Create Club Cosham Drayton Portchester Fareham – A Creative Award-Winner!
Looking for a fun and inspiring after-school club? Create Club Cosham Drayton Portchester Fareham is perfect for children who love to create, explore, and learn.
Run by local franchise partner Jenny Mattingley, this award-winning club helps children build confidence through hands-on arts and crafts. In fact, Jenny has just won Create Club Champion 2025 and Education Champion 2025 at The Creation Station awards!
What is Create Club?
Create Club is a weekly after-school programme for children aged 5 to 11. Every session includes exciting art projects that encourage imagination and creativity.
Children can try painting, sculpting, designing, and more. These creative activities also support problem-solving, fine motor skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Jenny’s Story – More Creativity, More Heart
From Teacher to Creative Entrepreneur
Jenny Mattingley, based in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, is a former primary school SEND teacher who transformed her passion for nurturing children’s creativity into something truly special. Her Creation Station franchise covers Cosham, Drayton, Portchester, and Fareham, bringing imagination-led classes to children and families across the region.
What Makes Her Unique
In addition to her award-winning Create Club, Jenny offers a vibrant range of creative experiences:
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Paint & Sip evenings – fun sessions for adults to unwind with a drink and a brush in hand
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Tiny Treasures baby keepsake crafts – a heartfelt class for parents and babies, preserving those early memories in handmade keepsakes
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Arty Parties – filled with paint, laughter, and creativity, designed designed for creative kids celebrating their big day
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Holiday camps – creatively themed, engaging full-day sessions during school breaks
A Creator at Heart
Whether it’s a preschool Little Explorers session or a Care & Creativity workshop in a local care home, Jenny brings a joyful, inclusive spirit. Her approach is warm, supportive, and full of creative flair — qualities that earned her the prestigious Create Club Champion 2025.