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Profiting By Design by Marlene Richey
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Starting A Craft Business
Instructor: Ms. Marlene Richey
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: None
Program: Winter
Status: Closed
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 295
Materials: $ 0
Date: March 20, 2010 - March 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
You have found your passion, now you want to make a living at what you love. But how? You have to develop not only the skills to create art but also get your work into the marketplace. This class will help you understand the steps necessary to run a successful art/craft business as well as teach you tricks of the trade to ensure your art is more than just a hobby.
The class is hands-on, fast paced and fun with tons of hand-outs. Discover why designing your business can be just as much fun and as creative as designing your jewelry. And, yes, it is not only ok to be an artist and to make a living at it, but desirable.
Marlene is author of the award-winning book about running a small jewelry design/craft business - "Profiting by Design" through the MJSA Press. If you'd like to read more about Marlene, please visit her website www.marlenerichey.com.
Materials & Tools
There is no materials fee for this class.
Students are required to bring:
Pen, paper, bring all marketing materials that you have produced to date, samples or pictures of your work.
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