Ferocious Mingle!

Hi all,

I have an exciting announcement for you. I spoke with Rainey Gibney of Ferocious Mingle, and she has confirmed that she would welcome us as vendors at her uber-cool market. If you haven't been there, you will find it across the street from NCAD at 72 Thomas Street. To get you started, have a look at their website:

http://theferociousminglemarcade.com/

The market operates from 11-6, Thursday through Sunday, and benefits from footfall of both NCAD students, and tourists en route to the Guinness Store. I have been to visit on a Saturday, and it was busy. Added bonuses for us: it's indoors, and they serve really good coffee and sweets at reasonable rates. We can rent a space for a day for 30 euro.

To secure our place, we will need to pay up front, which we should do asap. I'm grateful to Louise for covering for me yesterday, and that you discussed practical matters related to the sale, such as time management, establishing your reputation, and up-front funding. We have several options here, but if everyone is willing to pitch in e1.50, I can pay for and secure our place at the market. I suggest that the class rep collect money from everyone, and leave it in Marita's office for me to collect tomorrow if possible, if not - Thursday. Please contact me via the comments below, or through Mags to confirm you wish to proceed.

Regarding the date of the sale, that depends on timing in relation to printing, but we should definitely select a Saturday or Sunday. As most of the class will be producing illustrations for stationery items like cards and labels, earlier in December is better than later. However, if we need a bit more time, consider designs that are not seasonal. People will be looking for presents for Christmas, or for themselves.

If you haven't yet been to the market, pop in to help you prepare. Make a few notes about the space, and what you think you will need on the day. We'll go over everything in class. Look at what the other vendors are selling, what their pricing is like, and how they're set up. Take a few photos (with permission).

I hope you are all as excited as I am about this opportunity for your class - both to raise funds, and as practical experience in selling your designs. With proper planning, the day should be very enjoyable. I will, of course, be there to help and guide you all (and maybe help hawk your wares).....