Down time

The first year show last weekend was, well bust.  It was shame that there are so many quality arts and crafts, but hardly no customers.  We have some kinds of shows and festivals every weekend in Rochester, and it is very hard to draw people without good plan and advertisements. Unfortunately, not like the field of the dream, If you build it, he will come.

I heard about the wind storms knocked down a half of booth during the Three River Art festival.  I feel lucky not apply this year, and so bad for ones affected.  There was another storm in Ohio knocked out the booths.  I should be prepared this year as more extreme weather condition seems to continue this year.

I had the second gum surgery yesterday, and will stay away from potting next couple days.  I really need to restock small items, though...

Great weekend

The Allentown Art Festival was great as usual.  It was cooler side, and almost rain free weekend. We had a huge crowd on Sunday, and sales were better on Saturday. I used the cable tie to secure the canopy this time.  It worked.



Next up, the Help the Shriners Help Kids” art and craft show. This is the first year show in Webster, NY. Would be very interesting.  There were many talks about the Square credit card processing using the smart phone at the 100 American Craftsmen last weekend.  My daughter is back home, and activated her phone.  I will try the Square at this show.

Here is the teapot 16. I can't find unfired photo :( Just before sold.

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Van is loaded

Allentown Art Festival in Buffalo, NY tomorrow.  This is how my van looks when loaded.  I need to bring lots of stuffs to the festival. It is like moving an entire retail store, and I will leave 5:30 am, drive for a hour and half and arrive there by 7am, and set up in 3 three hours.  It includes a canopy, display shelves, back drops, a chair, shopping bags and wrapping papers, and lots of potteries, and list goes on. Hope see you there!

First show of 2011

I was  the 100 American Craftsmen this weekend. It was very well organized show as always.  More and more shows are concern about the raising money to fund their our cause rather than the show itself. This show threats us very well, and works together with us to improve over the years. In fact, there is Sunday morning meeting with the stuffs and us over the breakfast.



I was looking at the left side of the booth using the pedestals, which weighs tons.  I think I can replace with table with some raisers. This is something to think about it.  Ikea shelves I bought on the right will not work on the uneven ground.

Next up, Allentown Art Festival on June 11 and 12.  I will glaze tomorrow and fire on Tuesday to restock small pieces.