CRAFT: It's Friday, February 6

Janet Francoeur — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:34 GMT

Visit these CRAFT MEMBER EXHIBITORS at BMAC:

Nanette Asbury

Nanette Orijinels Inc.

www.nanetteorijinels.com

Booth #2312

Julie Bergstein

Just Jules

www.justjules.com

Booth #1303

Maud Boleman

Black Mountain Studios

www.blackmountainstudios.com

Booth #4010

Steven Bronstein

Blackthorne Forge and Gallery

www.blackthorneforge.com

Booth #3019

Tom Davin and Mary Kesler

Davin and Kesler, inc.

www.davinandkesler.com

Booth #2302

Lisa Drumm

Don Drumm Studios

www.dondrummstudios.com

Booth #3402 & #3502

Nancy Giere

NGlassworks

www.nglassworks.com

Booth #5517

David Goldhagen

Goldhagen Studio

www.goldhagenartglass.com

Booth #4506

Hank Goodman

Hank Goodman Stoneware LLC

www.hankgoodman.com

Booth #4202

Jeff Gray

Jeff Gray Jewelry

Booth #503

Nomi Green

Nomi

www.nomijewelry.com

Booth #302

Jon & Suzanne Greene

Chesnik Scopes

Booth #3119

Carol Hall

Seaglass by White Light Productions

www.Seaglass.us

Booth #114

Rollin Karg

Karg Art Glass

www.rollinkarg.com

Booth #4606

Ilene Kay

Kay Design Studio

www.ilenekay.com

Booth #631

Caryn Kinzig

www.kinzigdesign.com

Kinzig Design Jewelry

Booth #700

Kinzig Design Home

Booth #2605

Susan Knecht

QueensWear

www.susanknecht.com

Booth #5415

Rich Kolb

Yardbirds

www.yardbirds.info

Booth #3508

Sandy Ku

amoroso collections

www.amorosocollections.com

Booth #2328

Lori Lieske

Lieske Designs

www.LieskeDesigns.com

Booth #1234

Ann Lindsay

Lindsay Art Glass

www.lindsayartglass.com

Booth #5306

Eduardo Milieris

Watchcraft

www.watchcraft.com

Booth #1912

Jill O’Reilly

Jill O’Reilly Designs

www.jilloreilly.com

Booth #512

Cindy Pacileo

Little Guys and Backyard Birds

www.cindypacileo.com

Booth # 3813

Mark Pietrzak

Green Mountain Glass

Booth #5329

Bettina Pressman

Beads By Bettina

www.beadsbybettinadesigns.com

Booth #120

Deborah Rethmeyer

Patricia Locke, Ltd

www.patricialocke.com

Booth # 1326

Bob Rickard

Rickard Studio/KronosWorks

www.kronosworks.com

Booth #2715 & 2815

Carina Rossner

Carina’s Creations Jewelry

www.carinascreationsjewelry.com

Booth #1027

Linda Shull

Shull Design Studio

www.shulldesignstudio.com

Booth #5512

Brit-Simone Sutter

Vinosus LLC-Handmade Jewelry

www.vinosus.com

Booth #713

Peter Tonjes

Ed Levin, Inc

www.edlevinjewelry.com

Booth #1615

Janna Ugone

Janna Ugone Associates

www.jannaugone.com

Booth #3100

To download a pdf of this list click here.

CRAFT: It's Friday, February 6

2009 CRAFT Board Election

Watch for your online ballot to elect 3 directors to the Board. Via email, members will receive a unique ID number that will enable you to cast your vote after logging in to the website at craftonline.org

On the ballot:

Hardin Abrams, owner of Meadowlark Gallery in Corte Madera, CA. Hardin has been a retail member of CRAFT since 2002 and is a current Board member.

Bob Rickard, owner of Rickard Studio/Kronosworks in Taos, NM. Bob has been an artist member of CRAFT since 2006.

Diane Sulg, owner of Maddi's Gallery in Charlotte, NC. Diane has been a retail member of CRAFT since 2004.

NEXT WEEK at Philadelphia BMAC, find CRAFT:

From Thursday through Monday, February 12-16, stop at the CRAFT booth across from the coffee stand at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and at Booth #4315 inside the hall for drop-by discussions all week, led by fellow artists and retailers. Check the boards at both booths for the schedule. Take a break, eat, network. Open to all.

Renew your CRAFT membership at the show - regardless of your renewal date - and get $25 off of the annual rate of $150

Table Topics Breakfast Seminar:

Saturday, Feb 14, 8:30-10 AM

Room 201A

$25 in advance/ $30 at door

Scheduled Topics - relevant to both ARTISTS and GALLERIES:

TABLE 1: Ask the Expert.

Are you looking for ways to leverage the internet marketing strategies? Bring any of your ideas, questions and concerns to this roundtable and small business marketing expert Karyn Greenstreet will solve them!

Led by Karyn Greenstreet, President, Passion for Business

TABLE 2: How to Run a Successful Business in Tough Economy.

Are you looking for ways to achieve financial success in an uncertain economy? Take this opportunity to learn some effective financial strategies to survive and thrive in an uncertain economy from someone who has managed 30 years of ups and downs.

Led by David Brooks, Appalachian Spring.

TABLE 3: Rev Up Your Internet Marketing.

Charge up your battery and bring your questions for a lively, interactive conversation about free and paid e-marketing to expand your reach and rev up your sales. Learn how to use social networks and Google services that cost nothing, and evaluate the fee-based programs to get the most for your money. Participants should bring a laptop with wireless capability.

Led by: Wendy Rosen, founder and president, The Rosen Group.

TABLE 4: E-newsletters using Constant Contact - Why you should do it right now!

Don't hesitate any longer. Learn why, when and how to add email marketing to your toolkit. Facts and figures from Constant Contact will be given and story ideas and examples will be handed out.

Led by: Alison Brooks, Handscapes Gallery

TABLE 5: Take the “cons” out of consigning.

How to establish consignment relationships that work for artists and retailers. We’ll discuss incentives, ethics, trunk shows and accounting and explore how fresh inventory can increase the bottom line for everyone.

Led by Douglas Brugger, Show of Hands.

TABLE 6: What to know in advance to better weather a disaster.

Be prepared! How to survive a hurricane, earthquake, burst pipes or other unexpected disaster. It can happen to you, too.

Led by Donna Milstein, Hanson Galleries

Topics relevant to ARTISTS:

TABLE 7: What I wish I knew my first two years in business. (Artist point of view)

Want to cut your learning curve? Attend this inspirational welcoming session loaded with content about the business side of being an artist.

Led by Bonnie Blandford, Concepts in Metal.

Topics relevant to GALLERIES:

TABLE 8: What I wish I knew my first two years in business. (Retailer’s point of view)

Same as above, but from a retailer’s point of view.

Led by Karen Hohler , Whippoorwill

TABLE 9: How to Build Your Craft Jewelry Business.

Are you looking for fresh ideas in buying, displaying and selling handcrafted jewelry. Come hear how this mother/daughter team has built a stellar jewelry business.

Led by Cindi Ray and Wendy Dunham, Carlyn Galerie.

TABLE 10: Advertising and public relation strategies for galleries.

You need to get the word out about your fabulous craft gallery …but what works? This discussion will include strategies for creating a marketing plan that fits your business, your market and your budget. Learn effective strategies for print, radio, direct mail, e-mail and PR as well as how to attract unpaid editorial coverage.

Led by: Ann Pifer, The Grand Hand.

TABLE 11 You’ve Got Sales! The beginner basics of an e-gallery.

Designed to meet the needs of retailers just beginning to establish their web presence, these web-savvy leaders will share basics and practical tips to help you market your business on the web.

Led by Diane and Madis Sulg, Maddi’s Gallery.

TABLE 12: Customer Incentive Programs. Gain new customers and inspire customer loyalty with customer incentive programs that work. Learn a wide range of ideas based on a series of interviews with several galleries from around the country.

Led by Larry Williams, Hanson Galleries.

Sponsored by CRAFT Education Committee -

Donna Milstein, Alison Brooks, Sherry Masters and Nancy Giere

Plan to attend CRAFT's Networking Night:

Saturday, February 14 from 6-7:30 PM

Beverages, snacks, and time to talk to old friends as well as meet new ones.

Room 204AB

Everyone Welcome -

Many thanks to Eric Shea of Packaging Specialties for sponsoring this event!

Laurie Wickham at Gallery Morada in Islamorada, FL suggests Teri's Restaurant, 1126 S 9th Street, Philadelphia (in the Italian Market section, one block below Washington Ave.)

Laurie says: "No reservations necessary, BYOB, entrees $20 or less, appetizers $10 or less, and all cooked to order. Vegetarian friendly. Open 5pm Wed - Sunday. Chef Davis Denick is the son of artist David Denick, who shows in Gallery Morada and A Mano Gallery. He's a wonderful chef - I've enjoyed his food! Tell him the Keys contingent sent you!"

Hear about it, talk about it at the next T3 - Third Tuesday Teleconference, scheduled for February 17 from 10-11 am, EST

Karen Hohler leads the discussion: email your thoughts to Karen at hohassoc@aol.com

T3 remains a FREE a benefit of CRAFT membership.

Click here more information

CRAFT is a national organization of artists, retailers & show sponsors working to support American craft, save money, educate & network.

Submitted by Susan Clayton, susan@thegrandhand.com

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