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What do I need to set up a craft club?

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babba2014 · 18/07/2017 22:00

After attending some in town and at various locations, paid and free, I thought I could actually hold a club myself. I do love a bit of craft since having kids.

It wouldn't be to pay me. It would be solely for the kids enjoyment. To make something with maybe a little help, even if it's a card they decorate themselves.

I was thinking of having one 2 hour session in the holidays and then see from there. I do have helpers at hand so it won't just be me.

The idea was to hire a hall which they would give for free or very little.

For the first club, I'd start with a couple of craft activities and make it simple but with a variety of craft like glitter etc. Just to see how it goes.

However I'd need to purchase all the material and perhaps get people to sign up in advance so I know how much to buy. I'd then charge £1 per child or whatever breaks even, sourcing the material cheaply.

Do I need to be qualified in anything or have any checks done? It wouldn't be me looking after the kids. They'd need their parent or guardian to be with them just like the events I went to during Easter.

Please let me know anything I would need to know. It's just a fun session for kids and maybe somewhere to go during the long holidays. Not as a business or anything.

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Wildestflower · 18/07/2017 22:01

Watching with interest

yaela123 · 19/07/2017 18:29

I don't know much about licenses but can I recommend poundland for cheap supplies - this was the best I could find when I was a brownie leader

And good luck! Definitely please let us know how you get on

starfish8 · 23/07/2017 17:44

Could you try starting one linked in with your children's school, a suburb library or community space? Big Tesco's offer community free space too, as one of my friends set up a language class for toddlers.

I personally would imagine you would need to have checks done? I'm sure if you approached these kind of venues, they would tell you any requirements and may make you decide one over another?

tomatopuree · 08/08/2017 11:39

I run a very busy adults group once a month. I sometimes teach at it. But often not. Folk bring along their own supplies and sit and chat and work on their own stuff.

I rent a hall. Have liability insurance. Am first aid trained.

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