Where Women Create is thrilled to announce that Jo Packham will be a presenter at the upcoming International Quilt Market and the International Quilt Festival 2013 in Houston, Texas. The International Quilt Market 2013 will be held from October 26-28, 2103 and the International Quilt Festival will be held from October 31-November 3, 2013. Both quilt events will be held at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston, Texas.
Jo will be teaching four classes with talented people in the industry. If you are attended the market or festival you won’t want to miss out.
1. THE SUCCESS OF PASSION
(Friday – October 25th, 8-10 am and Monday – October 28th, 9 – 12 pm)
Presentation and Q&A with well known Entrepreneurs in the fields of Design, Publishing, Licensing, Retail owners, and more
- Friday Panel: Nancy Soriano, Tina Givens, Kaari Meng, Jo Packham , Eileen Hull / Sizzix DIY
- Monday Panel: Hope Katz Gibbs, Kelly Wilkensen (Creative Bug), Jo Packham, Eileen Hull / Sizzix DIY
2. THE BUSINESS OF THE STUDIO
(Saturday – October 26th, 8-10 am and Monday – October 28th, 2-5 pm)
Advice and personal questions answered by a: Lawyer, Accountant, Banker, Management Guru, Computer Technician, Business Planner, and others.
- Saturday Panel: Nancy Soriano, Hope Katz Gibbs, Jo Packham, Gene Reynolds CPA
- Monday Panel: Hape Katz Gibbs, Jo Packham, Gene Reynolds CPA
3. LET PEOPLE KNOW WHO YOU ARE
(Sunday – October 27th , 8-10 am and Tuesday – October 29th, 2-5 pm)
Information and advice from a: Publicist, Agent, PR Firm, Marketing Expert, Branding Guru, Promotion Professional, Event Coordinator, Social Media Authority, Advertising Specialist, and more.
- Sunday Panel: Michele Muska, Nancy Soriano, Kelly Wilkensen (Creative Bug), Hope Katz Gibbs, Jo Packham
- Tuesday Panel: Michele Muska, Linda Nitzen (Sizzix), Hope Katz-Gibbs, Jo Packham
4. THE ART OF ORGANIZATION
Wednesday – October 30th , 9 am – 12 pm
Those women and men featured in Where Women Create’s Book of Organization will share their reasons, ideas, secrets, and products be- hind why and how they keep themselves and their notes or papers, materials, supplies, and tools organized. Receive mountains of useful information, see endless examples, enjoy hands-on activities to create jar lids, labels, boxes, and so much more using die-cut machines and embossing folders (designed by Where Women Create and created by Sizzix). Enjoy a special “treat” to help you “feed” your creativity!
- Wednesday Panel – Jo Packam, Lois L. Hallock
In addition to presenting at the International Quilt Market Jo will also be signing copies of her new book “Where Women Create Quilters: Their Quilts, Their Studios, Their Stories”.
You can catch Jo and some of the amazing contributor’s to Quilters during the following times at the Brewers Booth:
Sat 10/26 12:30-1:30 PM
Alissa Haight Carlton, Amanda Murphy, Brigitte Heitland, Heather Grant, Hoodie Cresent, Jina Barney, Jo Packham, Kaarii Meng, Katie Pasquini Masopust, Leslie Tucker Jenison, Lori Holt, Michele Muska, Tina Givens, Victoria Findlay Wolfe
Sunday 10/27 3-4:00 PM
Amanda Murphy, Amy Butler, David Butler, Hoodie Crescent, Jina Barney, Jo Packham, Leslie Tucker Jenison, Liza Lucy, Lori Holt, Michele Muska, Tula Pink Victoria, Findlay Wolfe
You can learn more about International Quilt Market and International Quilt festival online here.
Don’t forget to order your copy of Quilters from WWC Press.
