Meet the team
Olga Sokolova
Founder / Creative Director
The Founder of the Studia On_ Media and Art school. 15 years + working experience in mass media: journalist, reporter, blogger. In Studia On_ teaches public speaking for adults and kids, in groups and privately, online and offline. The creative director of all Studio’s projects: Fashion camp, Tv-studio, Networking Coaching Game “Navigator”, Media saturdays and others.
“Studia On_ - is my opportunity to inspire and motivate the next generation of artists and media professionals. I am passionate about providing our students with a creative and engaging learning experience that fosters their unique talents and abilities. As a founder, I am committed to ensuring that our school continues to grow and thrive, and that our students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed”.
Janice Lai
Teacher
Graphic Design & Comic Illustration, Puppet Theatre
Janice is an integral part of the Studia On_ team, bringing warmth, creativity, and over 15 years of experience as a graphic designer and illustrator. Specialising in visually impactful digital and print design, she has a natural talent for translating complex ideas into engaging, hands-on creative experiences for children.
At Studia On_, Janice leads a range of our most popular programmes across schools : much-loved Puppet Theatre Club, a favourite among children from Year 2 onwards, where storytelling, performance, and craft come together. Through creating characters, building simple stage sets, and developing short scripts, children explore imagination, confidence, and collaboration in a playful and supportive environment.
Alongside this, Janice also delivers our Comic Illustration and Graphic Design Club at Invicta Primary School, where students experiment with visual storytelling, character design, and digital creativity.
Her workshops combine design, imagination, and hands-on making to inspire children in a way that is both educational and genuinely fun—making her an invaluable part of the StudiaOn_ team.
Cat Hughes
Teacher
Fashion Design
Cat Hughes is a London-based artist whose practice weaves together stitching, embroidery, reuse, and repair to chronicle family histories and wider cultural narratives. She graduated with an MFA from Goldsmiths University and brings extensive experience in gallery education, having worked with leading institutions including Tate, Camden Arts Centre, Bow Arts Trust, and Chisenhale Gallery.
Her work ranges from intimate, hand-embroidered pieces to large-scale, collaboratively created fabric banners. At the heart of her practice is a belief in the power of shared creativity:
“I love the energy of building a temporary creative community where participants can explore new ways of making by developing their practical skills and visual storytelling.”
At Studia On_, Cat leads Fashion Design Clubs at Wingfield Primary School and contributes to our Holiday Camp programmes, inspiring young creators to experiment with textiles, sustainability, and storytelling through design..
Sofia Arichuk
Collaborator
Fashion Design
Sofia is a professional London based fashion designer and a founder of the personal fashion brand Sofi Rich. She is more than 25 years in the fashion industry, starting her way from the Kiev State University of culture and art, fashion design speciality.
Having a very rich experience in the field of creating your own fashion brand Sofia is a consulter and teacher for those who start their way from sketching to runway shows and recognition.
Niki Wolfe
Teacher
Graphic Design
Niki is a professional graphic designer, running his design studio - wolfegang - with the help of a small but talented team since 2008. Niki entered the wonderful world of design, advertising and marketing in 1999 as a studio junior in a busy central London repro-graphics company. Since then he has gained much experiences, skills and knowledge along the way. Working on global clients to startups and everything in between. For Niki - Graphic Design is not a job - it’s a lifestyle.
Daria Chekhova
Teacher
Fashion Design
Fashion designer pattern cutter, tailor.
Pierina Militello
Teacher
Professional painting and sketching
Pierina Militello is a London-based artist and educator, and a valued member of the Studia On_ teaching team. With a strong foundation in fine art, her practice focuses on painting and sketching, combining classical techniques with a contemporary, expressive approach.
At Studia On_, Pierina leads our Professional Painting and Sketching Course, where students are guided through the fundamentals of drawing, composition, tone, and colour, while also developing their own artistic voice. Her teaching style balances technical skill-building with creative exploration, encouraging students to observe the world more deeply and translate it into confident, personal work.
Through her calm and inspiring approach, Pierina creates a focused yet supportive studio environment, helping students of different levels grow both technically and creatively.