BUSINESS
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TAKE A LOOK AT THE WORK OF THESE THRIVING EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS WHO HAVE TURNED THEIR PASSIONS INTO EXCITING AND ACCESSIBLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR EVERYONE .
BOBBIN AND BRUSH STUDIO
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Founded in February in Cuxton , Bobbin and Brush Studio offers art , crafts , sewing and embroidery classes for small groups of adults in a welcoming setting . Led by dream team , Rhiannon Haines , who previously illustrated children ’ s books and taught art classes in the local community , and Natasha Bright , who creates heirloom and hand-smocked clothing through her brand Sew Heritage , Bobbin and Brush Studio was built upon a vision to combine their skills and share their experiences with others . “ As friends , we thought it would be wonderful to be able to work together and share our skills with other people ,” says Rhiannon . “ We believe that everyone has the potential to create something to be proud of . Indulging your creative side can be so great for mental health and a personal sense of achievement - it can also spark a new hobby to enjoy at home .” Natasha and Rhiannon are very excited to expand their class offerings , launch a website and host themed events for special occasions .
THE WILD DARKROOM thewilddarkroom . co . uk thewilddarkroom
Faversham local Karen George set up The Wild Darkroom in 2020 with a desire to make traditional photographic techniques accessible to everyone and create unique opportunities to create and photograph in stunning locations around Kent and the UK . With a background teaching photography courses for 10 years and a wealth of knowledge and experience in all things photography and traditional darkrooms , Karen now proudly hosts cyanotype printing workshops and photography courses , as well as creating and selling printing kits and various other products for people to explore their own printing at home . When asked what her advice would be to others wanting to start their own small business , Karen shared valuable guidance : “ Do it . There is so much opportunity here in Kent and whatever your idea there is plenty of support and the smallest start can lead to great things . Make the most of the markets around Kent if you have a product , it ’ s a great way to meet people and grow your network .”
THE LITTLE SCIENCE SOCIETY thelittlesciencesociety . com the _ little _ science _ society
With over a decade of experience as a science teacher and working within schools as a GCSE examiner , but with a passion to change up normal curriculums and make learning science fun , Monika Wentowska set up The Little Science Society initially in her back garden before branching out to multiple venues across the county . “ I am very passionate about science and felt that it would be so much better to teach children using investigations and practical activities instead of a textbook ,” says Monika . “ I wanted to give children an opportunity to ‘ do ’ science and for parents to be able to help children to link the scientific concept with everyday science at home and extend their budding scientists ’ learning by exploring the world around them .” Now , Monika teaches children aged 5 - 15 in weekly classes , workshops and one-to-one sessions , facilitating learning through interactive activities to improve scientific literacy and confidence . Monika is even working on a practical science GSCE programme for home-educated children to take their science to the next level .
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