Lyn began working as an investment banker before she changed her path and trained to become a primary school teacher. Her passion for nurturing curiosity and play based, child-led learning brought her to The Creation Station and she now runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Watford and Rickmansworth.
We asked Lyn to share why she loved providing creative activities in her community - this is what she said:
"I have 15 years experience in Early Years Teaching but wanted to get back to the fun, creative stuff and focus on a new challenge. I still get to be involved in children's learning and development but I'm free from levels, grades and the pressure to get kids to do what they just aren't developmentally ready for."
"Everyone seemed so happy in their job and I wanted to feel like that again. There is so much support available and everyone is so helpful and approachable."
"I've had so many great moments already! That feeling when your Family Fun sessions sell out...the amazing feedback I've had from my newborn keepsake sessions...and how much I enjoy running our fantastic arts & crafts birthday parties. I also love how I am able to unleash my own creative side at our adult 'Creative Crafter' sessions."
"Very excited! My after-school 'Create Clubs' are taking off so I'm really keen to get established within more schools in North Watford and Richmansworth. I have a fantastic festive programme lined up with Christmas fairs and markets and am also doing some exciting work within school P.T.A's and with an SEN team"
Katie is running her Creation Station classes in Renfrewshire as she wanted to improve her quality of life.
Deirdre has recently joined The Creation Station and now runs art and craft classes for all ages in Chesterfield.
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Reshma was a chartered accountant who had a dream of being self-employed so she started a Creation Station franchise in Eastbourne.
Hayley's passion to achieve a flexible work balance and encourage children to ask questions and solve problems creatively has led her to an exciting new career!
Eleanor runs successful, award-winning, classes for all ages in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Stalham and Wroxham.
Sarah Dunn runs successful, award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Claire Darnley runs 5* award-winning creative art and craft classes in Halesowen, Birmingham.
Jo runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Lancaster and Kendal.
Jen runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Hove, East Sussex.
Abby Newall runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Chichester and Arundel.
Louise was looking for a new challenge and the freedom that flexibility could bring to her working life.
Sarah is inspiring the children and adults of Bury North with classes, parties, events, and more!
Sharon Keirle runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in Cranbrook, Dawlish, Topsham and Exminster areas.
Jann Thorpe runs award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events for all ages in the Macclesfield area.
Chantal Craig runs her Creation Station franchise providing creative workshops for adults, kids classes, parties and events to Hitchin, Letchworth and Stotfold.
Claire Lyon is making Doncaster super sparkly with her award winning creative workshops.
Vanessa Whitehouse is making a difference with award winning Creation Station workshops.
Kate Knubley is running award-winning Creation Station art and craft classes in Wimborne, Verwood and Broadstone.
Emma Winterbourne now runs her own award-winning Creation Station franchise in Thame & West Aylesbury.
Vicky Whitwell is running award-winning, fun, creative art and craft classes, after-school clubs, parties and events in the Coventry West area.
Emma McCalla-John invested her twenty years of expertise in teaching music into her dream of being her own boss.
Lisa Hagg tells us about her six years with her Creation Station franchise and her highlights from 2016 so far.
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Sarah Cressall talks about the opportunities that The Creation Station has to offer.
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Ruth Morris, owner of The Creation Station Aberdeen and winner of the Best New Franchisee 2014, shares her story of her first year running her own successful business.
Tracy Hull who runs her Creation Station business in Basingstoke says "I live being a role model to my children.....".
Kirsty Hickson says that running her own successful Creation Station business has been the making of her.
Sarah Finan has taken control of her working life and now inspires children's imaginations with her own Creation Station business.
Liz Cairns passes on her reasons for joing the The Creation Station.
Karen Carnsen says that The Creation Station has given her the confidence to be her own boss and she is very positive about the future.
I wanted to have the freedom of choosing my work hours to fit around family life. I knew I wanted to work with children and be my own boss.
Running my own franchise with a nationwide brand that shared my family and personal values was the obvious choice for me.
Jackie wanted to ensure she had time with her pre-school children but wanted to steadily build a rewarding business that could grow further when they started school.
Lavinia decided she didn’t want to work for someone else but didn’t want to start a business from scratch.
Lucy wanted to give something back to her community and found the values of The Creation Station could help her achieve a fulfilling and rewarding business opportunity.
Following the birth of her twins, Hayley Sugden wanted to go back to work and The Creation Station franchise provided everything she wanted.
I invested in my Creation Station franchise just over a year ago and haven't looked back since!Sara La Roux
I've been running my franchise for a year and I love running my own business and being in charge of my own future. It has enabled me to enjoy more time with my family than I would otherwise have had and allowed me to see my baby grow into a little boy.Claire Darnley
I've been running my own Creation Station franchise since the end of last year and love it! The head office team are fantastic and the support and advice I've received from them has been invaluable.Kirsty Hickson
Perfectly designed for a Mum who wants a family friendly financially rewarding future.
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