ORGANIZING ART SHOWS, MAKER MARKETS + CRAFT FAIRS SINCE 2004
FOR SELLERS OF COTTAGE FOODS
"For Sellers of Cottage Foods" takes place on February 25, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM inside Middleburg Heights Community Center. For those who make food items out of their home kitchen, this course is essential for learning exactly what the health and safety requirements are according to Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Fallon Carl, RD, REHSIT, of Cuyahoga County Board of Health + Food Safety Supervisor, Sara Morrow, of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. Light lunch provided. COST: $50
SETTING YOURSELF UP AS A BUSINESS
"Setting Yourself Up As A Business" is taking place on March 12, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM inside Seven Hills Recreation Center. No matter what type of handmade products you sell, this course will offer the most important legal and accounting tips in order to protect and properly manage your creative passion as a business. Hear from attorney Bradley Quambo and other trusted advisors to Northcoast Promotions and avoid costly mistakes for the long haul. Light lunch provided. COST: $50
THE ART OF SALES
"The Art of Sales" is taking place on March 19, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM inside The Hildebrandt Building in the Clark Fulton neighborhood. This course is specifically designed for artisans and product makers who sell at markets, shows or brick and mortar retail settings. Learn top tips for displays and driving revenue at an events. Hear from sales wizards, Laura Manning and Matthew Richards as they share best practices for in-person selling. Light lunch provided. COST: $50
MARKETING YOUR PRODUCTS
"Marketing Your Products" is taking place on March 26, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM inside The Hildebrandt Building in the Clark Fulton neighborhood. This course will cover 10 vital strategies for promoting your products in-person and online. Learn from pioneering artist and maker, Susie Frazier, what should be integrated into your website, your booth, and your social media accounts, and hear how "GuiceMann" grew his social media presence to help his business. Light lunch provided. COST: $50
TURN YOUR HOMESTEAD INTO PROFIT
"Turn Your Homestead Into Profit" is taking place on April 9, 2025 from 11 AM - 1 PM inside The Hildebrandt Building in the Clark Fulton neighborhood. This course will explain how you can generate income and tax benefits by making products from your household garden. Learn from longstanding naturalist, Danielle Waskoski, what products work best and what kind of process is involved. You'll also hear from a representative from the Ohio Farm Bureau. Light lunch provided. COST: $50