Hats with a Past: An Afternoon with Bonnie
“History and fashion are interwoven.” Bonnie Shaffer
When Bonnie Shaffer announced that she would give up her studio on Ashland’s plaza, I asked if I could film her creating one of her signature hats, from start to finish. In this film, we witness Bonnie making a cloche-type hat while reminiscing about her life as a creative hatmaker.
Two years later, I reconnected with Bonnie, to find her in a new studio and with a surprising new clientele.
English, 12 minutes, 2019
Hats with a Past: An Afternoon with Bonnie
We’re Saving the World
A fifth grade class in Southern Oregon decided to send copies of a book to all the governors in the USA. Why? Because one day Sharon Mehdi sat down and wrote an inspirational story for her granddaughter, a fable about women standing silently for peace.
It was a children’s story for adults that showed how each person can make a difference. And that’s just what happened. Encouraged by others to self-publish “The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering,” the little pamphlet soon took on a life of its own and was purchased by a major publisher.
“We’re Saving the World” will uplift your spirits as it shows how generations can come together. Here’s a story that will leave you believing that there is still hope for the future.
We’re Saving the World