This weekend is the Agri Civic Center Day in Albemarle, NC. The Friends of the Agri Civic Center are a non profit corp. NCWW has been invited to participate in having a presence to distribute information, conduct demonstrations, and also to sell our wares. We have been given three booths, including electricity at no charge to us. It is outdoors and hopefully some of us have canopies/tents for us to use (I don't).
In the past we have had discussions about finding a "market" for selling the things we make. This is the first opportunity we have had and it's been virtually given to us. The only money this will possibly cost us is to make a voluntary contribution if we are successful in selling our individual products. Several members who had originaly planned on participating cannot due to changes in their obligations, which leaves only a few of us who are attending.
Demonstrations go over really well. Please show off your woodworking skills regardless of your expertise. I remember being hesitant the first time I did demonstrations at a show, but quickly realized that it was a lot of fun. Folks are curious and ask a lot of questions. Carving, turning, sharpening, using all kinds of hand tools all are hits. Perfection and public speaking aren't required.
Folks, this is a really terrific opportunity to promote NCWW and different aspects of woodworking. It's also a great opportunity to potentially sell things we make. I really hope that we can get more commitment by members to partiipate. If you can't stay the whole day, come for part of it.
The site flyer can be found here
The site map can be found here:[URL="http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=332"
In the past we have had discussions about finding a "market" for selling the things we make. This is the first opportunity we have had and it's been virtually given to us. The only money this will possibly cost us is to make a voluntary contribution if we are successful in selling our individual products. Several members who had originaly planned on participating cannot due to changes in their obligations, which leaves only a few of us who are attending.
Demonstrations go over really well. Please show off your woodworking skills regardless of your expertise. I remember being hesitant the first time I did demonstrations at a show, but quickly realized that it was a lot of fun. Folks are curious and ask a lot of questions. Carving, turning, sharpening, using all kinds of hand tools all are hits. Perfection and public speaking aren't required.
Folks, this is a really terrific opportunity to promote NCWW and different aspects of woodworking. It's also a great opportunity to potentially sell things we make. I really hope that we can get more commitment by members to partiipate. If you can't stay the whole day, come for part of it.
The site flyer can be found here
The site map can be found here:[URL="http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=332"