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It's at one of the park houses that has several groups that give shows there in the fall/winter. The rooms are on the second…"
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Denise Handwerker
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Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linnea Lahlum Jan 25, 2010. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hello there,this is the first time that I am trying to look at the shows I have done to see which ones were the most profitable and if I should do them again.I did about 24 shows (I just counted them…Continue
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Jan Gussin left a comment for Denise Handwerker
"Even though we have crossed paths before, it was a pleasure talking with you. I love my pin and know it will look fabulous on my cape. Keep in touch.
Jan"
Denise Handwerker replied to Jill Beninato's discussion Where do you sit at a show?
"I have a regular folding chair and I place it behind my display which is usually several tables in various arrangements. I greet each person that approaches my display with information or an offer of assistance. I straighten my booth after each…"
Linnea Lahlum replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
"Having to make a living at it definitely makes a difference. I can’t justify the time spent away from my family, money spent, and all the hard work for a hobby. What I make is at least half the family income. Some years more; some years most…"
Dave Hinde replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
"I have a much simpler system. I only go back to the shows that I enjoyed doing! So far this isn't a full time business for me, but it will be when I retire from the 9 to 5 world in a few years. Maybe then I'll put profit ahead of…"
Chris Hoyt replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
""...Is there a standard calculation that I should use?..."
No.
Everybody does this for different reasons. First and foremost, I do this because I make my entire income from shows. So my situation is different than many others. But…"
Denise Handwerker replied to Sara Youngman's discussion Adding text onto an image
"I don't know if this will help. I used Picnik (free software) to create ads with my photos by adding text.
I also found it helpful for resizing images to meet requirements.
denise
http://www.feltwerker.com"
Denise Handwerker replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
"Hi Michelle, I agree with you in that I won't automatically eliminate a show just because it doesn't meet my numbers/goals. Things like weather, booth location, perks, or cause, all come into play for me when deciding about a show.
But I…"
Denise Handwerker replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
"What great questions you ask!
Thanks so much for the time you took to answer my questions.
You have given me some good guidance."
Michelle Sholund replied to Denise Handwerker's discussion Choosing Shows based on results - how do you calculate this?
"I love this discussion. I love it because although each persons definition of how to calculate the ideal figures to base ones pros and cons of doing shows may differ we are all looking for the same results.
I agree with pretty much everyone's…"
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- Your Medium
- Fiber - Recycled Felted Wool
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1 full-time 3-4 part-time
- First show ever
- Mother Guerin High School
- What is your website?
- http://www.feltwerker.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Being around creative people and the people who are interested in their work!
- Best show ever and why
- I think the best is yet to come!
- Worst show ever and why
- a bad show for me is one where I hired someone to help and then don't do well at the show. That's always disappointing. I have found something of value in every show that I have done.
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- I'm sorry to say that I can't remember. I have been receiving the art fair calendar show updates for the last couple of years under a different email.
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- At 9:30am on March 9, 2010,
Jan Gussin said… - Even though we have crossed paths before, it was a pleasure talking with you. I love my pin and know it will look fabulous on my cape. Keep in touch.
Jan
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