I survived my first show!

[glassdocnc]

:crazy: It seemed like such a good idea a month ago.

The show was outside and it was overcast today. Temps ranged from 22 when I was setting up at 7:30 this morning to a whopping 33 when I called it quits at about 3:30.

On the plus side, I made back my booth fee and a little extra, got some promising leads for a couple bigger commission pieces and met some more local artists. Most importantly, I finally did a show and it won't be quite such a traumatic or wrenching undertaking next time around.

Marina B.

[faded]

congratulations. i wish you many more to come. :)

[jes]

yeh, thanks for showing the glass artworks, I started a list of show things to use and improve upon, it has helped when I use it and should use it more. peace

[Emmett's Glass]

Cold temps for an outdoor show, yikes.
I keep all the needed show shit in a few tubs near the tables and weights.
E

[nafglass]

Congrats! Even if you lose money at a show the networking can be just as beneficial!

[menty666]

Congrats! First one's always the hardest :)

[richsantaclaus]

Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[naughty pirate wench]

Marina, congrats on surviving your first show! :clap: :kickflip: :clap: Way to go!

[glassdocnc]

Thanks guys! Now, a couple days out, I can say that I'll be doing more shows but will consider projected temperatures for outside venues before signing up. I learned a lot and will make some table modifications based on what worked well and what could have been better.

[somewhere]

I live here in sunny FL but when I do have a cold show I always take a propane heater. I like the The Coleman ProCat PerfectTemp Catalytic Heater they sell at target for under 70 bucks they have a battery powered fan inside. Keep it under your table and it will keep you warm. plus walls on the tent help a lot in the cold.

Congrats on your first show it get's easier every time.

[steven p selchow]

I don't do the show curcuit much anymore, a select few. One thing I've learned is never go outside in late october in Wisconsin. I'm still pondering going to SW Florida for a few shows this winter, this below 0 week is numbing. I remember my first show in 1995, and boy did I learn a lot about set-ups. I looked at every booth and display, then came up with my own for showcasing glass, its a big learning process, but most important is the finer shows, you just have to have a good display, as the judges look at that as much as your work and pics/slides.

Steve