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Farmington Artist Specializes in Working with Special Needs Children

Learn more about Kitty Q's Art Studio in this week's Business Spotlight.

Robin Schoof, owner of Kitty Q's Art Studio, said her Farmington business started in September 2012.

She recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out, you can fill out the online form.

How did your business get started? I began this business with visions of sharing art with the community. After teaching art in the public schools for nearly 8 years, I decided to further my education by getting an endorsement to work with children with special needs. I also carry current certification in working for families with children who have special needs. This is why I decided to open up an art facility that offers classes for the general public, but also for the special needs population.

What services does your business provide?
I offer art classes and lessons for all ages. I also work with children with disabilities or unique challenges, through expressive and therapeutic art processes. I have over 15 years of experience with children who have a variety of afflictions and abilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis and emotional impairments, to name a few. I have community fundraisers and charity events to benefit local businesses as well as my special needs programs.

What do you want your business to be best known for?
A place of comfort and creativity for families and children.

What's your most popular service?
Art camps, workshops and classes.

Why did you choose the location that you did
? I love Farmington. I have family and friends in the area. My mom owns a local business and after interacting with her customers in her store, it didn't take long to realize that Farmington is a family friendly city with lots of great activities and community events.

For more information, call 248-987-8089, stop in at 32580 Grand River Ave. in Farmington or check out www.kittyqstudios.com.


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