first gig! yay!

I am in the process of setting up my first gig for next month! I will probably have a friend (a more experienced painter) come help as it's 7 hours long. (only $25 for the table though) so I thought what do I have to lose? I must start somewhere right?

I am sooo excited!

Congratulations! You'll have a great time, learn a lot, AND make money - woohoo!

Let us know how it goes.

wow, 7 hours! Bring water and remember to stretch and take breaks!

Yay!

Agree with Ashley. Remember to have the children bend their head against you, so you don't twist your back to see them. It makes a lot of difference for you in the end. You don't want all your money spend at the chiropractor ;-)
Else: Have fun =)

Thanks girls! I know 7 hours sounds like a long time but I used to stand on my feet for up to 10 hrs per day (doing hair) so I am not so phased.

YES and body mechanics is the most important thing in staying out of pain! (learned that in massage therapy school!) Thanks for reminding me too!

I have not yet thought of how I will set it up yet. it is just a table at an indoor christmas fair (with Santa) Maybe I should invest int he directors chair NOW though. hmmm. I do have another shorter gig (2 hours at an ice cream shop) before this one so I guess it's not my TRUE first gig.

do you think it would be ok if I only offer cheek art and masks? (going to make a menu ahead of time with the designs I can do) I am not sure how many kids will be passing through..it's hard to say but they are having pictures with Santa so I imagine quite a few!

Congrats April! I'm soooo happy that you've gotten settled enough to get out there! Get somebody to take pictures and I want a long drawn out story about how your day went!

Hug your kit for me...

so, I decided to pass on this gig and work on my practicing some more. I think I won't start taking gigs until after Jan now. I just have too much going on with my kiddos and life ATM. I am going to try to set up some things more locally. (smaller scale to start) I had another gig I could have had but it was 3 hours away in CT! (and only for $75 for 1 hour so not really worth it IMHO though the practice would have been good, I'm sure I can get something closer to home)

I'm SUCH a chicken sh*t!!!!!!!!!!!!!