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deb upright
deb upright
  • Bangor, PA
  • United States
  • ceramic tile artist
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Top 10 Craft shows

Started this discussion. Last reply by Cheryl Lamon Sep 12, 2011. 6 Replies

Planing a email sale

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deb upright replied to Melanie Moore's discussion 'Info will be appreciated re: Chester (NJ); Towsontown (MD); Celebrate W Hartford (CT)'
There are some country things there, but I wouldn't  consider it a country show.  The customers come from NJ, PA and NYC and Staten Island.
Jan 9
deb upright replied to Melanie Moore's discussion 'Info will be appreciated re: Chester (NJ); Towsontown (MD); Celebrate W Hartford (CT)'
The only show on your list that we have done is Chester, NJ there are two shows one in Spring and Fall.  Spring show is smaller the attendance is smaller. The show is outside and load in and out is tight.  The fee is high if you consider…
Jan 9
deb upright replied to Connie Mettler's discussion 'What are you doing next weekend? November 4-6'
We will be at Christmas in the Country, Hamburg, NY.  Indoor show after being outside for 7 mo.  Need to regroup and repack the truck for inside.
Oct 28, 2011
deb upright replied to Maria Juster's discussion 'Suggestions/Help with outside tent display for pottery'
Hi, I also hang tiles. We used  panels made from components by Intermetro.  If you are concerned about displays being heavy to carry around , I wouldn't use them or Gridwall both are heavy to lift.  Propanels are lighter. …
Oct 27, 2011
deb upright replied to Jillian Cori Lippert's discussion 'Customer damage'
I have never asked a customer to pay for breakage. It is always their fault.  You could try to get them to buy another piece. (unbroken, of course)
Oct 13, 2011
deb upright replied to Susan Hohman's discussion 'Darn! Wish I had planned a Nov show- anyone in N.E. PA recommend any I could still do?'
Northampton Comm College Fall Craft Fair is Oct 29 I don't know if this works or if they are full. Contact 610 861-5088 or nhutt@northampton.edu Rose Squarted has their armory show Nov. 12-13. www.rosesquared.com Christkindlmarkt in…
Sep 26, 2011
deb upright replied to Christina King's discussion 'Plastic or tarp over canopy - rain predicted'
Moisture is the nature of the beast at outside shows, it doesn't matter what tent you have.  We have friends that use a trimline and have to put tarps on the ground to keep moisture from forming on the sides and rolling off on their…
Sep 21, 2011
Cheryl Lamon replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
   I am interested in finding out which craft shows (everything made by the seller)  are the best ones to attend in the mid-west.    I have not done many craft shows but wanting some input if you would like to…
Sep 12, 2011
Martha Giberson replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
Smithsonian Craft Show Philadelphia Craft Show Craft Boston American Craft Exposition, Evanston IL ACC Baltimore Paradise City, Northampton MA
Sep 7, 2011
deb upright replied to Greg Spring's discussion 'Using Guest Books'
I have customer write their email on my receipt if they want to get info from me.  Usually they are happy to and I get them to find me at a show. 
Aug 25, 2011
deb upright replied to Elena Rosenberg's discussion 'Signs, Banners for Indoor Booth'
Staples did my banner.  I went to the store, but I'm pretty sure you can do it online.  Look for coupons and specials they have.
Aug 25, 2011
deb upright replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
I posted two. Have to think to get ten.
Aug 15, 2011
Jacki Bilsborrow replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
Deb, What are your top 10? Jacki B
Aug 15, 2011
deb upright replied to Linnea Lahlum's discussion 'Hula hoops to hold EZ up top taut in rain?'
We make sure the corners are pulled down well and use these spring clips to hold it tight and keeps the top from pooling.  http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-hardware/hand-tools/2-in-spring-clamp-114693.html
Aug 10, 2011
Chris Hoyt replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
The League of New Hampshire Craftsman's Fair in Sunapee, NH. Celebrating it's 78th year. But you gotta be a resident of NH or live within 10 miles of the border. There are some great craft shows out there. So for me, Chester, NJ is always…
Aug 10, 2011
Pat Sorbini replied to deb upright's discussion 'Top 10 Craft shows'
Smithsonian has to be right up there. No, never even thought about it, just lust from afar.
Aug 9, 2011

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Your Medium
ceramic tile artist
Years in the Art Fair Business
20+
First show ever
some high school show
What is your website?
http://lynnwoodpottery.blogspot.com
What are the best things about art fairs
being busy selling my art.
Best show ever and why
hotel show, everyone was buying
Worst show ever and why
street fair , no one was buying
Who referred you to ArtFairInsiders.com? Please be specific.
never left a show

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