Monthly Archives: October 2011

Pottery for Sale (Part 3)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Rae

Another selling venue is a craft show or festival.  Finding shows is easy – in fact you may know of an annual show in your area.  A brief on-line search can help you find other shows and get additional information … Continue reading →

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Pottery for Sale (Part 2)

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Rae

Selling your pottery is a multi-layered decision.  You must be confident in your work (or desperate because you are drowning in bowls and mugs) to put your pottery out there. My first selling venue was a local art gallery.  This … Continue reading →

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Pottery for Sale

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Rae

Occasionally, I get asked about how to start selling pottery.  First, let me say that I don’t think selling is indicative of success.  For most people, pottery is a hobby, an opportunity to be creative, or a chance to make … Continue reading →

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We’re So Square, Man

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Rae

We just finished a marathon show run  - three shows in three weeks – 6 days of craft shows.  Part of making pottery is finding avenues for pot disbursement and craft shows are one of those avenues. As a by-product … 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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New Marketing Plan

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Rae

I am concerned that berry bowls may be a Spring item.  So in an attempt to broaden their seasonal appeal, we will be marketing them as soup bowls for dieters.

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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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