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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 archiveThe Creation Station launches streamed daily creative activities #ImagineNation.
With creativity such an essential part of learning, leisure and life, The Creation Station is launching daily streamed creative activities as part of their #ImagineNation campaign
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With creativity such an essential part of learning, leisure and life, The Creation Station is launching daily streamed creative activities as part of their #ImagineNation campaign.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveInternational Women's Day 2019 | The inspiring women behind The Creation Station Ltd
The Creation Station celebrates their wonderful wall of inspiring women on International Women's Day 2019.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow to create a portrait - free live creative sessions Creation Station TV
Discover how to create a portrait. We ran Junior Portrait of the year seasons for SKY Arts and we shared a range of top tips to help children of all ages learn to draw a portrait. Here are some simple tips to get you started.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCompetition - win a 'record-breaking try this at home GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS kit'.
Get involved in this creative competition to win a 'record-breaking try this at home GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS kit’. Share a picture of a natural creation your child has made or a drawing of a journey, either a real or imaginary journey. Upload your images and tag @CreationStation for your chance to win a cool record-breaking/try this at home kit’
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow focusing on our purpose gives clarity to our direction - letter from our CEO
Founder and CEO Sarah Cressall shares how Creation Station is bringing creativity into learning, leisure and life and supporting families and franchise partners through these uncertain times.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archive2 minute video - will oil and paint mix? Let's find out
2 min craft video to find out if oil and paint mix.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveTeacher sets up her own franchise during the pandemic
Claire O'Hara was a successful teacher but felt that creativity was being squeezed out of education. Claire decided she wanted to do something about it and decided to change her career to run her own award-winning creative arts and crafts franchise.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveI loved the classes so much I decided to invest in running my own Creation Station franchise
Kelly Janson really enjoyed attending Creation Station classes and used to think what a great way to spend your working week! Kelly was looking for a different career path but just wasn’t sure what to do. It was Kelvin her husband who remined her just how much she loved The Creation Station classes and maybe Kelly should look at doing something she actually loved for a career. Now Kelly spends her
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveGrab your chance to win one of five Playfoam® craft packs!
Our wonderful friends at Learning Resources are giving away five Playfoam packs! We’re super excited to have teamed up with our friends at Learning Resources to bring you lots of fun over the summer. #SummerOfPlayfoam
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreative holiday activities & prizes for kids with Learning Resources® and The Creation Station®
Learning Resources® collaborates with The Creation Station® to offer fun Playfoam® creative play workshops across the UK to keep kids entertained during the summer holidays and kids can win Playfoam prizes!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveCreative holiday activities & prizes for kids with Learning Resources® and The Creation Station®
Learning Resources® collaborates with The Creation Station® to offer fun Playfoam® creative play workshops across the UK to keep kids entertained during the summer holidays and kids can win Playfoam prizes!
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveLisa worked in franchising and knew it provided a tried and trusted way to run her own business.
Having worked in franchising, when the time came for Lisa to review her career path, she knew the franchising route was a path she wanted to take Lisa had a change in family circumstances and decided she wanted something that gave her more control over her working life. Lisa is now able to enjoy family and work life and loves that her wok inspires others in her local community, Lisa runs child
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archivePoppy And Sam and the Kitten Classs Near Me
Who Hoo! You can now enjoy the magic of Usborne books in your local Creation Station art and craft classes. We have teamed up with our lovely friends at Usborne to bring Poppy and Sam and the Kitten to life ♥.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveFantastic Foodimals
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Post pandemic recovery is seeing more people choose to take a different route to their working patterns by running their own franchise.
Four people have changed their career paths and are now running their own creative arts and crafts activity business, The Creation Station franchise. They have completed a comprehensive five-day training programme, spent time with their business buddy, met the head office team and their Regional, Business Development Manager. They have also delved into the wealth of resources on Treasure Trove and
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveWorld Bee Day - How To Create A Decorative Floral Table Display With Bees
World Bee Day takes place on 20 May each year, and its aim is to spread awareness of the significance of bees. Bee campaigners also ask people everywhere to do more to help and protect the special insects. Here's a fun activity for you to enjoy.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow to Help Your Child Explore Printing With Items From Around Your Home
This activity also helps your child meet the following Art objectives within the Key Stage 1 curriculum,: • Use repeating or overlapping shapes. • Mimic print from the environment (e.g. wallpapers). • Use objects to create prints (e.g. fruit, vegetables or sponges).
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveThe Best Guide to Create a Fun, Functional Kids Playroom at Home
As parents, you can transform any place at home and create a playroom where your kids can explore, get creative, have fun and learn. When designing a playroom, it’s essential to step in the shoes of your kids. Our complete guide shows you how to create a kids' playroom that your children will love for many years to come.
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How to make a bird from yarn
As well as the joy of hearing and watching birds, birds add so much to our lives. Birds play a vital role in our world. Birds help to control pests, act as pollinators and help to maintain our ecology. This fun activity helps us all appreciate and be more mindful of our feathered friends. This activity describes how to make a Blue Tit but you can adapt for your own favourite bird.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveAward Winning Franchisee Joins The Creation Station Head Office Support team
Ruth Morris ran her own successful Creation Station franchise - winning the British Franchise Association mirco-business award. Due to a change in her family situation, Ruth sold her business. Now four years later Ruth has joined The Creation Station team again to support great people doing great things.
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Competition to win an annual subscription to CBeebies Art Magazine
The Creation Station has teamed up with our friends at CBeebies Art magazine to bring you a year’s worth of inspiration! Get creative for your chance to win one of four CBeebies Art magazine annual subscription giveaways.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveDon't forget to vote
he awards ran by ‘What’s on 4 little ones’, are open to the very best activities, classes, days out and party providers for young families and children across the UK.
Read storyFrom the Creation Station archiveHow To Take A Line For A Walk
Develop your child's hand and eye coordination and mark-making skills with this simple and fun activity. Brought to you by The Creation Station franchise owner in Halifax, Claire O'Hara.
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