Larrie King aka Mister.Larrie

In today’s uncertain world, customers are actively seeking creativity, comfort, and meaningful experiences—and independent craft stores are perfectly positioned to provide them.

This inspiring, show-and-tell–style seminar explores how gentle arts and crafts can help adults reconnect with creativity, joy, and emotional well-being. Through real project examples and storytelling, attendees will gain practical insight into why customers are gravitating toward comforting, expressive crafts and how to meet that demand in an authentic way.
Store owners and staff will walk away with:

• A deeper understanding of the emotional “why” behind today’s craft customer
• Ideas for positioning products (like batiks, quilting, classes, handwork, and slow crafts) as tools for joy, stress relief, and self-care
• Inspiration for in-store classes, displays, and conversations that resonate on a personal level
• Fresh ways to connect creativity, happiness, and community—without feeling salesy

This session is equal parts inspiration and practical insight, designed to help retailers turn creativity into connection, and connection into customer loyalty.

Super excited to welcome Larrie as a fabric designer this year!

Exhibit Booth 1528