Craft Showing Anyone????

[pops-shop]

Been using the site listed below for quite some time. Want to share it with the group.
Has some really interesting stuff.
For the legal part, I am not affiliated in any way with about.com

http://artsandcrafts.about.com/

[OPA1]

Glad I saw your post. I've been looking for a site like this for some time. It's relitive simple to make the craft but kind of trickie selling it, whether on line or in-person , at a craft fair, THANKS A BUNCH

ED :o

[pops-shop]

I would also like to add the url below.

http://www.craftlister.com/

They list crafts shows from all over the country. This place is free to join. ONce you set up your profile, you will be able to see shows within your specified radius. :)

Once again - I have no affiliation with this site. Just sharing the joy.

fred

[OPA1]

Thanks Fred, I've Gotten on to that site and it's really neat. You can go as far away or as close to home as you want to. Thanls Again.




ED :D

[wisconsinwoodch]

Did my first one for the year . in wisconsin. very slow. we payed the booth fee, and the gas . it was a three and a half hour drive.endded up makein about a 100.00$ after expences. not good fo a seven hour show, a lot of people packed up two hours early. I hope they stick to there word and not let them back next year. I had a few sales right at closing. well hope it will pick up at the next one.or it will be a long summer. The wisconsin wood chuck :) :)

[ndtroll]

Just finished with a Street Fair ... happened to be in my neighborhood and on the street next to my house.... (not far to go)

It was a one day show on Saturday... I decided Friday night to use two of my garage stalls to set up as the weather was raining.... Good thing as Saturday had rain all day long.... invited 3 other crafts people to join me in the garage... a jewelry maker, photographer and painter.... About 1/2 of the craft people scheduled to display and sell did not show due to weather and the traffic was way down.... weather was rainy and a cool 51 degrees....
Sold a bit of stuff... two special orders and new people who checked out my products....
Over all .... all things considered it wasn't a total loss
New clocks and wildlife products in the works...
Pictures to follow

[wisconsinwoodch]

did a show sat. 3 miles from home ,only 6 hours long, did great, weather in the 60ths, alot of people, a lot of crafters said they didnt do well at all, Ihad not done this show the last 2 years, and alot of people said where were you the last two years, so that may have helped, dont have any more for two weeks then it is every week end tell nov. good luck to all of you crafters, there my be hope this not buying thing has stopped
chuck :) :) :)

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Chuck, that is alot of shows!!!!! When do you have time to make things??? Good luck to you and to all who are doing summer shows. Continue to give us a little update how things are going. Always like to see what the trends are for the year. Also state what has been selling for you.

[wisconsinwoodch]

Im like pops retired, I work six to eight hours a day in my 24by26 foot shop, every day I am not traveling to a show or doing a show. I sell wooden toys. playable or collectors models. Cost is any where from a dollar to twenty six hundred dollars. You can see my toys at www.wisconsinwoodchuck.com I wood liker to say you give out some great advice and I have used some of it, keep up the good work.Chuck :) :) :)

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

OK Chuck you are on my do not talk to list also along with Fred. Retired?????????? I am just plain tired can't get retired. Just kidding fella. Good for you, you earned it. What is nice you found a hobby that is both rewarding and satisfying. That is when I am ready in seven years ( unless I hit the lottery) I too will have a hobby that I will enjoy for many years to come. I feel sorry for those who have never cut a piece of wood or made something from wood. They do not know what they are missing. To all retirees I salute you!!!!!

[pops-shop]

And us retirees thank you "workin" folk for your continued financial support ;) :rolleyes: :cool: :) :) :D

[OPA1]

;)

Well Fred, since I'm currently un-employed, I've been getting ready for my retirement by setting up my craft business. In-between my honey-Better-do list projects , I've been developoing a line of toys, gifts and other wood STUFF. So pretty soon I'll be with you RETIRED guys, making saw-dust all over the place. I've done a couple of local shows as OPAS WORKSHOP, translated as GRANDPAS WORKSHOP, and have done pretty good. So I guess I'm hooked on the show circuit!!!!!!! :eek:



ED :rolleyes:


SAWDUST: THE ONLY BIO-DEGRADABLE WASTE PRODUCT!!

[Woodbutcher68]

Being 52 means I've got a long way to go 'til retirement, but there probably won't be any money left after the "older" folks here get done with it!
Like JT, I play the lottery too, and just missed retirement last November.
I've got a craft show this Saturday at a benefit Gospel Fest. The promoter didn't do a very good job of getting crafters. There's going to be two of us with booths. My wood stuff and a guy who does leatherwork. All of my items have been geared towards the attendees - crosses, plaques, keyrings made out of Olivewood from Bethlehem, etc. I hope I get a few sales. The upside is the booth space was free, but I'm going to donate a part of my sales.

[wisconsinwoodch]

OPA1, Dont count on getting rich, just be glad you get back booth fees and gas cost,and mat. you mite make a little left over for tool up keep. but it keeps you busy. and you get to do what is fun. I do it for the enjoyment because there isnt any money in it . lots of luck. and let us know how it went.
Chuck :) ;) :o :p

[OPA1]

WWC

When I first started to do woodcrafts,I new from the start you won't get rich on the fairs circuit. I treat the bussiness as a suppliment to my retirement, when that happens, and if I make a lot at one show thats alright with me, if not ok too. I doo all of my woodworking because I enjoy it. If it becomes to much of A JOB and isn't fun then I stop it.



ED ;)