Inside the Studio

A behind-the-scenes look at the heart of courage and creation.

🪄 Speak. Create. Belong: A New Way to Learn and Lead

ARA Creations and Beyond began as a vision—a place where creativity could be inspired, shared, and celebrated without the confines of a classroom or the rigidity of a textbook. As a homeschooled student with ADHD, Angel Rae grew up in co-ops that sparked imagination but often lacked emotional depth and expressive freedom. She knew early on that her calling wasn’t to teach in a traditional school—it was to guide, inspire, and uplift in ways that honored every learner’s voice.

🌱 A Place to Grow: Confidence, Creativity, and Connection

This studio was born from that desire: to create a space where youth ages 8–18 could build confidence, discover their voice, and express themselves through writing, speech, and art. Not just to learn facts, but to understand them through storytelling. Not just to perform, but to connect. Not just to create, but to belong.

🎨 One Studio, Many Stories: Where Creativity Comes Full Circle

Angel didn’t want to choose between being a teacher, an author, a painter, or a designer—so she didn’t. ARA Creations is the hub where all her passions converge. It’s a place where writing clubs, contests, speech workshops, and creative programs live alongside professional graphic design services, original paintings, and published books for all ages.

🌸A Space to Grow into You

While healing is woven into her fiction, the studio itself is rooted in confidence empowerment, expression, and community—a living canvas where young creators are invited to explore boldly, speak bravely, and grow into the fullness of who they are.

Our Mission

At ARA Creations and Beyond, our mission is to nurture bold, expressive experiences across fiction, speech, design, and visual art—inviting youth ages 8–18 to explore, imagine, and belong. We champion authentic storytelling, confident voicework, and emotionally attuned design that fosters self-expression, builds creative confidence, and cultivates compassionate community. Every offering is crafted to uplift, inspire, and spark connection—while honoring the healing power of creativity.

At ARA Creations and Beyond, every offering begins with intention. We believe creativity is more than a skill—it’s a way to heal, connect, and grow. Below, you’ll find the heart of our studio: what we stand for, and where we’re headed.

Our Vision

We envision ARA Creations and Beyond as a creative sanctuary where young voices rise, stories matter, and beauty serves a purpose. Through meaningful fiction, visual storytelling, and spoken word, we aim to advance emotional wellness, empower self-expression, and create lasting social impact. As we grow into spaces like the Book Nook Café and Indie Film Studio, our vision expands—deepening live, local engagement and building a vibrant hub for connection, creativity, and community.

Our Guiding Principles

At ARA Creations and Beyond, every offering is shaped by values that honor voice, vulnerability, and vision. These principles guide how we teach, create, and connect—with youth, with community, and with purpose.

🦁 Confidence

We nurture brave beginnings. Whether through storytelling, speech, or design, we help young creators build confidence in their voice, their choices, and their presence

🎨 Expression

We celebrate creativity in all its forms. From fiction to visual art to spoken word, we make space for honest, emotionally resonant expression that reflects each creator’s unique perspective.

⚡ Empowerment

Every program is designed to uplift. We empower youth to lead with authenticity, take creative risks, and trust their inner compass—on the page, on the stage, and in life.

🫶 Community

ARA Creations is a sanctuary for connection. We foster belonging through collaborative programs, live events, and shared stories—building a compassionate creative community where every voice matters.

Discover our programs, meet our community, and find your place in the story.

ARA Creations is more than a studio—it’s a sanctuary for bold ideas, brave voices, and beautiful growth.