HandMade in America Craft Labs

Craft Labs this Month sponsored by HandMade in America:

May 4, 2013, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Location: Surry County Arts Council, 218 Rockford St., Mt. Airy, NC 
Topic: The Artist Portfolio/Digital and Print
Come find out what should be in every artist’s portfolio, what your portfolio is judged on, and how to approach galleries. You will also learn how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. You will also learn the difference between an artist’s bio and statement.

May 4,  2013, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
Location: Surry County Arts Council, 218 Rockford St., Mt. Airy, NC 
Topic: Finding Your Target Market
The majority of businesses spend 6-8 months targeting the wrong market. By the time they realize it, they have wasted a good deal of time and money. We will do several activities in this class which will help you find your target market and how learn to reach them. Together, we will discover who your target buyer is and why.

May 6,  2013, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Location: Ashe County Arts Council, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, NC 
Topic: The Artist Portfolio/Digital and Print
Come find out what should be in every artist’s portfolio, what your portfolio is judged on, and how to approach galleries. You will also learn how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. You will also learn the difference between an artist’s bio and statement.

May 6,2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location: Ashe County Arts Council, 303 School Ave., West Jefferson, NC 
Topic: Social Media For Beginners 
Do you know what Facebook is or how to pin a photo on Pinterest? If you are just starting out with Social Media, come find out the basic tricks to make it work for your creative business. Please bring a laptop if you have one.
May 6, 2013, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Location: Burke County Arts Council, 115 East Meeting St., Morganton, NC 
Topic: Learning to Love Your Digital Camera 
Come find out how to use your digital camera to take great photos of your work. This is one of the most important things you can do to grow your craft business.

May 14, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Location: HandMade in America, 125 S. Lexington Ave., Suite 101, Asheville, NC 
Topic: Artists' Critique 
Artists often don't get together to formally critique each other's work, but it can be one of the best learning experiences. Hearing what someone else sees when they look at your work gives you important and constructive feedback. Come participate in a formal critique of your work. Everyone who wishes to participate must bring one piece for critique.
May 16, 2013, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Location: Caldwell County Arts Council, 601 College Ave., SW. Lenoir, NC 
Topic: How to Get Your Work Seen 
Come find out what goes in a portfolio, how to think outside the box about exhibitions, and get some insider tips of how to get your work seen. Learn how to approach galleries, create a portfolio, and what the difference is between an artist’s bio and statement.
 
Reservations are required. To register contact 828.252.0121 or info@handmadeinamerica.org Cost:  Members (Artist level or above) - Free; Members (Basic level) - $10; Non-members - $20