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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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Listen in to a webinar on ‘What it’s like to run your own Creation Station franchise
Four Creation Station franchise owners, Rebecca , Kirsty , Melanie , Coralie and founder Sarah Cressall ran a live webinar to talk about what it’s like to run your own franchise.
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From the Creation Station archiveWant to draw Shaun the Sheep?
Join the Creation Station as we work in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office exploring Aardman Animations' Shaun the Sheep in our creative sessions this week. >> Download your Learn How to Draw Shaun Activity Sheet >> Download your Design your own Shaun Activity Sheet We would love to see your Baaa-rilliant artwork so please share on The Creation Station Faceboo
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveDo a Doodle a Day
Did you hear about the announcement of the new Children’s Laureate. The Children's Laureate is a well known writer of children's books who promotes and encourage children's interest in books, reading and writing. This year the new Laureate has been named Chris Riddell, the illustrator and author.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMake Amazing Creations With Foam Clay
This week we have a fantastic offer on Foam Clay, a fantastic product for making all kinds of amazing creations. With it's exciting texture this is a really versatile product. Similar to Silk Clay it is great for modelling, decorating wooden and papier mache items and lots more. Not sure what you could make with Foam Clay, check out these videos for inspiration: >> Foam Clay Ideas &
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCalling all budding Inventors and Creators
As the Creation Station are working in collaboration with the Intellectual Property Office this week using Aardman Animation's Shaun the Sheep in our creative workshops, we are calling all budding creators to take part in the national Cracking Ideas Design Challenge.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveA little colouring goes a long way…
At the Creation Station we love to celebrate colouring outside the lines and creating collages form all sorts of object. There are so many positive processes in creative activities and that’s why it’s so important to support children to explore and develop their imagination and creativity. We were interested to see this this article on how colouring in is very important to adults…. Did you know
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate Handprint Hearts
Create a lovely handprint keepsake with your child with this easy activity.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station Celebrates 13 Years Inspiring Children's Imaginations
Creating a nationally loved brand, helping to inspire children's potential and being there for your own children, is not something you normally associate together.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe newest coolest children's creative gift has just landed on the planet
Have a sneaky peaky of the newest coolest creative gift for awesome children aged 4 - 11!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWinter Windowland
What can you see out of your window during the winter season? Could it be raining or snowing? Can you see robins, reindeers and elves or even Father Christmas?
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWhat happened when Sarah met Steve…?
The Creation Station team and I were also fortunate to meet one of my hero’s, Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computers.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreate your own fantastic fox
Create your own fantastic fox
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveSecret Squirrels in your Garden
Secret Squirrels in your Garden
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMeet Spike the Hedgehog
Hedgehogs are a gardener's best friend as they eat lots of snails, slugs and creepy crawlies. As the weather starts to get colder the hedgehogs wrap themselves up really warm and hibernate from November until March, ready to explore your garden again in the Spring after a lovely long sleep. To protect itself against other animals a hedgehog has a very prickly spiky back. What exciting materials
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMasked Superhero
As a Superhero you need to keep your real identity secret. What would your Superhero mask look like?
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveMake your own Treat Catcher
Become a follower of our blog for more exciting activity ideas to do at home over half term. We would love to see your spooky treat catchers so please send pictures to art@thecreationstation.co.uk.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveGrab your running shoes
Have you been watching the Athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2014? Aren't all of the athletes amazing! There are medals flying everywhere.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archive1,385 medals to be won...where could this be?
Yes, you guessed it the Commonweath Games! Have you managed to watch any of the events so far? Which has been your favourite sport?
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveDrip, drip, drop, little April shower
Looking for something to entertain your little one in anticipation of delayed April showers? Why not try making this 3D mobile.
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The 12th national conference to support Creation Station franchise owners is set to inspire!
With 1 day to go until the national conference for the UK’s leading creative company The Creation Station. Glue sticks and creative hats are packed and on route to Birmingham. People are gathering from Penzance, Northern and Southern Ireland, Aberdeen and Kent.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHappy Chinese New Year!
Thinking of an activity to entertain your child? Why not celebrate Chinese New Year this week by decorating your own dragon.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHappy St Andrew's Day
Celebrate St Andrew's day by decorating your own flag!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe Creation Station Birthday Party Entertainment
The perfect hassle-free, affordable solution for special celebrations for your little one.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveKeeping their memory alive
Teach your child the importance of remembering the sacrifices made for our freedom. Buy a poppy and then try to make your own tissue paper poppies at home as a way to mark your respect. Become a follower of our blog for more exciting activity ideas to do at home. We would love to see your beautiful poppies so please send pictures to art@thecreationstation.co.uk.
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