It's Time For The 6th Annual Spring Art Walk on North Main Street!

Come to the Spring Art Walk this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to see the works of over 70 artists, live music, wine tasting, and more in storefronts and galleries on North Main Street and the Foundry Art Centre. I Am What I Am will have four participating artists in our storefront over the weekend along with the 10 fabulous handmade artisans that are here at I Am What I Am year round. Hope to see you there!

 

Yay for coupons! And just in time for Mother's Day!

You can now sign up to receive the I Am What I Am on Main Street Newsletter. Just enter your information in the box to the right. Every new sign up receives a coupon to use in the store that is good until May 9th....just in time for Mother's Day.


Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi

Classes & Parties That Fit Your Schedule

Learn new handmade skills and have fun doing it! Here at I Am What I Am on Main Street, we never take ourselves too seriously. We believe in working hard, learning new things, and being a little silly along the way. Whether it's a few friends for a ladies night out, an entire girl or boy scout troop, or you're looking for a unique birthday party experience...we'd love for you to join us at I Am What I Am. Contact individual instructors to schedule your class or party today!

Copper Etching

Duration: 1 session

Time: 3 hours
Age Requirement: 18+
Cost: $60
Instructor: Melissa Villadiego of Villa Design
Contact Instructor: melissa@villadesign.org / 314-397-0731
In this class you will learn how to etch copper using common household solutions. We'll go over the process of preparing, etching, cleaning, patina-ing and sealing your work. A bookmark, pendant and a few washers will be completed. All materials will be provided. If you have your own rubber stamps, you are welcome to bring them.



PMC Bead Caps
Duration: 1 session
Time: 3 hours
Age Requirement: 18+
Cost: $95
Instructor: Melissa Villadiego of Villa Design
Contact Instructor: melissa@villadesign.org / 314-397-0731
Learn how to make PMC bead caps to embellish your lampwork glass beads. Bead caps made in class will need to be picked up the following week to allow time to fire in the kiln. Basic knowledge of OMC is recommended. All materials will be provided.



Freezer Paper T-Shirt
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $15
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to make your own T-shirt design by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one T-shirt. Please bring a shirt of your choice. Designs and all other supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Freezer Paper Dog T-Shirt
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $20
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to decorate a dog T-shirt for your pooch by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one dog T-shirt. Designs and all supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Freezer Paper Tote Bag
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Age Requirement: none
Cost: $20
Instructor: Emily Hoffman of The Crafty Geek
Contact Instructor: Emily_Hoffman@ymail.com / 636-284-8781
Learn how to decorate a tote bag design by using the freezer paper method. In this class you will learn how to cut a design from freezer paper, apply it to your surface and paint it. We will make one tote bag. Please bring a shirt of your choice. Designs and all supplies will be provided. Minimum of two people.



Resin Bottlecap Magnets
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Age Requirement: 8+
Cost: $25
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
In this class you will learn how to make decorative magnets that feature your own personal touch. The student learns to fill empty bottle caps with resin, colors, and decorative papers creating fun and personalized magnets. He or she will be taught techniques that will be helpful in making resin jewelry as well as other resin arts and crafts. All materials are provided but students are encouraged to bring their own decorative paper, embellishments, photos, etc. resin creations will need to be picked up the following week to allow the resin enough time to cure.




Square Stitch Bracelet
Duration: 2 sessions
Time: 2 hours each session
Ages: 12+
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $80
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923Create a square stitch base bracelet in the first session. Learn to embellish your bracelet in the second session. Each student will learn how to embellish their bracelets with their own unique, personal style. All materials provided.




Fancy Fans

Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 4+
Cost: $10
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923Make your very own fancy fans for those hot summer days. All materials provided.




Spin Art
Duration: 1 session
Time: 1 hour
Ages: 4+
Cost: $10
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
Use our handmade spin art machine to create your very own spin art in your choice of fun colors. All materials provided.




Metal Stamping
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Ages: 12+
Cost: $45
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
In this class you will learn how to personalize metal tags using letter stamps. Use of tools and 1 base metal blank is included in the class fee. Additional blanks can be purchased for additional costs.




No Sew Tutu
Duration: 1 session
Time: 2 hours
Ages: 7+
Cost: $25
Instructor: Jessi Gisburne of I Am What I Am
Contact Instructor: jessi@iamwhatiamshop.com / 636-578-6923
Tutus are fun for any age! Learn to make your very own tutu without sewing a stitch. This class is perfect for girl scouts, mommy/daughter day, or ladies night out. All materials provided.

Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi

So Many Thanks!!

Wow! What a wonderful Grand Opening weekend it was! To all the local businesses that helped make our Grand Opening a success....THANK YOU! To the face painters that kept the kiddos happy so mom and dad could look around....THANK YOU! To all our friends that helped to spread the word and visited us over the weekend...THANK YOU! To all the new friends we made and hope to see again....THANK YOU! Thank you for all the compliments and well wishes! Thank you for supporting local artisans. Thank you for supporting local, small businesses. Thank you for making our Grand Opening a success! We look forward to seeing you again soon :)

Thanks for stopping by! :) ~Jessi

Call For Handmade Artisans

Are you interested in becoming a vendor at Fusion, a unique artisan co-op at Chesterfield Mall? Fusion accepts artists on a quarterly basis. Every quarter they hold an Open House to give you the opportunity to talk with other Fusion artists.You must attend the Open House to receive the application to Fusion.



Open House DatesWhen attending the Fusion's Open House, please bring 4-5 samples of your work that you intend to sell at Fusion. You can pick up the application while attending the Open House, and the applications are due one week afterwards. Stop by anytime between 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the following dates.

Monday - April 11, 2011
Monday - June 13, 2011
Monday - October 10, 2011
Monday - January 9, 2012


Thanks for stopping by :) ~Jessi

Grand Opening!!!!

3 new businesses! 3 days of celebration! It Boutique and More, Bliss Eleven, and I Am What I Am would like to invite you to our Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 17. Prizes, giveaways, face painting, free food and wine. Come on...who doesn't love free food and wine? Seriously. Many thanks to our amazing neighboring restaurants who will be providing appetizers, coffee, dessert, wine, cookies and more.

Llywelyn's Pub
Quentessential
Ham's Deli
Picasso's Coffee House
Grandma's Cookies
Tony's on Main Street
Frankie Tocco's Pizzeria
Little Hills Winery

Hope you can make it out to the Grand Opening! Thanks for stopping by :) ~Jessi

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...

I Am What I Am is now open for business!! What a beautiful weekend for a soft opening on Main Street...65 degrees and the sun is shining :) The store is filled with local artisans handmade goods. Here are just a few....

Stop by and see a few of my favorite things ; ) ~Jessi