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Title: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: polly on March 15, 2010, 07:05:04 AM Following a PM from Elaine, I checked out Sloans Market in Glasgow last week (I'm in gLashow most weeks but forgot about this one)
There were 2 soap sellers - One was Caurnie (sp?) soap - a traditional soap maker and I think they specialise in Nettle soap. The other had soap in amongst other things but there is no way she's doing it by the book. No weights, the ingredients list was 'Glycerine & Shea Soap Base, Resin Colour, Parfum'. And to be honest, they weren't very nice. Anyway, I was speking to one of the stall holders, and from her info decided to email the Manager. And I popped in yesterday with my sister, and spoke to the man personally and he's booked me in for next week!!!! Saturday and Sunday for £40. It's down a lane just of Buchannan Street, one of the busiest streets in Glasgow so there is a lot of passing trade. And if the poorly made soap seller was there 2 weeks running, she must be making some moeny to make it worth while, so I'm rather hopeful. But pray for SUNSHINE for me cos it's outside. And Many thanks to Elaine for the PM :buttrf: Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Eire on March 15, 2010, 08:44:16 AM Congratulation polly. That is a very busy street. £40 for a Sat & Sun is brilliant. The city of hills, still remember the blisters from walking those streets one w/e.
Eire Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Honey on March 15, 2010, 10:26:04 AM Ohhh I have a friend who lives in Glasgow, I'll say it to her and see if she'll pop down for you. Good luck!!!!
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: polly on March 15, 2010, 11:11:21 AM Thanks guys, going to be busy - my Body butter tins came while I was on holiday so they are not going to be delivered till Thursday but I'm not getting stressed about that. As long as I have plenty of soap to sell that should be eough to start with - so I'll be busy at nights.
And yes, Eire, depending there are a lot of hilly streets in Glasgow. Not good for the likes of unfit me. Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: nakedtruthbeauty on March 15, 2010, 11:22:27 AM How exciting! £40 for 2 days is brilliant. Good luck and don't forget pics x
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Vanilla on March 15, 2010, 11:33:56 AM Good luck polly! :)
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Lulu on March 15, 2010, 12:17:31 PM Congratulations! £40 squid for two days :o BARGAIN!
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Edith on March 15, 2010, 12:24:19 PM Good luck from me too Polly :buttrf:sounds ideal and very very good rates :buttrf:
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Jaq on March 15, 2010, 12:48:06 PM Good Pluck Polly, that's a great price for 2 days, have you got a gazebo type thing to go over your stall?
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Scott on March 15, 2010, 12:52:19 PM :trroll:
Excellent news! Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Avril on March 15, 2010, 12:56:25 PM Wow polly really pleased for you....£40.00 for 2 days that is great, down in the south it is much more expensive. Hope all goes well. :buttrf:
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: polly on March 15, 2010, 01:56:40 PM have you got a gazebo type thing to go over your stall? Thankfully tables and a waterproof canopy thingy are provided! As far as I can tell, the market has been there for at least a few years. And it's part of the Sloans pub with is in the lane too, so if it's poring with rain, and I've sold zip, I can colsole myself with a large glass of wine ;D Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: EJ on March 15, 2010, 03:22:26 PM Best of luck Polly!!
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: izzyfranny on March 15, 2010, 04:54:03 PM The very best of luck, Polly.
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: EJ on March 15, 2010, 05:01:14 PM Adding - Have some large sheets of polythene and clips 'cos rain can blow in at the sides, back and front.
Hopefully it won't rain on your first day and you can get some tips from your neighbouring stall holders. Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: polly on March 15, 2010, 06:26:16 PM Thanks for the tip Elaine :)
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: madpiano on March 15, 2010, 07:47:56 PM oh, thats brilliant - CONGRATULATIONS !!
and £40 is a bargain !! Well done and good luck for your first event !! Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: samantha on March 16, 2010, 12:15:52 AM How exciting :hap3: Best of luck :buttrf:
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: Lilfairylover on March 16, 2010, 12:34:12 AM Brilliant news Polly....I sometimes pop up to Glasgow to catch up with friends ..so will call by one day in the Summer if you are still there :buttrf:
Title: Re: Got a craft stall (fingers crossed) Post by: polly on March 16, 2010, 11:16:31 AM Brilliant news Polly....I sometimes pop up to Glasgow to catch up with friends ..so will call by one day in the Summer if you are still there :buttrf: That would be lovely. It would be nice to meet a fellow fresholite We'll see how things go. I know the price increases in the summer - I guess more people around = more sales, but it's not by very much. I'm feel fine for Saturday as I'm not expecting great things for the first time, but it's all a learning curve. I'll post piccys for sure. |