I'll be in Booth 33
Friday, July 27, 2012
Renegade LA this weekend
I'll be in Booth 33
Friday, February 10, 2012
Event this weekend- Local Love
Where: The California Market Center (110 East Ninth Street, LA, CA 90079)
Cost: $10 at the door (Kids 12 and under are free)
Unique Los Angeles is putting on a new show that is happening this weekend. Founder, Sonja, always puts on a great show with lots of freebies!
Admission includes:
• An exclusive UNIQUE key tag (each one is individually numbered!) made just for attendees of this 1st Annual ‘Local Love Show’!
• Unlimited re-entry for both days + our printed Vendor Directory
• Free drinks from our friends at The Naked Grape Wine, IZZE, Honest Tea, GT’s Kombucha, Dry Soda, and exclusive cocktails from Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur!
• Free DIY workshops + crafts: Make a Matchbox Valentine with DIYFO!
• Free photo booth portraits and a print at the Oh Snap Studios Photo Booth
• Our curated cafe area so you can grab a coffee or enjoy lunch, snacks or a sweet treat
Stop by and check it out!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Downtown Art Walk TONIGHT!
There are a lot of events happening all over, and the one I will be vending at is I Art U DTLA. You can find me (i wish i had a penguin friend) from 6pm-12am at The Medallion on 334 S Main St. Los Angeles CA 90013.
For other participating galleries, click this link:
http://downtownartwalk.org/galleries/
Monday, January 2, 2012
2012!
Wow! Time really flies by! I can't believe it is already 2012!! Here's a picture I recently painted. If you are anything like me, you are still suffering from your NYE hangover!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Truckit Fest
Tonight, you can find me vending at the Truckit Fest in Downtown LA from 6pm till midnight
Featuring 22 Food Trucks, 52 pop up vendor spaces and a new Seating Area.
724 & 742 South Main St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014
More info about the Downtown Art Walk in general
Friday, September 30, 2011
October Etsy Craft Night: Zines!
Stolen from the Urban Craft Center event on facebook
"Bust out the markers and scissors to draw, write, collage, cut, and fold. Zines (pronounced zeeen) are handmade mini-magazines that contain stories, comics, rants, raves, and anything else you can think of! The crew from the Urban Craft Center and upcoming L.A Zine Fest will guide you through a series of exercises to make one of your own.
$5 admission includes materials, drinks, and snacks, as well as admission to our galleries. RSVP suggested to rsvp@cafam.org"
Sounds fun!
"Bust out the markers and scissors to draw, write, collage, cut, and fold. Zines (pronounced zeeen) are handmade mini-magazines that contain stories, comics, rants, raves, and anything else you can think of! The crew from the Urban Craft Center and upcoming L.A Zine Fest will guide you through a series of exercises to make one of your own.
$5 admission includes materials, drinks, and snacks, as well as admission to our galleries. RSVP suggested to rsvp@cafam.org"
Sounds fun!
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Tips for selling at craft fairs
Some crafty tips for selling
We've decided to compile some tips that we've discovered while working as vendors. Some are obvious but hopefully they will all lead you in the right direction
*Make sure you have enough change.
*Greet every customer and be friendly. People will not stay in your booth if you look like you have a bad attitude.
*If someone is looking at your craft, it's good to talk to them about it. It doesn't have to be a big spiel, but if there's something unique about it then you should briefly mention it. You can also tell them the price if it isn't clear. This will usually lead to a discussion.
*If you sell jewelry or clothes, make sure you have a mirror.
*Have business cards to give out (people will ask for them).
Some more advanced info
*I sell prints of my work and I used to have them all in one display rack so that the customer had to flip through it. Once I made a bunch of easels and had every painting displayed, I sold a lot more. This works for all sorts of things. If you sell t-shirts, make sure they're displayed facing out instead of having to sort through a rack or a box. Just remember that shoppers are lazy and if they can't see a product while they're just walking by, they're not going to stop.
*It also helps to have products at eye level. Think about this when you're designing your display. If you're selling little things like beads, you need to get your table as far off of the ground as you can. You can get risers are home goods stores.
*Keep your table neat. Keep food off of your table.
*I find that my energy is WAY higher if I'm not sitting. If you need to sit a lot, a barstool is a good choice because you're more in the customer's eye line.
*Wear something that you feel confident and sassy in. Rolling out of bed and going to a fair in your pajamas might be comfortable, but it doesn't instill a lot of confidence in people as far as the quality of your work. I also like to wear just a little makeup.
*As far as listing your prices, you can choose to put out signs or make it a verbal thing. It's up to you as far as what works. If your product is on the expensive side, it might make sense to not list prices. If your prices are lower and are one of your selling points, then list them!
*It's all trial and error so keep experimenting!
We've decided to compile some tips that we've discovered while working as vendors. Some are obvious but hopefully they will all lead you in the right direction
*Make sure you have enough change.
*Greet every customer and be friendly. People will not stay in your booth if you look like you have a bad attitude.
*If someone is looking at your craft, it's good to talk to them about it. It doesn't have to be a big spiel, but if there's something unique about it then you should briefly mention it. You can also tell them the price if it isn't clear. This will usually lead to a discussion.
*If you sell jewelry or clothes, make sure you have a mirror.
*Have business cards to give out (people will ask for them).
Some more advanced info
*I sell prints of my work and I used to have them all in one display rack so that the customer had to flip through it. Once I made a bunch of easels and had every painting displayed, I sold a lot more. This works for all sorts of things. If you sell t-shirts, make sure they're displayed facing out instead of having to sort through a rack or a box. Just remember that shoppers are lazy and if they can't see a product while they're just walking by, they're not going to stop.
*It also helps to have products at eye level. Think about this when you're designing your display. If you're selling little things like beads, you need to get your table as far off of the ground as you can. You can get risers are home goods stores.
*Keep your table neat. Keep food off of your table.
*I find that my energy is WAY higher if I'm not sitting. If you need to sit a lot, a barstool is a good choice because you're more in the customer's eye line.
*Wear something that you feel confident and sassy in. Rolling out of bed and going to a fair in your pajamas might be comfortable, but it doesn't instill a lot of confidence in people as far as the quality of your work. I also like to wear just a little makeup.
*As far as listing your prices, you can choose to put out signs or make it a verbal thing. It's up to you as far as what works. If your product is on the expensive side, it might make sense to not list prices. If your prices are lower and are one of your selling points, then list them!
*It's all trial and error so keep experimenting!
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