(1) A Map Is Worth A Thousand Words - Brigitte's viewpoint - crafthaus2024-03-28T16:14:51Zhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/map-is-worth-a-thousand-words?groupUrl=crafthaus-goes-to-acc-baltimore-2016&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you, Heba.tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-02:2104389:Comment:5379752016-03-02T13:34:49.708ZBrigitte Martinhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
Thank you, Heba.
Thank you, Heba. Thanks Brigitte for this exci…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-02:2104389:Comment:5379712016-03-02T03:32:58.470ZHeba Barazihttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HebaBarazi
Thanks Brigitte for this exciting post. It was fun to read. I felt the thrills and excitement of the show, it made me feel like I was there this year. When I've gone to it in the past, I must admit, I was one of those that spent many hours combing the show before I commit to my purchases. And of course, I came back to those shops that I marked for a purchase. Every time I wear any of the pieces I purchased at ACC, I recall the thrill of the process of owning the item, from the hunt through to…
Thanks Brigitte for this exciting post. It was fun to read. I felt the thrills and excitement of the show, it made me feel like I was there this year. When I've gone to it in the past, I must admit, I was one of those that spent many hours combing the show before I commit to my purchases. And of course, I came back to those shops that I marked for a purchase. Every time I wear any of the pieces I purchased at ACC, I recall the thrill of the process of owning the item, from the hunt through to meeting the creator who made it. This shopping experience is unparalleled and could never be matched by a Mall, an online shopping, or even small State fair. Because there could not be such concentration of utter talent and beautiful objects anywhere other than in such a big show so good at curating the best art and craft in the country. I hope that I am back home next year so I can make it to the show. Thank you, Harriete and Joy!…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-01:2104389:Comment:5380572016-03-01T00:56:15.499ZBrigitte Martinhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/brigittemartin
<p>Thank you, Harriete and Joy! Thanks for the shoe story, Joy. That's funny!</p>
<p>Thank you, Harriete and Joy! Thanks for the shoe story, Joy. That's funny!</p> My mother and I had such a go…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-03-01:2104389:Comment:5379572016-03-01T00:32:15.888ZJoy Raskinhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/JoyRaskin
<p>My mother and I had such a good laugh at your description of walking the ACC fair. Having done it 3 times, and a visitor once, I know how big that show is and how it doesn't always make sense. It was tricky finding my craft friends time to time when I was an exhibitor. I found the sheer scale of the show was bad for my profits, but at least I did it. I remember one time, a very tired buyer slowly ambling by my booth, with her shoes in her hands. She gave me a weary smile. It is an…</p>
<p>My mother and I had such a good laugh at your description of walking the ACC fair. Having done it 3 times, and a visitor once, I know how big that show is and how it doesn't always make sense. It was tricky finding my craft friends time to time when I was an exhibitor. I found the sheer scale of the show was bad for my profits, but at least I did it. I remember one time, a very tired buyer slowly ambling by my booth, with her shoes in her hands. She gave me a weary smile. It is an overwhelming show to navigate but you survived.</p>
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<p>Thanks for sharing your insight and your humor.</p>
<p></p> P.S. I went to an antique sho…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-02-29:2104389:Comment:5381482016-02-29T22:34:20.388ZHarriete E Bermanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HarrieteEstelBerman
<p>P.S. I went to an antique show this weekend, and their were way to many jewelry sellers most dealing in vintage, antique and estate jewelry. It seems jewelry is the easy carry bandwagon.</p>
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<p>P.S. I went to an antique show this weekend, and their were way to many jewelry sellers most dealing in vintage, antique and estate jewelry. It seems jewelry is the easy carry bandwagon.</p>
<p> </p> Looking forward to the answer…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2016-02-29:2104389:Comment:5381452016-02-29T22:31:12.293ZHarriete E Bermanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HarrieteEstelBerman
<p><span>Looking forward to the answer: "If ... one artist .... attract a lot of business when their customers could just as easily have shifted their attention to a next-door booth, what other factors are at play for craft show success other than booth location and the often-cited competition?"</span></p>
<p><span>Harriete</span></p>
<p><span>Looking forward to the answer: "If ... one artist .... attract a lot of business when their customers could just as easily have shifted their attention to a next-door booth, what other factors are at play for craft show success other than booth location and the often-cited competition?"</span></p>
<p><span>Harriete</span></p>