how can I do this?

Question

Me and my mother want to start a craft group maybe at the library where we can have a group meet once a month to share ideas work on projects and even draw in new people to the craft to learn. We mainly want to have it as a knit, crochet, cross stitch, needlepoint group but have no idea how to get this started up any tips and ideas will be most helpfull?

i have started a group on myspace but my mother doesn't have a computer so she wants to start a group at the library. I am going to call the library and some of the local craft stores to see what the say

Answer 1

I started Stitch 'n ***** New Haven [Connecticut] by knitting at a local coffeeshop every week with the only other knitter I knew. You need a place with comfy seats & excellent lighting that can afford to have a bunch of you hang out for 2+ hours without buying a whole lot. Don't go anywhere with table service -- it's too hard to split the check & be sure your server gets a proper tip.

Also look for somewhere that's easy to get to -- lots of parking, near public transportation, etc. If it's somewhere like a library, community center, or bookstore, you'll need to get permission.

Then start a Yahoo group, Meetup group (costs $$), or other way for people to find you online. Post a free ad under "groups" on your local Craigslist: http://www.craigslist.org

Put up flyers everywhere that people (not just crafters) hang out -- libraries, gyms, coffeeshops, yarn shops, craft stores, community bulletin boards, etc. Bring flyers to your meetings & ask members to post them where they live & work and pass them out to their friends. And give a flyer to anyone who comes over to talk to your group.

Answer 2

You could do the same as we did when we started our sewing club. We sent an announcement to the local cable access tv station and to the newspaper local column looking for members. We got lots of people on the first day! We meet in the back room of a local craft shop.

Even though I practically live my whole life online, we don't have a website because most of our members don't use the internet. They are stuck in areas where only dial-up is available, so unfortunately the web is a frustrating experience for them.
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Answer 3

Talk to the librarian and get permission first. If the library can't do it, look for a coffee shop, church, or something similar.

Once you have the meeting place (and date) set, you'll need to advertise. Make fliers (and post at churches, coffee shops, and the library), announce it in the newspaper, and tell your friends. I would include your local yarn shop and craft stores. They might be willing to include free coupons as well.

The night of the event, have a sign-in sheet ready for people who attend. Include space for contact information. Be prepared with Robert's Rules of Order and use a standard format for opening and closing the meeting. You will need to elect officers and keep minutes. Other decisions will need to be made as well, such as what projects to work on, and whether or not you want your 501(c)3 status, which requires extra steps.

Finally, use your contact list as follow-up to keep members attending. Call each month to remind them, and have fun!

Answer 4

I can't type the name in here, because the filter blocks it... but the Stitch 'N' B---- groups work really well. Check their website to get some ideas about starting your own group, then modify it to meet your needs!

You can also start a Yahoo! group advertising your group to local folks.

Good luck... it's a great idea!

Answer 5

Well you have to get consent from a place where you want to have it. Then start posting flyers, and internet blogs, etc.