We had been anticipating the February Arts and Crafts Show at Lagoons and so we spent the cold January and early February, making and wrapping cabochons/ We also redid our display cases and arranged our tables making a palate of color, hoping it would be less confusing.
The big day arrived and we were one of the first to arrive! It didn't take long to set up our tables ad we had a good hour to kill before the show opened. Walking around we enjoyed looking at others art work and we did notice quite a few wire artists, including another who wrapped sea glass.
Nine o'clock arrived and the hall filled with people. We were both busy explaining our work and showing our rock collection. We sold our first piece, sea glass from Grand Isle and then another. It was a good start and we hoped for more but the real goal for us is to make contacts and give out cards.
The day moved swiftly and by noon the crowd thinned. It never really picked up again but it was ok, we had made a profit and had learned a lot about shows and sales and picking your audience. Another couple were rock hounds from Idaho and they showed us several rocks w could collect in their state, including star garnets and white and black zebra stone.
Two o'clock rolled around and we tore down, which really was pretty easy. It has been a learning experience this year and we have had a good time, so that's what its all about. Our final show in Texas is the Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society Show where we volunteer and don't sell. That will be relaxing. Clear skies.
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