RHA Craft Fair

Join us at the Residence Hall Association (RHA) Craft Fair where you can show off and sell your handmade items!

 

Hosted by Western's RHA, the Craft Fair is open to all students to sell items that they make. Whether it's hats, jewelry, stickers, cutting boards, or plushies, everything is welcome to be sold, as long as it's made by you!

 

When is this event?

The Craft Fair will be hosted on Thursday, November 2nd, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM. We will have 30 minutes for vendor setup and clean up.

 

Where is this event?

This event will be hosted on the lawn outside of Old Main.

 

Who is this event open to?

Everyone is welcome to come and shop at the Craft Fair! We are only allowing Western students to register as vendors for this event.

 

Where do I register to be a vendor?

The form for Student vendors is here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7grReEQFy4_Kzh9wIYUaU3TcdQ68m0xqwS_v-Xv6W9IrswA/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1AewAnhxNtAFnUCA

 

What can I gain from this event?

• Networking: As a vendor, you will have the chance to showcase your work to other creative people and the general public alike! This is a chance to learn how to table at an event and learn how to price your creations. You can plug your social medias, storefronts, online shops, and reach new audiences on campus. This event will be a great way to put your name out there and expand!
• Community building: This is a chance to meet other local artists and support their work! Reach out to other artists on Social Media and show support for each other!
• Cute stuff!: Shop local and support your fellow students by shopping at this event!

 

FAQ:

Do you have to pay a fee to be a vendor?

• No! This event is free to both vendors and attendees.

 

Do I have to bring my own table and chairs?

• No! We will provide tables and chairs, but you will need to provide materials to display your items. You will be responsible for transporting all the items you need for this event.

 

Do I get help bringing my items to Old Main lawn?

• You are responsible for bringing any items you plan to sell and anything you need to display those items. You are allowed to have your friends help you bring everything over, please do not leave anything unattended at any point while you are at this event.

 

Am I allowed to sell food?

• You are not allowed to sell food or drinks at this event. While you may have handmade cooked or baked goods, we unfortunately cannot let you sell these items at our event. We thank you for understanding!

 

How will transactions work?

• All transactions will happen solely through the vendor and the buyer. The University will not be affiliated with any transaction made. Any disputes between vendors and buyers are to be settled by the involved parties only. The University can not provide change for cash purchases, the vendor will be responsible for providing change. Each table will be required to have a sign saying that each transaction is the responsibility of the vendor and not the University.

 

I can't make it for the whole time but still want to sell. Is that possible?

• Yes! You can still table for a portion of the time, but at 5pm we will begin clean up and will need to take down chairs and tables by 5:30.

 

Any questions? Accessibility concerns?

• RHA President: Bryce Vining - viningb@wwu.edu
• RHA VP of Community Engagement: Josh Hall - hallj52@wwu.edu
• Vendor Coordinator: Natalie Norris - norrisn@wwu.edu
• RHA Advisor: Richard Henderson - henderr5@wwu.edu