Jewellery Party

[SJD]

Hi,

I'm new, so sorry if I've got this in the wrong place or anything! :s

I'm thinking of trying to start some jewellery parties to sell my handmade jewellery - I've got a few ideas, but am not totally sure how to go about it and wanted some general advice.

Also, should I expect the host to provide refreshments? How many guests do I want, min, max (I know this depends on the venue to a degree obv)? Does the host normally get a cut of the takings or is it acceptable to just give them freebies? Is it reasonable to expect them to provide parking?

Thanks for your help!

[Louise88]

Hello and

I'd check with the hostess, but I'd assume she would provide the refreshments.
I give 10% off to the hostess. HTH

[Sue T]

I ask the hostess what her favourite colour is and make her a necklace as a hostess gift, she then gets 10% of sales to spend on whatever she likes. I also do a raffle with 3 prizes, a necklace, a bracelet, a pair of earrings. This is usually very good, I have in the past sold £20 worth of tickets for £3 or £4 of jewellery! She usually provides refreshments and guests bring wine etc. so they are a great way of selling.
Sue.

[Moonbeam Angel]

Sorry can't help with your question, I am sure someone will.

But wanted to say hello and welcome anyway.

[SJD]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the help and welcomes!

Does anyone know if I need public liability insurance to do jewellery parties? Was going to get some for events, from NMTF but they only cover markets/festivals etc, not stuff in ur home or other ppls homes - is it needed for jewellery parties?

Thanks

[Linda60]

I ask the hostess what her favourite colour is and make her a necklace as a hostess gift, she then gets 10% of sales to spend on whatever she likes. I also do a raffle with 3 prizes, a necklace, a bracelet, a pair of earrings. This is usually very good, I have in the past sold £20 worth of tickets for £3 or £4 of jewellery! She usually provides refreshments and guests bring wine etc. so they are a great way of selling.
Sue.

Well done Sue, some great ideas, another idea I have just thought of would be maybe offer a pair of earings (or mobile phone charm) to anyone who books a party (to be supplied on the day of the party just in case they cancel) what do you think

Linda

[Sue T]

Linda, that's a brilliant idea! I have just had a booking for a party in February, so will probably offer this and see if I can get any more parties.
Thanks,
Sue.xx