Patsy has always had a love for original art and has obtained a Bachelors of Science in Art, and a Masters Degree in Art Therapy. Patsy owns and operates the Nokomis Art & Activity Center located at The Center for Sustainable Arts in Ladysmith where she sells art supplies and handmade jewelry.
Patsy also teaches a variety of classes including oil painting, drawing, jewelry making, Native American beading, and stained glass. She has a kids' day on Saturdays, repairs and cleans jewelry, and art works, and has a women's issues group where she teaches coping skills.