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Teri Biehl
Teri Biehl
  • Female
  • Dover, PA
  • United States
  • spinning and weaving
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Caravan Tent

Started this discussion. Last reply by Geoff Coe Mar 29, 2010. 7 Replies

I'm ready to buy a tent for shows and it's down to a Caravan to save some money, or a Trimline.  I haven't read to many bad things about the Caravan.  Is the Caravan's frame sturdy enough to be able…Continue

Booth and Work Photos

Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Berman Mar 20, 2010. 3 Replies

I am not a photographer, so do I need a photographer to take pictures of my work and my booth to submit for jurying?  Will any photographer be able to take the pictures, or do they need to know about…Continue

Consignment Shops

Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane Wright Mar 5, 2010. 1 Reply

I'm not sure where to put this topic, and since I'm a newb I'll put it here.  Do you price differently for a consignment shop than you do for a show?  When you take your stuff to a consignment shop…Continue

Extreme Newb Questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Patty Feb 8, 2010. 28 Replies

I'll be doing my first show in March and have some newb questions.Where do you keep your money? Do you keep a box in your booth, or keep the money in your pocket? Do I need to buy plastic bags or is…Continue

 

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Teri Biehl replied to Joyce Waltz's discussion 'Craft Tents'
I finally settled on buying a Trimline and after today I don't regret my purchase. Today was the first time we used the Trimline in a show and wouldn't you know it, it was a very windy day. I got the stabar kit and my husband made pvc pipe…
Apr 17, 2010
Teri Biehl replied to Angela R. Sasser's discussion 'A Quick Nickel or a Slow Dime? - Making Profit from Small Items'
I don't have smaller craft items, but I'm trying to come up with something. I would rather get a $5-$10 sale than no sale. I would prefer a higher priced sale, but the people that come into my booth and love my work, don't always have…
Apr 16, 2010
Geoff Coe replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
I vote for Flourish Trimline as well. It's a bit more work to put it up, but wind, won't take it down, and it provides nice natural light through the domed top (unless you're under a tree, LOL). Well made, fireproof, and has never…
Mar 29, 2010
Louis Williams replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
All of this discussion leads to the question: what is the best tent? Suggestions?
Mar 29, 2010
Dave Hinde replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
I never take the canopy off the frame. It folds up nicely with the frame. I almost always put it up and down by myself. With one person putting it up, you just need to move one leg at a time, shaking it a little as you move it outward. Two tips -…
Mar 29, 2010
Sheila Evans replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
It's very easy to put up alone. Just put the canopy on before extending the legs. I've even seen people fold up the frame with the canopy still on it to speed the process even more.
Mar 28, 2010
Teri Biehl replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
Can the Caravan be put up by one person? I tried to youtube it and only found one, and it shows the Caravan needing 2 people to stretch it. Teri
Mar 28, 2010
Dave Hinde replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
I've been using a Caravan for 3 years now, with no issues except a sidewall zipper. It has survived wind that killed several EZ-ups at two different events. The best thing you can do to make it stiffer is buy a set of Sta-Bars from…
Mar 27, 2010
Sheila Evans replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Caravan Tent'
I had one for a few years before upgrading to a Light Dome. It is pretty light inside, and very sturdy. I did hang all sorts of stuff from the frame---both lights and display walls full of art. The downside for the Caravan is that it is water…
Mar 27, 2010

Caravan Tent

I'm ready to buy a tent for shows and it's down to a Caravan to save some money, or a Trimline.  I haven't read to many bad things about the Caravan.  Is the Caravan's frame sturdy enough to be able to use it for displaying and hanging lights?   Since the Caravan doesn't have a skylight is it dark inside without light? TeriSee More
Discussion posted by Teri Biehl Mar 27, 2010
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Teri Biehl replied to Arlissa Vaughn's discussion 'Cash Only?'
I did cash only at my first show a few weeks ago and lost a $65 sale because the customer didn't have the cash. That was a Saturday. By Monday I signed up for a credit card machine. I don't want to lose more sales like that. Teri
Mar 26, 2010
Larry Berman replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Booth and Work Photos'
What kind of work do you have? I can recommend photographers but I'm the closest I know of to where you live. I'm not doing this to solicit work, though I won't turn it down. Give me a call and we'll see what can be worked…
Mar 20, 2010
Teri Biehl replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Booth and Work Photos'
Is there a photographer in the York/Lancaster area you can recommend for jury slides? Pittsburgh is just a tad far. Teri
Mar 20, 2010
Larry Berman replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Booth and Work Photos'
Depends. Do you know how to photograph your work so your images are competitive in the jury room? It sounds like you don't know what a jury slide is, which is OK if your photographer does. Look at the photographs of artwork on this page and use…
Mar 18, 2010

Booth and Work Photos

I am not a photographer, so do I need a photographer to take pictures of my work and my booth to submit for jurying?  Will any photographer be able to take the pictures, or do they need to know about booth shots and jurying? TeriSee More
Discussion posted by Teri Biehl Mar 17, 2010
3 Comments
Diane Wright replied to Teri Biehl's discussion 'Consignment Shops'
Hi Teri, The consignment shops that I have dealt with sell at the price you set and take their cut from that. When pricing you need to figure your wholesale price and retail price. My prices online, at a show, and in a consignment shop are the same.…
Mar 5, 2010

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spinning and weaving
Years in the Art Fair Business
zero
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not yet
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At 11:25am on January 14, 2010, Diane WrightDiane Wright said…
I would be happy to answer any questions I can. The first year can be very daunting.
At 7:36pm on December 14, 2009, Michelle SholundMichelle Sholund said…
Oh! I am a friend of Jennifer Swain who is with the Northern Tier Cultural Alliance (in PA), she can definitely help you too - put you in touch with some folks. They have a facebook page and website - google 'em!
At 7:31pm on December 14, 2009, Michelle SholundMichelle Sholund said…
I am willing to help, just not sure what kind of help you are seeking. I do have a blog which helps craft artists make sense of art and craft fairs (from booth design to pricing ones work). The address is www.quickcraftartisttips.blogspot.com and I also frequent this site adding comments and suggestions along the way. I have had a lot of great feedback regarding the advice I give via my blog and recommend at least looking there, as well as the older blog entries. But I also feel you will find some great info here via artfairinsiders.com as well. If you are trying to find some shows I highly recommend looking at the Art and Craft Fair Yellow Pages - a fantastic publication that covers art and craft fairs in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA and NY listings are a couple of pages long) as well as craftlister.com and don't forget to look at your local/state department of tourism websites. Let me know if any of this helps.
 
 
 

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