On Sunday I was at a craft fair at The Benn Hall in Rugby, Warwickshire. I was at this event last year which went really well, and I’m pleased to say it was even better for me this year. My tables were just to the left as you came into the main doors. I think this was a good spot because people passed me on their way out as well as when they came in.
There was a continuous flow of people through the doors all day, with over 100 people entering between 10am – 11am. I was surprised to see so many customers so early, they must have been queuing to come in.
I sold a wide range of items including my very first ceramic hearts bunting – can you spot it hanging in the photo below? The lady who bought it said she was going to hang it across her fireplace for Christmas, but would probably end up keeping it up all year round.
I enjoyed getting feedback from customers, asking them if the items they were buying were for gifts or for themselves, where they would display it or what they would do with it. It’s a nice way of gaining research and there are often some surprising answers!I was most excited about selling some of my new ceramic gift tags, they were very popular! I sold some tags in packs, and also quite a lot singularly. People were commenting on what a good idea they were, and who they were going to use them for. One lady said she was going to hang the ‘Happy Birthday’ tag she bought for her friend inside her card which I thought was a nice idea.
As well as chatting to customers and making a pleasing amount of sales I met some lovely people, saw lots of familiar friendly faces and had a good time social networking! The ceramics tutor from my old college was there, I managed to collect quite a bit of useful information about future events & exhibitions from other stall holders and passers-by, and I gained a few commissions. My leaflets were wiped out by the end of the day!
I did manage to sneak away to a couple of stalls near to mine to buy some Christmas presents (more on these soon!)
Thank you to Maria of Creative Bumble Bee for purchasing 10 of my ceramic buttons for her latest project. Maria will be making some new felted shawls and will be embellishing them with my ceramic buttons which I think will look fab. I’ll have some pictures to show you soon, which shouldn’t be too long if the speed of how quickly Maria works has got anything to do with it 🙂
Lol! Nothing like a bit of pressure sweetie. I had a good day too. Thanks for the mention!! x
So pleased it went so well for you! Your work is fantastic!! You deserve it! Jo x
I am not surprised you did so well as your table looks absolutely fantastic! I have never heard of Ceramic Gift Tags before…they sound really unique and special.
Thank you for sharing your good news with us xx
Was good to see you Sunday charlotte, glad you did well.