Our
Story
Welcome to Pelican Art House, where creativity flourishes friendships blossom! We are Lida and Ladan, two passionate friends dedicated to creating a vibrant space for art lovers and young artists alike. Our dedicated and passionate team shares a love for fostering artistic expression, making this a true house of love for artists.

Meet The Team

Ladan Nezhad Hosseini
Co-Founder& Director

Lida Barani
Co-Founder& Director
Lida earned Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business, then spent ten years in engineering before immigrating to Canada. Once here, she studied Hospitality & Tourism as well as being certified in Event Planning & Organizing in the US, working in those fields for two years, and then accepted an executive management role in an art school. After two more years in management, she founded Pelican Art House, where she now serves as Director & Business Strategist. For the past two years she has worked every day with children—both as a mom and mentor—nurturing their creativity and growth, because she is deeply passionate about working with kids and believes that by investing in our youth now, we are shaping a brighter, stronger generation.

Afshin Sabouki
Animation Instructor

Mahboobeh Goudarzi
Art Instructor
Also known as Mona is a passionate visual artist, graphic designer, and children’s art instructor with over 25 years of experience in the creative field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in visual arts and has taught extensively in both Iran and Canada. Mona specializes in guiding children through joyful, process-based art experiences that nurture imagination, emotional growth, and self-expression. She believes that art is more than just a skill — it’s a powerful language that allows children to explore their inner world, build confidence, and express who they truly are. Her classes are designed to be safe, inspiring environments where young artists are encouraged to experiment, embrace mistakes, and grow creatively. Whether a child is just beginning their artistic journey or ready to deepen their creative voice, Mona supports each one with patience, warmth, and a deep respect for their unique perspective.

Solmaz Karbasi
Art Instructor

Mandana Rostami
Content Creator

