Today, I set up my first sale. I am selling my pottery to help raise money for Worcester Pride. I got a lot of help dealing with pricing for this show from my family. My parents happen to be in town for the weekend. It took the efforts of both of them, my wife, and myself to put it all together in one evening. This really increases my respect for all of the artists who do the craft circuit. Tomorrow is the sale, and I will finish this blog post after it is over.
The sale was definitely worthwhile. It was really nice to do my part to help raise money for Worcester Pride. I made some contacts, moved some merchandise, and had a good time.
Looking back on the event.This was a well planned fundraising event. There was a very solid turnout. Almost every person, who came, bought art. It was very nice to have wine and snacks available. As this was my first sale, it really took a lot of the edge off of my nerves.
The setup was a bit different from your average craft sale. Nobody could stand behind their work. We were all mingling together, artists and patrons. It was nice to not have to be put on the spot constantly, but it was a bit harder to hear what folks thought of the work. And I didn't want to wander too far, because I wanted to be available to answer questions and fill out receipts.
The purchasing procedure was fantastic for me! All purchases took place centrally. They had a square to take credit cards. I would only be able to take cash, if I were on my own. At some point, I would love to be able to take credit cards, but, first, I would have to be able to afford a smartphone with a data plan. I'm just not there, yet.The biggest takeaway for me was that I need to produce a lot more work! I received so much positive feedback. It was so wonderful! My bowls were positively compared to a potter in Provincetown, who charges five times my prices. I will get to that level, eventually. I know it is important to leave myself room to grow.
This is not what I had planned my blog to be about, but it is what is going on right now for Squirrel Forge. I hope you all enjoy it, anyway. Please feel free to write comments, ask questions, and spread the love.
The setup was a bit different from your average craft sale. Nobody could stand behind their work. We were all mingling together, artists and patrons. It was nice to not have to be put on the spot constantly, but it was a bit harder to hear what folks thought of the work. And I didn't want to wander too far, because I wanted to be available to answer questions and fill out receipts.
The purchasing procedure was fantastic for me! All purchases took place centrally. They had a square to take credit cards. I would only be able to take cash, if I were on my own. At some point, I would love to be able to take credit cards, but, first, I would have to be able to afford a smartphone with a data plan. I'm just not there, yet.The biggest takeaway for me was that I need to produce a lot more work! I received so much positive feedback. It was so wonderful! My bowls were positively compared to a potter in Provincetown, who charges five times my prices. I will get to that level, eventually. I know it is important to leave myself room to grow.
This is not what I had planned my blog to be about, but it is what is going on right now for Squirrel Forge. I hope you all enjoy it, anyway. Please feel free to write comments, ask questions, and spread the love.
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