"Definitively not an art festival but they don't try to sell it that way either.
I did one of their NJ shows and I met many there that I've met with other organizers.
The show I did had some negatives like selection of the day (it was a…"
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http://www.kraftfairs.com/
Started this discussion. Last reply by Maria Naranjo on Wednesday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,Looking for more NJ shows for 2012, I found this organizer http://www.kraftfairs.com/Has anybody any previous experience with this organizer they can…Continue
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Does overbooking happen in the shows?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lois Songer Feb 10. 8 Replies 0 Likes
After applying to a show the organizer sent me an email saying "You will get set up info closer to the show". Right then I assumed I had been accepted but just yesterday morning she emailed me back…Continue
Mall Craft Shows
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Hoyt Jan 31. 9 Replies 1 Like
Looking for shows to apply for 2012, I've seen there are Craft Shows taking place in different Malls year round and I would like to read about other people's experiences in Mall Craft Fairs. I've…Continue
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David Bjurstrom replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion http://www.kraftfairs.com/
"But, Bruce...Their website instills such a professional image! (snicker)
I particularly like that at one show, you get 300-400 square feet "enough for one vehicle plus your booth" for, I believe, $30!!!!
Dang! Coconut Grove and Cherry…"
Bruce Meyer replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion http://www.kraftfairs.com/
"All i can see is that they cannot spell. Maybe some Kountry Kraft Kollaso Kwick show. I hear the Korndogs are kwite good. Seriously, who would apply for this?"
Maria Naranjo replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion How to charge in the group Fiber Fanatics
"Hi Sara,
I didn't get any answers here (boo hoo). There is another disscusion touching this subject at…"
Maria Naranjo commented on Corey Johnston's blog post Commission Work
"Really beautiful work Corey!
You mention you have a timer app to track the time invested in your projects. Do you mind sharing the name of the app? I'm looking into them myself and there are so many to choose from.
Thanks!"
Sara Hoffland replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion How to charge in the group Fiber Fanatics
"Maria, I would also like to have some input on this. I am a freeform knitter and crocheter so besides not having an accurate way of pricing my yarn used (I use odds and ends of various skeins) I don't know how to charge for my…"
Maria Naranjo added a discussion to the group Fiber Fanatics
How to charge
Hi All,I'm a crocheter and I have recently taken on some commissions so I have to figure out how to charge the clients. For the pieces I make myself (yarn from stash and known pattern) I have my own formula to price the items but for these clients I'm not sure how to do it. One of the clients chose one of the pieces I already have but she wants a different yarn and she requested me to accompany her in order to choose the right yarn for the work. The other client gave me the yarn and wants me to…See More
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Mall Craft Shows
Looking for shows to apply for 2012, I've seen there are Craft Shows taking place in different Malls year round and I would like to read about other people's experiences in Mall Craft Fairs. I've seen some of them can be 5-6 days and open long hours which could be a problem for me since I do the shows by myself. I make crochet with wire jewelry and crocheted garments and I'm not sure if this would be something worth trying. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!See More
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http://www.kraftfairs.com/
Hi,Looking for more NJ shows for 2012, I found this organizer http://www.kraftfairs.com/Has anybody any previous experience with this organizer they can share?Really appreciate the help,MariaSee More
Lois Songer replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"To be clear about our Art Show, the numbers that I "overbooked" I can actually accommodate. But I like to keep the number smaller so I don't have to use the "not perfect" spaces or squeeze people too close!
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Larry Berman replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"Artists overbook to make sure they can earn a living, but the better shows know in advance how many spaces they have and work to have a balanced show within that parameter. They do maintain a wait list that they go to if there are cancellations or…"
Maria Naranjo replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"Thanks everybody for the comments. I'm new at this but my guts were telling me this had to do with management or communication or overbooking or all that at the same time.
When there are several shows the same weekend I only apply to…"
Robin Ragsdale replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"That's never happened to me. As far as I'm concerned, once I get the acceptance notice, and I pay by the deadline, I'm definitely in the show. It's the organizer's responsibility to not overbook any particular category. If…"
Connie Mettler replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"I agree with the rest, this doesn't sound like a very professional organization, and I'd consider it an anomaly. If you are new to the business you will soon learn the unwritten rules of accepting artists. You send the app, they jury the…"
Lois Songer replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"I agree with what Larry and Linnea have said, but in my case this year for Art Show, I did accept more artists than there are spaces. That's not usually a big deal because, usually a certain number simply decline the invite before I ever…"
Linnea Lahlum replied to Maria Naranjo's discussion Does overbooking happen in the shows?
"Some of the for-profit promoters operate that way. It is pretty much “deadline until full.” It doesn’t mean they reject people before the category is full, but the jurying is done in batches or as they come in. There are a couple…"
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- Crochet Jewelry and Garments
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 1 year
- First show ever
- Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show in Morristown, NJ
- What is your website?
- http://www.aliceincrochetland.com
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Direct contact with people
- Best show ever and why
- I'm a newbie in this area so I have little to refer to.
So far I had only sold things to family and friends and in my first show it was incredible that people that didn't know me would come and buy my jewelry!
The rest of the crafters in the show also went around buying things from the others, there was a really good vibe there.
- Worst show ever and why
- Street Fair in Cranford, NJ. The organizer announced this show as a very affluent area really good for crafters but the crowd didn't respond at all. People just walked around as they were taking a walk in the park, they only bought lemonade and plastic clackers imported from China for the kids. The clackers' guy was the only one doing business that day. On top of that my neighbors were a window's installing company and a lady that sold stuff to decorate you garden. I talked to other crafters all around and some were infuriated with their commercial firms neighbors. I sold 1 necklace during the whole day to the Mom of another artist.
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:19pm on May 16, 2011,
Karole Bowlds said… - Hi Maria!
Glad you found us!! We both belong to Jewelry Genies! I have tried crocheting- both fiber and wire, and will probably try with wire again, as I love working with wire, beads, pearls and crystals. I am located in Maine, and mostly do the craft shows here and in New Hampshire. Visit the forums, a lot of your questions may be answered by reading past posts!! Any of our vets here are of the helpful variety....we are a sharing group!! Hope to see you posting here often!! Glad your first show was a positive experience!!
- At 10:06pm on April 27, 2011,
Connie Mettler said… Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Maria. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please add a photo of yourself and stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the rest of us. We all look forward to your participation here. Also, visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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