An artsy gal.

What do you want to do? I mean really want to do. If money, time, life had no chance of getting in the way what would you do with your life. I want to make art. I want to inspire others to make art. I want to make a difference in the world. I just want to be me...an artsy gal.

If you want to be an artsy gal join me for these classes....

January Classes!!!!
1-11 6-9pm Poppy polymer pendant $30
1-18 6-9pm This is your life collage $40
1-14 10-5pm Art Journaling Basics $60
1-25 6-9pm Metal stamping $30
... Class minimum is 3 people and maximum is 10. You must pre-register by emailing Kim Geiser at gkgeiser@yahoo.com. Please include your name and phone number and the number attending. Payment can be made through paypal (I will send you an invoice) or by cash or check the night of the class or mailing to Persimmons Studio 314 N 8th Street Manitowoc WI 54220

Create yourself.

Wow 2011 is almost over and what a year it was.
For me it brought my very first large retreat teaching gig and also my first large retreat as a host. I appeared on Good Day Wisconsin 4 (or was it 5) times and through that experience developed new friendships that will only encourage more goodness to come. Molly lost her first tooth this year and also developed a fine sense of sarcasm which both makes me a proud mama and drives me a little nuts. In my personal life I lost 30 pounds (still working on that) and did it through working out and really paying attention to what I am putting in my body. It has been a good good year.
All these experiences made me realize even more than before that my path to finding my place with my art and in life is ever changing and that I am just better off when I accept that. I like that.
2012 is going to be a year of even more...I can just feel it. With a possible huge exposure gig coming up and retreats in Chicago and Connecticut to a visit from a long time art sister Jodi Ohl in July I am super excited for the year ahead.
Most importantly I am going to continue to find my creative voice. I promise to feed it. I promise to embrace all it brings and I promise to allow it to bring me the financial success I have always kind of put off because I hadn't felt I deserved it. Doing what I am in love with doing (creating things) is so rewarding I often do those things for free but no more. I need to start looking at my ability and talent as something to be rewarded for. This is the year. I am excited!

January Classes.

January Classes!!!! It's been awhile but classes are back! This time around I have decided I am going to host Wednesday night classes and once a month a full day Saturday class that is a little more extensive. So here is the list...if there is anything else you want to learn just let me know and I can try my best to make it happen!

1-11... 6-9pm Poppy polymer pendant $30 Bring 3 colors of polymer clay and create one of a kind simple and fun poppy pendants. If you have never used polymer clay this is a perfect beginner class!

1-18...6-9pm This is your life collage $40 You bring a canvas and little snippets from your life like photos, ticket stubs, cards and other ephemera and turn them into a fun wall hanging that can be enjoyed for generations!

1-14... 10-5pm Art Journaling Basics $60 This is the first 6 hour class and we will go over turning an old book into a new art journal. This class will cover techniques like painting, assemblage, collage, doodling and more!

1-25... 6-9pm Metal stamping $30 Metal stamping is a great way to create personalized jewelry and in this class you will learn the basics!

... Class minimum is 3 people and maximum is 10. You must pre-register by emailing Kim Geiser at gkgeiser@yahoo.com. Please include your name and phone number and the number attending. Payment can be made through paypal (I will send you an invoice) or by cash or check the night of the class or by mailing to Persimmons Studio 314 N 8th Street Manitowoc WI 54220

Good Day Wisconsin Christmas Crafts!

My pal the fantastic Rachel Manek from Good Day Wisconsin spent a little time in my studio this week and we put together a couple of segments with some fun crafting ideas for Christmas. One segment I give viewers some great and very simple and of course CHEAP ideas for making fun garlands. The pom pom garland shown in the picture above is one of them. It is so simple all you need is strong thread (embroidery floss or thicker) a needle and craft pom poms. You just string the needle through the center of the pom pom and keep going until you have a long string to decorate your tree, mantel or staircase for a fun Suessesque decoration. The kids will have fun helping too! I also showed a pipe cleaner loop garland and a granny square garland which I think is the most fun. Of course if you don't crochet it could be difficult but as a gift to yourself this holiday spend some time with someone who knows how to crochet and learn! So go to the website for Fox 11 and Good Day Wisconsin and check out the video if you miss the airing on Thursday!