lpskeen on mon 31 aug 98
Yahoo, I'm going to Baltimore! Is anybody else here going? I'd hate to
miss an opportunity to meet more clayarters in person!
I'm reeeeeeeeeeeally looking forward to this. Now if I can figure out
what to wear....
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
Andrew Buck on tue 1 sep 98
Lisa,
If you believe what is said about these things on Clayart, they are all
"Costume Balls" so wear your favorite potters costume.
Andy Buck
Raincreek Pottery
Port Orchard, Washington, USA
On Mon, 31 Aug 1998, lpskeen wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Yahoo, I'm going to Baltimore! Is anybody else here going? I'd hate to
> miss an opportunity to meet more clayarters in person!
>
> I'm reeeeeeeeeeeally looking forward to this. Now if I can figure out
> what to wear....
> --
> Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
> Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
> http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
> "We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
> words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
> the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
>
lpskeen on tue 1 sep 98
Andrew Buck wrote:
> If you believe what is said about these things on Clayart, they are all "Costu
Ok, where's that split-legged apron I made last month....?
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
lpskeen on mon 21 sep 98
Well, I'm back from Baltimore, and let me just say that doing that drive
by oneself is hell!
On the other hand, I would have been one sorry rascal had I missed out
on CBI. If you didn't go, you REALLLLLLLY missed out. I am attempting
to write an articl for ClayTimes about the conference - I hope I can do
it justice.
Wendy Rosen and Staff put on a well organized, information packed,
no-holds-barred in the Food department, held in a great place set of
workshops, and they are to be commended for a job done fabulously.
I got to meet other Clayarters (Sandra, Ruth, and a couple of others)
and other Clay Artists too (our table was full at the first lunch)
More info to come when I've had some sleep.
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
Dwiggins, Sandra (NCI) on tue 22 sep 98
Hi Gang.
Yet another returnee from the CBI. I agree with everything Ruth said and can
only add it was a life-changing experience for me. I would urge anyone who is
currently not supporting themselves making pots, but would really like to do
it--GET YOURSELF DOWN to the next CBI. There was only one presentation that
was marginal, in my opinion, but even that had some good points.
Highly recommended. This program is for anyone who is serious about marketing
their crafts or interested in doing wholesale.
Sandy D.
Ann Norwich on tue 22 sep 98
The Craft Business Institute was without any doubt the most
important education I have ever received regarding where I am, where I
want to go and how the heck to get there. I feel as though in one
little weekend I have gained knowledge that would have taken years to
learn in the "real world". Seminars covered many topics but the general
idea was: Yes, so you make stuff, you want to sell your stuff and you
want to make some money. You cannot sit in your booth at a craft show
after putting all your stuff on display and appear to say "My stuff is
great come and buy it". You must research your market, make a cohesive
line that reflects your style and market, accommodate your customer, and
in the end give them a reason to buy it, a reason they can't live
without it. I am sure that this is not news to many of the clayarters
out there, but for me as a beginner it was a true revelation. It was
all about BUSINESS and how do you make what you have a passion to do
into a profitable business.
Wendy Rosen and her staff, in addition to being fantastic hosts,
were there to share, to tell us their experiences, give us tips and get
us moving in the right direction. No one held back their little inside
secrets, they gave freely and fully of their time and minds, kind of
like clayarters.
I just had to share my thoughts and recommend this to anyone who
needed help like I did.
Ann of Orrtanna
Andi Cody on wed 23 sep 98
It would be helpful if those who wrote about these workshops would tell
where they were occurring (and if there would be others in various
locations). My husband and I are interested in any west coast events such
as this.
At 05:47 PM 9/22/98 EDT, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Hi Gang.
>Yet another returnee from the CBI. I agree with everything Ruth said and can
>only add it was a life-changing experience for me. I would urge anyone
who is
>currently not supporting themselves making pots, but would really like to do
>it--GET YOURSELF DOWN to the next CBI. There was only one presentation that
>was marginal, in my opinion, but even that had some good points.
>
>Highly recommended. This program is for anyone who is serious about
marketing
>their crafts or interested in doing wholesale.
>Sandy D.
>
thanks,
Andi
email: mailto:acody@ucsd.edu
Fay & Ralph Loewenthal on thu 24 sep 98
I hope this catches Wendy Rosen's attention. I would very
much like to have a set of notes and / or papers given at
the seminar. Being in the backwoods of South Africa, we do
not have this type of opportunity here. Please Wendy is
this possible, I would gladly pay to get this information. Our
business is coming to grinding halt, so this sort of info is
desparately needed, TIA Ralph in PE SA.
Sue Hintz on thu 24 sep 98
Gosh, I really could use what you are learned from this conference--my
first year out selling. Any resources, material you are willing to share
(written) I would love to absorb. Not real sure what direction to get
this info. besides waiting until next year.
rballou@mnsinc.com on thu 24 sep 98
For more information on the Craft Business Institute you can email
michelem@rosengrp.com. Include Craft Business Institute in the subject
line. The session is held in Baltimore annually. It's well worth the plane
ticket and scholarships were offered. The Rosen Group has a lot of services
and various publications for artists, including a mentor program for new
exhibitors to the Buyer's Market in which you are paired with an
established artist.
Ruth Ballou
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>It would be helpful if those who wrote about these workshops would tell
>where they were occurring (and if there would be others in various
>locations). My husband and I are interested in any west coast events such
>as this.
>
lpskeen on fri 25 sep 98
Fay & Ralph Loewenthal wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I hope this catches Wendy Rosen's attention. I would very
> much like to have a set of notes and / or papers given at
> the seminar. Being in the backwoods of South Africa, we do
> not have this type of opportunity here. Please Wendy is
> this possible, I would gladly pay to get this information. Our
> business is coming to grinding halt, so this sort of info is
> desparately needed, TIA Ralph in PE SA.
Ralph,
I don't think Wendy reads the group every day, but I have forwarded your
message to her. If she can't help you, I will copy all the stuff I got
and you can have that, but I didn't get everything there was to get. :(
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
lpskeen on fri 25 sep 98
Ruth, Ann, and Sandy,
Did any of you attend the "How to be a Dynamic CraftSeller"? I didn't
get to go and would like to get a copy of any handouts they gave. I
fear I may be a boring craftseller....
--
Lisa Skeen ICQ# 15554910
Living Tree Pottery & Soaps
http://www.uncg.edu/~lpskeen
"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful
words and actions of the bad people, but for the appalling silence of
the good people." -- Dr. M. L. King, Jr. 4/16/63
Susan Patt on tue 26 jun 01
Wendy,
what kind of costs are involved? How long of a program, etc? Thanks
for your help.
Susan
On Monday, June 25, 2001, at 06:06 AM, Wendy Rosen wrote:
> Dear Karen and all clayart friends,
> Yes there still is a Craft Business Institute. It has just spun off
> from The Rosen Group into an independent non-profit organization.
> We hope to get some support from universities and foundations
> to keep the program alive at several locations throughout the
> US and Canada each year. Anyone willing to sponsor a CBI at
> your school? (Let's see how many raise their hands here ;}
> Wendy
>
> Wendy Rosen
> The Rosen Group
>
> 3000 Chestnut Ave #304
> Baltimore, Maryland 21211
> 410.889-3093 410.243.7089 fax
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