The nickname “warped mind” came from my master milliner teacher – Jan Wutkowski – as she was observing one of my creations in progress, she stated ‘ you have really warped mind’ 🙂
It illustrates my ability to perceive hats in the world that surrounds us and transforming all inspirations into funky twists in my designs. Each of my creations has movement. I’m happy when I create hats, and I hope this joyfulness comes through in my designs.
I grew up in Europe, wearing hats through winters and on special occasions. I forgot how much fun it was until I rediscovered it when I found myself in a pinch going to Kentucky Derby – nothing would fit my big head! I signed up for a class with Jan and found my groove – something that combines art and practicality. Finally, all my skills can be used in one place – painting, sculpting, sewing! I honed my craft through many classes including ones from Hat Academy and Millinery Meet Up.
Those classes made me realize how small is the community of hat makers, and how mass production, present even in most exclusive department stores, devalues the artistry of millinery. This is why, together with Andrea Blohm, we will be continuing the Millinery Meet Up – a unique millinery educational event. We aim to preserve craftsmanship and companionship and hopefully bring more awareness of this amazing profession.
My millinery is all handmade, lovingly stitched by hand, shaped, sculpted, dyed from high quality materials.
Patrycja
Bio
- Owner of Atlanta Derby Hats by Warped Mind Milliner
- Milliners Guild Professional Member
- Milliners Guild Secretary 2024
- Co-Owner of Millinery Meetup – bi-annual hat-making conference
- 2020, 2019 and 2017 Winner of the 1st place in Mad Hatters Society Annual Hat Contest
- 2018 London Hat Exhibition – Inspired by Architecture
- 2021 – finalist of Melbourne International Millinery Competition with topic “Mother of the Bride”
- Making hats since 2009