Location
Morristown, NJ
About
Your Medium
Crochet Jewelry and Garments
Years in the Art Fair Business
1 year
First show ever
Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show in Morristown, NJ
What are the best things about art fairs
Direct contact with people
Best show ever and why
I'm a newbie in this area so I have little to refer to. So far I had only sold things to family and friends and in my first show it was incredible that people that didn't know me would come and buy my jewelry! The rest of the crafters in the show also went around buying things from the others, there was a really good vibe there.
Worst show ever and why
Street Fair in Cranford, NJ. The organizer announced this show as a very affluent area really good for crafters but the crowd didn't respond at all. People just walked around as they were taking a walk in the park, they only bought lemonade and plastic clackers imported from China for the kids. The clackers' guy was the only one doing business that day. On top of that my neighbors were a window's installing company and a lady that sold stuff to decorate you garden. I talked to other crafters all around and some were infuriated with their commercial firms neighbors. I sold 1 necklace during the whole day to the Mom of another artist.
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A friend
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Glad you found us!! We both belong to Jewelry Genies! I have tried crocheting- both fiber and wire, and will probably try with wire again, as I love working with wire, beads, pearls and crystals. I am located in Maine, and mostly do the craft shows here and in New Hampshire. Visit the forums, a lot of your questions may be answered by reading past posts!! Any of our vets here are of the helpful variety....we are a sharing group!! Hope to see you posting here often!! Glad your first show was a positive experience!!
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