Art Seminars:
With thirty years experience in the art world, Mike Ochonicky knows
firsthand what today’s working artists need to succeed. As a
professional artist, Mike understands the world of shows and
marketing. Her award-winning scrimshaw has been selected thirteen
times by Early American Life magazine for the prestigious Directory
of Traditional American Crafts. Purchased by collectors
worldwide, her work has been the subject of published articles and
television programs. To view a PBS-TV segment on Mike and her work,
click: watch show. She is currently the Executive Director of
Missouri Artisans Association (The Best of Missouri Hands), after
serving as senior advisor, vice president and three terms as president
of this statewide guild, representing over 400 artists. Her work as
an arts advocate is recognized throughout the state of Missouri. As
Arts Editor for The Healthy Planet magazine, she is closely
connected to the local arts scene as she writes her monthly ARTful
Living column, with readership of 90,000. Even the Shen Yun
Performing Arts of China includes Mike's comments on their official
international website. She is as an experienced educator on all
levels, inspiring her students to stretch their abilities. Actively
involved with the Partners In Education program, she brings
supplemental art and art history classes to elementary schools.
She frequently presents programs on the history of scrimshaw, her
chosen artistic focus. Mike's style of presentation is relaxed,
entertaining and, above all,informative.
Topics include:
With thirty years experience in the art world, Mike Ochonicky knows
firsthand what today’s working artists need to succeed. As a
professional artist, Mike understands the world of shows and
marketing. Her award-winning scrimshaw has been selected thirteen
times by Early American Life magazine for the prestigious Directory
of Traditional American Crafts. Purchased by collectors
worldwide, her work has been the subject of published articles and
television programs. To view a PBS-TV segment on Mike and her work,
click: watch show. She is currently the Executive Director of
Missouri Artisans Association (The Best of Missouri Hands), after
serving as senior advisor, vice president and three terms as president
of this statewide guild, representing over 400 artists. Her work as
an arts advocate is recognized throughout the state of Missouri. As
Arts Editor for The Healthy Planet magazine, she is closely
connected to the local arts scene as she writes her monthly ARTful
Living column, with readership of 90,000. Even the Shen Yun
Performing Arts of China includes Mike's comments on their official
international website. She is as an experienced educator on all
levels, inspiring her students to stretch their abilities. Actively
involved with the Partners In Education program, she brings
supplemental art and art history classes to elementary schools.
She frequently presents programs on the history of scrimshaw, her
chosen artistic focus. Mike's style of presentation is relaxed,
entertaining and, above all,informative.
Topics include:
 | Advertising for the Artist: How to Make It Work for You | |
| How to Choose a Good Show | |
| Show Etiquette: Putting Your Best Foot Forward | |
| The Art Experience: Successful Tips to Increase Your Sales | |
| The Paper Trail: Written Materials Every Artist Should Have | |
| Scrimshaw: An American Folk Art | |
Gardening Seminars:
Truly a garden is a work of art. Therefore, a love of art naturally
extends to the garden.
As a certified Master Gardener, Mike Ochonicky is an experienced
guest speaker at garden centers and clubs throughout the
Midwest. Having completed both Level I and Level II course work at
Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri, Mike has both “by-
the-book” knowledge and hands-on experience. Her practical
horticultural experience includes restoration of a 70-year old
city garden as well as creating her present Zone 6 garden from 3+
acres of complete wilderness. As an adjunct college professor,
she has instructed culinary students in the growing and use of
fresh herbs, and led them in the design of an on-campus herb
garden. As a favorite keynote speaker at St. Louis Community
College's annual Gardening Fair and its Eco-Festival, Mike's
sessions are filled to capacity. She presents important
horticultural facts in an easy-to-understand, entertaining style to
provide the keys gardeners need to grow their own backyard
paradise.
Topics include:
(a must-know for all successful gardeners!)
and many more topics!
Truly a garden is a work of art. Therefore, a love of art naturally
extends to the garden.
As a certified Master Gardener, Mike Ochonicky is an experienced
guest speaker at garden centers and clubs throughout the
Midwest. Having completed both Level I and Level II course work at
Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri, Mike has both “by-
the-book” knowledge and hands-on experience. Her practical
horticultural experience includes restoration of a 70-year old
city garden as well as creating her present Zone 6 garden from 3+
acres of complete wilderness. As an adjunct college professor,
she has instructed culinary students in the growing and use of
fresh herbs, and led them in the design of an on-campus herb
garden. As a favorite keynote speaker at St. Louis Community
College's annual Gardening Fair and its Eco-Festival, Mike's
sessions are filled to capacity. She presents important
horticultural facts in an easy-to-understand, entertaining style to
provide the keys gardeners need to grow their own backyard
paradise.
Topics include:
| Soil Preparation and Composting |
| Garden Design | |
| Annuals vs. Perennials | |
| Vegetable Gardening | |
| Herb Gardening | |
| "Green" Gardening Practices | |
| Preparing the Garden for Winter |
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To schedule a presentation for your group or
organization, please provide the name of your group or
organization in your email.
organization, please provide the name of your group or
organization in your email.
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| "Thanks for giving dynamic presentations and awesome instructions at our school. You are truly a master at this artform!" -Susan Richmond teacher Rockwood School District |
| "It is always wonderful to have you as a guest speaker for our seminars. Everything you teach is more interesting because of the passion you put into it!" -Annie Stanley owner Sappington Garden Shop |
| "Your recent visit was an informative and valuable learning experience for our students, making their classroom studies more relevant and meaningful." --Jo Beck Partners In Education |
| I often describe her as a "Renaissance” woman because she is so accomplished in several diverse areas. I have hired her to be a keynote speaker, a teacher (in both art and horticulture fields), as well as a consultant for emerging college program design. Mike is able to move comfortably between age ranges as an instructor, teaching in programs for K-6, traditional and adult college age, as well as senior student populations. She brings a positive outlook and is creative in her approach She is a real pleasure to have on any project." --Stephanie Graham Enrollment Management Coordinator & Program Planner St. Louis Community College |