ArtWorks: Exhibit, Virtual Reception and Free Notecards
17 October 2007 at 11:19 am | Posted in Art-to-wear, Craftsmen--Fiber, Dartmouth, Embroidery, Exhibits, Fashion, Felt Hat, Fine Craft, Knitting, Upper Valley | 11 CommentsTags: ArtWorks, Carrie Cahill Mulligan, free, hanover, new hampshire, notecards, virtual reception
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Today, Wednesday, October 17, from 11 am to 6 pm, ArtWorks, the Dartmouth College employee arts festival, will be held in Alumni Hall and the Top of the Hop. The event is open to the public and will feature exhibits and performances by more than fifty faculty and staff.
Experience the many talents of Dartmouth‘s employees as we present a wide variety of visual arts, music, video, poetry readings, comedy, and much more throughout the day. Detailed information, including the exhibit layout, performance schedule, and list of contributing artists, can be found on the ArtWorks web site.
Since I have to work at the Dartmouth Alumni Gym front desk for most of exhibit, I thought I would borrow a page from Brenda Marks‘ blog and host a virtual reception myself. (Thanks for the great idea, Brenda, and to Alyson B. Stanfield for sharing it on her helpful Art Biz Blog.)
So here’s the scoop: You have until the end of this weekend (Sunday, October 21, 2007, at midnight), to leave a comment on this post.On Monday morning, I will toss all names into a (luxuriously warm, elegantly stylish yet hard-wearing, llama and wool, handknit felt) hat, and pick out a winner!
The lucky commenter will receive a set of 4 glossy hat notecards, each with a different freehand embroidery design.
So don’t be shy… leave a comment, and enter yourself to win. Good luck, hat lovers!
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I create highly functional, exquisitely handcrafted art-to-wear Heirloom Handknit Hats.
Winter is wonderful... but not if you're cold. That's where a lovely, warm hat fits in!
If wearing one of my hats helps you get outside and enjoy yourself, then I will have played my small part in making the world a little warmer and brighter.
Your head is sacred. It's my mission to create original art-to-wear hats that are worthy of your head.
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Each of my Heirloom Handknit Hats begins as a giant, over-sized stocking cap, knit by hand of llama and wool.
Next, it is shrunk into a thick, durable felt in the washing machine, which is then shaped by hand and air-dried.
Finally, each hat is lined with a silky ribbon to keep it's shape and provide lasting comfort. Many are finished with freehand embroidery, as unique as the wearer.
All are signed, dated and numbered by hand.
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Just found your blog today. Beautiful knit felt work. Wonderful colors and embroidered design. Have fun at the fair, the virtual reception is a super idea.
Comment by Glorious Hats — 18 October 2007 #
Best of luck with the virtual reception. Next time you come down to the flatlands (Boston) for a Notlob concert, let’s arrange ahead and you can bring/sell merchandise there.
Comment by Jeff — 18 October 2007 #
We enjoy working with you in Dartmouth Athletics and to be able to watch the hats emerge from knitting to the embroidering stage. You have a wonderful eye for style and color.
Comment by Kathy Tefft — 18 October 2007 #
Your website is sleek but your blog is full of great info. and links. I love the collage of your hats. Should be a poster!
Comment by Leslie Goat — 18 October 2007 #
What a great idea! I love your flair and excellent sense of color. Please keep me posted on any craft shows near Lyme, CT! I agree that the collage would be a wonderful poster!
Comment by Teresa Kirkwood — 18 October 2007 #
I love your work, Carrie! Best wishes in the exhibition and reception.
Comment by Emily Patterson — 18 October 2007 #
Great job, Carrie. I love your work, also, especially the one that adorns my head. I also love you!
Comment by Mum Mulligan — 19 October 2007 #
I love the hat of the week – Ghengis Hat!!! Nice work Carrie! Doing any shows in Alaska soon?!
Comment by carm — 19 October 2007 #
hey carrie, just saying hi.
Comment by richard groner — 21 October 2007 #
Such beautiful work!! and your virtual reception makes for a wonderful display case. So much easier to use online than other sites with not as nicely done offerings.
Comment by Camille Holmes — 22 October 2007 #
Hi Carrie. Last month I joined participated in on of your workshops through the League of NH Crafts, and learned to make one of your unique hats. Not only are your creations, lovely and unique, but you share your passion for knitting/designing with us. Thanks so much- I’m inspired! Great website, too1
Comment by Gwen Dunn — 6 November 2007 #