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With so many craft shows to choose from, how do you know which events will pay off? Often times, you can learn a lot just talking to other vendors where you are already displaying your crafts. But that may not be enough. Where the Shows Areis a quarterly guide ($49.95 per year) to craft fairs in [...] I was teaching a crafts marketing workshop and I started by asking everyone present to say their name, their craft and what they want to get out of the class. Many of the participants were already selling crafts but reported that sales weren’t as good as they wanted. It’s probably safe to say that almost all of us [...] For many years, the craft fair at War Eagle Mill in Arkansas has been a top travel destination for folks in the South. This year the May event was canceled because of flooding. However, visitors are not pouring back to the famous landmark after flood waters have receded. If you are in the Arkansas area, [...] Maker Faire 2009 will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area at the San Mateo County Expo Center on May 30-31, 2009. The fourth annual Maker Faire will display crafts from independent artists and the DIY culture. Although it’s too late to exhibit, you may want to check out this hugely fun craft show [...] Maker Faire is accepting applications for vendors for the Maker Faire Bay Area, May 30 and 31 at the San Mateo County Expo Center. The theme is “Remake America”, and takes its inspiration from President Obama’s message of change and grassroots participation. Click here for more information about Maker Faire Entry Close Date: March 31, [...] Craft Shows Selling crafts at craft shows has been a time-tested way to bring in cash for your handmades. News reports indicate that even in these tough economic times, sales for some craft makers have remained steady or even grown. Finding the right craft shows for your craft is important. I recommend you check out the [...] There’s a lot of craft shows to sell your crafts at, but how do you find out the best events for your craft? I have had very good results referring to the Sunshine Artist Audit Book. It contains reviews of craft fairs by the artisans themselves who rate events based on sales, attendance, show promoters, [...] Here’s a craft show you should know about. The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) has announced a new consumer craft show, the CHA Craft SuperShow. This event will be at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, July 31 and August 1, 2009. For more information about the CHA Craft SuperShow, contact Keri Cunningham, [...] The eagerly anticipated results are in…judges have completed finalist selections for Progress Possibilities 2008. Ten entries [...] I’ve recently noticed that more and more of my overworked, stressed-out friends are pursuing their own forms of personal expression – cooking imaginative recipes, making furniture in their basements, or knitting glorious sweaters and scarves. As for myself, I am baking every cake recipe in sight, presenting these prizes to family and friends with the [...] The applications are in, the jurying is done, and the final three artists for the NPCG booth at the [...] Well, it’s not quite time to vote…but the polls open in just a few days on November 1st. [...] Recently I juried the 2009 Palm Beach Fine Craft Show, to be held in West Palm Beach next March 20-22. This small, beautiful show consistently features a number of leading artists working in fine craft, including a good representation of Artful Home artists. Molly Stone in the Cohn-Stone pumpkin patch A guest post from Artful Home CEO Lisa Bayne Sinuous Shelf In these turbulent times when the traditional rules no longer apply, perhaps the most important tools we need to survive are common sense and creativity. Common sense and good judgment help us as we are faced with situations that we have never faced before. (I was born after the Great Depression, therefore have [...] These days, it seems as if I, along with everyone else I know, am in a prolonged state of insomnia. I toss and turn each night, worried about the financial prospects for myself and my country. In the morning I get up and face the new day with a strong cup of coffee before tackling [...] The election process continues on with the posting of the nominee questionnaires. While several candidates are running unopposed, excerpts [...] Structures #34 This blog has always been about incorporating the beautiful into the everyday and finding the work of talented artists and making it part of our lives and homes. This week I thought it would be interesting to turn the tables and hear from one of those talented artists about the other side of [...] The October 2008 edition of the National Polymer Clay News e-newsletter is This week, I am delighted to turn the blog over to Artful Home CEO, Lisa Bayne, the first of whom I hope to be many guest bloggers on The Artful Life. As previously publicized, the NPCG Board has voted to change the name of our organization to more accurately reflect [...] Collar Baskets speak a universal language. For the historian, they are a signature of time and place. I grew up coveting the Native American baskets of the Blue Ridge mountains. Basket weaving is the oldest known Native American craft – there are some ancient baskets from the Southwest that have been identified [...] Green & Honey Teapot Those of us who are afflicted with the collecting bug know that it’s hard to kick. So hard, in fact, that we see no reason to kick it at all! Gradually, we fill our shelves, rooms, and houses with the stuff of our dreams and passions. Middlebury Chair Lavender/Green Shorter days and cooler nights have a visceral effect on my behavior. I find myself searching my bookshelves for long, thoughtful books that absolutely require a good reading light and a cozy chair. One of Mary Lynn O’Shea’s chairs, for instance. The September 2008 edition of the National Polymer Clay News e-newsletter is |
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