Any helpful hints on starting a craft club?

One way to attract kids is to convince them that joining IS fun. I would say... get together lots of beautiful "samples". Let them see what they can learn to make if they join. Then give them some "door gifts". I think this will help to get more kids to join your club.

That sounds like so much fun. My mother teaches crafts to children at the local elementry school. She volunteers her time and she just loves it. She has to puchase her own supplies as most of the kids are very low income. She said the rewards are well worth it when you see the excitement and pride in the kids faces. Good luck