About Us

Crestar Mission

Crestar envisions to impact 1 million children by 2030.

Crestar Vision

Crestar’s vision is to motivate as many children to use art as a tool of self expression.

Crestar Aim

Crestar is a one-stop solution for art education, backed by 20 years of expertise that establish us as leaders in the creative education space. We nurture young artists and foster a thriving art community.

Enrich, Educate & Empower

CRESTAR APPROACH

Enrich, Educate, Empower

Role Plays ...

puts you inside the story. Imagine your own adventure – create characters and props, make decisions, and present it to your friends. You choose your own version of the story.
Stimulation ...

gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around you. Touch, smell, feel, taste, and hear everyday objects, and discover their nature, character, and texture in a whole new light.
Creative Play ...

makes the world your canvas. Draw a picture, write a story, assemble found materials—the possibilities are endless. Create something original based on what you learn.
Puzzles & Memories ...

let you discover the solution. Put on your thinking cap! Solve a puzzle, rethink various methods, and memorize steps to uncover new possibilities. Create your own work through exploration and critical thinking.
Interactive Reference ...

opens the door to deeper knowledge. Whether through storytelling, presenting works, art games, or poem recitals, everyone is encouraged to share their views, contribute, and ask or answer questions. Explore various topics with the teacher using informative words and pictures.

WHY CHOOSE US

INTEGRATED LEARNING

Integrate disciplines and knowledge from other subjects into the art curriculum, working across various themes.

CREATIVE SPACE & EXPRESSION

Unleash creativity and foster artistic expression through experimentation, exploration, and the artistic processes.

CONTEMPORARY ART APPROACH

In depth learning and exposure to a wide range of skills, techniques, artists, movements, medium and not limiting to one medium.

ART EXHIBITIONS

Showcase talents to build a child’s self-confidence and self-esteem while providing exposure to the works of other artists.

Our Team

SHAILI SHAH, FOUNDER

Shaili is a self-taught artist who has attended various workshops around the world, including at Pratt Institute in New York and in Rome. She has been recognized for her contributions and has been invited to Bangalore and Shenzhen, China, to conduct talks and establish art centres. She holds a Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training from MMI, Singapore, Diploma in Learning Disabilities from SNDT, Mumbai, and has recently completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Programme at IIM Bangalore.

MILONI CHOVATIA, FINANCE & ADMIN

With over 10 years of experience, Miloni brings her expertise in management, creating efficient systems and structures to support the studio’s operations seamlessly.
ADITI KAMPANI, TEACHER

Aditi is passionate about sharing her love for art and helping students discover their potential through the creative process
NAMRATA, TEACHER

A self-taught artist with a background in architecture, Namrata loves sharing her artistic knowledge with children.
PREMASHREE GAJAKOS, TEACHER

A fine artist by profession, Premashree brings creativity, fun, and laughter into children’s lives, inspiring them through her vibrant teaching style.
PRACHITI SAWANT, TEACHER

A designer-turned-art teacher, Prachiti has been inspiring young minds at Crestar for 8 years, enjoying every moment spent with the kids.
GEETA SAWANT, STUDIO COORDINATOR

Having spent 19 years at Crestar, Geeta manages daily operations and treats the studio as her second home, fostering a welcoming space where creativity thrives.