The art of making handcrafted pieces may be rewarding for some people. However, it is also true that to make wonderful work, you have to devote a whole lot of time and effort in your work. There are a lot of aspiring craftspeople that won’t get to a great level. But nothing to worry about; this is mostly due to a lack of devotion to your work, not lack of creativity, as all people have the ability to create and be creative.
I’ve met a lot of impressive artisans that have started honing their talents from a very young age. Now, I’m not trying to bring down some of the older ones who are just beginning to try it, but I’m just saying it’s a good idea to inspire your children from their early years. Some of these crafts, of course, involve the use of dangerous bladed, serrated or pointed tools, so you should always be around to provide help.
Making some of the crafted pieces yourself is the best way to entice your child to try out crafts making. You bond with them when you work alongside. And of course, any parent would want to spend more time with their kids, and this is a good way to go about this.
Once you notice your kid has started building up an impressive talent, then maybe it’s time to show off his or her work at a craft show. There are quite a lot of events that happen in all the states all year round. Begin at a non-juried show first, so you’ll be able to build up your child’s crafting credibility and confidence.
What do I mean by non-jury? The simple gist is this; in a non-juried craft show, all you have to do is secure a booth and then spend the day showing off your (or in this case, your child’s) crafts. In a juried show, on the other hand, you have to submit a profile of your existing works, and a jury will decide if you’ll be able to go into the limited slots of booths or not. So, obviously, one should start at a non-juried show first.
Bring your child to a craft show, and have fun bonding with him or her! Look for a list of upcoming events online, and see you there!
