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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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🎨 Why Parents (and Children!) Love Our Creative Holiday Clubs
Discover 6 fantastic reasons why children love The Creation Station’s creative holiday clubs — and why parents do too! Create Club.
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Magic Father’s Day Card – Comic Book “DAD” Reveal
Make a fun Father’s Day magic card with this easy step-by-step kids’ craft! Slide to reveal a colourful comic-style “DAD” surprise.
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Create Club Cosham Drayton Portchester Fareham | Award-Winning Kids' Art Classes
Join Create Club Cosham Drayton Portchester Fareham for fun, after-school art classes for kids aged 5–11. Book your child’s place today!
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Kids: Handmade Crafts That Make Dad Smile
Discover easy Father’s Day gift ideas for kids! From footprint canvases to handmade trophies, find creative ways to show Dad he's loved.
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Illuminate Eid al-Adha with a Vibrant DIY Lantern Craft for Kids
Create a colourful Eid lantern with kids using tissue paper, cardboard, and a battery tea light. A fun and safe DIY craft to celebrate Eid al-Adha together!
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How to Marble Paper with Shaving Foam – Easy DIY Art Technique
Shaving foam marbling is a fun and easy way to create unique swirled art using paint, foam, and paper. Try it today!
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Unlock Creativity with Create Club at The Creation Station
Build your child’s confidence and creativity with Create Club at The Creation Station—fun after-school crafts with real-life benefits.
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Double Win for Lyndsay Lees at The Creation Station Awards 2025
Discover how Lyndsay Lees from The Creation Station Royston, Melbourn and Great Shelford won Adults Champion and People’s Choice at the 2025 Awards.
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New Career Change Book Reveals Proven 6-Step Method to Find Purpose and Fulfilment
How to change your career in 6 steps. An easy way to look at what you really want and how to get there.
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Celebrating 12 Years of Sparkle: Kirsty Hickson Named Franchisee of the Year 2025!
This year marks a special milestone for Kirsty Hickson, the creative force behind The Creation Station East Yorkshire, Driffield. Not only is she celebrating 12 years of inspiring imaginations, but she has also been named Franchisee of the Year 2025—a fantastic recognition of her dedication, creativity, and impact on her community. Before launching her award-winning creative business, Kirsty sp
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How to Bond with Your Baby: Simple Ideas to Boost Mum and Baby Wellbeing
Baby Discover classes. Tiny Treasures sessions. Baby-safe paint. Handprint art. Salt dough impressions. Memory boxes. Soothing music for babies. Baby language development. Baby social time. Local baby groups. Baby bonding activities. Sensory play for babies. Creative baby classes. Baby keepsake crafting. Skin-to-skin contact with your baby. Baby sensory development. Parent and baby connection. Emotional security for babies. Baby development activities. Interactive baby classes. Creative parenting techniques. Infant sensory development. New mum support. Baby-led play. Early childhood bonding. Parenting workshops UK
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Children’s Activities Week 2025: Inclusive Creativity with The Creation Station
Children’s Activities Week 2025 is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to be part of this nationwide celebration of fun, learning, and inclusive activities for children. Running from 12th–18th May, this annual event raises money for Caudwell Children, a wonderful charity that supports disabled children and their families across the UK. The theme this year is #StandUpForSEND, highlighti
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From the Creation Station archiveKam Popat Wins Marketing Mega Star of the Year!
Inspiring Imaginations in Romford & Chadwell Heath We’re bursting with pride and joy as we celebrate Kam Popat, our Marketing Mega Star of the Year 2025! Kam is the proud owner of The Creation Station Romford & Chadwell Heath, and this award is a shining testament to her creativity, commitment, and care. Since launching her business, Kam has poured her heart into helping children an
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Congratulations Ariel Wright Creation Station New Franchisee of the Year
Hi my name is Ariel, and I am here to inspire imaginations. I am originally from NYC but I moved to Oxfordshire about five years ago. With a BFA in Fine Arts and Art History, I’ve had some fun designing luxury rugs, working with galleries, and even showcasing my own art. I’ve taught English, collaborated with well-known artists in NYC, and explored the digital wellness world. I’m also a certifie
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The Creation Station Awards Winners 2025
We are delighted to announce the award winners, and highly commended at our Creation Station annual conference.
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Shortlist Of Franchise Winners Announced For The 23rd Inspiring Imaginations Conference.
We’re absolutely buzzing to be gathering for the 23rd annual Inspiring Imaginations Conference at the Midlands Arts Centre on 5th April 2025. A heart-warming day filled with connection, creativity and celebration. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on our amazing Creation Station Franchise Partners – true Creativity Ambassadors – who have gone above and beyond to inspire imagination and nurtu
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7 Simple Ways to Boost Your Child’s Creativity Through Play and Art
7 Simple Ways to Boost Your Child’s Creativity Through Play and Art Creativity is like a muscle—the more we use it, the stronger it gets! Encouraging your child’s creative side doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, the simplest activities often have the biggest impact. Here are seven easy and exciting ways to spark your child’s imagination and get those creative juices flowing! Encourage
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How to Make A Fluffy Chick
We LOVE Â these cute little fluffy chicks and they are surprisingly easy to make. Follow these steps and enjoy creating your own little creatures. What You Will Need: Yellow Wool/Acrylic Yarn Scissors Orange Card Glue Googly Eyes What To Do: Cut off two strands of yarn and put it aside. Wrap new yarn around three fingers one hundred times and then cut. Create differ
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7 Key Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Business Copy
Thinking of starting your own business? Before you take the leap, consider these 7 key factors shared by Sarah Cressall OBE, Founder and CEO of The Creation Station. From finding your passion and understanding your market to ensuring work-life balance, this blog offers essential insights to help you succeed as your own boss. Discover how to build a sustainable and flexible business that aligns wit
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveStuck in because of the snow? Enjoy this St David's day activity download and EYFS linked activities
Happy St David's Day. If you are stuck inside because of the snow, here is a great kids colour and collage download activity for you to do.
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How To Make A Valentine's Day Hanging Heart
Love is in the air as Theo The Mouse gets creative and makes a hanging Valentine's heart for someone special. Follow these top tips to create your own love-ly Valentine's heart.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWellbeing and Mindfullness benefits from crafting sessions are on the rise.
It's a tale as old as time, January is a long month full of new plans, new resolutions, and maybe even a new you? But after such a busy and stimulating festive period - are you giving yourself the time to unwind like you should?
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveAn easy craft to make indoors this January - #MakeitMonday - It's Blue Week!
This term our Little Explorers are discovering the world of colours - and this week it's BLUE week! Here's an awesome blue make for you. Perfect to catch the sun on those summer days and let the rays of light shine in a beautiful colour!
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How To Make A Superhero Puppet
Wendy and Theo discover ways to unleash their own powers and create their own superhero puppet.
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