How to Build Your Reputation
How to Build Your Reputation
Join Sarah James, director of the award-winning Craft Festival, host of The Capital of Craft podcast and now MBE for her services to craft, as she shares ways to build your reputation as a maker.
Sarah started out as a maker of ceramics and has built an enviable reputation as a leader in the craft sector. This did not happen overnight. Becoming known in your field for your skill, experience, creativity and generosity not only helps your business become more secure and sustainable but it can also help build your network, creating opportunities and help you access more prestigious events and exhibitions.
About Sarah
Sarah James MBE has been working within the craft sector for over 30 years, organising multi award-winning arts festivals for 20 years. She is managing director of non-profits Craft Festival, Nourish Festival and online community Find a Maker. Sarah co-founded madebyhandonline.com and is former director of Make South West (formerly Devon Guild). During lockdown she launched Digital Craft Festival and Find a Maker and has released over 30 episode on her popular podcast, The Capital of Craft. Sarah was awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List, June 2023.
Preparing to Sell is a series of workshops brought to you by Craft Festival and designed to help your business grow.