"I started by doing our local Farmer's Market. Now, I'm doing Trade Days in the area and searching for local festivals. I can't afford to pay more than about $50 for a booth. I also joined eventlister.com to find craft shows."
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Tanya Hahne Thornhill
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- San Marcos, TX
- United States
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Barbara Pitorak Bloom left a comment for Tanya Hahne Thornhill
"You are right about the market place being slow to buy... the economy has really scared so many people. But i am the eternal optimist...
I do shibori, and when i have been in better jurried shows i have sold scarfs and wraps quickly... but it…"
Barbara Pitorak Bloom left a comment for Tanya Hahne Thornhill
"thanks for accepting me as a friend... love your tie dye and your beagle!!! I also dye silk, and oddly enough have a beagle. your work is vivid, and very lovely. How are your sales? I find it challenging to sell the silk unless it…"
Connie Mettler left a comment for Tanya Hahne Thornhill
"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Tanya. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to having you as part of our community.
When you have a chance, please stop by the "Discussions" area to introduce yourself to the…"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Leslie Turner's blog post Artist friendly town needed.
"Typically the weather is awesome. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing a terrible drought. I also spent the summer doing markets and festivals in the 112 degree heat. Thank goodness for our beautiful rivers!"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Leslie Turner's blog post Artist friendly town needed.
"Leslie, please take the video tours in the link that I sent. It's very cool!"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Corey Johnston's blog post Sales and Christmas
"It's a crazy world out there! I'm proud to say that I Black Friday shopped at the Eye of the Dog Art Center outside of San Marcos, TX. Various artists were set up for a holiday market. I bought myself two dichroic pendants for Christmas.…"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill replied to Elena Rosenberg's discussion Signs, Banners for Indoor Booth
"I get banners from Oriental Trading Company. They are vinyl and cheap!"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Corey Johnston's blog post On Purchasing a Fair/Festival Tent
"Congratulations! I have heard a lot of really positive feedback regarding the Trimline and it is beautiful! I like the chair, too!"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill posted a status
"Taking the weekend off to be with family. I hope I'm not missing too many sales!"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Leslie Turner's blog post Artist friendly town needed.
"No question about it...Wimberley, Texas."
Tanya Hahne Thornhill replied to Linda and Jim Dalton's discussion What's the worst question you have been asked at an art fair?
"After spending an entire morning setting up my booth and sweating in the 100 degree weather, someone wanted to buy my small folding mirror."
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on David Kachel's blog post West Texas Anybody?
"If you go to the Texas Highways WEB site, you will be able to access all of the events in your area. http://www.texashighways.com/index.php/events/events?region=7&city=&smonth=&syear=2012&eventsearch=Go"
Tanya Hahne Thornhill commented on Warren Townsend's blog post Vendors as Sponsors
"I totally agree. Also, at most markets we are told that we cannot distribute fliers or have giveaways. Those vendors are typically handing out some kind of paper literature and or giving away door prizes to attract customers."
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- Your Medium
- Beaded Jewelry and Tie Dyes
- Years in the Art Fair Business
- 2
- First show ever
- March 2009
- What are the best things about art fairs
- Meeting other artists.
- Best show ever and why
- Chili Cookoff. Lot's of friends and fun!
- Worst show ever and why
- Reggae Fest. It was 112 degrees and I got heat exhaustion.
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- At 6:52am on December 2, 2011,
Barbara Pitorak Bloom said… You are right about the market place being slow to buy... the economy has really scared so many people. But i am the eternal optimist...
I do shibori, and when i have been in better jurried shows i have sold scarfs and wraps quickly... but it is all about finding that market.
another interesting parallel of our interests is that you also work with beads... i wire crochet then bead embroider bracelets in addition to my silk dying.
- At 9:29pm on November 30, 2011, Barbara Pitorak Bloom said…
thanks for accepting me as a friend... love your tie dye and your beagle!!! I also dye silk, and oddly enough have a beagle. your work is vivid, and very lovely. How are your sales? I find it challenging to sell the silk unless it is a high end juried show.
- At 3:43pm on November 28, 2011,
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