I am on the hunt for crafty on-camera guests for a new DIY Network Craft Show called \"Craft Lab.\"

Each episode will feature ONE GUEST for the whole half hour and we are seeking fun, funky & energetic guests that will appeal to the new generation of craters. It\'s a high-energy atmosphere with a very fun and crafty host who works on the project right along with the guest.

We are looking for crafters to pitch ideas in all of the following categories:

Puppet Making
Batik/fabric dying
Leatherwork
Miniatures
Paper-embossing
Paper-memory arts (not scrap booking)
Paper-Stamping with mixed media
Toy making
Wax art
Shrink plastic
Paper making
Framing
Basketry
Transfers
Metal and wire crafts  
Photography
Polymer clay
Paper clay
Egg art
Decorative Painting
Floral Topiaries
Kids crafts
Mosaics
Nature crafts
Paper-decoupage
Paper-oragami
Candle making
Stained glass
Foam (Styrofoam)
Doll making

*Sorry, but this show is NOT looking for scrapbooking, wearable art, woodworking, needlework or jewelry.

Wondering what we would need from you?

--Each guest will need to be well-versed in the craft area they are presenting on the program. You shouldn’t submit projects that you’ve only done once or twice – we’re relying on you to know all about the craft area you’re presenting!

--The guest should be able to provide finished samples of the project(s) we’re making as well as additional examples of projects that could be made with similar techniques. Please note: guests cannot demonstrate copyrighted works by other designers – original designs only unless you have written permission from the copyright owner. The guest will also acquire materials and make and bring step-outs for the project(s).

--Because we only have one guest for the whole show, the guest needs to be able to present the how-tos of each project clearly to crafters of all skill levels – if you don’t like talking to crowds or getting your picture taken, this probably isn’t something you’ll enjoy.

--Instructions (along with any necessary patterns or templates) for the project(s), contact information for yourself, and other info (such as books you’ve written) that will be submitted to DIY for use on their website, www.diynetwork.com (go on over and check it out!).

--We’ll be taping these shows in Burbank, CA between August 30 and September 30, 2005 so you need to be available for a few days of traveling and taping during that time period.

Interested or know someone who might be? Send us your contact info. Pitches to the network MUST have pictures of the potenial guest AND their owrk--so please send us images of you and what you make.

E-mail inquiries/submission to nwhite@sdetv.com and fee free to check us out at www.sdetv.com & www.DIYNETWORK.com

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!

Nicole White
Associate Producer
SCREEN DOOR ENTERTAINMENT
nwhite@sdetv.com

We really like booking teachers as guests because they are usually so clear and thorough on camera! Authors are good, too!

Jen wrote:


I\'m second-ing the nomination!