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Good morning Rana, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Wake up at 6:45. Make my decaf oat-milk latte, then feed the cat, the dog, wake up the girls, quick breakfast, followed by some hair drama and get them ready for school.
Creative Class Studio, a new immersive art experience in Toronto’s Rosedale, is redefining how children engage with creativity, community, and nature. Founded by Rana Florida and Amanda Elliott, the Studio offers monthly workshops inspired by legendary artists including Frida Kahlo, Damien Hirst, the Haas Brothers, Kenny Scharf and Yayoi Kusama.
At Creative Class Studio, two dozen third-grade girls sit at long communal tables, squealing with delight as they dive into their crafts. While studio hosts hover nearby, they don’t interfere — here, unstructured play is the priority.
“Providing a communal creative outlet is important to keep them off their devices, keep them off social media, and just give them a childhood again,” said Rana Florida, co-founder of the studio.
