I have been crafting for over 30 years, but only full time the last 12. I have done a little of everything, from floral, textile and painting. I am currently going through a transition. I am going back to my roots of folk art in the primitive styl
Read more…I posted yesterday, but it was deleted, and for the life of me, I cannot remember what I actually said, other than I was informed that I'd posted something I shouldn't have. Should have read the rules first! Shame I me, I should have known better, as
Read more…Hi everyone. Connie asked me to introduce myself. I'm from Elyria, Ohio (30 mi. west of Cleveland). I make jewelry and recently began working in mixed media. I'm not real good at talking about myself, so this is a short intro. I have a wonderfully su
Read more…Hello all. I joined Art Fair Insiders a few days ago. I am a woodcrafter making anything from toys to pens and whatever else I feel like making at any particular time. I also have been doing some custom work for a company in D.C. that markets high-en
Read more…I was asked recently by a person, "what kind of artist are you?", and with my usual squirming around this common question, replied, "I paint, and I sculpt, and I am into wood carving, wire art, art furniture, ceramics,......I guess I am an Attention
Read more…I am pleased to find this site and appreciate that it is still in its infancy. I will endeavor to entice my artist friends to join up! I began weaving wire to make jewelry as a hobby eight years ago and it has literally taken over my life. I now wor
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I'm new to Art Fair Insiders. I just wanted to pop in and say "hello!"
I'm a fiber artists who primarily works with traditional feltmaking techniques (wet felting, needle felting, and nuno felting). Although, I have been branching out in
Hi I'm new to the art fair insiders but a long time show exhibitor, notice I didn't say the dreaded "V" word ( vendor ). Don't you just hate that word in applications and on show websites makes me feel like I'll be next to alien head drink cups. I'
Read more…my name is bobby ziemba and i'm new to this site. i'm 52 years old and, after a career in forestry, i decided to go back to school to study my passions- photography and ceramics. after 8 1/2 years of art school part time, i graduated in 2007 with a b
Read more…Hello All! New to the site, Seem to be the only Mainer here! Jeweler, Beader, Stringer, and Wire Wrapper. Just lucked into a local Artwalk that takes place once a month- all year-and it is cost free. Call, show -up, set-up, sell, leave. Just need to
Read more…Glad to be a member. Thanks Sandra for inviting me. This is a great idea and opportunity. Artist sharing about info fairs. Have a few apps out for this summer, still waiting for results. Will let you know what happens.
Read more…Thought I'd introduce myself. Just joined today! :) My name is Jan & I've been in the crafting business "officially" for almost a year. My friend & I started Sweet Whimsy in February of 2009. We've had a great first year, surprisingly with the e
Read more…hey.. my names Korrine. Im about to be 23, I am from New Jersey & I am trying to get into marketing & selling my art. Im not sure how to go about it so any help will be appreciated!
Read more…hi all. i am not only new to afi, but new to the blogging world. just not something i've done in the past (because i know i would get addicted!)
a little about me. my name is jenna, i am 25 and have lived in cincinnati for the past three years, altho
Hi, I should have posted an intro before my other post-my apologies! My name is Amanda-former hairstylist/salon owner, married and mother of 3 little ones. I've been lampworking since 2003 and only recently decided to try to turn this expensive hobby
Read more…I've had a grand time the last few evenings reading discussions. I'm a silver smith and looking forward to starting my sixth art fair season. I did 20 fairs last year, all in my tri-state area, KY, OH & IN. I'm expanding this year, heading down to FL
Read more…After 2 years of doing local shows/markets/galleries, I'm jumping into the art fair circuit this year (2010). I have shows coming up in Virginia Beach, Florida, Ohio, well, lots of places lol. I've mostly applied to the 'Less than $350 booth fee' sho
Read more…I am new here, three months ago, spending a lot of time in Rockford, IL, and I would like if someone answer me how can I get at the aft fairs here, in Chicago area, and present some of my works as a stained glass artist. I`m in this business for 23 y
Read more…I guess I've always loved creating things. From the cardboard dresser for my doll to art class in high school. I started oil painting in 2000. My millinery business began a couple years after that. And about 2 years ago I began painting silk. I could
Read more…What changes hath been wrought! I open this morn and I see a different looking site than last night. Looks great!
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