CRAFT: It's Friday, January 23 

CRAFT: It's Friday, January 23

Tuesday's T3 Teleconference gave a number of CRAFT retailers a chance to compare notes about the economy, business and thoughts for going forward. It was great to have a chance to lean on each other a bit and not feel so isolated.  

The next T3 is on Tuesday, February 17 at 10AM EST.  Call 1-800-898-1908, pin code 19897#.  T3 is FREE!

The New York International Gift Fair runs Sunday, January 25-29, 2009 at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Passenger Ship Terminal Piers 90, 92 & 94.

CRAFT members who are exhibiting include:

Tom Davin and Mary Kesler

Davin and Kesler, inc.

Artisan Woodwork

www.davinandkesler.com

Booth #6023; Handmade, Level One

Carol Hall

White Light Productions

Seaglass Jewelry

www.Seaglass.us

Booth #6512; Handmade, Level One

Rich Kolb

Yardbirds

Metal

www.yardbirds.info

Booth #5303; Handmade, Level One

A related note:

Deborah Rethemeyer at Patricia Locke, Ltd. reports: "We have made the decision to go to New York on Tuesday and Wednesday during the Gift Show. Anyone interested in meeting us there should contact us. We will be seeing folks at The London NYC 151 W 54th Street. Please call 847-217-6768 to set up an appointment." More on Patricia Locke jewelry at www.patricialocke.com

The Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft is slated for February 13-16, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Join CRAFT in Philly for a networking night!

Saturday, February 14 from 6 to 7:30 PM we will have beverages and snacks, time to talk to old friends as well as meet new ones.  

Save the date:  More details to follow.

CRAFT will have a second, larger booth inside the showroom at Philly - #4315.  It's a place we can gather, network, eat lunch together.  We will also have a schedule of activities such as a time to meet top Niche award retailers, get some mentoring, learn about saving money through CRAFT, mini table topics.  Do you have an activity you would like to lead or learn more about?  Please contact Karen Hohler at hohassoc@aol.com.   We'll send you more details closer to show time.  Also, check the CRAFT booths for listings of activities.

BMAC Exhibitors: Remember to forward your booth information for posting to Susan Clayton, susan@thegrandhand.com. Thanks to those who have already sent messages!