Andrea D'Ambrosia  |  Elegant.  Bold. Clever.
WHOLESALE AVAILABLE
Wholesale pricing available for my one-of-a-kind elegant handcrafted pieces to retail clients.

I am available to collaborate and create unique pieces for your specific needs at wholesale pricing. Please contact me to discuss the details.
JEWELRY 101: MAKING A BUSINESS OF MAKING JEWELRY; Sat June 26th
JEWELRY 101: MAKING A BUSINESS OF MAKING JEWELRY

* Register Early & Save - See Below!

This workshop is geared towards helping the jewelry hobbyist and hand-crafter to start their own jewelry business. It is a practical, insightful, crash course on what you need to know to get your business started, start selling and grow your jewelry business. We will discuss the EVERYTHING FROM SOUP TO NUTS on how to get started, production, marketing & sales, financial management and day to day operations and get you bringing in income from your jewelry making quickly. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a professional business and sell your designs. I will teach you what I have learned over the past four years.

Topics include:
• Getting Started – setting up your business (taxes & licenses in the DMV)
• Marketing & Merchandising – differentiating yourself
• Pricing
• Making Money – pros and cons of selling retail, wholesale, consignment & online
• Managing the Money including accepting credit cards, organizing your financial records and tracking your business finances
• Managing Production, Suppliers & Inventory – buying wholesale
• Customer Service & Policies

“Jewelry 101: is presented by Andrea D’Ambrosia, Designer and Owner of Andrea D’Ambrosia Designs, LLC. Andrea has been a fulltime jewelry and accessories business owner since 2006 and full-time entrepreneur and business consultant since 2000. Her work focuses on clever, elegant and bold designs that accentuate the natural beauty of semi-precious stones. Her work also cleverly incorporates vintage brooches to create elegant and versatile pieces for Work. Play. Wedding & Special Occasion.
You can learn more about Andrea on her website at www.andreadambrosia.com.

Call Andrea D'Ambrosia at (703) 944-5586 to register and reserve your space.

DATE & TIME: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday, June 26, 2010

LOCATION:
D’Ambrosia Design Studio
Old Town Alexandria
(details to follow when you register)

PRICE:
$195 including one hour private consultation ($80 value)
Register early and save:
Save $60 register by June 8th
Save $40 register from June 9th – 16th
Save $20 register from June 17th – 22nd
VETERAN'S AFFAIRS - CENTRAL OFFICE - W/T/F - JUNE 22, 23 &24
Canteen on the C Level
Central Office for Veteran's Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue
Washington, DC
Right on the McPherson Square Metro Stop.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
7:00 AM- 2:30 PM
HOST A TRUNK SHOW
Trunk shows, hosting a guest designer, are a great way to attract new customers to your boutique or retail location. I am always happy to promote our event to my extensive customer base and offer a financial sharing for trunk show hosting. Contact me at (703) 944-5586 to discuss the details.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift certificates are available in any amount. I have a custom design for each gift certificate which can be sent out within 24 hours. Please contact me at (703) 944-5586 or by email at andreadambrosia@yahoo.com.
FUNDRAISING
I have had great success over the three years selling my one-of-a-kind and elegant handcrafted pieces at many fundraising events. I am happy to provide a specific proposal to support your event. Contact me to discuss the details of supporting your silent and live auction fundraising events.