Following on from my interest to start my own business, keeping up to date with craft fairs is an important part of my progression and understanding in this area. The Hepworth Wakefield Christmas Fair is an event that I found out about through their Twitter and Facebook page. This has also shown me the importance of engaging with creatives on social media to keep up to date with events.
Attending the market has been an essential in my progression as a creative. I have been able to engage with a number of different creatives such as Sarah Empson from Geo Heaven and Michael Lewis from The Archipelago. Through a conversation with Michael I was able to further express my interest in the studio and in response he was positive in me in visiting the studio in the new year. This is a connection I hope to follow up with in the future. Approaching a person who's practice I admire has been something that I have been anxious about and in the past been reserved to do. From this positive experience of introducing myself to Michael and his partner, I have more confidence in myself. This is something that reflects into my practice.
Exploring the various independent stalls at the market has inspired me to continue to consider this direction for my future. One way in which this could start now is by printing the designs that are part of the 100 Day Challenge and gaining further exposure by selling the prints. Digitally printing and traditionally printing the image based designs will also improve my print based experiences.
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