Hi Richard,
Thats really interesting ! here its is the latter target that we as individuals in the UK aim for.
I went to look at a possible venue last Nov for this year, at our local agricultural college. It was run by the local cancer group The Mcmillan trust, well organised, with the car park full of BMW Merc R/Rover Audi. etc. there was money about.
Was/is over 3 days.
There was no one selling their own work Very odd I thought as most was clothing, expensive foods wines etc. A couple of individuals had the see it everywhere imported plated! small ware, and wernt selling anything. not surprised!. I could see a real potential there for me for this year.
Allso ive a private mailing list of potential customers for my major expo here at my w/shops studio come July for my 50th year!
So were both old timers I guess. Ive alwas made what others dont, perhaps thats why ive survived so long.
As for our beginner, well see if he rises up to the challenge.
Ted.