So you have talent. You want to share your skills to the general population. But of course, altruism is not in your vocabulary, so you want to make a few extra dollars with the effort you put into it. After looking around a bit, you find out that fairs and festivals happen in abundance near where you life. Of course, it's a good idea to sell your crafts there.
There are a few complications you turn over in your head, though: Like, is it possible to go full-scale and make more crafts than the few pieces you sell to your friends and family? Even if you do have the time to do so, will you be able to actually sell them to a much more broad audience of people?
In the former, you'll eventually ascertain that it's a good way to market your skills to other people. Something that used to be just within your circle of intimates can now be shown to a larger number of people. It is a sharing of your thoughts and ideas. You can think of it as your art being shared via another person.
Selling, on the other hand, is something that doesn't come easy. Like most things in life. There are a number of fairs and festivals each year, and it's obvious that everyone is different from the other. How can you tell which ones to go to? In a nutshell, it's a gamble. You win some, you lose some.
So, how do you go about this? An option is to go on the internet and find a database that lists any upcoming fairs and festivals that'll happen that year. Premium membership might set you back a little, but at any rate, it'll be worth it so you'll be informed. Once you have the schedules and have already an idea which ones you're going to, the next step is to contact the organizers and ask about the festival. Queries like "What is the usual turnout of people?", "How many years have you held this event?" and others will be a big help to your selling aspirations. - 15790
There are a few complications you turn over in your head, though: Like, is it possible to go full-scale and make more crafts than the few pieces you sell to your friends and family? Even if you do have the time to do so, will you be able to actually sell them to a much more broad audience of people?
In the former, you'll eventually ascertain that it's a good way to market your skills to other people. Something that used to be just within your circle of intimates can now be shown to a larger number of people. It is a sharing of your thoughts and ideas. You can think of it as your art being shared via another person.
Selling, on the other hand, is something that doesn't come easy. Like most things in life. There are a number of fairs and festivals each year, and it's obvious that everyone is different from the other. How can you tell which ones to go to? In a nutshell, it's a gamble. You win some, you lose some.
So, how do you go about this? An option is to go on the internet and find a database that lists any upcoming fairs and festivals that'll happen that year. Premium membership might set you back a little, but at any rate, it'll be worth it so you'll be informed. Once you have the schedules and have already an idea which ones you're going to, the next step is to contact the organizers and ask about the festival. Queries like "What is the usual turnout of people?", "How many years have you held this event?" and others will be a big help to your selling aspirations. - 15790
About the Author:
Sam Weyland loves to go around in the various Florida Craft Shows. She heartily suggests Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!