Issue 58: JUN 2010

CHA Designer News Updates

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CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show Registration is Now Open! Register Now!

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Exhibit Space Still Available at the Craft SuperShow. Sign up Today!

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Education at the Summer Show
With the CHA 2010 Summer Convention & Trade Show fast approaching, be sure to take advantage of the great Education line-up for business and craft skills training.

Retailing with Excellence
In line with the Retail Revival theme of the Summer Show, special seminars will deliver fierce success strategies for independent and chain retailers to grow their businesses, connect with consumers, and revitalize their sales and marketing approaches:

Retail Experts Kizer and Bender’s Extreme Retail Makeover series:
  • S104 The Customer Experience

  • S116 Power Merchandising for Profit
The National Retail Federation will present key findings of the eighth annual NRF survey Retail Horizons: Benchmarks and Forecasts:
  • S109 Retail Horizons – Forecasts for Retailers
Designer Education
Now scheduled during the pre-show Education day Monday, July 26th – these sessions target skill development to help new and experienced Designer members improve the reach, scope and visibility of their businesses:

  • S101 Social Networking for Designers – featuring an industry-leading Designer panel

  • S103 Designing a Cohesive Brand Identity for Designers – presented by Brenda Pinnick

  • S106 Photoshop Techniques for Designers – presented by Helen Bradley

  • S107 The Essentials of Licensing – presented by Joanne Fink
New interactive program for ALL members and scheduled on Wednesday, July 28th:
  • S115 Designer Roundtable Discussions – a new program in a casual setting to share ideas and brainstorm with other members on topics including color theory, book proposals, professional demonstrating and more
Register today for a Seminar Pass… it’s up to a $200 value vs. previous shows with individual prices per seminar!

Complete Seminar Pass: $50 for Members to attend any Seminar during the show

Day Seminar Pass: $35 for Members to attend any Seminar during any one day of the show

Workshops
The CHA 2010 Summer Convention workshop program gives retailers and professional crafters the opportunity to use new products and enhance skills. Taught by leading industry professionals, these hands-on technique training sessions are designed to increase sales by teaching you the latest project applications so you can inspire your customers. Choose from over 30 classes in craft categories including Fashion Crafting, Home Décor, and Jewelry Making. Take a look at some of these fun projects:

  • W303 Cricut for Newbies with Natalie & Maria – sponsored by Benny Morgan Limited; make two adorable projects: the "Tea Time" tin and "Celebrate" & "It’s Your Day" birthday card set

  • W304 Make Custom Boxes, Cards and Envelopes – sponsored by Crafter’s Companion; create an explosion box and matching mini-explosion box inside

  • W702 Summer Garden Place Setting – sponsored by Viva Décor; create a beautiful summer place setting with Viva Decor’s specialty paints

  • W705 Pom Pom for Embellishments – sponsored by Clover Needlecraft, Inc.; show your school spirit by making round and heart-shaped zipper pulls using Clover's pom-pom makers.
Workshops are just $25 each with pre-show registration and are limited to CHA buyer members only. Hurry! 24% of classes are already sold out!
More Association News
  • Summer Trade Show Update
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  • Retail Partners Enhance the Craft SuperShow
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  • Health Insurance - New CHA Member Benefit
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  • Nominate a Fellow CHA Member for a 2010 Industry Award
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