Suggested Event Flow

Events will run at least 1 hour, depending on the level of interest:

• As host, introduce the employee or guest providing the knitting demonstration and provide a brief back­ground of the event and the Holiday Knits stamps.
• Recognize any special guests (the mayor, local lead­ers) who are there by invitation.
• Begin the knitting demonstration.
• Ask by show of hands the level of experience of participants.
• Offer to provide one-on-one assistance as the dem­onstration moves forward.
• Explain that the goal of the session is to share knit­ting tips and craftwork.
• Pass out any available handouts explaining knitting.
• Walk through basic stitches.
• Stress that the demonstration is a great way to relax and that knitting is a fun activity, making a very pop­ular return to American life.
• Provide as much interaction with attendees as possible.
• If the event is being held in conjunction with a local knitting club or a Knit in Public group, simply allow enough space to accommodate members and ask if they would like to contribute or participate by sharing their skills and tips with the audience.
• At the end of the demonstration, plan for the post­master, district manager or area vice president to provide information on flat-rate boxes, using the message points. It is important not to run out of boxes.
• Remind attendees that if they wish to donate their knitted items, flat-rate boxes are a great bargain. Hand out the prepared list of organizations accepting donations. Do not highlight or promote one organiza­tion over any other.
• Do not endorse any organization.
• Make sure booklets of all holiday stamps are avail­able for sale.
• Thank attendees for coming and, if applicable, the guest host(s).