Posted by Craft Show Producer on 2005-05-17 19:50:50
Post Subject: Looking for Craft Show Guests for new DIY program
We are on the hunt for crafty on-camera guests for a new DIY Network Craft Show (Title yet to be determined). The DIY Network is part of the Scripps family of cable networks that also includes HGTV, the Food Network, and Fine Living.
We are looking for crafters to pitch ideas in all of the following categories:
Batik/fabric dying
Ceramics
Computer Crafting
Gourd Crafts
Leatherwork
Miniatures
Paper-embossing
Paper-memory arts (not scrap booking)
Paper-Stamping with mixed media
Toy making
Wax art
Shrink plastic
Paper making
Framing
Basketry
Beading (not jewelry)
Transfers
Metal and wire crafts
Paper-altered books
Photography
Polymer clay
Paper clay
Egg art
Cake decorating
Decorative Painting
Floral Topiaries
Kids crafts
Mosaics
Nature crafts (fish prints)
Paper-decoupage
Paper-oragami
Soap making
Stained glass
Foam (Styrofoam)
Doll making
*Sorry, but this show is NOT looking for scrapbooking, wearable art, woodworking, needlework or jewelry.
Wondering what we would need from you?
--Each guest will need to be well-versed in the craft area they are presenting on the program. You shouldn’t submit projects that you’ve only done once or twice – we’re relying on you to know all about the craft area you’re presenting!
--The guest should be able to provide finished samples of the project(s) we’re making as well as additional examples of projects that could be made with similar techniques. Please note: guests cannot demonstrate copyrighted works by other designers – original designs only unless you have written permission from the copyright owner. The guest will also acquire materials and make and bring step-outs for the project(s).
--Because we only have one guest for the whole show, the guest needs to be able to present the how-tos of each project clearly to crafters of all skill levels – if you don’t like talking to crowds or getting your picture taken, this probably isn’t something you’ll enjoy.
--Instructions (along with any necessary patterns or templates) for the project(s), contact information for yourself, and other info (such as books you’ve written) that will be submitted to DIY for use on their website, www.diynetwork.com (go on over and check it out!).
--We’ll be taping these shows in Burbank, CA between August 30 and September 30, 2005 so you need to be available for a few days of traveling and taping during that time period.
Interested or know someone who might be? Just send along the following info and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can so we can talk to you about it in more detail.
E-MAIL YOUR ANSWERS TO: NWhite@sdetv.com
1. What’s your name and age?
2. Where do you live?
3. Please refer to the list above and let us know which of those topics you think you would fit into best (you can list as many as three categories).
4. Also, what kinds of projects have you created, and what sorts of materials do you like to work with?
5. Have you written any craft books? If so, tell us more about it/them!
6. Have you taught anyone else how to do any of your crafts? If so, please tell us more abut it your teaching experiences!
7. Have you been on television before? If so, what show(s) did you appear on and when?
8. Any other exciting or interesting tidbits of info we should know about you?
Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!
-- Nicole White
Associate Producer
Screen Door Entertainment
Phone: (818) 781-5600 ext. 116
NWhite@sdetv.com
