Last weekend was my FIRST SHOW for me this year selling my pottery. I have been selling pottery at shows for several years now and it always makes me feel like an artist and proud of my work. 

My First show of 2023 wa “Airing of the Quilts”. It isn’t a show I would normally consider because it is quite small and not vendor oriented like most shows, but it’s an absolute blast and last year I did really well selling my pottery so I am excited to be going back this year!

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​The “Airing of the Quilts” show is a show all about Quilts! (Who would have figured)!

Quilting was something I always wanted to try but my sewing machine and I were not the best of friends. Also, when I priced out the material for just a simple quilt I was astounded by the cost. It gave me a better understanding of the value of handmade quilts and why gorgeous quilts cost so much.

My car is packed and ready to go to my first pottery show of the year
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My car is packed and ready to go to my first pottery show of the year
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My car is packed and ready to go to my first pottery show of the year.

Last year I did well at this show. I did not expect too, but it was close to home and I said to myself “why the heck not”. There weren’t very many vendors at all, just a handful of us, so it wasn’t a show where folks came to buy. The quilts are “for display only” and not for sale. They are for looking at and admiring (but no touching with a glove on!)

But what this show had (and my guess why I did so well) was because the people who came to see the quilts were my TARGET CUSTOMER.

Selling pottery. First show of the year
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Selling pottery. First show of the year
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The First show of 2023 selling my pottery

SO YEAH…I went back this year and I was glad I did!

If you want some idea of how I prepare for a show and my display you can read about it here

It’s always fun chatting with all the creative ladies that come to these shows and admire the quilts. They understand handmade and the amount of time it takes to create something. I can only imagine the amount of time they spend drawing up their quilt design, finding the right material, cutting and piecing, sewing etc! Wow

My sales were great. I walked out of the show on Saturday afternoon with considerably less pottery and some new friend!

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My name is Dani and I am the potter behind this page! I am retired and having a ball being the artist I always wanted to be. My studio is located in NW Arkansas where I live a quiet life, on a lake with my husband, 3 dogs and two cats.

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Surmente Tablecloth 90 x 132-Inch Rectangular Polyester Table Cloth for Weddings, Banquets, or Restaurants (Black) ………
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These heavy duty Tablecloths are similar to the ones I use. Be sure to get the correct size for your table. There are other color choices available.

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Directors Chair

YANATTLYS Tall Directors Chair, 41'' Portable Makeup Artist Chair with Side Table, Tall Folding Chair for Camping, Home Patio, Golf Course, Cup Holder and Storage Bag, Weight Capacity 400LBS
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If you want to sit a little bit higher at your shows so you can communicate better with your customers, I suggest getting a director's chair like this one. It allows you to comfortably sit at eye level and is especially useful if you raise your table up!  Mine came with a carry bag and it's perfect for storing other things like my table clothes!!  Win Win

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Rocket Risers Folding Table Risers

Rocket Risers Folding Table Risers - Make Your Folding Table a Counter Height Table - Set of 4 Table Leg Risers
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I use these risers to raise my table up to a more comfortable height so that customers can better see my pottery
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