I’m on a plane home after a fantastic 24 hours in Providence to speak at the Rhode Island School of Design, but today I’ve got a guest post to share from Kitty Vogen. Kitty talks about how even with the rise of the Internet, trade shows are still a really valuable way to grow your …
Read more “guest post: Is the Internet the New Substitute for Trade Shows?”
Today I have a few announcements of some exciting stuff going on. On Thursday, I’m off to Philly (off is stretching it as I don’t live that far away) for the Buyer’s Market of American Craft. I’ll be exhibiting, and I’d love to meet anyone who will be there exhibiting or walking the show. I’m …
I’ve been asked to speak at the annual board dinner for the American Craft Council in a few weeks about the DIY movement. Regular readers of this blog will know that I’m not a fan of labels, but I am excited for the opportunity to talk with the ACC board about the needs of the …
Read more “what should the american craft council know about YOU?”
I’m exhibiting at the California Gift Show in Los Angeles this week as part of the Beckman’s West Handcrafted division, and I made this little video to showcase some of my favorite booth design secrets. My booth has evolved a lot since I started doing trade shows, but I’ve finally settled on a display that …
Dear American Craft Council, On Friday I attended the Crafting a Nation conference in Washington, DC. And while I know you didn’t organize the conference, your presence was certainly felt throughout the day. One of the recurring themes for the day was the lack of “young people,” followed by complaints about the DIY craft movement. …
Read more “One Craft: an open letter to the American Craft Council”