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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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The Creation Station Franchise is rated 5-Star by Franchise owners and is a Finalist for the Best Franchise in Children Services
The Creation Station franchise is rated 5 -Star in an independent smith+henderson satisfaction survey by franchise owners. The results have positioned them as finalists for Children's Services in the 2017 Best Franchise Awards sponsored by Lloyds Bank. Winners of the 2017 Best Franchise Awards will be announced during the Best Franchise Conference in Milton Keynes on Thursday 30th November 201
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From the Creation Station archiveChanges in teachers jobs results in many teachers choosing to run a rewarding and flexible Creation Station franchise.
With the changes in teaching, many teachers are finding an alternative career that enables them to still make positive differences to children's lives. Over forty people who used to work in the teaching profession and now running their own flexible, arts and crafts Creation Station franchise.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station win Best Website at Franchise Marketing Awards 2017- tackling some of the franchise industries toughest challenges
The UK’s leading arts and crafts activity company The Creation Station scoops best website at the national Franchise marketing awards 2017 with www.thecreationstation.co.uk and provides an easy online booking service for customers and an integrated business management system for franchise owners.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveIt's not what you do but how you do it
Sarah Cressall, founder of The Creation Station was invited to speak at the British Franchise Association Forum. Sarah shared how an innovative approach has lead to developments within The Creation Station and also the not so obvious challenges and opportunities the day brought!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHelp Create Positive Outcomes For Those With Dementia Through Creative Activities.
Help to make a difference to the thousands of people who are affected by Dementia by voting for The Creation Station ‘Impact 100’ campaign. The campaign involves developing a tried and tested ten-week programme of creative activities and delivering a hundred workshops across the UK to those affected by dementia. One family are kindly offering grants for the campaign with the most votes. Ple
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station welcomes 18 new Franchisees to the family!
Did you know running your own Creation Station franchise could be great fun as well as flexible and financially rewarding? Eighteen people changed their career this August and have launched their own award-winning, fun, arts and crafts new Creation Station franchise.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCheck out your local Creation Station to enjoy fun classes, parties and events.
Are you celebrating summer fun at a festival this year? Rather than spend £10 or more on a headpiece at the festival, why not make your own low-cost version? Your bright and colourful headpiece will also help you get spotted more easily in festival crowds. This activity helps to develop your child’s fine motor skills, colour recognition and can also help with physical development. You can m
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveGrab a free arts and crafts activity sheet to celebrate Wimbledon
Download this free children's colouring in sheet. This download activity is great to help hand and eye co-ordination and is great fun and is time of year.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFounder Of The Creation Station Is Featured On The Front Page of Elite Franchise
Discover the inspiration behind the multi-award winning Creation Station franchise. Creative business entrepreneur and founder of Creation Station, Sarah Cressall shares her story in an four page feature in Elite Magazine.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMum To Two Paint A Picture Of Success With National British Franchise Association Award Nomination.
Mum to two, Ruth Morris, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year category at the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2017.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow To Make A Seaside Mobile
https://youtu.be/uM89QaQWcak Fun Facts Like the saying goes, we all learn something every day. Well today here are some fun facts you may not have known… Sea Turtles lay their eggs in sand. Seahorses are the only fish that swim upwards. Most fish cannot swim backwards What do you call a fish without an I – fsh! Two goldfish are in a tank. One says to the other, "Do you know ho
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFifteen years of inspiring imaginations is celebrated in a very unique and sparkly way
Winners of The Best Creation Station Franchise Awards Announced at the 15th Annual Inspiring Imaginations Conference along with Debra Searle MBE Key note speaker and #GlitterChallenge launched
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate your own 3D flower
Leap into spring and get creative with this fun and easy 3D flower craft. Create as home decoration to place in a vase, or make as a crafty gift. Explore using different colours to make it bright and beautiful. This activity helps to develop your child’s fine motor skills, colour recognition and can help connect them to nature. You will need: Tissue Paper Scissors Pipe Cleaners http
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHappy Easter!
Design your very own fun (but non-edible!) Easter egg. Simply download your Noodle Doodle Egg here. For “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 your chance to win one of our monthly craft giveaways. For local classes, parties and events visit www.thecreationstat
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow To Make Your Own Easter Egg Decoration
To celebrate Easter we have created this fun and easy garden Easter eggs for you to make at home. Explore using different colours and materials to make your eggs personal and bright! This activity helps to develop your child’s fine motor skills, colour recognition and can make their imagination wonder with the excitement of Easter. You will need: Wire Polystyrene Eggs Paint Paint Brush G
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow To Make A Children’s 3D Clay Heart
How To Make A Children's 3D Clay Heart Get creative and make your very own 3D Valentine’s clay heart. Explore the texture of the clay and how it moulds! This activity helps to develop your child’s fine motor skills, colour recognition and can also help with emotional development as they can share this activity with friends. https://youtu.be/2LXo--zZ7Gs Q: What did the painter say to her boy
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFree Piccolo Baby Food now in Baby Discover classes near you
Our amazing friends at Piccolo baby food are joining us in our Baby Discover classes this October to help fuel your little one’s creativity with nutritious snacks.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveSuper exciting news! Play-Doh Imagination Classes are running across The Creation Station
Super exciting news! Play-Doh Imagination Classes are running across The Creation Station in October.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThinking of running your own business?
Thinking of running your own business? Find out about franchising at The National Franchise Exhibition and hear the founder of The Creation Station talk about key factors to consider when investing in a franchise.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow To Make A Children's Crafty Hedgehog
If you're a fan of Mrs Tiggywinkle, then this will spike your interest. Create your own little hedgehog friends. You could even recreate the International Hedgehog Olympic Games - (Yes this really does exist) Use in either role play or as a decoration. What will your child name theirs? Clay is a great material children to play with, by using it to mold and shape it to anything their imagination
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How To Make A Children's Crafty Medal
https://youtu.be/sO6d-o9hR38 Whether you are getting sporty or just looking for fun activities to do, have a look at the fun and simple medal making activity. This craft activity can help develop your child's fine motor skills, attention to detail, and help to inspire your child's imagination. The medal is great to use in role play, for example winning their own medal for their own achiev
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How To Make A Quick And Easy Festival Mask For Children
There's lots of children and family festivals running across the country. Here's a fun children's arts and crafts festival face mask that's easy and great fun to make and play with. Plus your festival mask will have your child's own signature design and will look great when finished. Your child can decorate their mask with different materials, making different shapes and styles to make it truly
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreation Station Gains 5 Star Rating In An Independent Franchise Satisfaction Survey.
Here at Creation Station we make a difference to so many children's lives because of our proactive and friendly Creation Station franchise owners.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveEntertain Your Child With This Fun Summer Craft Activity For Kids
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