NAMTA Connect Schedule

 

NAMTA Connect keeps Members in touch with Supplier Demos, Business Presentations, and Member Meetings all on the ZOOM platform. All sessions are scheduled in Eastern Time.

Are you a supplier member interested in showcasing your products on NAMTA Connect for free? Sign up for a product demo to secure your spot on NAMTA Connect. Questions? Contact Carrie Luckie.

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 Proactive Protection!....Standard practices for keeping your desings safe

When:  Thursday, October 9th at 3:00 PM ET
Speakers: Julie McGuffee, Juliann Avelar, Ann Butler, and Dave Raner, JD

What are best practices around copyright, trademarks, and licensing for designers and art-makers? What can you do to protect your designs and intellectual property BEFORE someone tries to claim it as their own? Join us for a live panel discussion with a group of designers, inventors and legal minds across the art/craft creative designer community as we sort through the challenges and identify key protections that YOU can put in place! 

Panelists:
● Julie McGuffee, NAMTA Lifetime Achievement Award winning Designer
● Julianna Avelar, inventor of the the art/craft industry award-winning Jewel Loom®
● Ann Butler, award-winning designer, Ann Butler Designs
● Dave Ratner, JD., Intellectual Property law with Creative Law Network 

Panel moderated by David Pyle 

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Shiny Object or Smart Move? Navigating Retail Trends with Confidence

When: Tuesday, October 21st at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Heidi Kaisand

Everywhere you turn there’s a new “must-have” product or buzzworthy trend—but how do you know if it’s the right move for your store? As a retailer myself, I know how easy it is to get swept up at trade shows or in industry chatter and end up with products that sit in a corner. In this session, we’ll cut through the overwhelm and talk real strategies for handling trends with confidence. You’ll learn how to evaluate if a trend fits your customers, when to jump in quickly to catch the momentum, and when to step out just as fast before the excitement fades. We’ll also explore how to put your own spin on what’s hot so it feels authentic to your business—and how to recognize when you might be the trendsetter. Walk away with a decision-making framework grounded in real retail experience that helps you spot, leverage, and lead trends without losing control.

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Stunning Snow Globes Concept Card Kit: Ecstasy Crafts Product Demonstration

When: Tuesday, October 28th at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Emily Siegner

Join Emily live as we explore the Stunning Snow Globes Concept Card Kit from Hunkydory Crafts—one of the most magical ways to create cards this holiday season! I’ll show you exactlyhow the kit comes, how simple it is to assemble, and the gorgeous 3D results you can achieve.

This kit makes 12 snow globe-style cards (2 each of 6 designs), featuring festive winter scenes like Santa’s sleigh, a snowman, a Christmas tree, a cosy cottage, a sweet robin, and even a polar bear. You’ll learn how to build layers for amazing dimension, add silver foiled accents, and finish with a snowfall acetate window—all included in the kit!

Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters, these cards fold flat for mailing and will leave your loved ones speechless this Christmas.

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Start Smart: Talens Art Creation Training Workshop

When: Thursday, October 30 at 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Jeffrey Olson

Looking to help others dive into the world of art without diving into debt? In this info session Jeff Olson will introduce the Talens Art Creation line, Royal Talens’ entry-level range designed for beginners, students, and creative explorers. Quality that inspires, value that lasts, because good materials don’t have to cost a fortune.
Jeff will share easy, effective strategies for presenting entry-level materials, so your customers feel informed, supported, and ready to create.
Whether you’re supporting customers in a retail environment, teaching new artists, or expanding your product knowledge, this session provides practical insights and talking points to confidently explain and recommend the Talens Art Creation line as an accessible entry point for exploring art.

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NAMTA Connect delivers dynamic, essential product and business information tailored for the creative products industry.  Every month you can take advantage of product information sessions designed to drive sales.  There are key business strategy sessions around marketing, social media strategies, new market opportunities, and more.  Every session takes shape with a conversational and entertaining spirit intended to help you uncover fresh tools, strategies, and resources for growing your creative products business!