That is the question. Now that I have retired I need to get organised and perhaps return to the domain of the market. In the past it has been very difficult to sell at markets. Once a great experience but sadly replaced by the market organisers admitting stalls with cheap products. It is almost impossible to compete with a stallholder selling a necklace or bracelet for $5 or $10 when yours are sometimes 3 or 4 times that amount. A number of shoppers cannot see the value in something handmade which is a shame. Needs must however and for me markets will be featuring in my future. In Warburton we have the Warburton Artisan Market. It is undercover which is a big bonus in this area where winter comes in with a vengeance.
I have sold here once since moving to the town. Not a great success but I did sell a couple of items and the stalls are very, very reasonable at $15. It's warm and friendly and everything MUST be made by the stallholder. I am returning in June to have another go and, whilst jewellery is my preferred stock, I realise I need something to catch the window or should I say stall shopper. With this in mind I am going to bead up some lovely spiders, dancing fairies, bookmarks and spiral wine glass charms. These can be sold cheaply and hopeful capture that shopper with just a few dollars to spend. Here is sample of the spiders....
I apologise for the quality of the pic. Very hard to take this one.
