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You know you have talent and skills and you think it's a good idea to test it out in the real world. But you're not very charitable, and of course, you want to make a little something off what you enjoy doing. A little digging turns up some fairs and festivals that occur quite near where you live. It'll definitely be a good place to sell them there.
There are a few complications you turn over in your head, though: Like, is it possible to go full-scale and make more crafts than the few pieces you sell to your friends and family? Even if you do have the time to do so, will you be able to actually sell them to a much more broad audience of people?
In the case of the former, you'll eventually realize that this is a perfect way to showcase your talent. What used to be something secluded to your circle of relationships expand to that of other people. Think of it as sharing your thoughts. Seeing someone buy your craft is like seeing your ideas and beliefs shared through that person, and such a thing feels simply divine.
Now, with regards to selling itself, you will know that like all things in life, it doesn't come easy. There are a staggering number of fairs and festivals each year; and your common sense will tell you that not all of them are created equal. So how do you know which ones to set up a booth on? Simply put, you go with your gut, and you will end up with a few losses.
So what do you do? Well, an option is to go to an online database and find a listing of the upcoming events for the year. Membership for those sites usually cost a little premium, but all in all it's worth it to be informed. And then, once you map out the festivals you want to attend to, you should decide to contact the event organizers and ask about the festival itself. Questions like, "what is your usual turnout", "how many years have you held this event", and others will go a long way toward helping you make the right choice.
There are a few complications you turn over in your head, though: Like, is it possible to go full-scale and make more crafts than the few pieces you sell to your friends and family? Even if you do have the time to do so, will you be able to actually sell them to a much more broad audience of people?
In the case of the former, you'll eventually realize that this is a perfect way to showcase your talent. What used to be something secluded to your circle of relationships expand to that of other people. Think of it as sharing your thoughts. Seeing someone buy your craft is like seeing your ideas and beliefs shared through that person, and such a thing feels simply divine.
Now, with regards to selling itself, you will know that like all things in life, it doesn't come easy. There are a staggering number of fairs and festivals each year; and your common sense will tell you that not all of them are created equal. So how do you know which ones to set up a booth on? Simply put, you go with your gut, and you will end up with a few losses.
So what do you do? Well, an option is to go to an online database and find a listing of the upcoming events for the year. Membership for those sites usually cost a little premium, but all in all it's worth it to be informed. And then, once you map out the festivals you want to attend to, you should decide to contact the event organizers and ask about the festival itself. Questions like, "what is your usual turnout", "how many years have you held this event", and others will go a long way toward helping you make the right choice.
About the Author:
Sam Weyland is a big fan of Florida Craft Shows. She knows many people, and would suggest Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
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