Who would be interested in an online Fancy Work Fair?
Please respond in the comments.
For much of my life, I have enjoyed participating in a 19th-century style fair alongside family and friends. I always love seeing what others create, the effort they put into their work, both in craftsmanship and research.
For several years now, I’ve toyed with the idea of an online fair, giving others the opportunity to share their work as well. I have absolutely no idea if others are interested. I acknowledge this could be lots of fun for people, or it could be an utter disaster.
This is what I have in mind:
- Something very small to start, focusing on small pieces of Fancy Work. This would be 3 to 6 categories set on either function or materials. (Potential categories based on function: Needle-books, Pen Wipes, Frames. Potential categories based on material: Reclaimed objects, Flora, Leaves, & Twigs.)
- Participants would enter by submitting photographs and a description with context & documentation. There would be a minimum & maximum number of photos, including interior and detail photos. I think this would need to be done with either a Google form or a Facebook group.
- Images of entries would be shared either on a website or Facebook group (tbd) for all participants to enjoy.
- A small group of judges would award virtual ribbons. I would love to be able to award real rosette ribbons if I can afford it.
What do you think?
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
I would want to give people a chance to worm on their pieces. It would be nice to do a small virtual fair for fall. That would give people a few months.
Already excited about this Art Fair! Will these artworks reflect the 19th century or up to the present?
I would like to focus on pieces with direct historical connection. I would also like to keep it open to fancy work type pieces prior to the 19th century. I need to decide on an “earlier than” date.
potentially interested. Prior to the 19th century…??? pre 1800, or do I have my centuries wrong.
I should say 19th-century and prior.
I think this is a wonderful idea. I would love to share with others in my group who do such things. Would we have time to work on something for this, or would it be something we have already made?
count me in!!
Eileen Hook
I’m in!
I’m on board for this artwork!
I like this idea. It sounds like fun. I enjoy making a lot of smalls since I have a better chance of actually getting them finished.
I’m interested. I like the variety of the sewing pockets and rolls folks made. It’s fun to have a little project going.
I would be very interested! Based on what categories there are and the timeline.