Run Silent, Run Deep

It's that time of the year when Alan & I close the shop for a few days.

Unlike other years when I have filled the car twice over with supplies 'just in case I get inspired', this year all I'm taking with me is my warping board and plenty of threads to do Kumihimo with. There will be new Kumihimo designs available in the New Year. 

 I have no plans to blog, facebook or twitter during this time off. In the words of the great submarine movies I will be running silent.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. See you around the 2nd.

Kumihimo Glass Chains

Here are a few more images of kumihimo braids. These are all destined to be chains for glasses. This is the only beaded one to date. At the moment I’m dyeing the threads to match the seed beads I have in my stash. These 4 are all the same braid structure, using the same sequence of moves. Different structure to the pic above. To make them look different I’ve changed the placement of the colours. The pink braids are the same structure. They will form part of series but will not be glass chains. Could be a while until this one is finished.

By the time I get back from holidays these and many more should be all finished and ready for sale.

Lessons I've Learnt 7 - Craft Market

Now we've identified the 3 main types of markets how do we decide which one is best for our product? As I said in the last post there is no magic formula for this. In fact if you decide that you really want to try either 'Event' type then your best bet is to do what an old boss used to say to me "just suck it and see". This was his version of trial and error.

If you decide that you are going to try a 'regular' market then there a few tipsand hints. Before I get to them though there is one thing you need to remember about markets. This is a Lesson I Learnt early on. All Markets are retail. Customers follow their same shopping/buying rules at a market as they do to buy groceries etc.

Stop for a moment and consider these questions. Everyone's answers will be a little different based on their individual circumstances and preferences. Just like your potential customers.

Do you shop for your weekly groceries at a large shopping centre complete with cinemas, large dept stores or do you shop at the smaller centre with one chain supermarket, a butcher, newsagent, chemist, fruit shop and bottle shop?

When you need to top up on milk and bread do you go to the chain or pop out to the corner store?

Do you buy your meat, fruit and veges at the supermarket or do you prefer to support the independant stores?

Do you visit the larger shopping centres just for an outing?

For me I never go into large shopping centres unless I'm going to the movies. I prefer to shop at the smaller supermarket, buy meat & fruit from the independants and top up at the local store. As for clothes , shoes etc you are more likely to find me on the high street or opshop than shopping centres.

Your potential customers make these same decisions about shopping at Markets. Some will choose small local  flea markets looking for a bargain, some will choose the market in the upmarket suburb happy to tell people how expensive the item was, some will want to visit only handmade markets where they can engage with the maker, some will visit a market just to get out of the house.

Some tips and hints to help you make your decision:

1. Visit some different markets.Seems obvious but you would be surprised how many people pick up a copy of Markets & Fairs, phone and make a booking sight unseen.

2. Leave the kids and your wallet at home. This is research you are not shopping. The kids will get bored and you will end up leaving without finding what you need to know.

3. Have a look at stalls selling similar products. How are yours different? Is there a lot of stalls selling similar items? How do they display their items?

4. Find a spot to sit and watch customers habits. Does every customer stop at every stall? Do they all buy something? How many come back on their way out to purchase?

5. What makes them buy? Is it the price? The product? The interaction with the stallholder?

6. Resist the urge to speak to stallholders. You will either get the stallholder who says everything is wonderful all of the time or the ones who are always complaining. If you visit a well known market in a popular holiday area near us the incumbent stallholders are notoriously rude and nasty toward newbies.

That's your onsite research done. But you're are not done yet.

7. Once you are home have another look at your product? Is it a good match for the market? Can  you reconsider your pricing, packaging, display to make it a better fit?

8. Will your product be suitable for an outdoor market or would an indoor venue suit better?

9. Do you have to supply your own marque, tables, lights etc?

10. Can you leave you car at your site or do you have to move it? How far are you carrying your stock?

11. Are you capable of erecting a marque on your own?

12. Can you keep  your stock level up for a weekly market? If not a fortnightly/ monthly market might suit you better.

13. Will you have the same stall site everytime? This may have an impact on how you set you your display, how you let customers know where to find you.

14. Do you have to book and pay for your site before the actual day? Do you pay upon arrival? Later in the day?

15. Do you have to have your own insurance?

Only you can answer these questions. What will make one person say 'no way' will be a definitive 'yes' from another. I'm sure there are lots of things I have missed that would help a new stallholder make a decision. If you have any hints and tips please add them to the comments and I will incorporate them into the next post.

Kumihimo Update

This week I’ve got cracking on some new Kumihimo pieces. First job was to start warping up some Eco Dyed Threads.This always seem to be the most time consuming part. Then I needed to decide on the placement of the colours. I didn’t like the first placement choice, it looked messy. This was the final choice. And the finished braid. I did another 2 braids using different colours but the same starting placement. This next one I used very similar colour to give a less distinctive pattern. I’ve now moved onto a different braid structure entirely. I’ll post pics next week.

The Crafter’s Way 164- A Handmade Christmas

 This week’s Messenger column - A Handmade Christmas

There are still a couple of last minute opportunities to give a handmade gift this Christmas.
The BrisStyle  Indie Twilight Markets in Brisbane’s CBD have become renowned for being “Brisbane’s HOTtest destination for everything “handmade” under the stars”, promoting local indie (independent) artists and bringing to the city the most fashionable, hip and quirky wares that revive traditional crafts with a decidedly contemporary feel.

King George Square is the perfect focal point showcasing the talented local designers of BrisStyle. Lantern-lit stalls will be set up their beneath a statuesque Christmas tree and down into Albert Street and around into the hip Burnett Lane precinct. Burnett Lane will turn on its own quirky and unique brand of Christmas magic with a Video Installation depicting the Handmade Holiday theme which will capture the quirky Christmas memories of days gone by. The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market is on Friday 17 December, 5-9pm in King George Square, Albert Street and Burnett Lane, Brisbane CBD.

Bribie Island Community Arts centre is hosting an Art & Craft Fair on Sunday 19th December from 8.30am – 12.30pm. Everything sold by the stall holders is hand crafted, home grown, handmade or home baked. For more information contact the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre on 3408 9288 or bribieartscentre@yahoo.com.au

And finally, huge congratulations go to an Artist I featured this year, Margaret Barnett. Margaret collaborated with Kilcoy Artist Helen Barnard to create a dress in Gunma Silk. This piece has been accepted to at the Handweavers Guild of America Conference. It was described by one of the judges as a "Masterpiece in shibori!"

I’d like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas. Stay safe over the holidays and I’ll be back in the New Year with lots more crafty happenings.

Have fun,

Trish

Don’t Miss This

A couple of days ago I posted about an upcoming exhibition at the Graydon Gallery. The Textile Art Group is presenting a stunning exhibition, Nature as Designer, at the Graydon Gallery Newfarm until 19^th December. I’ve now been in and seen it for myself and there is simply only one word to describe the Exhibition and that is breathtaking. If you are in Brisbane you really need to go see it.The exhibition showcases the work of 11 talented Textile Artists from across the South East with at least five of the Artists residing within the Moreton Bay Region. The diversity of Textile Artists includes creative embroiderers, fabric painters, wearable art designers, felt makers and art quilters. Each Artist brings their unique style to create an eclectic exhibition.

The Graydon Gallery is at 29 Merthyr Rd. Newfarm and is open 10am -6pm Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm first Sunday, 11 am – 3.30 pm last Sunday.

All Images are by Fran Robinson.

How to Teach Art and Craft

This session is part of the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Food For Thought Program.

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Do you teach art and crafts or would you like to? This workshop will cover pricing your session, venue pros and cons, insurance considerations, and lesson plans. Trish Goodfield will help you structure a great arts and crafts workshop or demonstration for your students. Held in conjunction with the Art and Craft Market Day.

Book your place online via Council's secure payment website.

Alternatively call into any Moreton Bay Regional Council customer service branch or contact council on (07) 3205 0555.

This event is part of Food for Thought - a professional development program for Moreton Bay's creative community.

Date

04 June 2011

Time

10.30am

Location

Pine Rivers Art Gallery - 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine

Cost

Free

Contact

Cultural Services
Ph: (07) 3283 0405
culture@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

School Holiday Activities

 

Don’t be bored these School Holidays.

Book in for a 2 hour session and learn how to do Kumihimo, (Japanese Braiding). Choose from disc, plate or marudai to create a braid that you can wear home.

Times

Thursday 13^th January: 10am – 12 noon

Friday 14^th January: 1pm – 3pm

Thursday 20^th January: 1pm – 3pm

Friday 21^st January: 10am – 12 noon

Cost

$10 per child. Must be 7 yrs +

Bookings essential. Payment required at time of Booking. Ph: 3285 1875

TrishAlan Designs, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Rd. Petrie

Lessons I’ve Learnt 6 – Which Market?

You’ve made a decision to sell your handmade goodies at a Market but how do you decide which Market is the right one for you.

 

I really wish there was a a magic formula for this but unfortunately there is not. There are 3 basic types of Markets.The names I give each group may not recognizable but you will recognize the description.

 

Event Markets 1: These are Markets that are attached to an unrelated event. For example our local council organizes a huge day every year to celebrate the start of a big boat race. The are heaps of free activities, free concerts, free kids activities and markets. 

 

Sites at these events are usually very expensive, the organizers are hoping to recoup some of their outlay on the free activities and insurances etc.You will be required to complete an application form and may be required to pay a non refundable admin fee. You will also be competing against stalls selling imported products.

 

There will be a lot of people at these events. But one of the Lessons I’ve Learnt is that most people come for the free stuff. The may wander around in between the activity breaks but sales  do not generally match the numbers of people attending. There is one exception to this, if you are selling food items you will probably do ok.

 

I also include School fetes and the like under this category. Why? Because people who attend them are usually there for some other purpose than to shop. A lot of people are attached to the school community and come to support the school related activities only.

 

Event Markets 2: These are a little different to the above Markets in that the Market is the Event. These markets might be the ones that occur once per year (e.g. like Finders Keepers), quarterly etc.

 

Sites can be expensive at some of these markets but others can be more than reasonable.  Some of these markets are juried, some may charge a non-refundable admin fee, some may be only open to members. Check with the organizers about how they are advertising and promoting the Market. If you are going to be paying a premium for the site you want to be assured that people will know that it is on.

 

Customers come to these markets to shop so if you have done your research and your product fits then you can do well.

 

Regular Markets: These are the Markets that are on every month, fortnightly or weekly. These markets may also be open to stalls selling cheap imported stuff( boo, hiss) and second hand goods, car boot sales etc.

 

Everyone knows they are on; where and when. If you decide to do these types of markets you have to be prepared to attend consistently. The same customers don’t attend every week but expect that you will be there when they are ready to buy.

 

Site fees vary from market to market. Some can be very cheap others a bit more expensive. Another Lesson I’ve Learnt is that if the sites are very cheap then usually customers aren’t prepared to pay  a ‘true value’ for your item.It can make better business sense to pay more for your site fee to attract a customer who values your work.

 

This is just the start of your market journey. Next week we will explore a few more pointers for deciding which market will suit your product best.

The Crafter’s Way 163 – Fabulous Fibres

This week’s Messenger column - Fabulous Fibres The Textile Art Group is presenting a stunning exhibition, Nature as Designer, at the Graydon Gallery Newfarm until 19^th December.

The exhibition showcases the work of 11 talented Textile Artists from across the South East with at least five of the Artists residing within the Moreton Bay Region. The diversity of Textile Artists includes creative embroiderers, fabric painters, wearable art designers, felt makers and art quilters. Each Artist brings their unique style to create an eclectic exhibition.

One of the Artists is Redcliffe resident, Helen Forrest. Helen began quilting 15 years ago and more recently began making art quilts. The images accompanying the column are some of Helen’s work that will be included in the Nature as Designer exhibition.

The Graydon Gallery is at 29 Merthyr Rd. Newfarm and is open 10am -6pm Monday – Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm first Sunday, 11 am – 3.30 pm last Sunday.

And now for something completely different. If you are looking for some crafty activities to keep the kids occupied until Christmas many of our libraries are conducting low cost craft activities. Bookings are essential. I’ve listed some of the activities below however contact your local library for further information.

Albany Creek Library: 13-17^th Dec, times vary. Christmas Crafts for 7-12 yr old

Arana Hills Library: 15^th & 16^th Dec, 10.30am – 11.30am. Kids Christmas Crafts 7-11yrs.

Bribie Island Library: 15^th Dec, 3.30pm -5pm. Christmas Crafts & Activities

Burpengary Library: 16^th Dec, 10 – 11.30am. Kids Christmas Cardmaking

Narangba Library: 14^th Dec, 11-12noon. Creative Christmas Crafts for Kids, ages 7+.

A Creative Odyssey – Parlez-vous francais?

Over the month of December approximately 40 Bloggers will be sharing their creative hopes and dreams for 2011. To date we have had posts from:

• Epheriell Designs
• Dannielle Cresp.com
• Mikaela Handmade
• Marked by the Muse
• Wouldn’t it be Loverly
• Maken Art
• Spokes ‘n’ Daggers
• Prim & Propah
• Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming
• Life @ Number 8

Today it is my turn. I share the spotlight with Khristian A. Howell

Like many of the Craft Artists who have gone before me on the Creative Odyssey journey 2010 has been a particularly busy year. For us here at TrishAlan Designs we have: 

• attended a number of large 5 Day Craft Shows,
• facilitated countless Craft Classes,
• continued blogging,
• published a book, How to Teach Art & Craft
• Began writing a second book. No hints just yet.
• Consolidated our wholesale fabric stockists
• Conducted weekly mentoring sessions with a number of burgeoning Craft Artists
• Wrote an online course and a face to face course on How to Teach Art & Craft
• Began wholesaling a range of hand dyed threads
• Created new Eco Dyed product lines as well as new needlework designs and kumihimo supplies
• Wrote my weekly art/craft column for magazine

And the list goes on.

Lucky for me I have a lifetime passion for art, craft and the people who create. Without this passion it would be very easy to get on an endless treadmill of having to restock the shop, fill wholesale orders, pack, write, unpack, blog, plan, teach etc etc.

The passion continues. 2011 will be  a year like no other for us. Moving into our third 5 year Business Plan will be exciting, busy and fruitful. Alan and I have always believed that our business goals need to reflect our lifestyle. Without this focus you risk sabotaging your efforts. It is with this in mind that I have decided my Creative Odyssey for 2011 will be to learn a language.

I never wanted to be that traveller who expected that no matter where they went in the world English would be spoken. But which language? Other than 5 years of high school German which resulted in me being able only to recite one phrase I had no real experience in which to base a decision on.

I decided that I was going to learn French. Not “French for travellers” but the French I can converse with the “real French”.Why? remember that bit about goals reflecting my lifestyle.This is the lifestyle I am planning; I want to be able to take an art class with a real French artist, rent a house in the Champagne District while living off the royalties from the book(lol), converse with French Canadians while watching Formula One in Canada. You get the picture.

I have done the research, the Beginners Class is held on a Monday morning. We are closed every Monday  so I’m available. Now I just have to wait until the term begins in late January before I can start my Creative Odyssey for 2011.

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Hit Refresh! That’s what I’ve been doing. This skirt was once black. I also have a pair of 3/4 length pants that were a similar colour. I love this skirt and pants and wasn’t ready to toss them. Decided to pop them into a dye  bath of Dylon’s Velvet Black. This is the result. Sure beats spending money on new clothes. My original plan for this white blouse was to use a Transprint Ink suitable for nylons etc. When I checked the label it actually stated that the shirt was rayon, nylon and elastane. I didn’t specify percentages but working on the food ingredient laws that what appears first is used the most I decided to use my Eco Dyes. With my colouring I never where white yet the blouse was quite a handy weight for throwing over my shoulders so I don’t get sunburnt. I loosely twisted it up then applied the dye. Now this is something I will wear.

Craft Classes

2010 will go down as the Year of the Craft Class. I don’t know what possessed me to tally up the number of classes I have done this year but the number is simply staggering. To date I have run 413 classes, that is more than 1 per day. When you take into consideration that we are closed 2 days per week and classes don’t generally start until early February that’s a lot. Kumihimo Classes have been run in parks, barns, rotundas, meeting rooms and craft shows. We have taught prep, primary and high school kids, adults, seniors and people with a disability. Fabric Dyeing Classes are fun, creative and messy as always. That 413 doesn’t include the Demonstrations at the shop and back at the stall at Craft Shows. Add to that my Speaking schedule and you can see why I 2010 The Year of The Craft Class.

 

Next year promises to be just a busy. I will be taking Kumihimo into our Prisons,  and delivering Workshops within our Schools. This is a little different. Presently the kids come to us while on School Camps. The School- based Workshops will be further linked to curriculum outcomes. (to learn more about how to do this read my book “How to Teach Art & Craft”).

I’m really looking forward to the challenges of teaching in new environments where I alone do not set the outcomes. Bring it on.

A Creative Odyssey

Jess from Epheriell Designs has organised A Creative Odyssey for the month of December. The aim of the hop is to share our creative dreams and goals that we have for the upcoming year, 2011.

I decided to join in the fun, my post is scheduled for Saturday 11th.  In the meantime you can follow the other Creative Odyssey Blogs. Keep an eye out for this blog button.

Week 1

Monday 6th

• Epheriell Designs
• Dannielle Cresp.com

Tuesday 7th

• Mikaela Handmade
• Marked by the Muse

Wednesday 8th

• Wouldn’t it be Loverly
• Maken Art

Thursday 9th

• Spokes ‘n’ Daggers
• Prim & Propah

Friday 10th

• Anastasia Drawing and Dreaming
• Life @ Number 8

Saturday 11th

• TrishAlan Designs

Sunday 12th

• Vignettes de la vie 

Week 2

Monday 13th

• Tasha Chawner
• Sweet Rustic

Tuesday 14th

• Bobishi and Suki-La
• quiet paws

Wednesday 15th

• Brandi Girl Blog
• in.cube8r

Thursday 16th

• One Hundredth Gallery
• Blacksburg Belle

Friday 17th

• Sally’s Angelworks
• Kimono Reincarnate

Saturday 18th

• Miss Rockabilly

Week 3

Monday 20th

• My Girl Thursday
• Good Things*

Tuesday 21st

• Messy Bessie
• 74 Lime Lane

Wednesday 22nd

• The Artist’s House
• City Kitten Designs

Thursday 23rd

• Hickory Dickory
• Scoutie Girl

Friday 24th

• The Merch Girl
• The Fan-tail

Saturday 25th

• The Home Ground Notebook

Week 4

Monday 27th

• ReArting
• Simone Walsh Handmade Jewellery

Tuesday 28th

• Artful Fancies
• Studio MME

Wednesday 29th

• Skyejuice
• Pork Chop’s Nest

Thursday 30th

• The Quirky Designer
• The Crafty News Thread

Friday 31st

• The Personal Blog of Tracey Sawatzky

I’ve got some catching up to do so I’m off to read the first couple of blog post. Hope you can join us on this Odyssey.

Lessons I’ve Learnt 5- To Market, To Market

So you’ve been crafting for a little while and have been receiving lots of encouragement from family and friends to sell your items. Where do you start?
When I started selling there were really only 2 options; selling on consignment and selling via markets. Remember this was in the days before the internet and during a period where shops didn’t want to take the risk of buying stock wholesale and being stuck with it.
At 19 years old I didn’t have the confidence in myself or my product to go down the consignment path so I initially tried the market environment.
Today, there are lots of options for selling your handmade items. Consignment remains popular, wholesale sales have been reinvigorated and of course we now have a myriad of online options.
I understand the allure of selling your wares  online; it’s safe, affordable and non threatening. Consignment and wholesale are not for the novice. There is lots to be learnt about yourself, your product and the business of selling before you go down that path. If you rush in you may not get another chance.
It was in market environments that I got a first hand education via customer feedback about my product, stall display, pricing and branding. It take enormous courage to put yourself out there; to risk hearing negative comments, dealing with rude people, not selling anything and coping with inclement weather.
I still use the Lessons I Learnt selling via markets all those years ago today.I love markets, Customers are relaxed and you meet the nicest people. The next couple of posts will explore selling  at markets. Please post comments if you have experiences about selling at markets to share.

The Crafter’s Way 162- Christmas Craft Blogs

This week’s Messenger column - Christmas Craft Blogs.

In a week or two school holidays start and what a better way to occupy the kids than to get them involved in the Christmas decorating. If you are after some fresh ideas and tutorials I have listed some of this year’s best Christmas blog finds.

http://cristmas-crafts.blogspot.com/ is full of easy crafts based on a Christmas theme. They have included crafts that use materials that are inexpensive and are available in any local store.

 

http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/homemade-christmas-crafts.html this site has tutorials for crafts to give as gifts. They are easy to follow and not too messy or involved.

 

http://bubbleandsweet.blogspot.com/2010/11/triple-chocolate-christmas-pudding.html If you are planning on giving some Christmas themed edible gifts add this to your list. This recipe for the triple chocolate (is it possible to have too much chocolate?) pudding can be used as a decoration then eaten later. Sounds delicious.

 

http://crafty.littlerockmamas.com/index.php/category/holidays/christmas/ This site has some simple crafts for preschoolers. Use these ideas to make wrapping paper and cards. If your kids like to leave Santa a snack then there is a recipe for reindeer food. Sprinkle it on the lawn.

 

http://www.oneprettything.com/?p=12721 This site has a roundup of Christmas Craft tutorials from various other blogs. Crochet a Christmas Ball or repurpose an old map into a eye catching decorations.

 

http://papiervalise.typepad.com/scissor_variations/2009/12/diy-felt-shingle-tree.html Make a Christmas Tree quickly and easily using the instructions on this site. Younger children should be able to complete the simplest version with minimal adult supervision. If you are feeling particularly creative try some of the optional embellishments for some added festive cheer.

http://crate.typepad.com/cratepaper/2010/09/lolly-chessies-famous-cp-christmas-trees.html I’ve saved my favourite to last. This paper tree can be made in your choice of paper to coordinate with your Christmas colour theme or go green and recycle your junk mail for an Eco Christmas. Paper Trees will make a stunning centrepiece for your table.

 

Felt Shingle Tree Image Copyright Janice Rusnak/Papier Valise

 

Paper Tree Image Copyright Lolly Chessie

 

Have fun!

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market

BrisStyle Marketeers and their customers are a hardy lot. I’ve just returned from the markets and when I left it was still in full swing with nobody deterred by the wet weather. 

Everywhere I looked there were customers buying handmade lovelies.  And I did my bit for the BrisStyle economy. I’ve coveted one of Ali’s bags for a while now so today I made my choice. Love it. Now the sun is almost shining here at Petrie so why not pop over to the markets and snap up some handmade Christmas gifts for family or maybe yourself. The markets continue until 4pm today.

Today’s Kumi Class

Today’s class was in one of the lookouts at the Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. It’s beautiful spot that overlooks the Bougainvillea Gardens. And as I've posted a few images of Kumihimo before I thought I would treat you to some flowers. The lookout was quite busy today, lots of people hanging around with cameras. None of us could work out why. Then the penny dropped. At 12.15pm we were treated to the best view of the last flyover by Amberley’s retiring F1-11. On the way back to the shop I popped into Spotlight. I need a new doona cover which will lead to new curtains etc. I made the last cover and all the blinds and was going to buy a commercial one this time. I’ve been looking for a while and I’m just not prepared to pay $170 for a quilt cover set that I don’t really love. I took these shots to show Alan. These were the best two options to match picture frames, lamp bases and shades etc. Now I’m off home to measure up to see how much this is going to cost.

Textile Price Increases

I promised to reproduce parts of a letter I received from my fabric supplier  explaining the upcoming price increases.

 

“ Our long term Chinese Supplier has indicated that there is no end in sight to this unprecedented surge(40%) in prices….”

The letter goes on to explain.

 

“ internal market factors are pushing all sectors of the textile industry into uncharted territory, instigated by the devaluing of the USD, the rising Chinese currency, internal inflation, wages blowouts and textile factory closures, these combining factors have encouraged speculators to buy huge quantities of raw materials e.g.Cotton, Polyester, Rayon and Dyestuff then withholding them from the market place thus forcing upward pressure on prices.”

The letter closes with this statement.

 

“It is now the poorer countries turn to reverse the situation as they now realize the wealthy countries are reliant on them for a vast majority of manufactured goods and they are not going to cop the low wages and unfriendly working conditions combined with low price mentality of yesterday.”

This situations affects every country that has sold off their assets over the last twenty odd years. It is not going to change in the near future so we may as well hold tight.

More Press Coverage

How to Teach Art & Craft has been featured in 2 more Newspapers and Magazines. In addition to the Review by Craft Gossip the book has been in Redcliffe Herald.

And the Arts & Craft Guide for South East Qld.

You can read the article here,

It followed over the page.

Next!!!!!