Staples High School students take a heavy course load. Local graduation requirements are even more onerous than state ones.
Yet our teenagers also participate in clubs; play music and sports; act; volunteer in the community, and hold jobs.
Somehow, some of them even find time to create jewelry, clothing, artwork, greeting cards and more.
This Saturday (June 9, 12 noon to 4 p.m., Bedford Square), the public gets a chance to see some of their most creative work.
And buy it.
Hillary O’Neill creates and sells terrariums through her company, Pebbles + Posies.
The Westport Youth Commission is sponsoring the 2nd annual Student Creation Market.
Here’s some of what you’ll find among the dozen businesses:
- Hillary O’Neill’s unique, hand-made terrariums (Pebbles + Posies)
- Zoe Barnett and Kai Dasbach’s beaded and woven necklaces, rings and bracelets
- Kayla Bilotti and Tabby Burke’s hand-painted jeans jackets
Two alumnae from last year’s market are back too:
- Channing Smith’s custom college logowear
- Marta Clanton’s custom crochet products.
There’s entertainment too. It’s a special event — one day only.
Because when it’s over, our teenagers go back to work.
Hannah Roseme will sell her jewelry at the Student Creation Market.
