Well, I went to the showcase last year, with my big inkle loom to work on my Pentathlon project, and with the Roman Chamfron v.1.0 - along with my little loom to let people try the leather cards.
I got some response to all the items - but then I got people who passed right on by, and our corner of the pavilion didn't get all the visitors, either.
Don't be surprised if people just wander passed and not notice - but don't be surprised if you get someone who is 'traditional' (an Elizabethan, or Norse with oodles of beads, etc. - you know, the standard type of costumer/fiber geek) - who will spend a lot of time with you.
Having something to work on was great for me - it actually gave me some uninterrupted time to do some weaving, which I hadn't had the entire war. Having documentation for anything you have is good, too - along with a pen and paper (or somesuch) so people can write down the parts they want to research. In your case, having info about the various groups and resources you have available may come in very handy.
But have fun - I'm sure you'll look great! And don't be surprised if people are taking your picture, because there were very few 'on the body' displays last year that I saw.
And if all else fails - bring out the hurdy gurdy and George :)
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I got some response to all the items - but then I got people who passed right on by, and our corner of the pavilion didn't get all the visitors, either.
Don't be surprised if people just wander passed and not notice - but don't be surprised if you get someone who is 'traditional' (an Elizabethan, or Norse with oodles of beads, etc. - you know, the standard type of costumer/fiber geek) - who will spend a lot of time with you.
Having something to work on was great for me - it actually gave me some uninterrupted time to do some weaving, which I hadn't had the entire war. Having documentation for anything you have is good, too - along with a pen and paper (or somesuch) so people can write down the parts they want to research. In your case, having info about the various groups and resources you have available may come in very handy.
But have fun - I'm sure you'll look great! And don't be surprised if people are taking your picture, because there were very few 'on the body' displays last year that I saw.
And if all else fails - bring out the hurdy gurdy and George :)