults. Its product surface includes scheduled weekly classes (Imaginations N' Creations, Portraits to Pikachu, Fashionistas/Needles & Thread, Jump Right In), Saturday semester classes, a five-week half-day Summer Art Camp, private one-to-one lessons at $60 per hour, portfolio preparation for college-bound students (with over 90% acceptance into target schools), custom portrait commissions, and adult "Wine and Dezine" painting parties. A distinctive line of business is Friday group classes and private sessions for adults with developmental disabilities, funded through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), for which Artisan has been a certified provider for 13 years.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and non-proprietary: a Squarespace-hosted website (artisanstudio9.com), Stripe-based online registration and payments, email receipts, and Zoom for remote adult special-needs sessions. There is no mobile app, no API, and no AI/ML tooling; curriculum and instruction are entirely human-led by the owner and a small team of named instructors. Distribution is direct-to-consumer from the single physical studio, with students drawn from Marlboro and seven surrounding New Jersey towns (Colts Neck, Manalapan, Freehold, Holmdel, Matawan, East Brunswick, Tinton Falls), and marketing relies on organic search, the owner's blog, a testimonials page, a student gallery, and strong word-of-mouth referrals.

The business model combines recurring revenue from weekly and Saturday class subscriptions and monthly class payments with seasonal revenue from summer camp ($225-$1,105 per week) and one-time revenue from gift certificates ($40/$75/$140), private lessons, portrait commissions, and parties. The studio has no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; founder Marlene Bohnyak has taught for 40 years and remains the Owner/Instructor. In 2026 the studio extended its reach downward with Kids Spark STEM in partnership with Four Rivers STEAM Charter School and added Summer Classes for Children Ages 4-5, signaling modest, programmatic expansion rather than scale-driven growth.

Name

artisan studio

Legal name

Artisan Studio

Website

https://artisanstudio9.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Artisan Studio is a private, founder-owned art education studio in Marlboro, NJ offering in-person classes, summer camps, parties, and special-needs programming for children, teens, and adults across multiple artistic mediums.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Photography Studios, Portrait (541921)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Arts Instruction (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture) (EDAMAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media) (EDAMAAAD), Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Illustration) (EDAAAGAA), Design & Maker Skills (Graphic Design, Calligraphy, Lettering) (EDAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Art education
• Children art classes
• Summer art camp
• Special needs programs
• Private art instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Weekly Art Classes: Ongoing weekly art classes during the school year (September-June) for children, teens, and adults. Classes are offered at various times including Saturdays and weekday afternoons/evenings.
2. Summer Art Camp: Half-day summer camp programs running July through August, offered in 1-5 week increments. Includes all supplies.
3. Gift Certificates: Gift certificates available in denominations of $40, $75, and $140 for trial classes or class credits. No expiration date.
4. Private/Individual Classes: One-to-one private instruction for portfolio preparation, personal goals, or adults with special needs. Offered at $60 per hour.
5. Portrait Services: Custom portrait creation services for humans, pets, and homes using watercolor, acrylic, oil, or pastel mediums. Pricing varies by medium, size, and detail.
6. Adult Painting Parties: Private painting parties for adults (Wine and Dezine events) for private groups by invitation only.
7. Special Needs Services (DDD Funded): Art services for adults with developmental disabilities funded through New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Artisan Studio is a traditional art education center offering in-person art classes, summer camps, private lessons, birthday parties, and custom portrait services for children, teens, and adults. Instruction spans mediums including drawing, painting, mixed-media, clay sculpting, mosaic tiles, jewelry making, and cartooning, with specialized programs for adults with developmental disabilities funded through New Jersey DDD.

Product overview

Artisan Studio is a traditional art education studio offering a diverse portfolio of in-person and private instruction services. The core offerings include scheduled weekly classes (Imaginations N' Creations, Portraits to Pikachu, Fashionistas, Jump Right In), seasonal Summer Art Camp, special needs programs (Friday Group Classes and Kids Spark STEM), private instruction (Individual Private Classes and Portfolio Preparation), and custom services (Portrait Services and Painting Parties). All offerings are delivered through in-studio instruction; there is no software platform or digital product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Imaginations N' Creations A creative art class for children ages 6+ focused on developing creative thinking, imagination, and artistic expression through various mediums and brainstorming activities.
• Portraits to Pikachu A Saturday art class for ages 10+ focused on realistic figure drawing, manga, anime, and self-designed creatures, teaching shading, proportion, perspective, and 3D projects using various clays and materials.
• Fashionistas, Needles & Thread A fashion design class for ages 8+ teaching sketching, pattern making, and sewing skills to create clothing for dolls or stuffed animals.
• Jump Right In An afternoon creative class where students experiment with oil pastels, chalk pastels, and acrylic paint on canvases or specialized paper, choosing subjects that resonate with them.
• Summer Art Camp Weeklong half-day summer camp program for children ages 6-14 featuring drawing, painting, mixed-media projects, clay sculpting, mosaic tiles, jewelry, and cartooning activities, run from July through August.
• Friday Group Classes for Adults with Special Needs Weekly social group classes on Fridays for adults with special needs, offering 2-4 hours of creative activities tailored to individual abilities and interests, certified by NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
• Individual Private Classes One-to-one private art instruction available for adults with special needs, portfolio preparation, or personal goals, at $60 per hour.
• Portfolio Preparation Private classes designed for college-bound students to build professional art portfolios with structured guidance and skill development, with over 90% of students accepted into their dream schools.
• Portrait Services Custom portrait creation service for children, adults, pets, and houses using chalk pastels, oil paint, watercolor, or acrylic mediums. Pricing varies by medium, size, and detail.
• Portrait Classes Adult portrait classes taught by Ms. Marlene focusing on techniques for creating emotional, lifelike portraits from photographs.
• Kids Spark STEM Project-based hands-on learning program for Pre-K children ages 4-5 combining arts and sciences, designed for diverse learning needs including multilingual backgrounds, ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia, partnered with Four Rivers STEAM Charter School.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates available in $40, $75, and $140 values, valid for trial classes or any studio services, with no expiration date.
• Adult Painting & Drawing Parties Private painting parties for adults, including Wine and Dezine events, where guests create artwork with guidance from instructors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of portfolio prep students accepted into their dream schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisan Studio is a certified provider participating in New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) programs for 13 years. Services for adults with developmental disabilities are funded through DDD programs. This partnership enables the studio to serve adults who have aged out of school systems.
• Four Rivers STEAM Charter SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Carole Reiss of Four Rivers STEAM Charter School partners with Artisan Studio for the Kids Spark STEM program, providing project-based hands-on learning through arts and sciences for children ages 4 and up with diverse learning needs including multilingual backgrounds, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities.
• SESAME WORKSHOPminorOthersInstructor Ms. Gail worked with the Sesame Workshop team on projects during her career in fashion illustration and gift/package design. This represents a past professional collaboration rather than an active studio partnership.
• Martha Stewart TeamminorOthersInstructor Ms. Gail worked with the Martha Stewart team on gift sets and product design during her career. This represents a past professional collaboration rather than an active studio partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Color Me Mine: Franchise pottery-painting studio offering walk-in ceramic painting, classes, parties, and multi-medium creative projects; comparable in mix of clay/ceramics and party-style offerings.
• Kidcreate Studio: Children's art education franchise offering weekly classes, summer camps, birthday parties, and special-needs friendly classes for ages 3-12; highly comparable across product mix and target demographic.
• Painting with a Twist: National paint-and-sip franchise offering adult painting parties with instructor-led classes; directly comparable to Artisan Studio's "Wine and Dezine" adult painting parties.
• Pinot's Palette: Paint-and-sip studio chain offering adult painting classes, private parties, and group events; comparable to Artisan Studio's adult painting party and private event revenue stream.
• Young Rembrandts: National franchise offering after-school and summer art classes for children ages 3-12 using a structured drawing curriculum; directly comparable to Artisan Studio's children's weekly classes, summer camp, and Saturday programs.
• Abrakadoodle: Mobile and on-site art education franchise for children, including summer camps, in-school programs, and parties; comparable to Artisan Studio's kids classes, summer camp, and party offerings.

Regional players

• The Art Studio NY: Manhattan-based studio offering in-person art classes for kids, teens, and adults, plus birthday parties and private events; regionally adjacent comparable offering rather than direct in-Marlboro competitor.

Broad incumbents

• School of Visual Arts (Pre-College): Established NYC art institution offering portfolio preparation and pre-college art programs for high school students; broader incumbent competing in the college-bound art portfolio niche Artisan Studio serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artisans-studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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