2020 WEARABLE ART BOUTIQUE INFORMATION
Boutique Waiver, Inventory Sheet, Labels for Fiber Arts and Jewelry
The Heart of Colorado FiberArts Guild 18th Annual Wearable Arts Fashion Show, Boutique & Brunch will be held at the SteamPlant in Salida on Wednesday, October 14.  The event will be from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm.  The Boutique will be open in the SteamPlant Annex prior to (10:00 am – 11:00 am) and following (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm) the Brunch and Fashion Show (11:00 am – 1:00 pm).  Items for this year’s boutique may include handmade garments, scarves, handbags, jewelry, home décor, hats, mittens, socks, etc.

EACH PIECE FOR SALE AT THE BOUTIQUE:

  • Must have an attached Guild Boutique price tag, either Fiber Art Tags and/or Jewelry Tags.
  • Must be your own design.
  • Can be made from a pattern which specifically allows reproduction of the piece or was the subject of a class for which the instructor gave permission to use her/his design for production and sale of each piece 
  • All pieces must be completed, in good condition, clean, odor free, pressed, unused and otherwise presentable.
 
HANDCRAFTED FIBER PIECES TO BE SOLD IN THE BOUTIQUE MUST CONTAIN A LABEL THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

  • Fiber or material content 
  • Care instructions for dry cleaning, washing, drying or ironing
 
The fiber content must be permanently attached if garment is to be worn for warmth such as a coat.
 
You must turn in a signed Boutique Waiver to Sandee Jaastad when you set up your displays but no later than the opening of the boutique. 
 
Boutique Inventory Sheet is provided for your convenience.  You do not need to submit an inventory list for your boutique items.

PRE-SHOW:
 
At the September Guild meeting you need to sign up for table and/or floor space in the boutique.  You also have the choice of combining your items with other members who have made similar items.
 
Display space will be approximately one half of a 4’ x 8’ table or equivalent floor space.  You may request additional space if more space is available after others have their allotted space assigned.
 
HCFG will collect a 15% commission for all paid Guild members or a 25% commission for all non or unpaid members.
 
SET-UP:
 
SteamPlant Annex:  You may set up for the boutique beginning at 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon, October 13.  Otherwise, you may set up at 8:30 am, October 14 – the morning of the boutique.  Specific tables are not reserved.  If you want a particular location, you’ll need to be there early.  Remember the Boutique opens at 10:00 am that day and you must be completely set up by then.
 
You may bring and set up your own display items.  Be sure to label each one with your name.
 
POST-SHOW:
 
You must pick up any unsold items by 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 14 at the SteamPlant Annex.  If you cannot pick up your items, you must make arrangements for someone else to pick them up for you. 
 
If you have any difficulties, contact our Boutique Coordinator, Sandee Jaastad, by Monday, October 12.  (719-395-4849).
 
If your boutique items were in the fashion show and you’re unable to make other arrangements for pick up, please contact Donna Childers by Monday, October 12.  (719-239-1834).
 
If you fail to pick up your items, these items become the property of HCFG and will be sold at the next June Stash Sale.