Art Seminars:
With over 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 Fifteen 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 the former 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.
Because of her artistic expertise, Mike serves as a judge for local
and regional exhibitions and competitions.
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 over 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. In 2010, Rockwood
School District presented Mike with the Gifted Education Award
for this cross-curriculum work at the Center for Creative
Learning campus. She frequently presents programs on the
history of scrimshaw, her chosen artistic focus.
Encouraging careers in the arts, Mike has been a Keynote speaker
at St. Louis Community College's Pathway to Careers, and a
presenter for Partners in Education's Career Fair. Mike's style of
presentation is relaxed, entertaining and, above all,informative.
With a couple of half-marathons to her credit, Mike brings her
naturally high energy and inspiration to everything she does,
especially her group presentations.
Mike has been the selection juror and awards judge for such
important events as Taste of St. Louis and The Family Foundation.
She relates to the arts on all levels.
Missouri's Governor, the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) and the National Park Foundation
selected Mike to work with over 250 middle school students in
2010 and 2011to create ornaments for Missouri's official state
tree, as part of the National Christmas Tree event in Washington,
D.C. Click: The National Christmas Tree.
Topics include:
With over 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 Fifteen 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 the former 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.
Because of her artistic expertise, Mike serves as a judge for local
and regional exhibitions and competitions.
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 over 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. In 2010, Rockwood
School District presented Mike with the Gifted Education Award
for this cross-curriculum work at the Center for Creative
Learning campus. She frequently presents programs on the
history of scrimshaw, her chosen artistic focus.
Encouraging careers in the arts, Mike has been a Keynote speaker
at St. Louis Community College's Pathway to Careers, and a
presenter for Partners in Education's Career Fair. Mike's style of
presentation is relaxed, entertaining and, above all,informative.
With a couple of half-marathons to her credit, Mike brings her
naturally high energy and inspiration to everything she does,
especially her group presentations.
Mike has been the selection juror and awards judge for such
important events as Taste of St. Louis and The Family Foundation.
She relates to the arts on all levels.
Missouri's Governor, the Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE) and the National Park Foundation
selected Mike to work with over 250 middle school students in
2010 and 2011to create ornaments for Missouri's official state
tree, as part of the National Christmas Tree event in Washington,
D.C. Click: The National Christmas Tree.
Topics include:
 | Advertising for the Artist: How to Make It Work for You | |
| How to Choose a Good Show | |
| How to Attract Media Attention for your Art | |
| 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 | |
| Creating a Business Plan for your 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
routinely 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
routinely 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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| "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-12, 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 |
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