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Running an Art Based Business
9:00 am to 11:00 am
In this fast-paced class you will learn first hand the hints, tips and suggestions for everything you need to know. In this 2-hour video conferencing seminar, you will learn how-to save time and money by avoiding mistakes. Learn how-to choosing the best name for your business, how to structure it, tips on working for yourself and by yourself. Learn the best practices for creating a business plan, that includes pricing/policies/practices, and procedures. Come prepared to work hard, have fun, learn lots, and get started on the right path to forming a successful business.
Please see below the other two seminars being offered. You can sign up for one or all three! Each session requires separate registration.
This webinar will be held in BARN's Great Room located on the upper floor. Each session will also have a question and answer period at the end.
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Highlights of The Other Two Sessions
(each session requires separate registration)
Marketing An Art Based Business
(session 2)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To target your market, you need to send a clear, concise and consistent message. During this fast-paced, hands-on webinar you will learn how-to brand yourself and your business. Learn to identify your product, your philosophy, your inspirations, your business and your image. Learn to write a press release, develop press kits, participating in craft and trade shows, along with pre-show and post-show smart tips. Gain networking insights on approaching a gallery, writing an artist statement and describing your collection. This class helps you to plug this information into effective media and marketing campaigns to successfully market your craft business.
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Designing A Collection
(session 3)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
So many craft makers call themselves designers, without knowing what exactly a designer does? The concept of what is good design and what is bad design is very subjective, but in this fast paced, highly interactive, fun and creative webinar you will learn the answers to these questions. Learn the basics of designing and expanding your own collection with fun hands-on interactive exercises. Learn to look at your craft with new eyes to see how you can improve and strengthen your own individual “designs” and become a more successful designer.
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Marlene Richey who is known for her business and marketing classes will reveal another part of herself most people don’t know. Her father was head of the art department at a couple major universities. Her uncle was head of the art department at Central Washington University. Between her father and uncle they published numerous books on art, design and art education. And Marlene majored in art and metalsmithing in college and did post-graduate work on Russian icons. Marlene grew up in an environment where at the dinner table “less is more,” Scandinavian design, Alvar Aalto and the post-modern movement were common topics. Marlene knows design.
