Cornelia believes there is so much talent within our communities. She thinks that if you discover your passion and turn that passion into a job, you will never work a day in your life!

She follows the mantra:

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"Be the change you want to see in the world"

Mahatma Gandhi   

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Through her extensive career as a mentor and craft tutor she has seen many changes in the lives of people she has taught.

She came to the UK in 2001 and, as she has always been passionate about education, she has been teaching in schools, communities centres and dedicated her career to empower young and old through the art of sewing and craft.

After extensive work within her community, Cornelia has been nominated for thr Richmond Community Hero Award in 2019 by her students and mentor.

Cornelia is also a trustee of a local charity that offers free English classes to speakers of other languages.She herself speaks Romanian at home.

As  an avid eco-warrior,Cornelia makes use of every fabric she comes across.

She loves repairing clothes and started a successful mending business after the birth of her second child.

She strongly believes that women should use their creativity and set up a micro-business . It is good for their self confidence and their bank account!