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Lisa's Story: From Burnout to Building a Life She Loves
Her decision to start a kids crafting business transformed her life, giving her flexibility, joy, and a sense of purpose.
Lisa Sheahen
Craft Club Owner
She Built a Craft Club Empire with 300 Students—Without a Degree or Qualification
Jo's journey from zero background to a thriving arts and crafts business is proof that you don’t need qualifications to make your passion work.
"I have no qualifications to be a teacher. I have no art degrees. I don't have any children. I don't even own a car. It's all possible without these things!"
With over 300 students now enrolled, Jo has found both financial freedom and complete control over her time.
If you've ever doubted whether you could do something similar, Jo’s story is proof that you can.
Joanna Craig
Craft Club Owner
How Partnering with a Camp Skyrocketed Her Craft Business
Imagine growing your arts & crafts business without needing a physical venue or having to do marketing.
That’s exactly what Samantha did by teaming up with a local cooking camp—and the results were incredible!
"The opportunity was great! We didn't have to look for a space. We didn't have to find enrollment."
Samantha Hulst
Craft Club Owner
She Built a Thriving Part-Time Bilingual Craft Club with 30+ Students in Under a Year
Ever dream of running your own craft club but feel like you don’t have the time?
Meet Solenne, who launched a bilingual craft club in France part-time less than a year ago—and now welcomes over 30 students every week!
"It's given me something to look forward to each day. It allows me to do what I love and give back to the community. It makes me feel proud of myself."
Solenne Vaudin d'Imécourt
Craft Club Owner
She Grew from 0 to 60 Students in Under a Year and Built Her Dream Cabin
After spending a decade as a violinist and a stay-at-home mom, Juliana was eager to start something new.
She wanted to do something meaningful and educational for her son, but it also needed to require minimal initial investment.
"I didn't see myself as a 'teacher' at all."
Despite her initial fears, Juliana joined CCC Academy and started conducting STEAM-crafting classes at her son's school.
In less than a year, she's expanded to 3 schools and now has almost 60 students every week.
"I have earned enough to build a small house in less than a year."
Juliana Valmra
Stay-at-home mom turned Craft Club Owner
She made over $12,000 in the first month
"Before starting my club, I was always trying to make ends meet. I had so much going on, and I was always stressed."
After joining CCC Academy, Nicola started running arts & crafts workshops for kids.
She crafted with more than 1000 kids and made a 5 figure income in the first month!
"I'm working less than I used to, and I'm earning double the money."
Nicola Carr
Child-minder turned Craft Club Owner
How ONE flyer turned into an extra $1280 per month
After sitting on the idea for a year, Natalie joined CCC Academy and launched her after-school craft program at a local elementary school.
"I had my flyer in their Friday folders, which go out at 4 p.m.
By 5 p.m., I already had 10 kids signed up.
I had to stop at 16 kids, and there are another 25 on the waitlist."
She then created DIY craft boxes to serve the students on the waitlist.
Natalie Encarnacion
Preschool teacher, Craft Club Owner
She expanded her club to 28 schools within 2 years
Coming out of the pandemic, teacher Cara saw her students struggle to create and yearned for a creative outlet herself.
"I was bored teaching the same curriculum at school."
After joining the CCC Academy, she started a craft club and devoted herself to helping kids think differently, learn to problem solve, and develop the confidence to create.
She's since expanded her club to run after-school classes at 28 schools, hiring 7 instructors to help her keep up with the demand.
Cara Summerfield
Teacher, Craft Club Owner
She was tired of working for someone else
Teacher Jessica found herself wanting something of her own. She was tired of working for someone else.
She loves working with kids and crafting, so starting a craft club was the perfect fit for her.
After joining CCC Academy, she approached her son’s elementary school, and they invited her to run classes at their summer program.
In just three weeks, her enrollment doubled!
Jessica Le
Substitute teacher turned Craft Club Owner
From crafting with her son to help him heal, to running a thriving club
Makayla never saw herself as a 'crafty person.' However, when her son fell ill, she started crafting with him.
"We fell in love with it!"
She joined the CCC Academy and opened her own club. Only one year later, her club was thriving!
She runs after-school classes (she had 30 sign-ups the first day!), and teaches free online craft classes for underprivileged kids in India.
(And yes, her son has recovered, and they still craft together. 🥹)
Makayla Piers
Respiratory therapist turned Craft Club Owner
A journey from self-doubt to teaching events with 154 kids and 70 adults
Before starting her club, Heleen was very unhappy.
"I was in a really bad space."
She decided to change her life, joined CCC Academy, and started running craft classes.
Her journey had many ups and downs, but she kept showing up.
Today, she runs a thriving club, teaching after-school classes, parties, and events.
"If you do what you love, the money will follow you."
Heleen Walker
Pastor turned Craft Club Owner
She wanted to stay at home with her kids
"I desperately wanted to find some way of working that would allow me to stay at home with my kids."
So, she posted this on Facebook:
I run arts & crafts classes for kids. Would you like to join?
Two weeks later her class was full.
She started with a few kids around her dining room table.
Today, she has an online membership and runs a fully booked extracurricular club at schools.
She is her own boss, she determines her own schedule, all while being at home with her kids - her biggest inspiration!
Stefania Giraldi
Artist turned Craft Club Owner
She found her purpose through crafting with kids
"I studied a fine art degree but there was a need for something more in my heart, making a bigger difference.
Teaching creative crafting classes has really just been my the two passions in my life: art and kids combined. It's been amazing!
I'm flexible, I get to go to schools.
It's an extracurricular, so there's no assessments or testing or exams.
It's really just about making amazing things and having fun with the kids."
Lili Esterhuizen
Artist, CCC team member, Craft Club Teacher
She struggled to juggle her time as a mom and a teacher
Lauren’s biggest challenge prior to opening her club was juggling time.
With a young family and working as a primary school teacher, there were just not enough hours in the day.
Starting her own craft club changed that.
When she opened her first class for bookings, it sold out in 24 hours!
Today, she knows exactly how much she will earn from her club each month and can rely fully on that recurring income.
Lauren Woolf
Teacher, Craft Club Owner
From having no flexiblility to being her own boss
After working jobs with no flexibility, Camille was desperate for some independence and freedom to do things the way SHE wanted to do them.
After joining CCC Academy, she started her kids crafting club, running classes inside a boutique, and everything changed.
“When you work a job, you have to do things exactly how other people tell you to do it. You never get to do things the way you want to do them.
This, for me, is the place where I get to do what I want. Simple as that. Freedom is a real thing, you know.”
Camille Granger
Nursing home assistant turned Craft Club Owner
Mae owns a side-hustle arts & crafts club that “feels like a playdate” with her kids.
With a super supportive family behind her, Mae proves that you really can have it all, making extra money with fully-booked craft classes every Saturday whilst having a ball!
Watch Christelle's interview with Mae to hear all about the crazy crafts that make her club so popular, and find out how you, too, can grow your club from zero to booked-out in just 3 months.
Artist and mom of 2, Alison, wanted her boys to have a more art-infused education, as their school did not place much focus on art. So she started homeschooling her boys and launched the Art Crate, a mobile art studio (that offers kits too) where kids are invited to innovate and learn through play.
Tracy went from a job she hated in the big city to living in the bush (with the big 5 around them 🐃🐆🦁🐘🦏) where she started her own STEAM based kids arts & crafts club.
Now she gets to be her own boss, have her own time, be flexible and spend more time crafting with her son, whilst seeing him and herself grow.
Dar used to teach art to high school students. When the pandemic hit, she was laid off. She decided to use this time to finally get her kids arts & crafts club off the ground. Art and literacy have always been her passion.
Emma has a background in fine art and teaching. While recovering from a fall, she set up an art business. When the pandemic hit, she had to close down her business as in-person classes were no longer possible. She had to regain confidence and figure out how to keep moving forward.
After being a full-time teacher at an academic ballet school for years, Lucinda started to become very tired. Lucinda was losing her passion for teaching. She wanted to be more creative. Something was missing.
Hear how Christelle, co-founder of the Creative Crafting Club, went from being overworked and stressed out as an architect to creating a flexible and creative life she loves!
After the tragic loss of her husband, Anja continued to move forward with her online arts & crafts club. Hear how the journey to start her club, with the support of a friend, has boosted her confidence.
On Jamie's launch day, things didn't go as planned and doubt started setting in... Instead of spiralling and giving up, she turned her focus to what she knows she CAN do and "did it scared".
For 7 years, every time Shannon read stories to her kids and students she saw potential for art projects. In Jan 2022 she finally took the leap and started her dream home-based art club with projects inspired by books.
It's possible for you too!
Now is the time to do what you love and get the freedom, purpose and income you deserve.