Candles by Lisa - Total newbie

[Bowed Over]

Hi All,

I am a total new comer in the forum world. Never, ever, ever used one before but I heard this one was great so thought I would give it a bash.

On reading through some of the threads everybody out there seems really friendly and helpful.

I make hand crafted candles in sunny Scotland

All the best.

Lisa

[beadsbydesign]

Hi Lisa
Welcome to the forum!

[Bowed Over]

Total newbie

Thanks for making me feel welcome

[Cloverst]

Hello Lisa nice to meet you!

It's lovely and friendly here!

[Bowed Over]

Total newbie

Thanks Vikki,

It is good to feel you are not alone. When you are busy making your craft you seem cut off from the world!

[Cloverst]

I know what you mean!

Do you sell at craft fairs and such?

Have you ever thought of doing demonstrations with community groups?

Just a thought!

[euston-74]

Hello there,
Hope you enjoy this forum as much as the rest of us!
Mel

[Bowed Over]

Hi,

I do craft fairs and the like. I have thought of doing community demonstrations. I had someone approach me and I said I would be delighted to do them but they never got back in touch.

[Silver Ruby]

Hi Lisa,

Welcome to the forum!

Fiona
Edinburgh Craft Fairs
www.edinburghcraftfairs.co.uk

Silver Ruby - Colourful Contemporary Jewellery
www.silverruby.com

[Cloverst]

If you wanted to get involved with community groups, check with your local council and ask them for a list of residents associations. These groups are usually wanting interesting demonstrations but don't know where to start. They don't usually mind you setting up a little dispaly either where people can view your products and buy or take away more info.....

I'm one of those group leaders and finding things to keep the community involved is a nightmare!

[Bowed Over]

I will get in touch with the Council. I know what it is like trying to organise anything. Generally a total nightmare.

Many thanks.

[swirlyarts]

Hi All,

I am a total new comer in the forum world. Never, ever, ever used one before but I heard this one was great so thought I would give it a bash.

Just curious - how did you hear about us?? Welcome to the forum by the way

[Bowed Over]

I know what it is like trying to organise an event. A complete nightmare and one huge headache - You wonder is it worth it sometimes.

[Bowed Over]

Hi There,

I was looking for info on craft evens in Glasgow, when I did a google search brought up this site and I have pretty much went from there. I never knew people could be so friendly on the net!

[Apple Tree Crafts]

Hi Lisa!

I spent my teenage years in Glasgow - well a few miles north. And lived in Aberdeenshire from 1994 to 2001 and didn't ever come across a craft fair!

It's not that much of a headache to set one up, I'm in the process of organising two. If you want any help just shout, or PM me, I'll be glad to help.

I've found that once people realise what you are trying to do, they will fall over themselves to help. I have had phone calls and emails begging me to set up craft fairs in different areas here in South West.

Just a thought....you could try seeing if you could shove an ad for crafters up in Glasgow College of Art? Bound to be loads of original crafter's there.....it might even be a venue!

Jules