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How To Have a Successful Art/Craft Faire Day
Published: 11-20-2011 02:18pm
Having a successful Art Fair Experience.First of all - relax. From my experience, the calmer I am, the more I remember what I need to, the more at ease I am at the show, and the more I can focus will only help me be successful. Once you get your own brain into line, the rest will follow more seemlessly. If you aren't 'together' your craft/art faire space will show it. How do you do this? Be prepared, plan ahead, make lists and get a routine.Start your list with main catagories:Logistics of getting there: map, contacts at the show, does your car have gas, is your phone charged.What to bring: your inventory, your table, your business ... » Read More
The Value of Listening and Seeing
Published: 11-11-2011 08:27am
Taking time to listen to your inner voice is as
important as any other single element when designing or creating. It is necessary to think about why you are
creating this piece; why you are using this material; why you think the size is
appropriate and the scale is correct; is the design stretching your abilities
and increasing the knowledge of your materials; will this be a satisfying
experience for you as the designer. If you can make all these things come
together, then I believe you will be creating a successful piece. This is not
to say that if you have to struggle to make something work that it won't be a
success...it just mean... » Read More
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