Making it In California Craft Fairs

Monday, February 23, 2009 ·

By Jacen Fanning

It's undeniable that arts and crafts is one of the most satisfying pastimes a person can do. Something that is both artistic and tactile is something distinct from other art forms like song and dance, for example. A crafted item is tangible in your hands and this artistic object will be like a treat to your senses.

It is the norm for artists and artisans to turn up in California. As people go about their various day-to-day routines here, a lot very often want to stop and smell the roses; just appreciate the finer things in life. This is second nature to craftspeople; their works have echoes of life in them.

You may already be a craftsperson living in (or thinking about moving to) California, then maybe it has crossed your mind to sell your crafts at the different craft shows that occur annually around the state. How do you go about this? There are about 849 craft shows scheduled to happen in this fair alone, and my first tip is to carefully pick which fairs to attend.

Well, you obviously have Internet access; otherwise you wouldn't be able to read this. The Internet is almost always the best source of information these days, and a quick search online will get you to an online listing of craft shows with little trouble. Once there, you can get the contact information of whoever is organizing the event. Once done, you have completed the first step.

Of course, communication is a vital skill to learn, and you must employ this skill in selling, starting with the event organizers themselves. Contact them, and ask them how they run things. Typically, these craft shows have a fee to let you use their booths, but the similarity ends there. The benefits included with the rent vary; some offer access to electrical power, for example, while most do not. It's best to know nuances like these beforehand so you wouldn't be surprised.

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