Hannah Nguyen, fourth grader at Lee Elementary School, has taken skills learned in her classes at Lee and has begun her own business.
Nguyen said art is one of her favorite classes and has had one of her pieces picked for display at Irving Arts Center. After visiting a friend who successfully designs and sells bottle cap jewelry, Nguyen became inspired to take her love of art and the inspiration from her friend to design her own line of button rings.
During technology classes at school, Nguyen learned how to effectively and efficiently use the computer and Internet to conduct research. She said she used that knowledge to learn the vector-based illustration program Lineform. Nguyen then used the software to create several different ring designs that were inspired by various influences in her life.
Taking the concept to the next level, Nguyen has obtained a business tax identification number and has her rings available for sale at stores in Grapevine and in California. She has created an Internet presence for herself at www.h-artshop.com and Facebook, and plans to showcase her rings at Irving Main Street Event September 26.
Known by her teachers at school to be a bit shy, she said that her teachers make her feel confident in her abilities. She said one of the next steps in her business is to be showcased on daytime television talk shows.
Nguyen said art is one of her favorite classes and has had one of her pieces picked for display at Irving Arts Center. After visiting a friend who successfully designs and sells bottle cap jewelry, Nguyen became inspired to take her love of art and the inspiration from her friend to design her own line of button rings.
During technology classes at school, Nguyen learned how to effectively and efficiently use the computer and Internet to conduct research. She said she used that knowledge to learn the vector-based illustration program Lineform. Nguyen then used the software to create several different ring designs that were inspired by various influences in her life.
Among her designs, she created a Lee-themed ring and a ring for a girl whom her family sponsors through Compassion International.
Taking the concept to the next level, Nguyen has obtained a business tax identification number and has her rings available for sale at stores in Grapevine and in California. She has created an Internet presence for herself at www.h-artshop.com and Facebook, and plans to showcase her rings at Irving Main Street Event September 26.
Known by her teachers at school to be a bit shy, she said that her teachers make her feel confident in her abilities. She said one of the next steps in her business is to be showcased on daytime television talk shows.
