ACV Craft Conference & Business Institute

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Artisan Craft Conference

& Business Institute

Friday, January 22, – Sunday January 24, 2010

 

"Virginia Artisans: Responsive & Ready!"

…..with a full day

statewide Artisan

Craft Fair

open to the public, on Sunday the 24th
at Hotel Roanoke in Roanoke, Virginia.

 

With special guest speaker

Becky Anderson

Consultant & Founding Director

of Hand Made in America

 

Located in Western North Carolin, HandMade in America works to implement environmentally sustainable economic solutions that emphasize the craft industry, enhance opportunities in the marketplace, and develop entrepreneurial strategies for the region’s artisans

 

Read about Becky

 

Join hundreds of artisans from around the state as they network, learn and exchange ideas and resources that strengthen the business of artisan craft and elevate the value of hand-made quality craft in the state of Virginia.

YOU are the vital ingredient at this conference, as we come together as peers to explore old and new ways of supporting the diversity of our craft industry and insure its place as a mainstay, important to the economic vitality of Virginia communities.

Whether you are already embarking on a career as a practicing artisan entrepreneur or thinking of turning a hobby into a viable business, this conference is for you!

 

Don't miss the opportunity to listen, share experiences, have fun and learn from each other on this productive weekend.

“Craft passionately ”

 

Helpful links:

How to Register
How to Volunteer
Craft Fair