Industry News
Bad Economy Not Affecting Crafts Conferences
“Conference planners were very concerned last year whether anyone would register this year, based on the economic conditions,” reports Bobbie Irwin, weaving teacher and author. In fact, at most of the conferences where I taught this year, attendance was up,” reports weaving teacher and author Bobbie Irwin.
The Direction of the New Craft Fair
Combination farmer’s markets/craft markets are very popular in the West and other rural areas across the country. This article by quilt artist Joan Bleakly continues Bill Ronay’s interesting discussion of the future of craft fairs and shows.
The Future of Craft Fairs & Shows
This article by veteran show-goer and show-list publisher Bill Ronay paints a positive picture for sellers who are willing to keep current with trends and technology. “Artists and craft sellers must take the most professional approach possible to be consistently successful and profitable,” he says.
Lead Testing of Children’s Products 2-02-09
Good news! The CPSC has issued a one-year stay of enforcement of the lead-testing ruling originally set to take effect February 10, 2009.
Crafts Industry News 1-30-09
The death of Barbara Arena marks the end of the highly regarded National Craft Association (NCA) which she founded in 1983.
