Leechburg Area sophomores Sophia Musselman (left) and Sophia Charles display resin jewelry they designed during class this semester in their art, marketing, design and technology class. The jewelry is sold to the public. A student-run business at Leechburg Area High School is expanding. Creations by Creation Candles is the latest line of handmade resin jewelry sold by Creation Candles , a custom candle business established last year in the school’s art, marketing, design and technology class. The course is taught by art teacher Shayle Prorok and enrolls eight students. Prorok said the goal with the course is to have a self-sustaining business within the school that is run exclusively by students. This resin ocean-themed necklace was made by students during the art, marketing, design and technology class at Leechburg High School. The students manage and make decisions on all aspects of the business, including marketing, advertising and the production of candles and, now, jewelry. Honing her entrepreneurial skills is important to sophomore Sophia Musselman of Leechburg. Musselman and classmate Sophia Charles worked for weeks to perfect the resin-making process and are set to share their tips and tricks with the rest of the class. Each piece of jewelry is […]
Leechburg High School art students expand in-house business with handmade jewelry
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