Creative Conversations at The Granary

In this episode, Sophia Gray chats with Mel Price, the owner of a local franchise of The Creation Station, a creative hub offering art classes for children and adults. Mel shares her journey from working in a pharmacy to owning her own creative business, and how she’s bringing out the best in both kids and grown-ups through art, creativity, and fun.

🎤 In This Episode, We Discuss:
✅ From Pharmacy to Creative Business – Mel shares how she made the leap from working in a pharmacy to owning a Creation Station franchise, looking for flexibility and a creative outlet.
✅ Encouraging Creative Exploration for Kids – How The Creation Station helps children explore creativity without the pressure of perfection, focusing on the process rather than the outcome.
✅ The Importance of Mess and Play – Why Mel believes in letting kids get messy with their creativity and how it’s an important part of their development.
✅ Paint and Sip for Adults – Mel talks about her experience running adult painting sessions and how it helps grown-ups relax and tap into their creativity.
✅ Working with Kids vs Adults – Mel compares the differences between teaching children and adults and how both groups bring their own challenges and rewards.
✅ The Art of Balancing Business and Creativity – How Mel manages her growing business and ensures she still makes time for her own creative expression.
✅ Creative Advice for Everyone – Mel offers advice on how to keep creativity alive and how even everyday activities can spark your creative side.

💡 Key Takeaways:
🎨 Creativity is for everyone – No matter your age, creativity is within you, and it’s a great way to express yourself.
🎭 The process matters more than the result – Encouraging kids (and adults) to focus on the creative process rather than the final outcome helps them grow without the pressure.
✨ Mess is part of creativity – Letting go of the need for a tidy environment can actually free up your creativity and allow for more fun.
💡 Don’t be afraid to try something new – Whether it’s painting, crochet, or problem-solving at work, creativity can be found in everything.
🖌️ Art is about exploration – Even if you’ve never painted before, you can create something beautiful just by exploring your own artistic instincts.

🎙️ About Our Guest:
Mel Price is the owner of a Creation Station franchise in Chichester, where she leads art sessions for children and adults. With a passion for fostering creativity, Mel has created a space where kids can let their imaginations run wild, and adults can unwind and discover their own artistic abilities. She believes in making art fun and accessible to everyone, no matter their background or skill level. She also runs Paint & Sip sessions for adults.

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🎧 Creative Conversations is recorded at Granary Studios and produced by Granary Digital.