Maker's Market

Hey hey everyone! A friend of mine is putting together a small show at Warehouse MRKT in TC, Dec. 19, 10-4. A small show, but FREE! Hit me up for details if you're interested in participating and I'll pass on the info!

Hey guys! A friend of mine is teaching a class at NMC about craft show selling ... It may be helpful for those of you considering doing shows, and she may even have some helpful hints for those with more experience. More info at the link!

Trade and Craft Show Selling

In this one night class you'll discover time-tested strategies to get your money’s worth out of the event. Learn how to successfully set up a booth, the best prospecting methods, and how to avoid traps that commonly waste time and energy at an event. Find out what to do after the show + more! Full details here: https://www.nmc.edu/resources/extended-education/find-a-class/courses/index.html -3550

This Tuesday: Sep. 29
6-8PM
Aero Park Campus | Parsons Stulen Building | Rm. 101
Instructor: Rachel North
Cost = $35
Register online now: https://www.nmc.edu/resources/extended-education/find-a-class/courses/index.html -3550
or call (231) 995-1700

This is a perfect prep for the upcoming season of shows.

After a lot of consideration and consultation with my family, and with very mixed emotions, I have decided to put the Makers Market on hiatus for a year and (fingers crossed) come back swinging next fall.

As a lot of you know, the Market is a pure labor of love for us. I’ve spent most of the last five summers working a normal gig, then organizing the Market on nights and weekends. It gets to be a lot, and I—and perhaps more importantly, my family—need a break.

As you can imagine, this has been a difficult decision for us. It is so important to me to keep the handmade movement alive and well in Traverse City, and to help enrich the landscape of our art community; It’s hard to loosen my grip on that for a little while. But I do believe I’m doing the right thing for the Market and for my family, and am hoping this year of rest will give me a renewed sense of energy and purpose.

But enough about me: Thank YOU for your understanding and continued support. I couldn’t have done any of what I did over the last five years without your help and encouragement and can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am for it. You guys truly are the best.

Please continue to follow our page and look for new things coming. There will be stuff, I swear!

Best wishes and a wonderful summer to you all.

—Kelly

Attention Makers!

Contest launched to find best Michigan-made product For the fourth year in a row, Buy Michigan Now is looking for the next great made-in-Michigan product.

Yowza! Know anyone who might need a pair of these?

Available at this Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LordvonSchmitt

I shared this last year, but it cracks me up so much, I had to share again. What are you going to half-knit this winter? ;) — Kelly

What are YOU going to knit this winter? (From http://nataliedee.com)

Yarn bomb, holiday style!

Statues Yarnbombed In Downtown Portland for the Holidays From now until Christmas the statues in Portland, Oregon's Pioneer Courthouse Square will be decked out in festive holiday regalia made by local fiber artists.

If you like the vendors at the Makers Market, you'll love The 2014 Children's House Holiday Art Market! I will be there selling my stuff, along with many TCMM alum! Stop by and get that holiday shopping started! —Kelly

https://www.facebook.com/events/794244677292322/

It's Shop Your Community Day in downtown TC tomorrow! Get that holiday shopping started! And don't forget to stop by My Secret Stash to pick up work from some TCMM alums!