Lectures/Shows:
What Others are Saying about GC Millinery & Tea
View comments by year: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, and 2000.
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"A Century of Hats" collection at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. |
2005
Grand Opening of "A Century of Hats" exhibit at the "Mansion on Forsyth Park" in Savannah, GA
"Your hat passion helped make the party a delightful success. Thanks for sharing your joy!" Richard & Martha
Walworth County Arc Luncheon Geneva National Golf Club Lake Geneva,WI
"Your talk on hats was so incredibly fun, too." - Linda
Stolen Hearts presents a "Victorian Ribbon Flower Class" Stoughton, WI
"We Love this class, you're a blast" - Nancy
Metropolitan Women's Club – Madison, WI
"What a wonderful time we had at your show, I can't wait to tell everybody." - Sue
Mad Catter Tea Party and Fundraiser – Whitewater, WI
"This could not have been more fun, Gail. You're wonderful and so enthusiastic, we love you!" - Irene
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2004
Edward Jones, Fashion & Finance – De Forest, WI
Featuring "A Century of Hats" a fun interactive presentation with vintage and modern millinery… and "A New Century –A New Challenge" examining the role of women in our economy…
"…thank you for your presentation last night at my seminar" – Mary
Rotary Gardens, Bower City Garden Club Luncheon - Janesville, WI
"I wanted to send you a note to thank you for the great presentation you gave at the Rotary Garden club luncheon. I was amazed at how hats and women are so part of history. Loved it! Thank you, thank you!" - Elizabeth
American Association of University Women, Social - Janesville, WI
"I've probably had 10 conversations with friends and co-workers since Tuesday night. Your hats and your knowledge about their history are awesome. Thank you so much for a remarkable presentation." - Barb
Rockford Woman's Club Benefit - Rockford, IL
"Your presentation was greatly enjoyed by all; we received numerous complementary notes and phone calls." – Vera
Women's Expo Guest Speaker, Alliant Center - Madison, WI
Lake Superior College, in honor of "Women in History Month", A Century of Hats Lecture and Trunk Show - Superior, WI
"What an excellent program, I learned so much, thank you." - Jan
Madison Embroidery Guild Tea - Madison, WI
"You really know your subject - when I walked in wearing the hat you gave me my 13 year-old daughter thought it looked great! Thanks for the wonderful lecture on hats. We all had a great time. " - Cheryl
Lake Edge Lutheran Church Women's "Hats Off to Our Golden Girls Spring Banquet" - Madison, WI
"Thank you for a wonderful afternoon." - Doreen
Oregon Senior Center Tea - Oregon, WI
"Thank you so much for a fun program. It was a great time for everyone. Even the men enjoyed it!" - Susie
St. James Lutheran Ladies Aid, Mother Daughter Luncheon - Madison, WI
"Just a note to thank you for the great presentation. I've heard many good comments. It was fun and we all enjoyed it." - Helen
Secret Garden Mad Hatter Tea and Trunk Show - Vail, CO
"I've thoroughly enjoyed lots of compliments on the hats I got from you." - Cathie
Monroe Arts Center, Wearable Art Fashion and Trunk Show - Monroe, WI
"Gail's pieces, alive with color and design always delight and inspire."- Green County Net News
Rockford Garden Club, Tea - Rockford, IL
"Just wanted to thank you again for coming to Rockford - I have heard only positive comments! I enjoyed meeting you and would love to hear more about your area of expertise." - Janet
Charlotte's Chapeaux Presents "A Century of Hats" Fundraiser - Long Grove, IL
"Gail, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you -- it was great!!!" - Charlotte
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2003
Fairlawn Mansion, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tea and Trunk Show - Superior, WI
"Wow, is all I can say, you're the best!" - Jan
Fairlawn Mansion, Victorian Flower Making Class - Superior, WI
"You even got the guys into this, it was great, Thank you again!" - Jan
Laura's Bridal Shower Tea and "Wedding Hat History" Lecture - Whitewater, WI
"You are a wonderful speaker and I am getting many compliments on how fun and different the shower was because of you. Your knowledge and presentation are exceptional. Your hats are truly works of wearable art." - Laura
Oakwood Village Red Hat Society Luncheon - Madison, WI
"The ladies just had a wonderful time. Thank you so much!!" - Vern
The Gathering Place Breakfast Brunch - Milton, WI
"Thank you for a wonderful program. Everyone really enjoyed themselves." - Leigh
Hudson Red Hatters Luncheon The New Lowell - Stillerwater, MN
"We are so glad you came, now we have lots to talk about hats." - Karen
Pink Poodle, Mad Hatter Tea Party - Madison, WI
"The ladies are still laughing and they loved the tea." - Beth
Legacy House, Mother Daughter Tea and Etiquette Class - Madison, WI
"I am so glad I came with my daughter. What a delightful experience." - Lee
Who's New In Madison luncheon BlackHawk Country Club, Madison,WI
"Amy and I would like to thank you for the wonderful afternoon we had visiting your millinery design center. It is truly amazing!! Fun, yes, but we learned so very much." - Deb
"Thank you again for the great HALF CENTURY OF HATS program you did for our Who's New in Madison Ladies group. We have some great memories and some even greater pictures to preserve those memories. Everyone who attended had a great time. Thank you again." - Deb
Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo, Victorian Ribbon Flower Class - Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI
"Thanks again for your special efforts to make this year's Garden Expo the most successful yet." - DeAnne
Spring Luncheon for Scholarships, Rock County Home and Community Educators - Janesville, WI
"I am happy to send you the Gazette clipping. It's really been fun working with you!" - Doris
Junior Girl Scout Troop 306, Hat Making class - Mt. Horeb, WI
"Your kindness and great generosity has created a lifetime of wonderful memories and appreciation. The girls and I loved spending time with you and you are what we enjoyed most." - Karen
Scarlett Belles, Red Hatter Luncheon - Beloit, WI
"The Scarlett Belles Red Hatters so enjoyed your lecture and learning more about hats. It was a lovely luncheon and a great program. If possible, could you send me a brochure or list of where you will be in the coming months so we can play another day with you?" - Jan
Mad Hatter Tea Party – Skaalen Home - Stoughton, WI
"I understand that everyone had a great time, and they especially enjoyed your program. The ladies in the "hat show" were still talking about their modeling experience. . ." Pam
Oakfield Methodist Church, Spring Tea Party - Oakfield, WI
"We enjoyed your hatful of tricks." - Denise
St. Paul's Autumn Mother Daughter Tea - Madison, WI
"We had more fun than we could have imagined. A heartfelt thanks." - The Gang
Amcore Bank, Ambassador Club Tea - Monroe, WI
"That was so much fun, I am anxious to visit your business now." - Diane
University League Antiques Group - Madison, WI
"I want to thank you so much for the wonderful program you presented. We all agreed it was just the best. I am sure you'll see us wearing more hats now."
- Joni
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2002
Zehnders Fashion and Accessory Dinner - Frankenmuth, MI
"I just wanted to let you know what a delightful time everyone had at our event. My mother even loves you! Your hats were beautiful, and many people commented how great that you opened yourself to help all that descended on you. .. Your spirit lives on here at Zehnders!" - Dee
Zehnders, Afternoon Trunk Show - Frankenmuth, MI
"What a delightful evening we had in Frankenmuth last Tuesday! Thank you for the viewing of the beautiful hats, the tips on wearing them, and all the personalized attention, both our hats and mostly for changing forever our attitude about wearing hats!" - Theresa
Janesville Montessori School, Tea and Trunk Show Fundraiser - Janesville, WI
"I know it's a lot of work to "take your show on the road" but, WOW what fun! It was plainly obvious that the ladies in attendance truly enjoyed your hats!" - Donna
Black Hawk Country Club Halloween Dinner and Hat Competition - Madison, WI
"Thank you for spending the evening with us at Blackhawk. Your talk was not only interesting but very entertaining. The ladies had a great time. Thank you for making my first event such a success. One of the ladies told me that it was the most fun they ever had at the Women's Dinner. Thank you, thank you!" - Debbie
Secret Garden, Cocktail Hour and Trunk Show - Vail, CO
"It was so wonderful meeting you. You are incredibly talented and have such a passionate enthusiasm for your work." - Jenner
Sherman Ave. United Methodist Church Mother Daughter Banquet - Madison, WI
"You covered all the aspects of hats very well in the limited time you had an the modeling by both adults and children were enjoyed by all that attended. " - Marlene
Being Your Own Star Fall Fashion Show, Cambridge Historic School - Cambridge, WI
"Thank you so much for coming to Cambridge and sharing your knowledge and expertise with our group. I've heard nothing but great comments bout the program." - Elieen
Oakwood East Victorian Tea Party - Madison, WI
"What a lovely program you do, all the ladies are still talking about it." - Vern
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2001
Barbara's Trunk Show - Vail, CO
"My (your?) hat was a hit at the summer wedding. It was perfect for the "field" wedding. It was more out there than the "barefoot" bride and groom. It was neat." - Barbara
Beechwood Inn Champagne Tea and Kentucky Derby Show - French Lick, IN
"I simply had to write you and tell you how much I enjoyed the Tea, "A Century of Hats" program last Saturday at the Beechwood in French Lick! You are so dynamic! It truly renewed my spirit." - Annette
"I just wanted to let you know that my mother and I were the talk of the church on Easter Sunday morning. We got so many compliments on our hats. Men especially came up to us and said that they loved hats on women and wished that they would start wearing them again." - Ginger
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2000
Mother Daughter Tea - Stoughton, WI
"The lesson on Tea Etiquette was done in such a tasteful manner with the littlest ladies following them precisely, the historical and fashion discussion of the millinery industry was enlightening - Gail you are a delightful presenter." - Joanne
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