A franchise system created
by women, for women!
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MISSION STATEMENT
Make Clay for Kids the most successful children’s pottery program in Canada
Values
| Children |
- we respect each child and his/her ideas.
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| Honesty |
- we deal with our customers on an honest and straightforward basis.
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| Support |
- we support each other and share our experiences.
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| Family |
- we strive to maintain a balance in our work and personal lives.
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Guiding Principles
| Clay |
- all children can benefit from the experience of working with clay.
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| Creativity |
- our classes provide a fun and supportive learning experience.
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| Learning |
- our classes provide a fun and supportive learning experience.
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| Trust |
- our customers have confidence in the safe and professional delivery of our program in their classroom, meeting place or home.
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Corporate Office
The benefits of owning a Clay for Kids Franchise
- Clay for Kids is a home based franchise
income opportunity.
- Everything is in place to have your
location up and running immediately.
- All marketing and operational templates
are in place. All you have to do is follow our proven system.
- You will receive detailed instructions
to our 55 art and curriculum projects with extensive educational
background information.
- You will be part of a vibrant team of
fellow franchisees. We get together once or twice a year to share new
ideas, new projects business and personal goals.
- Clay for Kids operates as a home based
business, you will have a flexible work schedule.
- Most classes are from repeat customers
and referrals.
- You will see your business grow by
helping children and doing something that you enjoy.
- Clay for Kids is profitable because of
repeat business, low material and operating cost and high profit
levels.
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Markets and Services
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The educational benefits of allowing
children the experience of working with clay are widely recognized and
as such, are part of many schools board curriculum's across Canada and
the U.S.A. Teachers, parents, schools administrators, businesses and
government have vested interests in “enrichment
programs” such as Clay for Kids, which visit the schools and
various groups to enhance the curriculum. As Jenny McGee, an Art
Specialist quotes,” Clay for Kids links the arts to the
classroom and really brings the curriculum to life”.
Because special facilities are not
required, Clay for Kids can easily go to the classroom, Guide and Scout
group, birthday party and other special event.
This varied market is present in all urban
areas of North America enabling this proven business concept, based on
over 24 years of successful operation, to be developed as a franchise. |
Franchise Support and Training
- You will come to our Clay for Kids office
and studio for 5 business days.
- You will have already received the
Operations, Projects and Training Manuals and two training videos to
study before your training period.
- You will go into a live classroom and
instruct a program together with your training supervisor.
- You will learn the hands-on operations
of a kiln.
- You will receive information on how to
organize your studio and office,
- You will receive detailed instructions of
your marketing and administrative templates.
- The training you receive will benefit you
for the time you are training your own instructors for your franchise.
- A Clay for Kids supervisor will visit
your location and assist in your initial bookings into a classroom or
groups setting.
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Are you a potential franchisee?
As with any franchise, you must consider your
interests, personality and skill set before proceeding. We will be
looking for the following attributes when assessing your suitability:
- A love of children
- Good communication and people skills
- Acceptable pottery skills
- Some experience in arts, crafts or instruction
- Self motivated and a good work ethic
- Acceptable business and administrative skills
- Able to balance your home and work life
- Sufficient resources for initial investment
Contact Us for more information about the Clay for Kids Franchise.
Clay
for Kids Ltd.
Maureen Dennis
Tel: 403.281.4811
Fax: 403.281.4816
Email: maureen@clayforkids.com
Website: www.clayforkids.com
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