Get inspired this Easter!
Although Easter falls on a slightly different date each year, depending on the lunar calendar, it always occurs mid-spring, amidst William Wordsworth’s crowd of golden daffodils and John Clare’s little lambs with wagging tails. Add this to a bank holiday allowing us time to relax with family and friends and this is surely enough to warm even the most weary of hearts after the long grey winter.
Dig a little further into our nation’s heritage and you’ll discover why Easter has always been associated with hope and new beginnings. From the Middle Ages onwards, the sound of glorious hymns soaring high amongst ancient church rafters, yellow and white flowers mingling their sweet fragrance with the scent of beeswax on sturdy wooden pews and sonorous voices ringing from the pulpit with a clear message of hope and joy, drew faithful congregations, dressed in their Easter best, to churches in every parish across the nation. This brought a fresh sense of hope and a new start for many over the ages.
Easter is still a great time to find new inspiration, what with all the rebirth around us. So, why not get onboard and channel a newly found creative flow into trying out a different craft? It’s a great time of year to jump aboard this wave of enthusiasm and put in place some events and gatherings to encourage others to learn your craft. There are numerous ways we can learn a craft online with the help of YouTube tutorials or Pinterest inspiration, but here at Craft Insurance, we believe there is no substitute for meeting up with other crafters and we have often emphasised the benefits to both individual mental health and the cohesion of a community by gathering together like-minded crafty folk. There are also some great business opportunities in this; everyone wins on more than one level as new skills are learnt, friendships are forged and your skills and business are furthered.
What, therefore, are some ways in which you can both grow your own business and teach others your craft? Firstly, it might be worth connecting with other crafters in your area, if you have not done so already. There may be a local arts quarter where crafters congregate to work and sell their products or an annual arts and crafts week where they join together to promote their crafts. These may lead to opportunities to hold demonstrations or workshops, and you can get on board with their advertising. If you do not have your workshop, you may be able to hire space from a local community craft centre. Or, you might find that there are already a series of workshops running and you can add yours to the line-up.
It might also be worth approaching local groups to see if they would like a demonstration or session teaching some of the basic skills of your craft. A quick look through Facebook or on a town hall noticeboard will give you an idea of what kinds of groups meet regularly. You could also go for a lateral approach; if there is a toddler group, there will also be a group of new mums who might appreciate a night out with a glass of wine and the opportunity to learn a new skill. It is also very likely there will be home-educating families in your community; they are generally a creative bunch and enjoy any opportunity to learn something new (especially if it involves a cup of tea for the parents!) so this too could be an avenue worth exploring.
It is also not too late to book yourself into some craft fairs and markets. Although you may not be able to do a full-blown demonstration here, you can use the opportunity to advertise your workshops, and by displaying your products and chatting with customers, you may well inspire some recruits!
With all these opportunities for growing your business and expanding the reach of your craft, you will need to consider acquiring the correct craft insurance. So, how much does craft business insurance cost? This will depend on several factors and the most straightforward way to ascertain the best package for you, is to get in contact with us; either drop us a message or pick up the phone and Naomi or Sam will be here to answer all your questions, including “how much does craft business insurance cost? If you are demonstrating or teaching, it is strongly advisable to have public liability insurance. This covers you for any claims of harm made by members of the public. You may also use these opportunities to sell some of your products, and in that case, product liability insurance is advisable. Check out our website for further information; we have years of experience answering the question “How much does craft insurance cost?” for a wide variety of crafting needs and businesses. We can provide you with a bespoke package for your unique business, thus saving you money and enabling you to have peace of mind and confidence as you go out and promote your craft.
It’s time to enjoy the new impetus accompanying the hope of new beginnings at Easter-time, by taking some time out to enjoy the beauty of the natural world bursting forth in all its new life. Let the beauty and joy around you seep into your soul! There’s a steady reassurance that comes from the new life in the changing seasons that has stood the test of time and helps us to set our compass for a busy summer ahead. Then, newly refreshed and re-inspired, we can get to organising some gatherings to teach and inspire others in our amazing crafts!