Celebrity speaker, author, creator of a patented 4 step "Instant Art" Method and the new "TILS" Thinking Technique, CONNI GORDON (CSP) is recognized in the Congressional Records for her work with diversionary strategies for drug and alcohol presention, in Marquis Who's Who for her global influences...and in Guinness Record Books for teaching creative motivation to more people than anyone else in the world. Author of 23 books and hundreds of videos, Gordon has taught CEOs in more than 80 countries. Among the top TV shows she's demonstrated her quick techniques are 6 appearances with David Letterman, 3 with Terry Wogan in England. Early while in the U.S.Woman Marine Corps, Conni used art to entertain 50,000 Marines at one time to create portraits-in-minutes.
Topics:
- Creativity
- Humor
- Presentation Skills
Fee:
$5000 - $10000
Travels from
Miami
Conni was recognized from Guinness Book of World Records as the "World's Most Prolific Art Teacher!"
Combining her show business background (her parents were theatrical agents) with formal training at Columbia University and School of Fine Arts in France, Gordon developed this educational-entertaining presentation to guarantee your success.Clients rebooking Gordon include: YPO (over 10 years), Mechanical Contracters Assn (also over 10 years), Automobile Assn, British Airways, IBM (repeatedly worldwide), Hewlitt Packard in Germany. Detailson request. Free demo video available. This presentation goes way beyond the time spent together – the art lives on as a constant reminder that you can be and do more than even you think you can! Conni guarantees if you follow her step guidance you’ll create a recognizable painting even at first try or she’ll pay you $1,000. For fun and fundamentals that expand your world
Conni Gordon was destined for stardom from birth. Born into a show business family, Conni was always a vivacious and charismatic personality, acting both as Master-of-Ceremonies and as the pianist for performers booked by her theatrical agent family.
Her bigger onstage career developed in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII. When an entertainment act didn’t appear, she showcased her ability to entertain and improvise by teaching mass group of 50,000 Marines to “Create Art-in-Minutes” in a show called “Draw Your Own Conclusions.” The patented 4-step Conni Gordon Method© was developed from that astounding experience.
Conni’s formal fine arts and philosophical studies continued at Columbia University and Ecole des Beaux-Arts in France. After offical recognition from Guinness Book of World Records as the “World’s Most Prolific Art Teacher,” conventions booked her to prove their groups could be more than they ever dreamed possible.She has hosted and/or been a repeated guest on both National and international TV programs, including NBC, ABC, CBS, The 700 Club, PBS, BBC, and The Learning Channel. Her activities led to feature stories in the Wall Street Journal, National Enquirer, Parade Magazine, The Miami Herald, and The London Standard. She holds the record for being on the “Tonight Show” since it started. She taught Steve Allen, Jack Paar, plus 4 times with Johnny Carson and 6 times with David Letterman.Widely respected and admired, Conni has been blessed to have worked with the best in the art industry over several decades. Along the way, she’s influenced many lives.Conni has helped numerous Foundations raise money for charitable causes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Inner City Games, Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami’s Humane Sociaty, Adopt-A-Pet, and the Cancer Society Fund.She continues to inspire others through corporate conventions, Paint-Along-Parties, televised events, and charity fund raisers.
Special Services
You are welcome to ask about these proven exciting events.
Attend PAINT-ALONG-PARTIES… a unique attraction for building audiences and entertaining large crowds.
BOOK PAINT-ALONG-PARTIES: It can be held at your location, or in an auditorium. Participants sit at tables and follow step-by-step painting instructions demostrated by Conni from the stage. Each person produces an acrylic painting which can be taken home free-of-charge. All supplies are provided to each participant. The Special Blue Kit includes a 10 by 8 real canvas, 2 brushes, acrylic paints, water cup, coverall apron, even a color star telling you how to mix and use colors.
AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP by large retailers, hobby and craft shows, clubs and civic groups, conventions, hotels, summer camps and other interested organizations.
APPEARANCES… on television talk shows, celebrity panels, at fund-raising programs, civic and cultural events, large meetings and conventions. Available for press and publication interviews, fashion and related programs, art and craft events, hobby shows, etc. Capable of discussing and lecturing on a wide range of art, related topics and creative thinking to solve problems, Conni has fascinating stories of famous personalities and their hobbies.
AVAILABLE TO RESPONSIBLE ENTITIES for promotional consideration.
Large Crowds
Conni Gordon art fans are everywhere!
Millions of her popular TV Art Course Books have sold in 80 countries around the world!She is winning new friends and students every day.Home Shopping Network… Conni’s demostration of the simplicity of her 4 Syep Method. Sold out her products in 7 minutes.
J C PENNEY – Dadeland, Florida… sold out of merchandise… with a thousand people attending her in-store Paint Party at Christmas time. She out-pulled Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse combined. Store management was amazed at the response… and the increased sales action from new customers.BELK’S – Charlotte, North Carolina… was completely out of product in two hours . . . and new stocks had to be flown in by special plane. Conni rated 9 TV appearances and 4 feature articles in the Charlotte press. Over a thousand people attended each day.
Hobbies & Crafts
Conni can answer your needs for all kinds of hobby and craft activities for all ages.
Her famous PAINT-ALONG-PARTY THEME attracts qualified buyers to each event!
Her personal painting programs take from 30 minutes to 2 hours… or can be full days as needed.
ENDORSEMENTS… of qualified products and services are available upon approval of the Conni Gordon Testing Procedure, designed to insure both quality and consumer performance.
AVAILABLE TO INTERESTED MANUFACTURERS who are prepared to undertake suitable promotional efforts.
TV COMMERCIALS… to enhance your products and services.
AVAILABLE TO ADVERTISING AGENCIES for their particular needs. She can draw or paint the clients product in seconds.
