It's really no surprise that Chicago is one of the better-known cities in the world. It's also one of the most stable cities even in these financially unkempt times, mainly due to its high level of diversity. Chicago, after all, is not just know for being the best sports city, but also as breeding grounds for improvisational theater and the arts.
Numbering among the diversities in Chicago is the various types of crafted works that are shown here. There are a lot of options of a collector of crafts, as is diverse as the city itself; from delicate glassblowing techniques to elaborate ice sculptures which utilize heavy equipment. Many more can be found in the Windy City. You just have to look around for them.
Where do you find these craft shows? Access to a computer and the Internet is a great way to start looking. Just do a quick search on a search engine, and you'll not only turn up craft show listings for Chicago, but also for the whole of Illinois. Better to narrow down your search to include those that are accessible to you, and narrow that list down even further to choose the best fairs for you. Simple as that.
If you are an aspiring craftsperson, you may even have the desire to showcase your own works to a bigger circle of people yourself. If you do, then craft fairs are an idea place to do so. Once you have a listing of craft fairs, make contact with the event organizers and talk about the possibility of you renting a booth. Do this beforehand, as it's very unlikely that you can rent a booth on the day of the festival.
Obviously, you must have a large enough supply of your crafts if you do decide to sell at a craft show somewhere in Illinois. If you bring too few items, you'll definitely be short of wares on the first day. While they definitely won't sell like pancakes at the beginning, many amateur craft show goers are overwhelmed because they fail to predict the sales figure they'll make. - 15246
Numbering among the diversities in Chicago is the various types of crafted works that are shown here. There are a lot of options of a collector of crafts, as is diverse as the city itself; from delicate glassblowing techniques to elaborate ice sculptures which utilize heavy equipment. Many more can be found in the Windy City. You just have to look around for them.
Where do you find these craft shows? Access to a computer and the Internet is a great way to start looking. Just do a quick search on a search engine, and you'll not only turn up craft show listings for Chicago, but also for the whole of Illinois. Better to narrow down your search to include those that are accessible to you, and narrow that list down even further to choose the best fairs for you. Simple as that.
If you are an aspiring craftsperson, you may even have the desire to showcase your own works to a bigger circle of people yourself. If you do, then craft fairs are an idea place to do so. Once you have a listing of craft fairs, make contact with the event organizers and talk about the possibility of you renting a booth. Do this beforehand, as it's very unlikely that you can rent a booth on the day of the festival.
Obviously, you must have a large enough supply of your crafts if you do decide to sell at a craft show somewhere in Illinois. If you bring too few items, you'll definitely be short of wares on the first day. While they definitely won't sell like pancakes at the beginning, many amateur craft show goers are overwhelmed because they fail to predict the sales figure they'll make. - 15246
About the Author:
Torrie Callahan appreciates beauty in all its forms, but she reserves a special place in her heart for Illinois Craft Shows. Meet Torrie at the vaious Illinois Craft Fairs, and see the beauty in our handmade crafts!
