The Creation Station journal
Inspirational Ideas
A little inspiration for your next creative adventure. Craft ideas, family fun and stories from our community.
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From the Creation Station archiveBringing creativity to all areas of learning, leisure and life through lockdown.
We're continuing to bring creativity to all areas of learning, leisure and life through lockdown. (We do like a bit of alliteration!).
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThank you so very much for your support this year
Thank you so very much. We hope your 2021 is good to you and yours. Bringing creativity into all areas of learning, leisure and life in 2021 We're here to help you in 2021 with creative classes, parties, events, products and more. Find your nearest Creation Station if you would like to find out more about running your own flexible and rewarding creative business, download the Creatio
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archive2 Minute Challenge| Let's Make a Recycled Bird Feeder
We love reusing old items for new things and this juice carton bird feeder is simple and fun to make.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate a CD Paint Maker
Make sure you do this outside - you need a blank CD, a big sheet of paper some paint, a pencil, rubber bands. and then watch the magic begin.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveTeacher sets up her own franchise during the pandemic
Claire O'Hara was a successful teacher but felt that creativity was being squeezed out of education. Claire decided she wanted to do something about it and decided to change her career to run her own award-winning creative arts and crafts franchise.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveArt painting with salt glue and paint
Today's super 2 minute challenge - looks at painting with salt with glue. A fab quick creative challenge to do with your children. đ„° You just need some paper and glue, watercolour paints and your imagination. :)
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow to make a Balloon Bottle Car 2 Minute Challenge.
With just household items - how to make a balloon bottle car with your children. An easy and cheap activity to do at home with your kids.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveToday's 2 min challenge, make a snake with some household crafts
Today's 2 minute(ish) challenge comes from Emma McCalla-John who inspires imagination in Harborne and Bartley -Green. Today Emma is showing us how to make a Snake out of a few pieces of paper and a few googly eyes. đ„° (And you could use this technique for Christmas Decorations!)
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate a painting using different forces. Drop paint, blow paint with a straw and draw.
droplets of paint,STEAM, blow paint, use a straw for paint.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveSupporting families during lockdown with Home-Start
During our first lockdown in the summer, we were very privileged to work with the fantastic Home-Start teams across the UK to support families in need. We put together a number of bespoke activity packs to provide families with engaging and fun activities to do with their children. One of the many Home Starts we worked with was Home Start Lambeth.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archive2 minute salt painting with your little one
How to use salt when you paint to create a special effect.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate a paper lantern in 2 minutes. Easy art and craft activity for children
Today's our 2-minute creative activity is making a paper lantern. Brought to you by our FABULOUS Avne Wilson who runs The Creation Station Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield franchise. Enjoy this fun session. Do share your creations with us - enjoy. đ„°
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreating your own rainbow with some felt tips, kitchen roll and some water. Watch the magic happen.
Really easy 2 minute make. Create your own rainbow - combining science and creativity. Using Capillary action.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe science of mixing paint with your little ones
Creating Colours - help your little ones discover this exciting science
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archivePudsey Colouring in sheet - Children in Need
Download to create, collage and personalise your FREE Pudsey activity sheet this autumn and create your own Play-Doh Pudsey!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveOur quick creative challenge with Play-Doh, making colours and using as a base.
Today in our just over 2 minute challenge, we will take the primary colours of Play-Doh and see what happend when we mix them.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHalloween pumpkin colouring sheet download
Get creative and colour in your own Halloween pumpkin! Share with #TheCreationStation. Display in your window and count how many you can see.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFree play activities to help your baby's development
Play activities to help your baby - download your free Creation Station activity guide.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWhat is a Franchise?
What is a Franchise Business? What does it mean to be part of a franchise? The answers to your questions are all here.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCovid Secure events
During COVID, we have seen a huge increase in demand for people looking for creative activities for their children and themselves. As well as being good fun, educational and great for wellbeing, there are many benefits to organisations too. At Creation Station, we have developed COVID SECURE event entertainment processes and procedures. Adapting to the restrictions, we have developed safe Face
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow we continue to support our franchise partners during COVID
Being part of the UK's leading creative franchise means that you will be supported when things are going great and also when the going get tough. Read more to find out how The Creation Station are supporting their franchise partners with a wide range of financial, practical, and innovative initiatives .
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreative Tiny Pop Themed Classes
Tiny Pop have launched three exciting new programmes; My Little Pony, Cookie Crummy and Super Grover.   To celebrate these exciting new programmes Creation Station are bringing you themed Tiny Pop Classes during September 2020 You can enjoy a whole range of Tiny Pop inspired fun in your classes.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow online creative sessions support a child's development
Online courses for kids can help to develop a wide range of skills with some additional benefits over traditional face to face sessions. Watch a webinar on how children are families are responding to online classes.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveChildren's art and craft classes near me
Classes are now open and available for bookings.
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