Toronto Craft Alert

The Art of Selling – a workshop for crafters
with Mary Breen, owner of Wise Daughters Craft Market

• Are you talented with your hands but afraid to “pitch” your product?
• Are you at a loss as to how to price your wares?
• Do you really know your market?

This workshop is for people who want to break into the retail market, or expand sales.

Prepare yourself for the fall craft show season with new strategies for success.

After 18 months of operating Wise Daughters Craft Market (and constantly soliciting feedback from customers), I have tips to share about what people want, when they want it, what motivates them to buy handmade, and how much they want to spend.  I also know what works and doesn’t work in my own relationships with over 70 artisans.  After all, selling is all about relationships.

You’ll also do some talking, pitching one of your own products and receiving constructive criticism from fellow crafters, in a supportive environment.  Remember, we’re often each other’s biggest fans and best customers!

Workshop date: Wed, August 18, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Workshop fee: $25
Location: 3079B Dundas St. W., facing Quebec Ave.
Please call to register 416-761-1555

Workshop participants also get their first choice of dates for a new fall program at Wise Daughters: Test Market Saturdays

Each Saturday afternoon from mid-September to mid-December, one to three craftspeople can book tables in the downstairs gallery FREE to try out new products.  Wise Daughters will take a consignment fee for goods sold, making it risk free for you and for me!  Here’s your chance to introduce the public to your latest creations.

wisedaughters@sympatico.ca | www.wisedaughters.com