Cheri “Cherri-Oats” Venturi is known as the “Wig Lady” that helps on a “bad hair day” or as the clown that lived in New Orleans, and now resides in Chesterfield, MO just outside of St. Louis. BCO (Before Cherri-Oats), she taught school for over 25 years. Her degree is in Education from Marquette University. She has lectured at both COAI and WCA conventions, as well as numerous regional conferences and alley meetings. She is currently Past President of Clowns of America International (Director at Large), has been a white-face clown for 19 years. Cheri is a terrific storyteller, face painter and clown arts teacher

Classes:
Wigs and Wiggles - Bring your wigs and your desire to learn new songs to use while doing nursing homes, schools and stage shows. Wig care will be discussed. Critiquing of wigs will be done. Learn how to engage everyone in fun interactive songs. This class is a potpourri of tips for looking good and moving to the music. Come and have fun, learn about wig care and wiggle with all of us. Bring your wigs that need critiquing and a desire to learn new interactive songs for kids and adults. We will work from on your feet to in your seat.

Beginning Makeup (Hands On) - This is a fun demonstration for beginners on how to apply clown make up. We will be demonstrating the basic clown faces. Should you want to apply your make up at the same time, please feel free to bring your own make-up. If you already have a face but would like it critiqued at the end of class, come and apply your make up while the demo is going on. You do not have to apply make up but you are encouraged to at least try some of the techniques while you are there. You will need white grease paint, some baby powder, Q-tips, and a white sock to practice powdering. Everyone is welcome but this class will concentrate on the beginners