Patti Gehrke is a “local” of Belmont Shore for over 50 years. She attended all the neighborhood schools from Lowell Elementary to Wilson High School and graduated from Long Beach State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Not knowing what to do with her art background she traveled the world... finally living in South Africa for 3 years, where she first became interested in graphic design.  

Patti has worked from her home studio as a graphic designer for the past 40 years. She is also an interior designer, wall muralist and, of course, party planner!  Her other interests include yoga, meditation and golf. All of these capabilities helped create the extraordinary Champagne & Canvas experience.