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Wire work Jewellery making workshop, using sterling silver and gemstones.

This intense workshop covers many styles and techniques, suitable for beginners as we start this workshop from basics and learn many techniques to shop-finished pieces at the end of the day. You choose the stones you use so each piece suits you perfectly.

Date: Sunday 26th February  11am - 5pm

 Venue: Seomra Tara, Killeen Road, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath

Cost: 85 Euro, includes all materials used and refreshments

Making at least 6 pieces of jewellery to the value of 180Euro.

This workshop will enable you to start making all your own jewellery, supplying you with great suppliers details and a follow up service for any questions you may have, this is a great way to start your own business if you wish.  You will also be able to repair your own jewellery and  have a new skill so you can make all your own gifts for friends and family.

Contact Karen on 086 888 5321 or email:  karen.jewellerymaking@gmail.com  to book your place

Check out :  www.karenharperdesigns.com for images of the pieces we make on the day.

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Creative Card-Making Workshop

Portmarnock Sport and Leisure Centre

On Sunday the 26th of February

Time 10.30 to 5.30

Theme Spring Sunshine

We will make 4 kits on the day

And you will receive 4 extra card kits to make at home with full instructions.

Allowing more time for shopping and chatting
Making this a great fun day out

Afternoon Classes
Card 3. Twin Easel Card
Card 4. Spring

Shopping

Craft Room Clear Out Sale

A few of the girls are having a craft room clear out,

So loads of brilliant bargains.
If you would like a sale table to have your own, clear out
Please ask Aiveen, as Tables are limited.

Tables cost €15.00 for the day, (this is to cover costs of hiring room)

you can share a table with a friend.

Mobile 086 1226023 Home 8463212
Please come early (9.30) to set up your clear out tables
And bring a cloth to cover the table as shopping is not open until lunchtime.

 So even if you can’t make the Workshop

You are more than welcome to come to the sale, 

Shopping will be 1.00 to 3.00
Fantastic opportunity for New Card makers to stock up.

Bookings are now open,
 Contact Aiveen at aiveenj@gmail.com  

Mobile 086 1226023

Home 8463212 

Full details are on the workshop page HERE

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It can be a big step to start selling in shops, but a natural progression for most businesses.

If you are thinking about it, the first thing you need to do is get a duplicate book to write down any sales, where you are leaving your stock and keep record of dates and prices agreed on both sides.  Get everything signed by both agreeing parties so you can keep your business straight from the beginning.

Have information ready for the shop, if you have something different then inform the shop about it, where you get your unusual materials you use, where else you are selling it, what awards you have for what you do, who you have done work for. 

The big names all have reputations because of who they supply or sell to, what they are using that is different, it all builds up their reputation and everyone knows that is what you are buying when you are buying a brand name…..reputation is everything!

When selling through shops there are 3 methods that you can go through:

1.     Selling wholesale to the shop
2.     Sale or return
3.     Renting space from the shop

1.      Selling wholesale to the shop

When wholesaling to a shop, the shop and you decide on a price to sell to them, you then get paid (maybe within 30 days or whatever agreed by them, after they receive the products), the shop then owns your product and can sell them at whatever price they see fit, they can put them on sale, in fact they can do whatever they want with them as you have sold your product and are no longer the owner of them.

I would highly recommend that you draw up a simple contract with the person you are dealing with, even if you are leaving your product with this business for them to review it or show it to someone else. 

A duplicate book is sufficient….writing your name on top, the company name that you are dealing with, date, amount of products you are leaving with them, codes of each product, prices agreed and you both sign it.

Each shop will be able to tell you their mark up so you can calculate the retail price and make sure you are happy to let your product be sold at this price.

You then need to make sure that you are not undercutting the shop or have different shops in competition selling your products, if a shop finds that you are selling the same product on the internet at a lower price you may find that they will no longer stock your pieces.

A certain amount of loyalty is needed. 

If you are contacted by a customer that has bought your product through a shop and they are ordering more of your work, it is courtesy to send it to the shop for the customer to buy through them.  In the long run, it is better to have months of customers through a shop then loose the respect and connection of your seller by selling behind their back for just one sale.

2.     Sale or return.

As the title states, if they sell it you get paid, if they don’t they can return it to you at no cost to anyone.  This is especially important to have a written contract to set the price for sales and agree when payment will be made on the products you are leaving with the shop.  Some businesses will pay you immediately; others will have a 21 or 30 day grace before they pay you  (this allows them to make sales on your work to help them pay you). Ask what their terms and conditions are; never be afraid to ask no matter how you are feeling, it is worse to leave a premise and not know when you get paid or when you should call back in to them.

Ask directly how long your product will be left in the shop before it would be returned unsold.

It is okay to go and check where your product was placed and how many pieces are on display for selling.  You are in charge of your product and they cannot sell from a store room!

Get the buyer to sign a simple contract to say what they are taking and when payment is going to be made.  A receipt book is a cheap item to have but will help you to be business like.  Any money received should be issued with a receipt and given to the shop or your customers for their records, this is a legal requirement.

3.     Renting space from the shop

In recent times this is becoming more common.  Once you have sent in images, prices and got confirmation that there is space available for your product you should then proceed to get your stock ready for selling. 

It is always good to know how much space you have for your product.  If at all possible go and see the space so you can gauge how much stock will fit in this space.  Again meet the shop assistants that will be selling your work and find out about restocking once your product sells, when you get paid for what has sold and how long your rental term is for. 

Again, a simple contract should be drawn up by the shop and if there is not one then you need to have one yourself so you know where you stand in regards to your rental fees, length of time you will be in the shop, when you get paid for items sold and each coded piece of your work.  You also need to find out about insurance in the case that something is damaged or stolen, who is liable for it and should you look into your own public liability insurance.

Ask about everything before you leave anything in the shop.

Essential points:  

Code every product

Have a simple contract / duplicate page to ensure you know where you product is Agree on paper what price is agreed by both parties

Have every page signed by both parties

Know what the terms and conditions are before you leave anything in any shop

Know what you will get paid, make sure no hidden charges like VAT or packing/framing are involved.

See the Premises

See where your work will be selling, if you find that a shop has lots of designers selling the same type of product, and can then judge if your work has a chance of selling or if there is too much competition with other designers. You will see the price range of other products and standard of work.

Meet the shop assistants.  These are the people that will be selling your work and representing you.

Product Coding

Code each piece of your work. This is for your convenience; it takes a bit of time but if someone is to reorder a piece they need a reference.  With your code, the colour, size, material used and an image of each would be great for your records.  In months to come you may not remember each piece but your customer and shop might.

Contract and receipts

A duplicate book is inexpensive but essential.

When receiving money or a cheque you should give a receipt every time.  By law it is necessary.  As a business you can use these to keep records for your book-keeping and use as a reminder for re-ordering or any conflict in dealing with payments or lack of payments.

Write everything down, even if it’s free samples, once you have it signed by yourself and the shop you will have an easy time following where your stock is and keep your books in order.

Advertise where you sell from

Advertise your work and tell people where they can buy it.  If you advertise the shops you are selling in you will help your own sales and it gives your work more credibility as shops are stocking it. 

Customers are interested to know where you are selling from, a reputation is very important when people are buying something, they want to know that they are buying quality and if your product is in shops it gives it more value as it is of shop standard, depending on the standard of shop too…..a shop is only as good as its products.

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On every item you have for sale it should have a label on it, whether it is a sticker or a business card with a ribbon attached to it, a tag or a label sewn on to your product, you need to send everything out with your mark on it.  Included should be your name or business name, your website address, and any specific material information, cleaning instructions or a little history about the piece or about you.  Customers want to know these little details, it builds a picture of how your product came about and the customers is then buying the whole story or an idea that starts building our reputation, as people remember a story quicker than they remember a plain item.

When you sell an item you want people to remember your name or your business name….remember people do not say they have a beautiful blue landscape picture at home, they would say they have a beautiful Monet painting.  Also you do not hear that a person has a lovely bird necklace, they have a beautiful Alan Ardiff piece!

Reputation is everything…..start building it!

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When using this site you need to contact the person directly that is advertising their product / market/ shop.

Leaving a comment looking for a space at a fair or to sell through their shop means that you are hoping they come back on a regualr basis to check messages……personally I would hope that the person running the shop or fair is spending their time promoting and organising their business rather than chasing up on comments that may be left after their advert!

Direct contact is the only way…….and contact details are on every advert for your convenience.

If you are in business selling your wares, think in a business way.

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Are you interested in getting your products onto the high street for minimum cost? If “yes” then read on.

 We are currently working on a concept that will enable small craft industries sell their products on the high street without the high costs associated with long term leases and store fit-outs. We are looking at units in the Whitewater Shopping Centre, Newbridge, Co Kildare

 Our package includes the following:

• Minimum 4 week lease.
• Store fit-out to include display wall shelving, cash desk and branding.
• Both newspaper and radio advertisement campaign before and during the trading term.
• Full deep clean of store when the term of lease expires.
• Maintenance support for the duration of the lease.

 Providing a short term lease would remove stress and let you concentrate on your business. Would this be of interest to you!

Contact:  Ann Ryan   on  Office: 01-4019914 or email: ann@civic.ie

Ann Ryan

Sales Administrator

The Civic Group

Fax: +353-1-4019140

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“I’ve just started a Fund It campaign to create my first collection of quilts and cushions. The campaign will be the first craft project on the Fund It website and I’m delighted to be spreading the crafty word! Most of you know me from the world of music and events, but there is another side to me. I’ve been working away at this new adventure for some time behind the scenes and am really excited to finally make it public!

For the purpose of the Fund It campaign I’m creating one whole collection in the style I’ve been working on; combining heavy, durable linen, not used in traditional quilting, with second-hand & vintage scarves to make something “a little old, a little new“. The scarves I use are each unique as they are one-off finds, so each cushion and quilt will be different to the others. Also, as I don’t use patterns, I tend to just create as I go, so each design is individual and beautiful!

Have a look through the campaign here and send me an email if you have any questions. I’m setting up an Etsy shop at the moment so that once the Fund It campaign has run it’s course people will still be able to see the work I’m doing through Etsy, but without the same Fund It bargains.”

Aisling Ryan

” it might encourage other crafters to create and run project proposals of their own…..”

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Pippablue is a fabric, craft supplies and gift shop, run by Galway based friends Ger & Eva. We are open Mon-Sat 10-6 and 2-5 on Sunday. Drop in to visit us at 1 Middle street, Galway. Tel (091) 566972.

upcoming Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and Craft classes is posted online at https://bookwhen.com/pippablue

Pippablue, 1 Middle St. Galway. Tel: (091) 566972.

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PUDDEE “P” DESIGNS NEW SHOP

Suppliers in the following crafts wanted urgently.

Puddee p designs is opening a new shop soon in a prominent tourist and 

local catchment area.

It will cater for children newborn - 12years

All items sold in the shop must be made by irish crafters and artisans.

As well as a childrens section there will be a home style section.

This opportunity will give crafters the chance to sell their products at the price

they want, with no markups or commission applied, what we do require is a 

small monthly payment towards shop rent, it is fully inclusive to cover rent

heating light etc. this is an opportunity for any crafter who wants to try out 

selling from a shop but has neither the time, finance to do so.

It will be personnally minded at all times by myself and i will be responsible 

for all financial dealings.

The following is a list of products i am really interested in getting but anyone 

out there who thinks they may have something that i have overlooked

please get in touch.

WOODWORK    toys, name plates, picture frames etc

SEWING, CROCHET, QUILTING, PATCHWORK.

both in children and home section.

CANDLEMAKING   for the home, chiristenings, communion, confirmation & weddings.

EMBROIDERY  keepsakes for special occassions, done either in hand or machine.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION CAN BE HAD FROM ME BY EMAILING

puddeepdesigns@gmail.com

or

087 9628953

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Buttons and bows craft market has decided to keep going in 2012! With the weather bound to warm up by the beginning of March and people recovered from the Christmas rush aswel as crafters building up their stock again we feel that 4th March will be the perfect day for a craft market.

We’ll be holding this market in Guinness Athletic Union, Iveagh Grounds, Crumlin, Dublin 12 on 4th march from 12-5pm.

Stalls cost €25 and tables are provided.

If you have any questions or want to book a stall just email us at buttonsandbowscraftmarket@hotmail.com

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