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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 archiveWhy is STEAM essential for wellbeing, education and the economy?
That’s why Creation Station are running Arts into Science Technology Engineering and Maths, (known as STEAM) programmes for schools and early years. As well as making these subjects more accessible from an early age, we are encouraging girls to explore, discover and develop skills in these areas.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFestive Family Challenge - WIN £100 Craft Hamper!
Join us for local, creative, Christmas fun this year - with 12 brand new creative challenges for your family!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveRaising vital funds for G.O.S.H
Over the festive season, it's important to take stock of what we are ever so lucky to have and remind ourselves of what we can do for others
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveDon't forget the clocks go back this Sunday!
Don't forget, the clocks go back this Sunday! It's the best time of the year - we get an extra hour in bed AND the countdown to Christmas has begun!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveDeirdre Brings Her Passion For Creativity To Chesterfield With Award Winning Arts & Crafts!
Deirdre has a passion for inspiring creativity. With a fabulously varied career as a primary school teacher, a textile artist, and a craft gallery owner she fulfils her love of making through knitting, spinning wool, creating textile art and enjoys working in her allotment and garden. We are thrilled that she has recently joined our franchise family and now runs successful, award-winning, fun, c
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's #MakeitMonday | Let's make a Spooky Halloween Lantern
Have a spooktacular time with your child making your own fun Halloween lanterns. A great way of upcycling too.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCelebrating An Exciting Opportunity - Meet Tracy Our New 'Head Of Inspiration' At The Creation Station Yarm
As a Community Development Officer, trained Beauty Therapist and Hairdresser, Tracy absolutely loves talking to people and providing excellent customer care. When the opportunity arose for her to join our glittery franchise family she took the leap and hasn't look back! She now runs successful, award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveTop 10 women in franchising announced! Sarah Cressall, speaker, author and entrepreneur
The top 10 women in franchising have been announced and we're pleased to say our very own Sarah Cressall is in!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveTop 10 women in franchising announced! Sarah Cressall, speaker, author and entrepreneur.
The top 10 women in franchising have been announced and we're pleased to say our very own Sarah Cressall is in!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's Make it Monday | Let's make a Funky Leaf People Picture
We love Autumn! Wrapping up warm and walking through the crunchy fallen leaves … so much that we took some leaves home and creating our own Funky Leaf people picture.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveLet's Get Creative -15 Creative Activities To Enjoy Outdoors This Autumn!
Creativity doesn't just have to be limited to crafting at your kitchen table! Here are 15 fabulous activities from our awesome franchisee Kirsty Hickson of The Creation Station Driffield, East Yorkshire to get you outdoors enjoying some creative fun!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveSpeak up and tackle Mental Health with Creative Minds workshops
Mental health is everyone’s business. We all have times when we feel down or stressed or frightened. Most of the time those feelings pass. But sometimes they develop into a more serious problem and that could happen to any one of us.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveInspire imaginations through robotic workshops and Power Your Curiosity with Guinness World Records (TM)
The Creation Station have partnered with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ™ to provide robotic school workshops this October! With a real focus on STEM, these award-winning classes will help inspire children to put the Arts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow to make an Origami box with Guinness World Records & The Creation Station
Check out our step-by-step guide to making an origami box with Guinness World Records & The Creation Station, a great make at home with the kids and super simple to do.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMake it Monday | Let's make a Leaf Print Clay Dish
To celebrate the arrival of Autumn we have made the most of all the beautiful leaves falling and are using them to create a stunning little dish. Perfect for that loose change or jewellery.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's Make it Monday | Let's make a Wiggle Bug
This simple paper based craft is so easy to make and is so much fun to enjoy with friends and family.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's Make it Monday | Let's make a Heart Reveal Canvas
Make a simple and effective piece of art work for your home using only a few resources.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's Make it Monday | Let's make Super Stretchy Clear Slime
We have the perfect health and safety tested recipe to make super stretchy clear slime that your kids will love!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWIN a £75 Craft Hamper For You & Yours With The Creation Station!
Want to WIN some craft goodies worth up to £75? We've got just the thing to sweeten the deal of going back to school this September. Get your hands on these awesome goodies by entering our competition today!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's Make it Monday | No paintbrush painting
Have some fun exploring new ways to paint. This simple process led activity is a great way to explore new patterns and textures and can create some beautiful end results too. Why not take it outside and try is on a large scale too.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveBBC Summer Social Festival
Summer Festival Fun at the BBC Summer Social Festival!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWIN a Guinness World Records Hamper with The Creation Station
We're giving you another chance to WIN! Guinness World Records have been amazing us for years and we want to celebrate! Enter today for your chance to WIN!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFamily Entertainment at Camp Bestival Festival
The one and only family festival, Camp Bestival, was back at Lulworth Castle during a scorching summer! With amazing musical line ups, family fun events and of course the fantastic Creation Station team with their select Play Doh monsters!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWIN a crafty hamper worth £75 with The Creative Craft Show & The Creation Station
Your chance to win is right here! WIN a £75 craft hamper stacked full of crafting goodies for you and yours today, sponsored by The Creative Craft Show and The Creation Station.
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