Keep the spark of creativity going! •
Keep the spark of creativity going! •
A monthly membership that’s jam-packed with real art and writing skills – typography, comics, storytelling, character work, and more – all wrapped in games and imaginative play, and topped off with real post through the letterbox.
Club sessions are planned and led by cartoonist and author Sam Hepburn, who also designs, packs, and personally mails out every monthly creative pack. Let’s gooo!
Every month, members get:
✏️ 2x In-Person Creative Meetups at the Clubhouse
Each session is different and keeps kids on their toes! They’ll add real-world skills to their creative toolkit, like idea generation, worldbuilding, character development, typography and design, comic-making and more. Activities flex to suit different ages and skill levels, so theres always a new challenge to grow into. Best of all, kids get to create, laugh, and make friends in a relaxed, encouraging space – no pressure, just fun!
Sessions run for 1 hour, with up to 30 additional minutes for anyone who wants to finish their work or would like extra help (parents/guardians please arrange this with me ahead of time)
💌 Story Spark Special Delivery
A creative inspiration pack through the post each month, which may include items like:
A monthly character card to collect, trade, and enjoy
Creative writing and drawing prompts
Exclusive stickers designed by me for members
Art prints, postcards, or bookmarks
Inspiring quotes for young artists and writers
💬 Extra Creative Support
Parents can send me a message on behalf of their children anytime, or book a video drop-in for those who would like a bit of extra support on their projects or ideas.
Become a Story Spark member and join our creative community for just £35/month
Note to parents: I hold a clear Enhanced DBS certificate, which you can verify using the government’s Update Service (please get in touch for details). I’m also NSPCC child safeguarding awareness trained.
✨Member perks✨
Both your Story Spark in-person meetups are included – with priority booking, so a seat is always saved for you!
A monthly themed creative pack sent to your letterbox to keep kids inspired throughout the month. Perfect for those who love getting their Phoenix or Anorak magazine in the post!
Your perks aren't locked to you — transfer to someone else, or roll them over for later use.
Get a free club meetup pass and let a friend or relative try Story Spark! (One per membership)
Parents can book up to two Zooms per month for kids who want some extra help with an art or creative writing project they’re working on.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I spent more than a decade writing for advertising and design in well-known creative agencies including McCann-Erickson, Dentsu, and M&C Saatchi. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Persuasive Communications.
Today, I’m a professional cartoonist – my comic strips have been published in print and online. I got my start as a newspaper cartoonist for The Star, Malaysia’s national daily read by 1.8 million people!
My debut children’s graphic novel, SCHOOLBOT 9000, was published in 2025 by Penguin Kids. I’m currently working on my second book.
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I hold a clear Enhanced DBS certificate for my work with children. Please feel free to ask for my certificate details.
I am NSPCC child safeguarding awareness trained. For any questions related to safeguarding, please get in touch or click here to request a copy of my Safeguarding Policy.
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See if Story Spark is right for your child by booking a single meetup to begin. You can also contact me directly with any questions by emailing hello@samhepburn.net
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Every session is different to keep kids on their toes! We usually start with a creative warmup, then dive into the day's activity – art, writing, or a mix of both. After brainstorming ideas together, kids create independently, then we come back together to share their work and celebrate each other's creativity.
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The mailout is a lovely companion to our sessions. Sent at the start of each month, it sets the theme and tone ahead, sparking kids' imaginations before the meetups. Kids can dive into the activities and chat about them independently or with family at home, or bring their ideas and projects into sessions to share with the group. It's a great way to keep creativity flowing all month long.
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I like to call it "stealth teaching" – kids pick up real skills like typography, collaborative storytelling, and narrative structure, perhaps without realising it, because they're having too much fun to notice. More than any single skill, though, membership is about making creativity a habit – one that sticks, even when life gets busy.
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You're free to cancel any time, with no minimum term. Just let me know by the 1st of the month via email at hello@samhepburn.net I’m not able to offer partial refunds for the current month, but you won't be charged for the next billing period.
