Top Tips Revealed by Club Owners: What They Wish They Knew Before Starting

Starting your own kids' craft club can feel overwhelming. You might be wondering if you're creative enough, if parents will actually sign up, or if you can really turn this dream into a steady income.

We get it. That's why we asked successful craft club owners from around the world to share their most honest advice for anyone just starting out.

These are real voices of teachers, moms, and creatives who took the leap and built thriving businesses, and they want you to know exactly what worked for them.

 The Single Most Important Thing: Just Start 

If there's one message that came through loud and clear from every single club owner we talked to, it's this: stop waiting for perfect and just begin.

Kayla put it perfectly:

"My biggest advice is to just start. It's okay to start messy. No one really knows exactly what they're doing in the beginning. Also start small. When you start small, the only thing you can do is grow from there."

Just one year ago, Kayla was working as a facilitator in a school. Today, she runs her own thriving kids' craft program. The difference? She stopped overthinking and started moving.

Shelley's advice is very similar: "Do not hesitate."

In just two months, Shelley went from applying for her business license to opening a physical studio. Her secret wasn't having everything figured out. It was refusing to let hesitation steal her opportunity. 

Photo: CCC Member Shelley

 Take Small Steps (But Actually Take Them) 

You don't need to launch with five locations and a perfect website. You need to take one tiny action, then another, then another.

Razia discovered this after leaving her high school teaching job to find more creative fulfillment.

When she found CCC, she didn't wait for the "right time" or the "perfect plan." She just started taking those little steps, and they added up to something real.

"If you are able to take little steps, the best way to do it is just to do it."

Samantha started her journey during one of the hardest seasons of her life: early motherhood during the pandemic. She found that sewing was "super relaxing" and provided "such an emotional relief."

Her advice for others?

"Just embrace the fact that there are going to be challenges. You've found so many ways that something doesn't work and then you find the one that does. Reset your goals as you learn. Be able to change and adapt. Celebrate the small wins."

Those small wins? They matter more than you think. Every student who signs up, every class you complete, every parent who says thank you. These are proof that you're building something real. 

 The Power of Community and Ready-made Resources 

You don't have to do this alone. In fact, you shouldn't. You can get guidance and proven resources from those who have gone before you, saving you time and keeping you from making mistakes or getting stuck.

Natalie saw a CCC ad on Facebook and immediately felt drawn to the hands on, creative focus.

"Crafting, STEAM, anything hands on has been my jam since I was born. When I saw your Facebook ad, I did not know how I was going to incorporate it but I knew it was something I needed."

Once she joined, she used the marketing tools provided and got started with a local school. She opened her first class with 10 spots available. 16 students signed up! The next session grew to 40 students with a waitlist. That quick jump showed her how much families want creative after-school time for their kids.

Photo: CCC Member Natalie

Andrea had a similar experience. After discovering CCC on social media and seeing the ready-made lessons, she joined the CCC Academy Membership and immediately bought the CCC Curriculum. 

“Just having those lessons there, being able to go through those lessons, those videos and tutorials. The lesson plans are fleshed out from A to Z.”

Most importantly, she found a place where she did not have to do business building alone.

“You can't figure it out all by yourself. So find a support system, a really good support system where no question is a dumb question. And you get that feeling from the CCC community.”

When you take action with the right tools and surround yourself with people who want to see you succeed, things start moving forward quickly.

 Follow a Proven System (Don't Reinvent the Wheel) 

Here's the truth: you don't need to figure everything out yourself. The fastest path to success is following someone who's already been there.

Zayani is living proof:

"I started with task one. I did everything you told me to do when you told me to do it. I just did the things, and it worked."

Her approach was refreshingly simple: follow the plan, take action, and trust the process. And it worked.

But Zayani also wants you to know this isn't a get-rich-quick scheme:

"Take the leap but do the work. It is a business and you have to run it like a business. There are no shortcuts."

This business-minded approach is what separates club owners who thrive from those who struggle. When you treat your craft club like the real business it is, you unlock its full potential.

Photo: CCC Member Zayani

 What These Club Owners Want You to Know 

Let's recap the wisdom from these incredible business owners:

• From Kayla: Start messy. Start small. You'll grow from there.
• From Shelley: Stop hesitating. The opportunity is real.
• From Razia: Take little steps and just do it.
• From Samantha: Challenges are guaranteed. Celebrate every small win. Adapt as you learn.
• From Natalie: The right support and resources can turn a simple start into a full class with a waitlist.
• From Andrea: Find your support system and lean into it. There are no dumb questions.
• From Zayani: Follow the plan. Do the work. Treat it like a real business.

Notice the pattern? Start small, follow the system, stay consistent, and lean on community support. It's not complicated, but it works.

 Your Turn to Take Action 

These club owners started exactly where you are right now: dreaming about doing something creative and meaningful that generates real income and fits around family life.

The difference between them and the thousands of people who never launch? They took that first imperfect step.

Samantha was navigating postpartum challenges during a pandemic. Kayla was working a job that didn't fulfill her creative side. Razia was teaching high school but felt something missing. Andrea discovered CCC on social media and joined that same day. Zayani followed task one and kept going. Shelley stopped hesitating. Natalie trusted her instinct even before she had a plan.

They all started somewhere. They all faced challenges. They all had doubts.

But they all took action.

 The Children in Your Community Are Waiting 

Right now, there are parents in your area searching for quality after-school programs that will help their kids build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. There are children who would absolutely light up in your classes.

They're waiting for you to start.

You don't need to be perfect. You don't need a fancy studio. You don't need to have it all figured out.

You just need to begin.

Ready to take that first step?

Download our FREE Beginners Checklist and discover exactly what it takes to start your own successful craft club for kids.

The creative, flexible, financially rewarding life you're dreaming about? It starts with one small action today.

Christelle & Stefanie
Founders, Creative Crafting Club