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Clarity Elise Fornell

Aspen,CO

Summary

Fiber artist specializing in weaving. Body of work ranges from luxury home goods to experimental fine art with a focus on sustainability through mending, repurposing fabrics, and utilizing found materials.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Weaver

Clarity Elise Wovens
03.2015 - Current
  • Hand weaver of goods ranging from home wares, to fine art and wearables
  • Advanced skills of fiber arts, product development, and art sales
  • Currently working on commissioned pieces, local art show works, and technique exploration

Behavioral Interventionist

Thrive Autism Collaborative
02.2022 - Current

Developed strong rapport with child clients through active listening and empathetic understanding, fostering trust and open communication channels

  • Adapted intervention strategies to accommodate unique learning styles and needs of each student, maximizing their potential for success

Hat Maker/Designer/Manager

Aspen Hatter
05.2018 - 10.2022
  • Designed and created handmade beaver felt hats
  • Produced store events such as trunk shows, private showings, luncheons, holiday parties, and new product releases
  • Managed employee team including local retail store, remote marketing team, and coordination between multiple stores
  • Designed and managed production of additional retail goods

Weaver

Maker and Place
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maker in residence at short term retail experience
  • Designed custom woven home wares and created them in store

Art Dealer

The Bird’s Nest Gallery
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Create enjoyable and educational viewing experience to enhance sales
  • Organized and ran events for winter pop-up space

Assistant Manager

Binske
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Wrote standard operating procedures, employee study guides, and store checklists at new start up boutique marijuana brand

Snowmobile Tour Guide

T-Lazy-7 Ranch
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Greeted and prepared guests before snowmobile tour to Maroon Bells with stops to share educational stories of Aspen
  • Served lunch in remote log cabin to guests on day long tours

Personal Transcriber

Author Mike Nelson
07.2013 - 10.2015
  • Typed and edited novel from hand written police notes
  • Weekly meetings to discuss completed chapters and sections

Manager

Orbit Salon
01.2012 - 07.2013
  • Maintained clean, welcoming environment for constant flow of clients
  • Organized daily schedule for up to six stylists
  • Kept up with needs of stylists at hand throughout the day

Education

Continuing Education -

Colorado Mountain College
Aspen, CO
01-2024

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fiber Art

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
01.2010

Study Abroad -

Savannah College of Art And Design
Lacoste, France
12.2009

Skills

  • Weaving
  • Felting
  • Yarn spinning
  • Sewing
  • Quilting
  • Book binding
  • Paper making
  • Embroidery
  • Bead weaving
  • Hat Making
  • Retail management
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Behavioral Interventionist

Thrive Autism Collaborative
02.2022 - Current

Hat Maker/Designer/Manager

Aspen Hatter
05.2018 - 10.2022

Weaver

Maker and Place
10.2017 - 05.2018

Art Dealer

The Bird’s Nest Gallery
01.2017 - 04.2017

Assistant Manager

Binske
05.2016 - 12.2016

Snowmobile Tour Guide

T-Lazy-7 Ranch
11.2015 - 05.2016

Weaver

Clarity Elise Wovens
03.2015 - Current

Personal Transcriber

Author Mike Nelson
07.2013 - 10.2015

Manager

Orbit Salon
01.2012 - 07.2013

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fiber Art

Savannah College of Art and Design

Continuing Education -

Colorado Mountain College

Study Abroad -

Savannah College of Art And Design
Clarity Elise Fornell