Wasn't trying to reopen old wounds. I believe the average consumer buys expensive things mostly because of the marketing around them and not because of the skill or time involved in making them. Sad but true.
Seems like people are up for doing this, so far we have ...
Online:
Two people volunteered to run an online store. Or there have been suggestions of Amazon Handmade and Etsy; the latter allows both handmade and merchandise. I think Amazon Handmade only allows handmade and there is an application involved. Etsy seems like an obvious choice to me. But you will still need to market it or things will sit in the store, costing money and not generating sales. The good thing is with lots of people involved, there should be lots of people helping promote it.
Offline suggestions:
Outreach at Walnut Cove: "jewelry boxes, cutting boards, simple bowls, shelves, toys, etc..." And there was a comment this is a poor county so things need to be priced accordingly.
Hickory Extravaganza: <what are="" the="" recommended="" products="" for="" this="" event?="">