I am what you would call a glass smith. However, I do not just make glass; I shape it by blowing into what you could call glass art. It is an interesting hobby that I inherited from my father, whom I apprenticed under.
I do not meet my father as often as I used to. Already at an advanced age, he decided to move back to our grandfather's farm (currently owned by my brother). He's now into the simpler craft of woodcarving, while I continue to produce my wares during the weekends. When I get the chance, I get to see him; we often play chess with pieces he carved himself.
While I only practiced my craft on weekends, doing this for the past few years means I have a considerable number of glass wares in my possession. As such, I decided to share my enthusiasm by attempting to sell off some of my crafts. And with just a little Internet prodding, I stumbled upon a website that lists down all craft fairs in the State of Kentucky.
This was perfect for me, so I decided to try it out. Unfortunately, I was a bit too easygoing the first few times, and it ended up with me paying close to a hundred dollars for a booth in a show that wasn't particularly popular. I did earn, but it was barely enough to cover the initial investment of time and money.
I have learned the value of checking the events beforehand. You shouldn't trust the flyers in general; instead contact the event organizers themselves. Once you do so, ask questions regarding their event. Don't worry about asking detailed questions like, "How many years have this event been running?" Small questions like these are often well received, and give you a better insight on how they run things to boot. - 15246
I do not meet my father as often as I used to. Already at an advanced age, he decided to move back to our grandfather's farm (currently owned by my brother). He's now into the simpler craft of woodcarving, while I continue to produce my wares during the weekends. When I get the chance, I get to see him; we often play chess with pieces he carved himself.
While I only practiced my craft on weekends, doing this for the past few years means I have a considerable number of glass wares in my possession. As such, I decided to share my enthusiasm by attempting to sell off some of my crafts. And with just a little Internet prodding, I stumbled upon a website that lists down all craft fairs in the State of Kentucky.
This was perfect for me, so I decided to try it out. Unfortunately, I was a bit too easygoing the first few times, and it ended up with me paying close to a hundred dollars for a booth in a show that wasn't particularly popular. I did earn, but it was barely enough to cover the initial investment of time and money.
I have learned the value of checking the events beforehand. You shouldn't trust the flyers in general; instead contact the event organizers themselves. Once you do so, ask questions regarding their event. Don't worry about asking detailed questions like, "How many years have this event been running?" Small questions like these are often well received, and give you a better insight on how they run things to boot. - 15246
About the Author:
Scott Petrelli fondly sells both his and his father's glass crafts at Kentucky Craft Shows. He alternatingly visits, or rents a booth at most of the well-respected Kentucky Craft Fairs on a daily basis.
