fashionably showing off his Benjamin Ballerina vest
made from reclaimed sweater and fabrics
please check the little friends page to see more photos of kiddos
(and others) enjoying their benjamin ballerina clothing.

we wanted to take a moment to thank all that showed up for our boulder, co launch party.
your support continues to mean a great deal to us.

THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU !!!

for those of you who missed the party... it included a preview of some of our much anticipated spring/summer line. i have posted a few of the inspiration/images that we will be using (and adding to) this spring/summer. please check back as i continue to update this over the next couple of months.

the winner of our raffle benefiting Sent(a)Mental Studios is...
Jenny Long... whoot whoot !!!!
we will be in touch to get you your $50 gift certificate to be used towards your next purchase :)

MAY 2011 - Please Save the Dates
*May 06th 2011 7-10pm - Benjamin Ballerina is Denver Made feature artist at Fancy Tiger for May 2011
*May 15th 20112-5pm - Refashion for Life : Communities Coming Together and Caring for our Kids
  for the Prevention of Suicide

we really hope to see you there.

love, maggie and dylan

A FITTING PLACE WILL HOST AN OPENING
LAUNCH PARTY WITH BENJAMIN BALLERINA
SATURDAY, MARCH 5th, FROM 3:00 UNTIL 6:00, P.M. 
1501 LEE HILL ROAD #10, BOULDER, CO.
(303) 443-4803
REG HOURS M-F 10-6 AND SAT 10-2 P.M.


ALL  CLOTHING  40%  OFF,  ONE  DAY  ONLY


STORY IN BRIEF: The vision of Benjamin Ballerina has been brewing for many years... Recently graduated with a Master’s in Art Therapy, Maggie Evans went back to her first love as a designer and seamstress of bridal gowns. Since also recently becoming a mother herself, she found much inspiration for a children’s clothing line. After partnering with Dylan Scholinski, a professional artist and founder of Sent(a)Mental Studios, which offers a safe space to a variety of youth to help facilitate a reclaiming of creative voice and exploring difficult emotions and experiences through creativity, the vision has finally taken form. Together, with their extensive creative backgrounds and a desire to create products that are environmentally and socially responsible, they use only reclaimed materials and original imagery to create unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade clothing for kids. Until now, Benjamin Ballerina clothing has been sold exclusively through the online Etsy shop. At the new storefront, you will be able to touch and feel each piece of unique clothing and, for one day only, take it home with you for  40% off.

ABOUT THE CLOTHING: Each piece of clothing is made from carefully chosen reclaimed fabrics, which are then screen printed with original imagery such as a flattened aluminum can or coffee cup lid. Each piece of clothing tells a story - a blanket becomes an apron dress and a well-loved sweater becomes a warm winter vest. The fabrics are then paired together, along with recycled buttons and trims, to create hip and colorful clothing in children’s sizes up to 10 years.

PREVIOUS PRESS:

The Westword (online), November 4, 2010, Susan Froyd
http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2010/11/talking_shop_benjamin_ballerina_takes_a_bow_tomorrow_at_the_other_side_arts.php


we really appreciate your time and support. please feel free to contact us with any questions and/or comments.

thanks again... we hope to see you around again and again.

love, maggie and dylan

thank you mama lynn for this awesome picture.
we really appreciate seeing our clothing in action.

love, maggie and dylan

thank you mama kristin for this awesome picture.
we really appreciate seeing our clothing in action.

love, maggie and dylan

dear friends and family of benjamin ballerina,

we wanted to take a moment to wish you all a spendid new year filled with laughter, tears, glitter, food, art, community, balance, inspiration, and love.

we are really looking forward to all that 2011 will bring... with its challenges and celebrations. please keep checking back, subscribe to this blog, or like us on facebook to stay posted on our latest adventures.

coming up:
March 5th, Saturday, 3-6pm
the launch of Benjamin Ballerina in Boulder
more details coming soon...

working on:
ideas for Spring/Summer Line and Imagery

thanks again...
we hope to see you around again and again.

love, maggie and dylan

Benjamin Ballerina announces a new (physical) shop location.

we are so excited to announce our newest shop location - located in north Boulder, Colorado at
A FITTING PLACE. we spent this weekend getting it all set-up... painting and installing our displays... hanging the clothing, etc.

while you can still find us on Etsy and Big Cartel - if you are in the boulder area you can now come and see our stuff live and in person. check out our a fitting place photo page to see more pictures of our new shop.

we are planning an official boulder launch/opening for early 2011 - so please check back and/or get on our mailing list (via our contact page) so we can let you know the details - but in the meantime feel free to stop by and personally check it out.

and for directions: click here for map

A FITTING PLACE
1501 Lee Hill Road, Unit 10,
Boulder, Colorado
(303) 443-4803