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 archiveMake it Monday | Let's make a bird feeder
Make a simple bird feeder and really work those fine motor skills.
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From the Creation Station archiveWelcome to seven women who changed their career to become business owners
There comes a moment in your life when you are ready for a change, it maybe because you think that you feel like you’re wasting the best years of your life, or your career doesn’t fit around your growing family’s needs, or simply you just don't feel successful. Whatever the reason it often ends in the same conclusion, and that is you can’t see any clear alternatives, so guess what? You just tolera
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From the Creation Station archiveUse some off cuts of card and a pencil to create a simple moving picture.
You will need: An off cut of card Pencil Scissors Colouring pens Double sided tape For more “How To” videos go to our YouTube Channel and click Subscribe. Share your awesome masterpieces with #CreationStation on The Creation Station Ltd Facebook or Twitter page. For local classes, parties and events visit www.thecreationstation.co.uk
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From the Creation Station archiveMake it Monday | Make a Moving Picture
Use some off cuts of card and a pencil to create a simple moving picture.
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From the Creation Station archiveHappy Birthday Caterpillar | The Creation Station and The Very Hungry Caterpillar
We're partnering with The Very Hungry Caterpillar this month to celebrate a BIG birthday! Across the UK we're hosting Very Hungry Caterpillar themed fun for your little one to enjoy!
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From the Creation Station archiveKeeping The Creative Soul Alive! | Crafting for Adults
I have just returned home from a weekend away with some amazing women and men from our Annual Creation Station Conference. I had a blast and have come back full of motivation and renewed enthusiasm for my business! It then got me thinking...why do I love it so much?
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From the Creation Station archiveHow To Make An Easter Bunny Picture
Easy Easter fun for you and the family this weekend. Kids activities to keep the little ones entertained this Easter!
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From the Creation Station archiveCreation Station brings Arts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to inspire preschool children.
Creativity is too often squeezed out of education even though it develops a wide range of skills within all areas of children’s learning and life. This is why The Creation Station has developed their award-winning Little Explorer programmes to help children aged fifteen months to five years, learn about first concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).
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From the Creation Station archiveVanessa From The Creation Station Darlington Is Making A Difference With Award Winning Creative Workshops
Vanessa Whitehouse is passionate about making a difference in children's lives. As an experienced primary school teacher with a young family, she really wanted to find the flexibility in her life that would allow her to spend more time with her boys and continue to do the work that she loves. She now runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, parties and events for all ages in the
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From the Creation Station archiveHappy National Craft Day! | A chance to WIN with the Creation Station
Happy National Craft day from us to you! Since we love crafting and hold creativity at the heart of everything we do, we want to share the creative love! Enter our competition for a chance to WIN a craft hamper worth £30!
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From the Creation Station archiveIt's #MakeitMonday and we're feeling the love!
We're sharing the love this Valentine's day and making this beautiful card for those last minute declarations of love! Join in the fun and make one with us. Or maybe join a local class to make the perfect gift this year.
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From the Creation Station archiveCreative Event Entertainment To Engage Kids, Families and Adults.
The Creation Station provides regular creative art and craft entertainment for 16,000 kids and families each week across the UK. Our portfolio of award-winning activities includes entertainment for new parents and babies, toddlers, families and adults. Since 2002 we've inspired over one million kids and adults and our activities have been rated 5-Star on Trustpilot. We've been on the telly quite a
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From the Creation Station archiveMake it Monday - It's Orange week! Quick and fun crafts to make with your little one!
The Creation Station | Make it Monday This week we're making beautiful butterflies! Orange week is here and today we're exploring orange in nature - butterflies! What can your little one find in nature that is orange?
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From the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station nominated for major Social Enterprise franchising award
The Creation Station has been shortlisted for the Social Enterprise accolade at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards. Ranked as number 15 in the top 100 franchises, The Creation Station is recognised for the work they do to nurture creativity and support children's education, entertainment and wellbeing.
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From the Creation Station archive#MakeitMonday takes us to Green week this week and we LOVE it!
The green, green grass, green apples, green trees! We love everything green! This weeks' make is awesome and we'd love to see what you can make at home with your little ones?
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From the Creation Station archiveKids Zones" - Children's entertainment for festivals & large scale events
The Creation Station Ltd is a multi-award-winning provider of creative activities. Workshops, parties, and events are all available to you with a huge range of products and activities to choose from. Large scale events are just one of the offering coming from the UK's leading creative provider.
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From the Creation Station archive10 Benefits of Attending a Weekly Children's Class
The top ten reasons a weekly class can benefit your little one. Classes, parties, and events in your local area across the UK providing your child with a creative, crafty outlet.
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From the Creation Station archive#MakeitMonday - Red Week at The Creation Station brings us this awesome Ladybug craft!
Red week means we get to discover a whole new world of colour today! Red roses, ladybugs and all things bright! Help your little one's development by making these simple crafts at home or at a Creation Station Session near you!
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From the Creation Station archiveWorking Mums Creation Station Franchise Webinar
Discover more about running your own Creation Staton flexible and fun franchise. Register to watch this Working Mums webinar and listen in. You will be able to see Sarah Cressall, founder of Creations Station, Maggie Seagerm Head of Franchise awards and Sharon Keirle one of The Creation Station franchise owners talk about what it is like to run your own creative franchise.
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From the Creation Station archiveCreative Children's Classes and crafting in Coventry West with Vicky!
With a passion for helping others and giving back to her local community it is no surprise to anyone here at Creative Hub that Vicky Whitwell has amazing plans for her Creation Station franchise. A change to her employment in the recruitment sector set her on the path to becoming a business owner and she is now running award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, partie
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From the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station reaches number 15 out of 100 top UK franchises.
The Creation Station, the nationwide creative arts and crafts activity provider, has been ranked as number fifteen out of the top 100 UK franchises as published by Elite Franchise. The UK's award-winning creative arts and crafts company provides classes, parties and events, for newborns to 99 year olds. The creative fun is delivered through a fabulous family of franchise owners. Visit The Creatio
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From the Creation Station archive#MakeitMonday the first of 2019 is bringing us to Yellow Week!
We're back for 2019 with our first #MakeitMonday! Exploring mellow yellow, the bees in the trees, their hives and homes! Creative craft classes parties and inspiration for children and adults. How to videos and inspiration from the UK's leading creative class providers!
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From the Creation Station archiveBring your child to work day' creative and fun corporate family event
Creation Station provides corporate events for 'Bring your child to work day'. Working with Cisco, The Creation Station team provided an afternoon of fun activities to engage kids and adults in a fun range of activities. Tap to read more.
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From the Creation Station archiveFranchising continues to grow at record levels according to the latest Natwest research.
The Natwest report on franchising shows that the sector continues to show incredible growth. More people are employed in franchising than ever before and there are record rises in female and under 30 franchisees.
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