About Caroline Fitch

Hi there! My name is Caroline. I am a metal smith that recently graduated from Pennsylvania Western University. I am in the process of setting up my own studio and starting my small business!

Lavender Hare is a place to document my completed pieces as well as sell my production work! Please feel free to contact me through my website for commissions, questions, or anything you may need! I’d love to hear from you.

CV

Education

2024 Pending duel BFA and BS, Art Education (BS) and Jewelry/Metalsmithing (BFA)Pennwest Univeristy Edinboro Campus (December 2024)



Work Experience

2020-present (seasonal) ECCOTA Elk County Council on the Arts Gallery 

2023 Art Department Tour Guide

2023 Metals Studio Monitor

2017-present Gigs at wineries, festivals, weddings  


 

Exhibitions (group or solo, invited or juried, online or IRL)

2023 Touchstone Crafts Exhibition

2023 Always Connected Student Exhibition

2023 ECU Metals Symposium Student Exhibition

2024


Professional Development

2023 Visiting Artist Adam Atkinsin

2023 Visiting Artist Everett Hoffman

2023 Visiting Artist Ashley Beavington

2023 PAEA Conference attendance

2023 Touchstone Crafts School Workshop attendance

2023 ECU Metals Symposium attendance

2023 Visiting Artist Mallory Weston Demo

2022 Visiting Artist Logan Woodle Demo



Extracurricular Activities 

2023 Art Education Club President 

2021 Metals Club Member


Volunteer Experience

2021-2022 Erie Art Museum Volunteer

2016-present Face Painting Volunteer

2022-present Performance Volunteer at Elk County Senior Center


Awards/Achievements

3.9 College GPA

President’s Excellence Scholarship 

Henry Katzwinkle Prize Scholarship

Ready to Succeed Scholarship