Buying Ceramics in Italy

November 8, 2015 | Posted in CERAMICS | By

A hand-painted ceramic serving dish, purchased in Ravello, Italy.

Italian craftsmanship and artistry is of course recognized around the world. If you are traveling to Italy, in almost any town or city you will find shops and boutiques overflowing with beautiful painted ceramics…

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Etiquette for Shopping at and Browsing Craft Fairs and Dealers Halls

April 11, 2015 | Posted in CONVENTIONS, CRAFTING BUSINESS | By

It can be a lot of work setting up this display. Please let me do so in peace.

I have been a vendor at craft fairs and in the dealers’ halls at various conventions and events for over fifteen years. Overall, being a vendor has been a great experience…

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