Our first, virtual State of Craft of the year hosted an engaging discussion with our guest speakers leading the conversation.
Panelists, Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Crafts and Tricia Brancolini-Foley of Handmade Arcade shared their thoughts during the hour long program.
We covered the Etsy Strike and shared the opinion that while the online platform can still be a great place to launch your business, business owners placing their products in the care of an organization which provides competition and resellers. Tricia mentioned feedback from craft show customers who still view the e-commerce space as a secure space to buy online, compared to an individuals own website that might be unsecured.
We talked a great deal about makers who were forced to pivot events and experiences due to the early part of the pandemic, from craft fairs to releasing a new book.
As conversations continued we briefly covered the topic of sustainability, something the fiber community is having a wrecking with at the moment.
Lastly, we announced our return in 2023 with keynote Toni Lipsey!
Members can watch the entire recorded conversation and receive additional perks and promotions.
Program support made possible by:
Midwest Craft Con 