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Finally, there’s another round of Kioskiosk in September. Yeah I keep on banging on about it…. the dates I’ll be there are as follows….
3rd September
7th September
21st September
I hope you can all join me as there’ll be discounts and things that aren’t on my online shop yet!!! woop woop.
Some photos of the Kioskiosk stall near London Bridge. I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s been a really good experience, even though I’ve sold a few things. I’m learning how to set it all up rather than putting everything in a big crappy pile! (as I did my first time round.) Also because it’s only been myself and out of uni there isn’t the worry of looking after other people’s goods and money, which I tend to freak out about. I’ve only ever done stalls for our exhibiton’s and it is completely different in terms of the people and the kind of things you are selling.
There was only one stall in the centre so it looked kinda weird and even some of the staff didn’t have a clue as to what was going on!!! The location of the stall is an important factor on the type of people that come here, there were LOADS of tourists who kept on asking me the directions to the Design museum which I got wrong and didn’t realise it. It would have been better if there was a gigantic sign telling people it’s a shop and not a friggin tourist information centre!! People were shy to come in for some reason…I don’t look that scary! Even Oreos didn’t work today so I have it all to myself 
I noticed that people were more prepared to buy small items of things than for example t-shirts, no friends and families to buy your things! And discounted/sale stuff also attracted people. Though I didn’t try to shouting/fruit market approach! it’s great to hear what the public think, i did get a few odd comments like some of my illustrations were a bit full on and were looking for more ‘generic’ things….
The next time I’m doing a stall, which I hope I will be in September , I’ll do discounted stuff and not to make loads of expensive things which may put people off. Which is a shame really although again I guess it depends what it is. Anyway here is my sound advice for anybody who is thinking of doing market stalls, it’s worth it and it’s great fun remember to bring a book with you too!
A new piece of work which I finished today just before going out for some food.
I went to see my auntie’s puppy and it’s the cutest thing ever (Western highland terrier…) After going to yum charr with grandparents and family we went round to my grandma’s house. He’s called Mister Snuffles and he’s a little white ball of fluff yapping about and weeing everywhere. Look how cute he is! (the photo doesn’t do it’s justice!) My grandparents can’t pronounce his name and calls him Stubbles
My heart melted ♥
After seeing Grizzly Bear this image stayed in my head for sometime, it was like a vision… so I did this tonight I guess you could call it fan art as well!
And you still don’t know who they are (whaaat??) Well here’s a link to a video made by a a fan called Gabe Askew. http://www.vimeo.com/5904993
Morning all! Yesterday I was a proper busy beee… Woke up early to get to London Bridge for the Kioskiosk Stall and I was sharing it with Andrew Colling who makes screen printed t-shirts (I like his pug ones!) The day started a bit slow with tourists and families looking a bit lost and we’re directing them to the Design Museum during most of the day….erm do we look we’re form the tourist information??? We made a big sign to actually direct people to come and have a look inside, the only down side is that there was no signage to inform people what was going on. However I can’t complain been sitting out in the sun for 6 hours and making stuff at the same time, chatting to people and having lunch outside. AAhhh.
I sold quite a few things I will upload photos next week, in the mean time I’m going to carry on making new bags! If you’re around come and see me there’ll be lots of discounts so don’t miss out! now i’m very inspired to do more art and craft markets…sooner the better while the weather is nice.
And next….Pikaland Giveaway is now here! Go to the blog and leave a comment and the winner will be announced on the 25th August. Do it do it!
Finally, we went to see Grizzly Bear last night at the KoKo. They are so good…! Now I want to see them again…. Free tickets again Sam. hehex
New bags coming soon…. and gocco printed too! I will update about the results as I bought some Dylon fabric paint today not too sure if it’ll work or not.
That’s Happy Blog featured some of my bird work. I’m happy.
Last night turned out really well, I had lots of comments from people about my chicken work . Apart from the late running of things, which always seems to happen, I tucked in with the t shirt workshop along with Olja’s friends and more people joined the table to have a doodle. I gave all mine away! There were live bands playing through out the night and I had too much wine (ooops) and ate lots of fried eggs with mayo. Yum. If you’re ever around the area (Aldgate East) you should go to the social club, it’s a cool venue and the people running it are nice too.
Then the night ended up with me pretty merry, running around the streets of London then we all went to the best bagel shop down at Bricklane. Can’t go wrong with a nice chunk of salt beef bagel. Thumbs up from meee! If you want to see more pics go to my facebook page.
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