It's undeniable that arts and crafts is one of the most satisfying pastimes a person can do. Something that is both artistic and tactile is something distinct from other art forms like song and dance, for example. A crafted item is tangible in your hands and this artistic object will be like a treat to your senses.
As such, it is not unusual for various craftspeople to turn up in California. As the people pursue their various lives here, they often want to stop for awhile and just appreciate the finer things. Craftspeople are experts at this; their works echo life itself.
You may already be a craftsperson living in (or thinking about moving to) California, then maybe it has crossed your mind to sell your crafts at the different craft shows that occur annually around the state. How do you go about this? There are about 849 craft shows scheduled to happen in this fair alone, and my first tip is to carefully pick which fairs to attend.
Well, you obviously have Internet access; otherwise you wouldn't be able to read this. The Internet is almost always the best source of information these days, and a quick search online will get you to an online listing of craft shows with little trouble. Once there, you can get the contact information of whoever is organizing the event. Once done, you have completed the first step.
Of course, communication is a vital skill to learn, and you must employ this skill in selling, starting with the event organizers themselves. Contact them, and ask them how they run things. Typically, these craft shows have a fee to let you use their booths, but the similarity ends there. The benefits included with the rent vary; some offer access to electrical power, for example, while most do not. It's best to know nuances like these beforehand so you wouldn't be surprised. - 15246
As such, it is not unusual for various craftspeople to turn up in California. As the people pursue their various lives here, they often want to stop for awhile and just appreciate the finer things. Craftspeople are experts at this; their works echo life itself.
You may already be a craftsperson living in (or thinking about moving to) California, then maybe it has crossed your mind to sell your crafts at the different craft shows that occur annually around the state. How do you go about this? There are about 849 craft shows scheduled to happen in this fair alone, and my first tip is to carefully pick which fairs to attend.
Well, you obviously have Internet access; otherwise you wouldn't be able to read this. The Internet is almost always the best source of information these days, and a quick search online will get you to an online listing of craft shows with little trouble. Once there, you can get the contact information of whoever is organizing the event. Once done, you have completed the first step.
Of course, communication is a vital skill to learn, and you must employ this skill in selling, starting with the event organizers themselves. Contact them, and ask them how they run things. Typically, these craft shows have a fee to let you use their booths, but the similarity ends there. The benefits included with the rent vary; some offer access to electrical power, for example, while most do not. It's best to know nuances like these beforehand so you wouldn't be surprised. - 15246
About the Author:
Jacen Fanning is in the process of getting his PhD, but attends California Craft Shows in his spare time. Besides his monthly allowance, he earns additional income at California Craft Fairs with a talent he developed back in High School.
