Everything you've ever wanted to know about running a craft business...

Sin City Woodworkers Follow the trail of sawdust to our next meeting... Sin City Woodworkers, a Vegas valley social and networking group committed to serious (and not so serious!) woodworking discussions, meet on the third Wednesday of each month to share everything from techniques and project ideas to information about local suppliers and much more. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00, and we’re in for a treat at this month’s meeting! Several members have asked for it, so Dave Clark will be sharing his business acumen and lead an in-depth discussion about selling wooden wares on the craft show circuit.  It’s pretty clear that all of us have a love of working with wood, but actually running a successful crafting business is a whole different ballgame. How can we sell our work? Ever wonder about getting a business license? Getting into a juried show? Setting up a craft booth? Advertising? Deciding what to make, and what will sell best? Dave will share his best tips and tricks, and give us a true picture of what it’s like to run a craft business.  Raised and schooled in Fresno, California, Dave moved to LV in '79 for a teaching position. (He also says that he learned how to wear socks when in public after leaving his home town.) He fell into woodworking as a hobby, after renovating a couple of houses. His wife never had a shortage of ideas for remodeling their house, and Dave needed something to do with his tools. Initially he was trying to find a way to use his scrap wood, which was crowding shop floor space and shelves. So after he retired, Dave started building wooden items for sale.  He sells at 5 or 6 art/craft shows annually, mostly for fun and says it’s something to occupy his time when he can't fish.  Dave says he doesn't really need the extra income from craft sales because he finally convinced his wife to get a third full-time job…. but truth be told, he has a great mind for business - not just for the manufacturing end of it, but for the business side, too.  Feel free to bring your questions for Dave, he’s more than willing to share his tips and expertise. We'll have a Show and Tell at this meeting, so if you've made something interesting lately, please feel free to bring it to the meeting and share it with the group.  This meeting will be held at Studio: Wood It Is!, 2267 West Gowan, unit 106 in North Las Vegas. As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting, so members - please feel free to bring a guest along. But remember that there are a limited number of chairs in the woodshop. Attendees might want to bring a folding chair if they wish to sit during the meeting. If you have questions or need directions, call the studio at 702-631-1870.

This meeting will be held at Studio: Wood It Is!, 2267 West Gowan, unit 106 in North Las Vegas. As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting, so members - please feel free to bring a guest along. But remember that there are a limited number of chairs in the woodshop. Attendees might want to bring a folding chair if they wish to sit during the meeting. If you have questions or need directions, call the studio at 631-1870.   Our mailing address is: 2267 W. Gowan, Suite 106, North Las Vegas, NV 89032