Day Four - A Very Long Day

A woman walked into my booth and asked if I had ever done this show before.  I told her that I did, indeed, exhibit once before, many, many years ago.  Long before the convention center days.  She lifted her spread arms in a gesture of "and here it all is, again".  She told me how she has loved her Oval Tambour Box all these years.  

And that is the essence of my motivation to do the work that I do.  To be a maker of objects that people can love for a lifetime.

Today was a very long day interleaved with discussions and demonstrations as people strolled through my booth.   My Orchid/Bonsai Table received the attention of a young art student whose assignment was to sketch a fine craft work.  In general, a fun day.

I still can’t believe that I get to be exhibiting in this show.  Every detail of the show is first rate such as the high quality fine craft and associated makers,  the aisles, and the exhibitor’s lounge with its forever hot coffee, snacks, and can you believe it, boiled eggs?  Yes, boiled eggs.  I love boiled eggs.