What A Great Hat

What A Great Hat What a Great Hat! Creative Handmade Millinery by Paula Singleton
One of a kind handmade women’s ha My style combines sophistication with whimsy.

About the Milliner, by Paula Singleton

Buying my first great handmade hat changed my life. I rushed home and made a few hats on my own but soon realized that I wanted to learn more. I discovered Donald Wasson, an experienced milliner and instructor, (finding such a person in Northeast Ohio was a stroke of luck) and have taken numerous courses from him. I have also completed two workshops with Chi

cago’s Eia Radosavljevic. I’ve been producing mostly one-of-a-kind hats out of straw, sinamay, wool felt, handmade felt, fabric and all sorts of fun vintage and handmade trimmings ever since. I market my hats through the finer Northeast Ohio art festivals, shows and boutiques and see clients by appointment in my millinery studio and showroom in Akron, Ohio. These venues put my hats in front of people who appreciate their artistry even more than their functionality. Techniques include hand blocking and sewing; sewn fabric soft hats; and hand knitted and felted wool hats that sport great textures and colors. Most of my hats are designed to be worn any time – a special occasion is not the only occasion to wear them. A great hat elevates a dress, outfit or coat from something perfectly nice to something really sensational. And I never tire of hearing, “What a great hat!”

I'm running a few specials for my open house tomorrow and Saturday only. Come and snap up these bargains!
08/07/2025

I'm running a few specials for my open house tomorrow and Saturday only. Come and snap up these bargains!

Hello Friends, I'm having an open studio at What a Great Hat this Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, 11 - 3 both days....
08/06/2025

Hello Friends, I'm having an open studio at What a Great Hat this Friday and Saturday, August 8 and 9, 11 - 3 both days. I recently acquired a nice collection of vintage hats for those of you who love vintage as much as I do. Also plenty of summer merchandise and preview of fall collection. Hope to see you there.

Just had a bride come into the studio. Her dress is sage green and ivory. I had this lovely sage and white fascinator......
05/15/2025

Just had a bride come into the studio. Her dress is sage green and ivory. I had this lovely sage and white fascinator...all we needed to do was add a sweet veil to make it wedding worthy. Love how it came out!

Mini Getaway with my good pal Dawn. Had so much fun going to the beach, shopping, laughing, jigsaw puzzling, touring, ea...
05/09/2025

Mini Getaway with my good pal Dawn. Had so much fun going to the beach, shopping, laughing, jigsaw puzzling, touring, eating, talking, listening to music…grateful for it all!

I will be appearing on WJW Fox8 New Day Cleveland tomorrow at 10 am. Hope you can tune in and enjoy seeing some fun Kent...
04/28/2025

I will be appearing on WJW Fox8 New Day Cleveland tomorrow at 10 am. Hope you can tune in and enjoy seeing some fun Kentucky Derby Hats.

Working on one of my favorite styles of hat...Kentucky Derby Style! I'm currently designing hats for several of my organ...
03/12/2025

Working on one of my favorite styles of hat...Kentucky Derby Style! I'm currently designing hats for several of my organized customers...if you're going to the Derby in Louisville or to a Derby Party in town and want a hat that's completely unique to you, please get in touch soon. We can set up an appointment to create a headpiece that's a perfect complement to you and your outfit. Can't wait to work with you!

Hat News - Open Studio -
06/11/2024

Hat News - Open Studio -

It has been awhile since my last open studio! I would love to see you and hope you’ll stop by this Friday and/or Saturday between 10 and 4 to see what’s new. Lots of summer styles are available and we’re working on Fall/Winter as we speak.

Always fun stuff at River Light Gallery!
10/23/2023

Always fun stuff at River Light Gallery!

Welcome Mallory Tulcewicz to River Light Gallery. Her handmade functional pottery is crafted with impressions from a crocheted piece for texture. She did confess she loves the 1970s colors.

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2855 W Market Street, Ste 202
Fairlawn, OH
44333

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+13305922295

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