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The Creation Station - Kids Franchise

Achieve freedom & flexibility running your own award winning and rewarding children art & crafts activity business.

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Are you using your skills, drive and passion to achieve the success, fulfilment and happiness you deserve?

  • Has your career turned into something you don’t love as much now?
  • Do you have skills you don’t use any more?
  • Are you at a watershed in your life where you are looking for a fulfilling and exciting new challenge? This could be the fulfilling and financially rewarding opportunity you have been looking for.

We are proud to be THE most recommended Childrens Activity company in the UK.

Plus we have achieved 5-Star franchise satisfaction and have been ranked in the Elite Franchise Top 40 every year since the accolade began.

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Driven by purpose, fuelled by imagination

The multi-award-winning Creation Station franchise inspires imaginations and nurtures potential through an extensive range of fun and educational art and craft experiences for all ages.

Loved by customers and our Creativity Ambassadors, our franchise partners.

Established in 2002, over 1.5 million children and adults have been inspired.

When you invest in running your own award-winning Creation Station business, you join our supportive and super friendly team of Creativity Ambassadors – other franchise partners.

Our Franchise partners have rated us 5-Star in an independent satisfaction survey.

We are ranked number 38 in the top 100 Elite franchises

Our recognition in the entertainment, education and franchising sectors includes:

  • Top three out of 5,000 companies in Richard Branson’s Impact Award
  • Winner of the Most Supportive Franchise
  • Winner Excellence and Innovation – Children’s Education Services
  • Winner Best Franchise Children’s Services – Best Franchise Awards
  • Winner Best Website – Franchise Marketing Awards
  • Winner Best Franchisee Marketing Support
  • Winner Sylvia Anderson Award for Creativity
  • Winner Best Creative Play Award
  • Winner ‘Crème de la Crème’ Business Award

“The Creation Station’s creative activities are a force for good in the community.”

Richard Branson

We know that by supporting our fabulous Creativity Ambassadors – our franchise partners, we can all create a greater positive impact through the power of creativity.

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Created to make a positive impact

The Creation Station was established in 2002 by mum-of-three and multi-award-winning entrepreneur Sarah Cressall. Sarah wanted to give children the opportunity to explore, discover and develop their own skills, ideas and confidence to give them a solid foundation for their life’s journey. Due to the increasing squeeze on creativity in education, and the growth of adult crafting, The Creation Station has seen a phenomenal increase in demand for classes, camps, parties, events and adult crafts.

Your Franchise Opportunity Is Tailored To Suit Your Level Of Ambition

We support a family of seventy ‘Creativity Ambassadors’ - our franchise partners, who are achieving the flexibility, fulfilment and financial rewards they want.

Some of our franchise partners are parents who want more flexibility and control over their working hours, doing something rewarding and benefiting from their own hard work.

Some of our franchise partners have an existing business within the leisure or entertainment sector and want to complement their existing range of activities.

(We only award our franchise to 2% or people who enquire. We aren’t right for everyone and everyone is not right for us. If you enquire, we will spend time with you to identify if this is the right opportunity for you or not. We’re here to support you for the long term so it needs to be right for both of us).

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Comprehensive range of activities for children and adults

There has been an increase in demand for creativity in all areas of learning, leisure and life. As more parents need to work, demand for our after school clubs and holiday camps has increased by over 300%. This provides you huge scope to build your business with the help and guidance of our dedicated support team.

Here are the some of the ten income streams that your Creation Station franchise includes:

  • Family Activities - these include - Tiny Treasures craft keepsakes, Baby Discover, Little Explorer & Family Fun classes.
  • Education - this include - After-School Clubs, Holiday Clubs, Saturday Clubs, Home Education and School Workshops.
  • Adult Activities - these include - Creative Crafter sessions, Crafternoon Tea for retired groups, Care & Creativity for the elderly and Intergenerational Workshops.
  • Plus you can deliver parties and events in your area too.

You can rest assured with the Number 1 children’s activity company and established franchise business, you will receive excellent training and on-going support. Your business developmmnest plan will be based on your level of ambition so that you gain the fulfilment, as well as personal and financial goals that you want.

Your award-winning and outstanding support

From your very first steps with The Creation Station team, you will receive tailored training and support to give you the knowledge, confidence and skills to run your own successful Creation Station franchise.

This includes:

Your own bespoke exclusive territory

You’ll attend The Creation Station academy for level 1 training. This is followed by level 2 training which is over seven days. Then you will have a two month Level 3 training and implementation period with one-to-one hand-holding support.

Your own dedicated business buddy

Regular 8-week one-to-one business mentoring calls

Fortnightly masterclass training

Exclusive membership to our discounted shop with 10,000+ craft supplies

Operations and Marketing support

£1,000 start-up kit included in your investment

Your own state-of-the-art booking and business management system

Detailed Treasure Trove with all your tried-and-tested session plans, marketing assets, business templates and more.

The support and camaraderie of our exceptional franchise partners

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Here’s Emma’s Story

“I could have only dreamt of running my own business, but I mean – where do you start?

Investing in my own Creation Station franchise in 2007 has meant investing into a whole network of support, that’s been really important and helpful to me.

I can gain help, advice, and support anytime. I love being my own boss, I’ve time to sing in a choir and play saxophone in a band without worrying about getting everything done. Sometimes I even go out on a school night!”

Emma McCalla John inspires imaginations in Harborne & Batley

Daily life of a franchise partner

We will work with you to create a GROW plan tailored to your needs and aspirations. This gives outs YOU in total control of your working week.

Depending on your GROW plan, some mornings you may be involved in running hands-on art & craft classes for children and working in partnership with local community organisations. Afternoons you may be involved in running after-school clubs or managing your team to deliver activities.

You will need to spend some of your time marketing, networking and quoting for events and parties. As your business grows, you have the option to take on staff to scale your business. Or if you already have a team, we will include your team in a tailored Creation Station Team Academy.

You will be joining our friendly and proactive team who are incredibly supportive so there is help at hand when you need it.

If you’d like to run your own fulfilling, flexible and financially rewarding business that brings positive creative experiences into learning, leisure and life, then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Tap the Request Information button and we’ll email you a detailed Franchise Information pack so you can discover more

 

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The Creation Station and Play-Doh bring creativity back to the classroom
The Creation Station and Play-Doh bring creativity back to the classroom
01 May 2018
The Creation Station, the nationwide creative arts and crafts activity provider, has teamed up with Play-Doh, the iconic family brand from Hasbro, to deliver free educational workshops for schools across the UK. With mounting pressure on teachers and support staff, there has never been more ...
The Creation Station joins Peter Andre and a host of famous names to support the first UK-wide Children’s Activities Week April 30 – May 4 2018.
The Creation Station joins Peter Andre and a host of famous names to support the first UK-wide Children’s Activities Week April 30 – May 4 2018.
25 April 2018
As co-founders of the Children’s Activities Association, The Creation Station is helping children get involved[CP1] in a range of fun and educational activities across the UK during Children’s Activities Week. This is an exciting NEW national event celebrating the hundreds of thousands of ...
The Creation Station ‘Unleash The Wonder Within’ and celebrate Franchise owner successes at the 16th years inspiring imaginations conference.
The Creation Station ‘Unleash The Wonder Within’ and celebrate Franchise owner successes at the 16th years inspiring imaginations conference.
21 February 2018
The Creation Station celebrated 16 years of inspiring imaginations the theme was 'Unleash the wonder within' and the colourful and inspiring event took place at Cadbury's House, Double Tree Hilton, Bristol on the 9th February. Franchise owners travelled from across the UK to share new ...
The Creation Station launches £2,000 grant to support those wanting to start their own arts and crafts franchise
The Creation Station launches £2,000 grant to support those wanting to start their own arts and crafts franchise
03 January 2018
Due to increased demand for creative activities for children and adults, The Creation Station is offering a grant of up to £2,000 to help people start up their own successful, flexible and rewarding Creation Station franchise. The grant is being offered to support proactive and friendly ...
The Creation Station Franchise Scoops Best Franchise Award In the Children’s Sector Category
The Creation Station Franchise Scoops Best Franchise Award In the Children’s Sector Category
05 December 2017
smith+henderson have today named the winners of the 2017 Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank. The announcement was made following their annual Best Franchise Conference. The Best Franchise Awards are unique because they are based on the satisfaction of current franchisees ...
The Creation Station scoops Best Website Award at the national Franchise marketing awards 2017
The Creation Station scoops Best Website Award at the national Franchise marketing awards 2017
06 November 2017
The UK’s leading arts and crafts activity company The Creation Station scoops Best Website Award at the national Franchise marketing awards 2017 against some of the heaviest hitters in the industry. The new website tackles some of the toughest technical challenges faced with franchising ...
The Creation Station appeals for votes in its bid to win a OneFamily Community  Award to support those affected by dementia
The Creation Station appeals for votes in its bid to win a OneFamily Community Award to support those affected by dementia
24 August 2017
The Creation Station is asking for public votes to help it win a OneFamily Community Award of £25,000 for its ‘Impact 100’ campaign. The idea is to develop and deliver one hundred free arts and crafts creative workshops across the UK, for those who are affected by dementia. There are 850,000 ...
Creation Station Franchise Owner Pain a Picture of Success With An BFA Award Win
Creation Station Franchise Owner Pain a Picture of Success With An BFA Award Win
04 July 2017
Based in Aberdeen, The Creation Station franchise owner, Ruth Morris, has been named Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year at the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards 2017. Ruth won due to her enterprising nature and determination to succeed - making her ...
Creative Business Entrepreneur Helps Inspire Over 325,000 Children And Families
Creative Business Entrepreneur Helps Inspire Over 325,000 Children And Families
21 June 2017
Even though the UK’s creative industries contribute almost £90bn net to GDP; and account for one in 11 jobs, there is very little focus on nurturing creativity within childhood. One company, The Creation Station Ltd, founded by multi-award winning entrepreneur Sarah Cressall is turning this ...
Creation Station franchisee is finalist in the Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year
Creation Station franchisee is finalist in the Microbusiness Franchisee of the Year
15 May 2017
Mum to two and businesswoman, 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. Ruth set up her Aberdeen North and Shire Creation Station franchise is 2013 ...
Fifteen Years Of Inspiring Imaginations Celebrated In A Very Unique And Sparkly Way
Fifteen Years Of Inspiring Imaginations Celebrated In A Very Unique And Sparkly Way
02 May 2017
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 The Creation Station team and franchise owners from across the UK gathered at Cadbury House Hotel ...
The educational creative activity business, Creation Station is shortlisted for British Franchise Association HSBC Brand Innovation Award
The educational creative activity business, Creation Station is shortlisted for British Franchise Association HSBC Brand Innovation Award
31 March 2017
Established In Exmouth in 2002 and with national headquarters in Woodbury, Devon, The Creation Station has been shortlisted in the Brand Innovation category for the British Franchise Association (bfa) HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards. Sarah Cressall founded Creation Station in 2002 in ...
New Adult Craft Experiences Launch Across The UK
New Adult Craft Experiences Launch Across The UK
21 February 2017
In response to the growing popularity in adult crafting and creative experiences, The Creation Station, the UK’s leading arts and crafts activity company, launch their new adult Creative Crafter events across the UK. These new and innovative events have been developed by The Creation Station ...
Excellence in Children's Education Services award is scooped by The Creation Station
Excellence in Children's Education Services award is scooped by The Creation Station
09 January 2017
Over the past year over 100,000 business professionals and the general public nominated companies & individuals based on their recent achievements. The Creation Station was nominated in the Corporate Livewire Innovation Award for their excellence in Children's education Services. Sarah ...
Creation Station Gains Gold Standard for Compliance with the Children's Activity Association
Creation Station Gains Gold Standard for Compliance with the Children's Activity Association
18 November 2016
Ensuring high standards in safety, quality, delivery, and programme development is fundamental to The Creation Station Ltd. Its commitment to ensuring high standards are maintained, has gained it the prestigious Gold accreditation standard in the Children's Activity Association. As the ...
Fifteen mums launch their own children’s arts and crafts Creation Station franchise in August 2016
Fifteen mums launch their own children’s arts and crafts Creation Station franchise in August 2016
17 August 2016
With the growing demand for more creativity in childhood, fifteen mums have chosen to change their careers and run their own arts and crafts Creation Station franchise.Now 104 women and men are running their own Creation Station franchise with their own exclusive territory across the UK. The ...
Children’s Creative  Activity Business Beats 5000 others and to Reach National VOOM Final
Children’s Creative Activity Business Beats 5000 others and to Reach National VOOM Final
16 June 2016
The Creation Station has beaten 5000 other businesses to make it through to VOOM 2016. The 10 Impact award semi-finalists made their pitches to a panel of expert judges, and today it can be officially announced The Creation Station with the Head Office in Devon has made it through to the ...
The Creation Station Reaches Top Ten In The Richards Branson’s Impact Award
The Creation Station Reaches Top Ten In The Richards Branson’s Impact Award
08 June 2016
On 8th June The Creation Station, Devon will be one of ten semi finalists pitching their business idea in this year’s Virgin Media Business, VOOM competition with the hope of securing a visit to Sir Richard Branson’s paradise home, Necker Island.The Creation Station with over 85 franchise ...
The Creation Station Reaches The Number 1 Spot On #VOOM 2016   To ‘Bring Creativity Back Into Childhood’
The Creation Station Reaches The Number 1 Spot On #VOOM 2016 To ‘Bring Creativity Back Into Childhood’
22 April 2016
The UK’s leading children’s creativity activity company has entered the Pitch To Richard Branson competition called #VOOM 2016, under the growth category, to help bring creativity back into childhood. In just four days The Creation Station has reached the number one position through public ...
The Creation Station Launches New Born Creative Keepsake Classes
The Creation Station Launches New Born Creative Keepsake Classes
14 April 2016
The UKs leading children’s arts and crafts activity company launches a new craft service for parents who want to create a range of keepsakes with the baby’s hand and footprints. The classes are called Tiny Treasures and are the brain child of Emma Theunissen who runs her own Creation Station ...
Over 250,000 Children Have Been Inspired By An Amazing Team Of 97 Creation Station Franchise Owners And The 'Creative Hub' Head Office Team.
Over 250,000 Children Have Been Inspired By An Amazing Team Of 97 Creation Station Franchise Owners And The 'Creative Hub' Head Office Team.
06 April 2016
“I started The Creation Station back in 2002 because it seemed that creativity was being squeezed out of every part of childhood. From results driven education, to time poor parents, there wasn’t the opportunity for children to explore, discover and develop through creative activities.I ...
Creation Station is short listed as ‘Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity’  as voted for by parents.
Creation Station is short listed as ‘Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity’ as voted for by parents.
15 March 2016
The UK’s leading children’s art and crafts activity franchise, The Creation Station, has been short-listed for ‘Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity’. The awards, run by ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones’, are open to the very best activities, classes, days out and party providers for ...
Be Inspired And Unlock Your Creative Flair At The National Franchise Exhibition.
Be Inspired And Unlock Your Creative Flair At The National Franchise Exhibition.
18 February 2016
The growth in franchising in the UK has increased by 46% over the past 10 years according to the BFA / Natwest survey.Like many others, if you are looking to take control of your working life and want to find out more what a franchise is and how it could work for you, come along to the ...
Unleash your children’s creative side with Hotel Transylvania 2 themed Creation Station classes and nationwide ‘Design a Monster’ competition
Unleash your children’s creative side with Hotel Transylvania 2 themed Creation Station classes and nationwide ‘Design a Monster’ competition
15 February 2016
The Creation Station are delighted to have teamed up with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment to run a creative workshops across the UK.Parents are being asked to help their children create a monster inspired by Hotel Transylvania 2 during half-term and post to Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest or ...
The Creation Station Is Shortlisted For The Best Festival Support Award Posted on December 15, 2015 by yourcreationstation Standard
The Creation Station Is Shortlisted For The Best Festival Support Award Posted on December 15, 2015 by yourcreationstation Standard
15 December 2015
With the festival sector diversifying rapidly in the last few years, the ‘Best Festival Supplier’ awards have been developed to provide a platform to celebrate the ‘behind-the-scenes’ teams that are the lifeblood of all successful festivals. The Creation Station, the UK’s leading art and ...
FAB wins Highly Commended Award
FAB wins Highly Commended Award
02 December 2015
Your child can explore their creativity with a Fun Arty Box. At a time when creativity is being squeezed out of the education system, there has never been a more important time to focus on creative play to support our children’s positive development. The Creation Station, the UK’s leading ...
IT’S often said that mums rule the world, but it’s harder than it looks to run a business and cope with kids.
IT’S often said that mums rule the world, but it’s harder than it looks to run a business and cope with kids.
06 August 2014
One working mum who has already made the list is Penny Gilbert from Didcot, who runs children’s play business The Creation Station, and has two daughters – Lilia, six, and Vesper, two. She said: “My boss, the franchise owner Sarah Cressall, nominated me. “I just think it’s an amazing boost ...
Winners of the Best Creation Station Franchise Award Announced at the 11th Annual Inspiring Imaginations Conference.
Winners of the Best Creation Station Franchise Award Announced at the 11th Annual Inspiring Imaginations Conference.
13 February 2013
Franchise owners from across the UK gathered at Exeter University for the 11th Creation Station national franchise conference. The day provided all franchise owners the opportunity to network, learn and discover new developments and product launches from their central support team at ...
The Creation Station Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Children's Imaginations
The Creation Station Celebrates 10 Years of Inspiring Children's Imaginations
10 July 2012
The Creation Station celebrated 10 years of inspiring children’s imaginations at their national conference on 23rd June 2012 at Loughborough University. Since 2002 over 64,000 children, families and organisations have been inspired with the UK’s leading children’s art and craft activity ...
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How Do You Change Career To Do Something You Love?
How Do You Change Career To Do Something You Love?
Anne Crump enjoyed a successful career in both the corporate and education sectors but was ready for a change. Anne wanted to be her own boss, take control of her working hours and do something that made a difference to others. Anne had been looking at franchises for a long time. In ...
Corporate Career Change Gave Jo More Times With Her Family
Corporate Career Change Gave Jo More Times With Her Family
Since leaving a career in optics Jo has launched a successful Creation Station franchise and now never misses a parent's evening, is more available for her girls, has met many people in her local community and helped to run national events and the kidszone at Camp Bestival.
Avne came to a crossroads and chose a successful career & family life whilst making a difference.
Avne came to a crossroads and chose a successful career & family life whilst making a difference.
Avne Wilson had a successful career as Visual Merchandise Manager for a large supermarket chain. Avne came to a crossroads in her career. Avne said "To progress any further in the same company, I needed to make the decision between my family and my career. I wanted both family and ...
How Alix moved from teaching to run her own arts and crafts franchise business
How Alix moved from teaching to run her own arts and crafts franchise business
After thirty years as a teacher and in education management Alix decided she was ready for change. Alix decided to apply her skills and passion for nurturing children's potential. Alix invested in her own Creation Station franchise and launched her business just before the pandemic. Alix's ...
How I set up my own home based crafts business
How I set up my own home based crafts business
With a creative background, Avne enjoyed a very successful career in design and fashion. However, as her young daughters started growing up, Avne realised that she wanted more flexibility to be there for them. Avne also wanted to use her creative skills, and the idea of running her own ...
Hannah wanted a business that would allow her to spend time with her growing son George
Hannah wanted a business that would allow her to spend time with her growing son George
Hannah tells Sarah why she chose The Creation Station and what it means for her coming from a creative background into running a creative business around her family life.
From Rainbow Leader & A Career In Financial Services To Serving the Community with Creativity
From Rainbow Leader & A Career In Financial Services To Serving the Community with Creativity
Judith Coles gained the Creative Crafters award in 2021 at The Creation Station inspiring imaginations conference. We are incredibly proud of Jude and all the creativity she brings to her community in Leicestershire. Here’s Judith’s story of how she changes careers from finance ...
Teacher finds fulfilment running a children’s arts and crafts creative franchise
Teacher finds fulfilment running a children’s arts and crafts creative franchise
Sarah Griffiths shares her story about how much she loved her teaching profession. but found the many changes meant it wasn't the career that she first went into. Sarah now makes a difference to children's lives by running her own Creation Station franchise
Victoria shares how she feels about investing in her own Creation Station franchise.
Victoria shares how she feels about investing in her own Creation Station franchise.
Ever thought about running your own business? Victoria talks about how she feels about the training and support she has received as a franchise owner.learn how to run her own Creation Station franchise
6 Years Running As A Successful Creation Station Franchise Business Owner
6 Years Running As A Successful Creation Station Franchise Business Owner
Watch Lisa talk about what it's like to run her own successful and rewarding Creation Station franchise. The Creation Station is passionate about inspiring imaginations and nurturing potential. As the UK's leading children's art and crafts activity franchise, the team of 100+ franchise ...
Award Winning Children's Franchise
Award Winning Children's Franchise
The Creation Station inspires childrens imaginations across the UK. With an award winning portfolio of Arts & Crafts services our flexible franchise opportunity provides all the training and support to put you in control of your work life balance.
Mary Forrest
Mary Forrest
Mary Forrest Mums to two talks about her decision to invest in her own children activity franchise.
About Creation Station
About Creation Station
Sarah Finan chats about running one of her Little Explorer sessions
Inspire Imagination at your event with The Creation Station.
Inspire Imagination at your event with The Creation Station.
Discover how the UK's leading children's activity business can inspire imaginations at your event. Watch and see some of the activities during the 15 days we ran the kids zone for the Olympics at Hyde Park. We'd love to help you inspire imaginations too
Children's Arty Birthday Parties with The Creation Station
Children's Arty Birthday Parties with The Creation Station
Finding the right birthday party solution for your child and their friends can be tricky. The Creation Station birthday party packages are tailored to your child and budget. The parties are loved by both girls and boys, aged from 2 to 11 years. Each child is inspired to create at least 2 ...
The Creation Station Customer Testimonials
The Creation Station Customer Testimonials
See what the Creation Station customers say about their experience at the art and craft toddler classes.
Baby Discover
Baby Discover
An introduction to our fabulous 'Baby Discover' sessions
Podcast - Ali Webb - Creation Station Franchisee
Podcast - Ali Webb - Creation Station Franchisee
Creation Station franchisee Ali Webb discusses her experiences with FranchiseSales.