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Claudia Winter
- Mundelein, IL
- United States
- Jewelry and Fiber
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Claudia Winter's Discussions
How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robin Ragsdale Mar 27. 7 Replies 0 Likes
How do you find the right PR person to promote your art?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Sep 26, 2009. 2 Replies 0 Likes
"There is too much jewelry!"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Munks Feb 19, 2010. 20 Replies 0 Likes
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Claudia Winter commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Thanks, Colin. I might take you up on the Waukesha one. My best shows last summer were the smaller ones. That's not to say that all small ones are great, but it seems my odds are better. I did well at a nice little…"
Claudia Winter commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Welcome, new people! I'm so jealous that you all have shows scheduled. Here it is, April, and I have but 1 show lined up. I'm wait-listed for a bunch, but most I applied to declined. It's getting really depressing!…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"I have my track lights duct taped along the front top pipe. Then I bring the cord down a corner. It works well. You can see my indoor set up, though the lights are cropped out, at the bottom of this page:…"
Claudia Winter replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"Just as a follow up, Larry's conduit suggestion worked beautifully. Trying to explain it to the guy at Home Depot was pretty funny but we got it figured out, and I had a light system that was sort of portable."
Claudia Winter replied to Diane Wright's discussion Selling Online
"Hi Diane, I, too, and perpetually in search of the perfect online solution. I made my current website on iWeb-it's a drop and drag type setup, and the website looks fine. The problem is, Apple is discontinuing support of iWeb,…"
Anita Elaine Peters replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"Lighting is a good idea - will you be exhibiting your beautiful jewelry or cool fiber?? What show is this?? I will be at the Graue Mill Museum Nov. 18th - 20th.
Good luck to you - hope to run into at a shows next…"
Elena Rosenberg replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"I didn't know the term until recently, so no worries :) They are horizontal bars that are adjustable in length and have hooks on the ends that can be inserted into upright/vertical pipes. The slider going across the top front of the booth would…"
Claudia Winter replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"I didn't know that extras might be available. What are sliders (color me ignorant)? I wonder if I make a support system (from wood and conduit) like Larry suggested, if it would if it would fit into said sliders."
Larry Berman replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"I think you need something to support the track lights. I've screwed two four foot sections of track light to a 1x2 and strung it across my booth diagonally clamped to 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch electric conduit that fit inside each other. That way…"
Elena Rosenberg replied to Claudia Winter's discussion How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
"Assuming you are renting the pipe and drape from the show producer, I would recommend getting in touch with them and asking to provide you with two extra "sliders" - one for the front of the booth, and one for the center (if it's a…"
Claudia Winter posted a discussion
How to use track lighting with pipe and drape?
I need help with lighting for an indoor show this weekend. We just do a handful of shows per year, so I don't want a huge investment. I already purchased a track light set, but I don't know how to support it - in this case to a pipe and drape booth set up. Could I zip tie it right to the upper pipe? Or should it go across? Or do I just abandon the track lights and buy clamp lights? Yikes.
Claudia Winter replied to Ann Marie Crosmun's discussion I need a chair
"I concur with Michelle. I bucked up and bought a Hollywood chair with all the attachments. I LOVE it. It has a fold up footrest, a swivel table thingee, a cup holder, a bag under the seat in which I hide my money and snacks...it's the bomb.…"
Claudia Winter replied to Christina King's discussion Source for bumpons?
"United manufacturers-they make picture framing supplies."
Claudia Winter replied to Katheryn Hoban's discussion CREDIT CARD PROCESSING & MERCHANT ACCT'S-100% WIRELESS
"I second the post from Michael-I have used Square for about 9 months and am thrilled with it. It's easy to apply for (extremely simple app), easy to use, cheap, portable....if you have an Android or iphone I honestly don't know why you…"
Claudia Winter commented on Sandra Duncan's group Chicagoland Artisans
"Mr. Leicht, I don't think soliciting business qualifies as a "comment". Advertise somewhere else, please."
Profile Information
- Your Medium
- Jewelry and Fiber
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 14
- First show ever
- Bucktown Arts Fest
- What is your website?
- http://www.cwcollection.net
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Feedback and reinforcement from real live people. Without that, the work can get stale. I also love chatting with other artists and getting tips and hearing their stories. And of coursr there's the shopping!
- Best show ever and why
- There are a lot of factors that go into what makes a show "best" - it's not just the money! I really enjoyed the Long Grove Arts Fest. I was busy, which is nice, and customers were digging what I was selling. The show is close to home, they provide helpers and parking. Set up was simple...what more could you ask for?
- Worst show ever and why
- Autumn Arts and Crafts show at the Odeum in Villa Park, IL. It was awful! I did not do my homework and visit the show before applying. My work did not fit with the vibe of the show at all. Customers were looking for crafty bargains, not what I was selling. Four days of disinterest is a blow to the ego and a waste of time.
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Claudia Winter's Blog
One of a Kind Chicago
Posted on December 9, 2009 at 9:52pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I thought I would share our experience, in case anyone is considering making the investment to participate in this show. And yes, it is an investment. A $2000 investment! With that in mind, my business partner and I tried to go there with a full load (we make recycled wool accessories, primarily in the $50-$90 range). This is our second year, so we had some expectations and goals. We had what I would consider to be a good show, and if we had brought more $10-$30 items we would have made another… Continue
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