Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Taking your Hobby a Step Further in Arizona

By Chris Blackerby

Perhaps you enjoy doing crafts such as knitting, crochet or needlework. Perhaps you prefer working with wood creatively: whittling and carving to create intricate sculptures. Or perhaps the kitchen is your domain, making new recipes and improving old ones. Whatever your hobby may be, surely it's definitely a talent to treasure. But usually it's only shared with your family and friends alone. Why not take your hobby a step beyond that and share your talent with more people in crafts and trade fairs and festivals? Besides showcasing your work, you could gain a little extra income from it.

But how do you begin without any contact with people who attend events like that? Would the events you know of be close to where you live or will it take you some extra effort just to get there? To get these questions answered, you would need a reliable source of data about the upcoming crafts and trade fairs and festivals in the country or even just in Arizona.

You could start by getting some contacts from a nearby fair you could attend. Then from there, effectively network so you can have constant updates about what's going on in and around Arizona and the surrounding states. But what if you can't make time to go to a fair or find people in the first place? What handy option would be available to you?

There are databases of all crafts and trade fairs and festivals all over the country, for every state. A handy calendar for event happening in Arizona is also available for your convenience.

Everyone appreciates the talent that goes into delicious pastries from secret recipes, cozy knitwear, intricate works in crochet and needlework and skillful carvings on wood. Surely enough, by participating in these crafts and trade fairs and festivals, you'll be able to share your talent with more people. And maybe you would be able to earn a little extra to boot. Who knows, maybe the rest of Arizona will recognize you for your skill, too!

By joining a service that keeps you updated on all these fairs and festivals happening in Arizona you would be making your life simpler. You would be able to meet people who share your interest in your crafts at various fairs, and you could have an easier time getting ready for any new events you would plan to showcase your works in. Who knows, you could also make it into a little bit of business, too. - 15485

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