Testimonials
“I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was invited to attend the event with Fly Jewel at Artis. I’m not a creative person, so I didn’t have high hopes for a great end product. Not only did I meet and reconnect with some wonderful networking partners, but I really had fun! The direction of Suzanne was both easy to follow and very educational. Everyone’s individual piece was unique and mine was a beautiful gift I was proud to give to my aunt. I was pleased to learn that I could affordably do this with my various groups of friends and I’m REALLY looking forward to doing this again. Thank you, Suzanne, for bringing out the artist in me that I didn’t know was there!” ~Barb Markey
“As a geriatric physician, I love seeing art brought to the community in this way. Furthermore, our partnership with Fly Jewel has represented a unique and important collaboration to give back to the community. Through Fly Jewel’s note card sales, they not only help to showcase meaningful artwork, but the funds raised make a true impact on our ability to fund local programming for older adults and their care partners.”
– Christian Gausvik, MD
President, Giving Voice Foundation
“Delightful. Inspiring. Calming. Fun! Suzanne creates incredibly special experiences through Fly Jewel. The experiences are radically different than any other art and sip event I have attended. What makes Suzanne’s offerings unique is the scene she sets – the hospitality, permission to come as you are, warmth that removes any preconceived notions of how your piece of art must turn out, genuine connection, and clear guidance. Suzanne has a knack for inviting people to slow down long enough to experiment, connect, play, and breathe! I left a recent experience brimming with love, energy, and pride. Thank you, Suzanne, for being permission to be authentic, follow your dreams, and create community anywhere and everywhere!” – ~ Krista Powers, MSW, Life Coach & Consultant
“We love working with Fly Jewel! We have been working with Fly Jewel at StoryPoint Fairfield for over a year, and could not be happier! Suzanne has scheduled sessions twice a month and visits all four of our Senior Community Neighborhoods (Independent Living, Enhanced Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care). Suzanne is amazing!! Not only does she design each session specifically to the participants (offering more instruction/hands in some groups, less in others), she also pays close attention to engage each attendee throughout the session. We are so very grateful to have Suzanne in our community! Our residents love her classes! This past December, with Suzanne’s instrumental help, we used individual art projects from one of her classes for our StoryPoint Holiday cards—everyone loved them!! Thank you Suzanne and Fly Jewel for all the joy you bring to our residents!!”
-Sarah Upton, StoryPoint Senior Living
“Suzanne comes with creative ideas that are interesting and fun. She teaches step by step but allows us all to express ourselves”
-Linda H. Independent Living Resident
“I love working with Suzanne! She is always prepared and conscious of the residents’ varying abilities. She guides them through the activities and encourages individuality. We always have full tables of participants when she comes.”
-Val Scott, MC/AL Life Enrichment Lead – StoryPoint Senior Living
“Because of Suzanne’s instructing, she brought out the talent in me! I look forward to her class every other week! Even our ‘older’ (90s and up) residents love attending! We are so proud to know how to paint and there is always something to learn.”
-Joan B., Independent Living