Pattiy Torno @ CURVE has a new sign above the door, a few new fleece prices as of May 1, 2011 & a bunch of new clothes made and ready to try on. Alena Hennessy and her great tee shirts seem to compliment the ever popular Aline skirt… and with two quilt commissions to work on this summer, there should be a big something on the design wall before too long
Pattiy Torno, Sutherland Handweaving & Meagan Chaney, all found in #6 CURVE will be open from 10am to at least 5pm Friday November 26 thru Monday November 29 for your shopping pleasures. Do drop in for the fun of it!
Southern Living Travel Editor, Annette Thompson, shares the people and pleasures of locally made gifts in this mountain town called Asheville. And yes, she mentions Pattiy Torno & CURVE studios & garden & the River Arts District in her article, “Warm Your Heart”, part of the “3 Ways to get into the Spirit” section in the December 2010 issue of Southern Living Magazine. Thanks for the love!!
Pattiy Torno, well-known fiber artist in Asheville’s River Arts District, is the judge for the upcoming Fiber Arts exhibition presented by The Arts Council of Henderson County in the D. Samuel Neill Gallery at the Arts Council, 538 North Main Street, 2nd floor in downtown Hendersonville, and will be the Arts Council’s final exhibition at that location.
The opening reception and awards ceremony will be Friday, November 5 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday- Friday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, and Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The gallery is open additional days and times by appointment.
Torno has juried shows in North Carolina and Georgia, and has served as a textile expert to the Standards Committee of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild.
black/grey polka dot aline skirt $60 & drape top in black/white floral $65 © pattiy torno 2010
black short ruffle wrap jacket $295 & black/white long ruffle wrap jacket $325 © pattiy torno 2010
Lisa shows how nicely Pattiy’s new wrap dress goes with Barb’s new shawl… thanks to Lisa for modeling and for being in the studio!
some new fabrics & shapes May 2010
black & red print selection May 2010
some new pinks! Black & pink floral and a great 60’s swirly print fabric!
Jancy in her new Black & White Jacket & skirt
Grey Rose Long Sleeve Wrap Top & Aline Skirt $115
Grey/Black/White Polka Dot Long Sleeve Wrap Dress $95 (sold out)
Black Poly Crepe Long Hanky Hem Skirt & Split Top $110
Pattiy Torno began her career as a clothing designer, studying first at Virginia Commonwealth University and then Parson School of Design. “I have always sewn knit clothes. I love the way they move with you and feel so good. Comfort & style are key when I make clothes.”
“We do not dry clean here.”
“We travel very well.”
“We will not confine you.”
These are the pledges Pattiy makes to her customers about her clothes. Do come down and try on a thing or two and see what comfort really feels like.