Areas of Expertise
Craft Tutor
As Richmond Council’s first community tutor, Cornelia has taught a variety of crafts like sewing, knitting, felting and much more.
Her passion for sharing her skills took her to primary schools where she initiated a craft club called “Make and Create”. Through this craft club, together with a fellow artisan and friend, they have introduced the art and the benefits of making craft to children from ages 5-11.
"Cornelia plans and delivers fantastic lessons"
C. Palmer - Headteacher...
Group Leader
A large local charity commissioned Cornelia to train and lead a group of ladies, some already makers, some willing to learn to make craft.
It all started in 2016 with a few participants and has grown to over 700 local residents entering the door of the studio.As the project has been very popular, sewing machines, fabrics were donated.
"This studio and this group have been like my second home"
Kenza-mother of one and regular participant
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Mentoring
Cornelia is passionate about sharing her experience in the industry and would like to mentor more people.
She created a mentoring programme called "Train the Tutor" which was supported by a large local charity. The programme included mentoring and skill training for 6 months, and helped 3 women to become craft tutors.
The programme was run by Cornelia as Craft Mentor with the support of the local charity as sponsor.
Fair organiser
In 2014 Cornelia and Ham library initiated a programme to promote the local artisans by organizing craft fairs and a weekly Mend Do and Mend session. The programme has been really successful....
