What comprises a collection of crafts shows at the Oregon convention? The answer is: Different groups, plus some guilds, put together crafts of a whole lot of variety. You'll be able to see all sorts of pottery, handcrafted pieces of jewelry, elaborately woven cloths, glass-blown figures, carved wood, and a whole lot of other things that escape me at the moment.
We weren't alone in thinking that being a vendor here may be less than productive. Lots of people thought so as well; but everywhere you looked, transactions seemed to be going on. The craftspeople I happened to talk to all said that they expected this year's showcase to be way down because of the economic recession. But on that fateful Saturday, they were doing business that was equal to last year. Needless to say, they were pretty happy.
I'm not exactly a fan of shopping, so under normal circumstances, going around the booths should not be an attractive proposition for me. This is why it's interesting to note that I am a regular of this event for the past ten years. It probably has something to do with my growing appreciation for the crafts; there is something about the way raw materials takes shape under an artist or artisan's hands that I like.
There are plenty of rooms of beautiful crafts that are both simple and complicated. I find myself going towards particular items - bowls, glass platters, and some interesting earrings for Mother's Day - all of them are weighted out in my mind. It astounds me as to how the craftspeople put in a balance between the material and creativity. Of course, I wonder how these objects will look at home, too.
Yet another reason why I like this event is the fact that I like the prices. Some of them would seem downright cheap to what you'd find in more permanent shops. As I've said before, I am not an avid shopaholic and would not be the best judge for such things. Even so, I like the idea of spending my money this way.
We weren't alone in thinking that being a vendor here may be less than productive. Lots of people thought so as well; but everywhere you looked, transactions seemed to be going on. The craftspeople I happened to talk to all said that they expected this year's showcase to be way down because of the economic recession. But on that fateful Saturday, they were doing business that was equal to last year. Needless to say, they were pretty happy.
I'm not exactly a fan of shopping, so under normal circumstances, going around the booths should not be an attractive proposition for me. This is why it's interesting to note that I am a regular of this event for the past ten years. It probably has something to do with my growing appreciation for the crafts; there is something about the way raw materials takes shape under an artist or artisan's hands that I like.
There are plenty of rooms of beautiful crafts that are both simple and complicated. I find myself going towards particular items - bowls, glass platters, and some interesting earrings for Mother's Day - all of them are weighted out in my mind. It astounds me as to how the craftspeople put in a balance between the material and creativity. Of course, I wonder how these objects will look at home, too.
Yet another reason why I like this event is the fact that I like the prices. Some of them would seem downright cheap to what you'd find in more permanent shops. As I've said before, I am not an avid shopaholic and would not be the best judge for such things. Even so, I like the idea of spending my money this way.
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As a craftsperson, you should always be aware of the schedule of Craft Shows near you. Visit Craft Fairs as often as you can, and do well in your business like Rick Amorey!
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