The times they are a-changin’.
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The story behind this video
This actual video was shot during a logistics test for the use of consumer electronics and technology by the local cottage industry. This video is a lead into a series of seminars and workshops I conduct on the “Joy of Making, Creating or Doing’. Extracting value for what you do, and more specifically” How to use technology to earn a living from your passion.”
While this highlights the making of the Hobo Handbag we can substitute any craft or passion into the equation.
What’s your THING – finding purpose and passion.
How can I make money from It – SKILL vs Product- Services or Merchandise?
The ability to form clothing accesories and carrying utensils from wrapped or folded faric is a skill. Cordinating this into “Fashion” is something we’ve develeoped and mastered… We’ll be bring workshops and other events around this … BTW you can sign up here to be notified of events and workshops on wrapping! Http://vip.bkfff.com
Developing skill
You tube has a ton of “how To Video” however expertise and creativity especially in developing product services and merchandise which you plan to sell for others, is usually developed over a period of time. There are slight ‘secrets’ tha t often are missed in these online videos.
Developing your skill into a workshop or seminar-Remember your “WHY”!
Design & Styling workshops that I developed are fun but through them I help participants explore drape & introduce elements and principles of design and styling while learning about, Surface Design options, Color, Palette, Embellishment, Fabrics, Finish, Merchandising, Silhouette & Fit. It helps that it saves them money in wardrobe styling!
Break it down into small steps,
Test it with a friend then a group of strangers, Participants help you shape your presentations! next step is packaging for various delivery methods!