Why Small Businesses Matter in Bethel: Sunflower Studio

Why Small Businesses Matter

Shop small, do big things for your community

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

You're IT Sunflower Studio LLC!

Three questions with Adrianne Roberts, owner of Sunflower Studio.

A Unique Approach to Learning 

Why did you start your business?

I had been teaching throughout the area and tutoring out of my home for several years; bringing educational classes to children of all ages. After seeing how well students were retaining information, I found that hands-on, project-based learning was the key to success. Sunflower Studio was launched to inspire others to learn creatively and embrace each unique learning challenge with confidence! This approach has led to cheerful students and satisfied parents!

 Finish this sentence in regard to your business. “I wish I could…”

I wish I could provide all of my classes for free! I am in the process of launching the Multiverse Expo (a family-friendly comic-con type event) again in Bethel this fall. This time, the proceeds will benefit local students to attend classes in our studio for low to no cost. We are always actively looking for sponsors, donors, and grants to help defray the cost to families. 

 How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?

We have spent the past few years working diligently to collaborate with local businesses and create an extensive community that reaches beyond our studio walls. Find Us Outside Outdoor Education has partnered with us to offer an excellent Immersive Outdoor Science class. We brought in other like-minded educators, Moki Kokoris of 90-North Outreach Education and Dr. Patty Corso from Expanding the Lens to provide specialty classes. This fall will also find us off-site teaching at New Pond Farm and Crossroads Homeschool Collaborative. The Toy Room and Byrd's Books are excellent supporters of ours and we have had joint events with them too. We love our community partners!

Contact us to schedule a tour of our comfortable and homey studio space located at 29 Taylor Avenue • Second Floor and keep up with us on Facebook and Instagram @SunflowerStudioCT.

 

Visit Sunflower Studio online at SunflowerStudioCT.com or call 203.491.7927

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!