Messy Art Lab
who we are
we are here to inspire
Messy Art Lab is an award-winning process-oriented children's art studio that puts creative exploration and sensory engagement first.
Our program is designed to provide children with an enjoyable and memorable art experience.
It emphasizes exploration, imagination, and creativity while developing motor, cognitive, and social skills.
about the founder
Idea maker &
Creative Chaos Champion
secretly a rainbow unicorn
Yoissy Thomas
founder & educator
Yoissy is an artist and educator with expertise in Process Art and Reggio Emilia approach.
As a mother of two children, she strongly believes in cultivating creativity and embracing the joyful chaos that comes with it. Currently based in San Francisco with her family, she is a passionate advocate for making art education accessible for every child. Her favorite color is rainbow, and she could live off bitter chocolate ice cream, pasta, and Triple Mushroom Arizmendi Pizza.
studio teachers
Betty
toddler's rock star
& studio master
Meet Teacher Betty! She's a bundle of passion and energy, with a heart that just adores children. With her background in child development, she brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom. Get ready for a fun-filled learning adventure with Teacher Betty
Lailak
Calm Keeper
& Joy Fairy
Meet Lailak! She brings a gentle energy and a calm kind of magic to the studio. Her experience with children began long before she joined the team. She first came to Messy Art Lab as a caregiver and quickly fell in love with what happens here. Since 2022, she’s been spreading joy and warmth throughout the studio. When she’s not here, you’ll probably find her in the kitchen trying out a new baking recipe.
Delia
Studio Spark
& Event Wizard
Meet Delia! Bursting with passion and endless energy, she's all about spreading love to her little learners. With a heart that beats for children and a knack for bringing the party vibes, she's guaranteed to make every day in the studio an absolute blast!
Amanda
Out-of-the-box thinker &
'put-it-in-the-box' organizer
Gabi
Creative Enhancer
& Camp Fairy