Managing a green crafts business can be good for both the planet and for your wallet. Listed below are 3 easy moves that will help turn your artisan business into an eco-friendly one without forcing you to change your working style. - Shut off your electric equipment when you’re not using it. Countless fax machines, copiers, and personal computers remain powered on overnight around the world...
History of Cheesemaking in Sonoma Valley By Sheana Davis with the Guidance of Ig Vella November 16, 1931 marked the beginning of Sonoma Valley Cheese Factory, a partnership between Thomas G. Vella and...Italian Table Cheese/Fontinella and a selection of raw and pasteurized Cheddars. Sonoma Cheese Company is host to a cheese retail and deli on the Sonoma Plaza, although cheeses are no longer made on site
So you’ve added the finishing touches on your children’s handmade Halloween outfits, you’ve put out the healthy Halloween treats for visitors, so what else do you need to do to make sure your family... and remember to buy handmade this season to support local artists! Click here to see the fun holiday crafts ArtFire members have made. -Sara www.artfire.com
...party wearing that outfit. That’s because handmade costumes are completely one-of-a-kind. While times are tough economically for most Americans, crafters need to keep making handmade. If artisans watch current trends in the craft marketplace , they’re more likely to be successful this holiday season. Right now, demand for Halloween crafts is soaring, and artisan business owners should...
...to the choice between big business with international factories and a single parent crafting to pay the bills, they took the ethical highroad. And now, you can too. With the emergence of free artisan listing websites crafters can list and sell their handmade goods items without any site fees. When an internet costumer purchases a handmade product off a free listing site, they’re buying...
One easy way to reduce your environmental impact is to resist using dangerous cleaning supplies to tidy up your craft studio. But if you can’t use chemical cleaners, what can you use to keep your...to Go Green with Your Crafts. Keep crafting artisans, and remember to buy handmade and support local artists like yourself! -Sara www.artfire.com
Many artists start with used materials or even trash items and recycle them into fun craft projects. This one-of-a-kind purse was hand crafted from an old Prada magazine advertisement. Click here...new tips and top ten lists! Read the Top Eleven Ways to Go Green With Your Crafts! -Sara Keep on crafting artists, and remember to always buy handmade !
...a list of helpful insights he has gained from his mother’s knowledge. This top 13 or “baker’s dozen” business tips has been posted on ArtFire , to help business minded crafters flourish on the artisan trading site. This list is completely free to members and non-members, and open to anyone with an internet connection. We encourage all who read and learn from this baker’s dozen to share it with...
Wednesday November 12, 2008 Rogue Public Alehouse 10 world classs ales paired with autumn culinary menu items and cheeses Hosted by Sheana Davis & Rogue Public Alehouse 6:00 doors open 6:30-8:00 Tasting...$45.00 guests 415-362-7880 to reserve tickets. 673 Union St. Menu will include Delice de la Vallee, Autumn Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade and much more! The menu will be posted next week! Thanks, Shean
Step One: The Right Pumpkin for the Job If you’re not a painter by nature, you’ll want to start with a big pumpkin, as those are easier to work with. But if you’re skilled with a paint...out the handmade Halloween goods our artisans at Artfire.com are making! -Sara www.ArtFire.com Remember to buy handmade and support artists worldwide!
