Category Archives: Craft Show

How to Have a Good Show – Part 2

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Rae

Once you have considered the factors that impact a craft show and have selected one to attend, there are several things that can be done to make the  show successful. Have good work.  There is no substitute to having a … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Good Show – Part 1

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Rae

This is my busy season – between September and mid-December, I have 4 available Saturdays.  I say available but what I mean is I have four Saturdays that are available for studio work.  The rest of the weekends are obligated … Continue reading →

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Inventory Maintenance

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Rae

“I would rather be prolific than perferct.” – Abel James Since the Bele Chere show, Julie and I have been throwing together when our schedules allign and independently at other times.    This is our show season so we have pots … Continue reading →

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Back to work

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Rae

Bele Chere is over and it is back to work in the studio.  It was a good show but it was different than anticipated.  Although there were lots of artisans, there were also bands and street entertainment (my favorite of … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves 2011

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Rae

Highlights from the Autumn Leaves Festival in Mt. Airy, NC: Really beautiful weather Huge attendance Very friendly vendors Being asked if we were from Seagrove Being told that our pottery was prettier than what some one had seen in Asheville … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Rae

It’s here!  This weekend is the Autumn Leaves Festival in Mt. Airy, NC, a huge 3-day arts and crafts festival that is in it’s 45th year.   And, I am excited that A Bit Off Center is participating this year. We … Continue reading →

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Mumfest 2011

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Rae

Highlights from Mumfest: Beautiful weather Lots of attendees New booth layout Free mug huggies Carnie food Friendly neighboring vendors

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Mum’s the Word

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rae

A Bit Off Center will be attending MumFest in downtown New Bern  on Saturday, October 8 from  9:30-6:30 and on Sunday, October 9 from 10:30-5.  We are excited to participate in a show close to home and look forward to having great weather and … Continue reading →

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It’s Show Time!

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Rae

This Saturday is the first of several craft shows A Bit Off Center will be attending.   Sparkcon is held along Davie and Fayetteville Streets on Saturday, September 17 from  10-6 and on Sunday, September 18 from 11-4. I am … Continue reading →

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Consequences of a Hurricane and a Canceled Show

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Rae

I didn’t get to see my very good friends who live in Cary. I spent the day reading. My dad had a generator on stand by for me so I could power my wheel even if the electricity went out. … Continue reading →

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