Missives from the Field

So, I participated in a craft fair this last Saturday that was a complete and total bust.  Well to call it a craft fair is kind of misleading there was a "recycled" craft/handmade section within a larger "green" expo.  I've never been to an event so poorly attended, up to and including a last minute yard sale and a craft show in a garage that no one could find.  I did better at BOTH of those events, by...I dunno', a LOT!  I don't know what happened, the organizers were friendly, helpful and on the ball, by all accounts, there was more advertising this year than last.  My fellow artists provided variety and the event was free to attend.  Despite all of that, it was a disaster.  To pass the time and to stay awake, I took to posting the following to my personal Facebook feed.  I hope that you find them amusing, as was my intent.

 

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Living Green Expo

I have to say, I'm pretty excited.  I've been invited to be a vendor at the Living Green Expo at the Williamson Country Ag. Center in Franklin, TN.  It's this Saturday from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm.  I really can't think of a better fit for someone like me who reuses and recycles in almost every project that I do than an event centered on greener living!
I was really tickled by the overwhelmingly positive response that I received from the organizers and I really look forward to exploring a new kind of event.  I have to admit though, I'm a little nervous, too.  This is typically not the kind of event that people go to looking for a wacky new lamp or funky, recycled jewelry, so we'll see if the audience is there.

Here are a few news pieces that will be available at the show this weekend:

Boheme Collectif Funky Junk Flea Market

So I've been hearing an approving murmur here and there about a group called Boheme Collectif.  I keep hearing good things about the people in it and the shows and exhibitions they put on, so when I saw that they were putting on their very first craft show, The Funky Junk Flea Market, I jumped on it!  This Saturday, August 18th from 9 am until 2, they'll be holding their first ever art, craft & vintage show at their not-so-secret lair on Gallatin Ave.  If you can make it, you should come by and check it out, if all goes well, they plan to make it a monthly event.  There are more details on the flier below.