COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER: BUS3009: So You Want To Do Craft Shows...
SKILL SET AREA: Business
PREREQUISITES: None
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To introduce the jewelry artist to what kinds of things it takes to sell at craft shows.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

- How to get started
- Defining your craft show business
- Setting Goals
- Finding craft shows right for you
- The application and acceptance process
- Packing up Before and After the show
- The Booth Set-Up
- What inventory to bring
- Pricing
- Cash, checks and credit cards
- On-Line resources and directories
- Magazines and newsletters
- Promotion
- Booth etiquette, following event guidelines

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: How to smartly define and operate a successful craft show business
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 2 -8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $30.00 fee/ $30.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: None
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BUS3009:  So You Want To Do Craft Shows...
Instructor: Warren Feld
$30.00 fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

Discusses how to smartly define and operate a successful craft show business. Topics covered include:
- How to get started
- Defining your craft show business
- Setting Goals
- Finding craft shows right for you
- The application and acceptance process
- Packing up Before and After the show
- The Booth Set-Up
- What inventory to bring
- Pricing
- Cash, checks and credit cards
- On-Line resources and directories
- Magazines and newsletters
- Promotion
- Booth etiquette, following event guidelines

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
/curr/electives/business/business.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: Define business goals and objectives
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: Find craftshows right for their business, and manage their business for success.
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided n/a
Supply List

None
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided None
INSTRUCTOR(S): Warren Feld
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED Once a Quarter