A Creative Playground for Curious Hearts
COMMUNITY MISSION
Welcome to our Creative Community—a cozy corner of Sick Picnic Studios where artists, dreamers, and doodlers of all kinds can gather, learn, and grow together. This is our open sketchbook: a place to share tools, swap stories, and lift each other up as we explore the wild, wonderful world of making things. Pull up a chair, bring your weirdest ideas, and let’s make some magic side by side.
Workshops, Classes & Creative Coaching
We believe the best ideas are born in playful, low-pressure spaces—so we design our workshops, classes, and coaching sessions to feel like a friendly jam session, not a test. Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time or leveling up your animation chops, you’ll get hands-on guidance, real studio techniques, and a cheering section that wants to see you win. Together, we’ll stretch your imagination, build creative confidence, and turn ‘someday’ projects into real, joyful work.
The Sick Picnic Podcast
Hosted by artist and studio founder Matt Geiler, The Sick Picnic Podcast is like a cozy blanket for your creative brain. Each episode features honest, heart-forward conversations with working artists who share the real stories behind their careers—the doubts, the detours, and the tiny wins that keep them going. Listen in for gentle encouragement, practical insights, and the reminder that your creative journey is worth showing up for, one small step at a time.
Tools, Templates & Studio Secrets
Our blog is a treasure chest of free digital goodies pulled straight from our studio toolkit—animation templates, workflow checklists, creative prompts, and little hacks that make the work feel lighter and more fun. We believe creativity shouldn’t be gatekept, so we’re sharing the shortcuts, systems, and silly tricks that help us bring big ideas to life. Take what you need, remix it for your own projects, and keep the creative chain of generosity going.
Investing in Omaha ’s Creative Future
Citywide Spotlight
Sick Picnic Studios is deeply rooted in the Omaha arts community, and we treat our studio as both a creative home base and a launchpad for local talent. We actively mentor emerging filmmakers, animators, and independent storytellers—offering real-world guidance, shared resources, and collaborative opportunities that help them build sustainable creative lives right here in Nebraska. For local grant committees and corporate sponsors, partnering with Sick Picnic Media means directly fueling grassroots creative workforce development, strengthening Omaha’s arts ecosystem, and championing the next generation of homegrown storytellers.
DIVE IN • PULL UP A CHAIR • SNAG A SPOT •
Join the Picnic!
Dive into our free tools, pull up a chair for the podcast, or snag a spot in an upcoming class—there’s always room at this picnic blanket for one more curious creator.