This week we are pleased to announce crafting events across the United States! Join the Etsy Labs in both Brooklyn and San Francisco (and online!) for free hands-on workshops to kick off a crafty month of November.
So, read on for twice the fun…
Crafting in Brooklyn, NY:
Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY
This week we will stitch pincushions with Elizabeth from the band Elizabeth & The Catapult (pictured in the red dress above). The band will perform a very special live acoustic set of songs from their new album, Taller Children, at 6 p.m. ET in the Etsy Labs. For a preview of their music, be sure to listen to the songs streaming on their website.
When: Monday, November 2; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET. Live acoustic set at 6 p.m.
Not in Brooklyn? Be sure to tune in to the Virtual Labs at 5 p.m. ET to catch the pincushion demo.
Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY
A big thanks to Spoonflower for donating the custom printed fabric we will be working with this evening!
Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:
11/7: Sock Monkey Workshop (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with Fresh Art
11/9: Needlepoint with AMH Design
11/16: Bag-making workshop with Bags for the People
11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with Esther K. Smith
A photo of rawfish from last week’s Craft Night at the Etsy Labs.
Crafting in San Francisco, CA:
Student Night + Craft Bar With Etsy Labs at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco
Get off campus and out of the cubicle! Come to the free Student & Young Professionals Night at the Museum of Craft & Folk Art, co-sponsored by Etsy. Join us for Craft Bar with Etsy Labs @MOCFA SF, see the Open Source Embroidery Exhibition, listen to a live performance by Bay Area artist, Beep!, and enjoy tasty refreshments from local artisans. Stroll through the gallery, visit the museum store, relax with your favorite drink, dance to the music or even pick up a new hobby. Crafting sessions are free and all materials will be provided.
Don’t live in California? Fear not, MOCFA will also host a live demo of the evening’s craft projects via webcam in Etsy’s Virtual Labs for all of our faraway friends. If you’ll be crafting along with us, be sure to download this knitting pattern.
When: Thursday, November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. PT
Where: Museum of Craft and Folk Art at 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA
Looking for further inspiration?
Handmade Instruments | Handmade Portraits: Armor Guitars | Etsy Finds: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Will we see you on Monday for sewing and singing? Let us know in the comments below.
110 comments
Sign in to add your ownseababejewelry says:
Oh man! Do the Etsy labs ever come to Hawaii? If you do, we can host! I want to take the sock monkey classs!
2 years ago
MilkGlassVintage says:
Okay, that's it, even if I can't sew a stitch (yet) and can't be there in person, I'm going to start collecting cool pincushions and make fun things with needle and thread,.... and beads... and paints.... and ephemera! The sewing thing mystifies me, but I WILL try it. Once and for all :P
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Love the pincushions!
2 years ago
Morado says:
Next DC!!! pleaseeeee http://twitter.com/MoradoShop http://www.facebook.com/MoradoShop
2 years ago
poppyswickedgarden says:
Too cute! Spoonflower fabric is very nice! I worked with it on a collab with twinkie of twinkiechan.etsy.com
2 years ago
NatureVisions says:
Just send me a sock monkey when you're done, please:-) And yay for the spam filter!
2 years ago
LegendaryTigerHero says:
Awesome!! I've been meaning to get a pincushion so I don't have to use my arm!
2 years ago
redyellowandblueink says:
hmm i'm not so young and not exactly a student, but I am in the Bay Area and just took a listen to Beep-and WOW! gonna try to go to that! mm-mmm sounds so good.
2 years ago
spacejam says:
cuteness!!
2 years ago
opendoorstudio says:
how much fun is this... I am hoping for a Chicago opportunity soon!
2 years ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Another night of fun!!!
2 years ago
KnockKnocking says:
Come to Austin!!
2 years ago
jewelera says:
Come to LA come to LA!!!!
2 years ago
ArtDecoDame says:
cute pin cushions!Love the pear!
2 years ago
thehouseofhearts says:
Come to Montreal! Your so close yet so far away! I love the pin cushions that's on top of my to do list! To make a cute pin cushion to go along with my new sewing machine!
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
Lovely! The pincushions are so cute. Come to Orlando.
2 years ago
thebestvintage says:
Love that you do these events!
2 years ago
RedFenyx says:
Lovely pincushions! Seems it will be fun!
2 years ago
timesandchimes says:
Cute pincushions! Come to Branson!
2 years ago
mooshoopork says:
ooh i like the plaid pumpkin :) http://twitter.com/mooshoopork1
2 years ago
girltuesdayjewelry says:
I want to go to the sock monkey class! I bet it will be packed to the rafters!
2 years ago
MyMoms says:
Great article, very inspiring!
2 years ago
designlab443 says:
Wishing I can come and hang out in craft heaven! :(
2 years ago
EarthGirlKnits says:
Come to Grand Rapids, Michigan! There are SO many people here who would love to do a workshop with you. Including myself. :)
2 years ago
bylynnkrestel says:
love the wool pincusion ring!!
2 years ago
craftpile says:
cuteness! Come to North Carolina!
2 years ago
AnniesWearableArt says:
awwww....that kitty cat! oh that tiny little adorable house between two trees! those little pumpkins!! omg i love them ALL! :)
2 years ago
pitoreskni says:
Do a lab in the UK! (Preferably Scotland ;) ). I can host!
2 years ago
belovedbaglady says:
Sounds like a great time...although I'm not much of a crafter but more of a treasure hunter. Oh well, I live near SF...it's worth a shot!
2 years ago
breadandroses says:
Everyone needs at least one pincushion. Have a swell time! Spoonflower is fantastic (even if not vintage fabric) and I'd love to visit MOCFA.
2 years ago
KBShimmer says:
Come to Indiana and I will teach you how to soap! How fun would that be!
2 years ago
mytangerinedream says:
I love pin cushions I made mine and put it into a vintage teacup it really dresses up my sewing room. Good job BROOOOKLYNN!
2 years ago
recycledwares says:
do you have any in Texas coming soon?
2 years ago
anadiazarte says:
Coming to Seattle???
2 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
So cool!!
2 years ago
klacustomcreations says:
such cute items!
2 years ago
adoredesigns says:
if only this could come to Tallahassse!
2 years ago
PipocaHandmade says:
Great picks...perfect gifts for the holidays! Sounds like a fun lab...with donated fabric from Spoonflower to boot!
2 years ago
vivilian says:
wow so great!!!! Thanks for sharing XOXOXOXOXO
2 years ago
MetroGypsy says:
Wohoooo!
2 years ago
FrillyButts says:
I need some cute pincushions!
2 years ago
nailee says:
If I were in US i'd really love to join.... Will you come to Japan??
2 years ago
1AEON says:
go Frisco!!!!
2 years ago
bytheway says:
Such cute pincushions! And I love that scarf pattern!
2 years ago
thirtyonedesigns says:
I love the pear! I wish I could sow :(
2 years ago
rebeccasanchez says:
Yay!!! So glad you're coming out here to San Francisco! I'm planning on being there!!
2 years ago
congcongdesign says:
it is really fun handmade group.
2 years ago
amysfunkyfibers says:
I want to go to them all!!
2 years ago
pollyannacowgirlbags says:
Sounds awesome! This young professional will be at MOCFA with bells on. :)
2 years ago
squidart says:
So wish I was in New York!
2 years ago
Tumus says:
wow spam on that one comment lol
2 years ago
pinpinn says:
Great article ^_^ and craft opportunity! I agree Squid I totally wish I was in NYC for this stuff because it would be so fun to do this!
2 years ago
LilaJo says:
Sock Monkey? Here I come!!!!!! Double Yay for spam filter
2 years ago
worksandfinds says:
Sounds heavenly.
2 years ago
unatuna says:
I might have to check out the SF lab.
2 years ago
IslaNewYork says:
i've sooo been needing a pincushion!
2 years ago
carolinascreations says:
Will you be coming to Montreal, Canada??
2 years ago
greeniemarie says:
NYC is a bit far for me darn it.lol..Have fun anyways! :0)
2 years ago
capitalcitycrafts says:
looks like lots of fun! would love to join the bag meaking night!
2 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
oh yay! wish i could be there live, but i'll be sure to grab a spot in the labs.
2 years ago
whyte says:
Great idea to travel and give the rest of us some opportunity LIVE! Yes, Orlando or Datyona, please!
2 years ago
vintagemaison says:
Ooh! PLEASE come to France - and NOT to Paris - there's quite enough going on there thank you...I want to know how to do felting, make jewellery, make glass beads and pendants. I want it all!
2 years ago
readytopretend says:
Is there anyway someone from away could send a buck or two and a SASE(self addressed stamped envelope or sign up using pay pall to download and print of a copy on that printer cloth............or plan the event for those who wish to participate from distance to pay through paypal and be mailed( and we pay for shipping to received a preprinted fabric sheet so that we can feel like part of something like this. You could donate the send in money to charity or use it as a booster for the etsy community but organized well enough in advance I know that there would many of us who feel on the fringe of everything. I mean I am almost 3000 miles from NY. Then we could check out the music and the designers site and everone would win. Just a thought from Northern Canada.
2 years ago
everlastingbloom says:
fun looking pincishions!
2 years ago
banfflines says:
If only we had access to the Etsy labs. Looks like a ton of fun being involved.
2 years ago
jealousyjewels says:
I live about two hours from SF I am soo bummed I can't make that event!
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Ooh, I wish I could join someday.
2 years ago
TeaberrysTreasures says:
Beyond adorable, pincushions have surpassed the realm of functional sewing accessories to works of art.
2 years ago
McGregorgirl says:
wish I was in NYC to partake! I love elizabeth and the catapult! You won't want to miss them!
2 years ago
ecovintagevegan says:
Idaho really needs you....craftastic celebration on the Bunji Jumpin' Perrine Bridge...in your honor of course. Bounce the cushions this way. Perhaps a fresh air craft sponsored by a local in each etsy city or town....skype the group and link us to a world craft day....
2 years ago
ecovintagevegan says:
Idaho really needs you....craftastic celebration on the Bunji Jumpin' Perrine Bridge...in your honor of course. Bounce the cushions this way. Perhaps a fresh air craft sponsored by a local in each etsy city or town....skype the group and link us to a world craft day....
2 years ago
Bluebrooch says:
Pitty I live so far... any chance of visiting South Africa?
2 years ago
Bluebrooch says:
Pity I live so far... any chance of coming to South Africa?
2 years ago
PunkUpBettie says:
OMG! Looks like so much fun! Wish you had an ETSY event when I was living in Brooklyn... :( Seriously, you should come to Copenhagen, Denmark! :)
2 years ago
madeinlowell says:
Looks like some crafty hands-on fun! Thanks for featuring one of my pincushions in that sweet collection :)
2 years ago
NYLightMetals says:
WOW, Just another reason why I love living in BROOKLYN :):):) My studio is just three blocks away YUPPPPPIE !!!!! Now there is really no reason whatsoever to go into the CITY!!!!
2 years ago
NYLightMetals says:
WOW, Just another reason why I love living in BROOKLYN :):):) My studio is just three blocks away YUPPPPPIE !!!!! Now there is really no reason whatsoever to go into the CITY!!!!
2 years ago
snollygosters says:
I want to go! Have fun everyone!
2 years ago
TiamatDesign says:
Too bad I will be sleeping when the class will start :( Time difference is a :-p
2 years ago
ellesbeads says:
Please do a replay of the labs. I work until 5 pm and cannot view it until I get home by which time I believe the demo will be over. :(
2 years ago
jscards says:
I cannot make the event this Thursday, but I want to meet up with some of you soon. I've had my etsy account since 2006, but haven't done anything. I need help getting started. So many creative opportunities out there. peace!
2 years ago
htjewels says:
I'll be there - looking forward to it!
2 years ago
LucindaAndJane says:
Wish I could be there :)
2 years ago
thebeersoapcompany says:
Can we get an Etsy Labs in Miami please!?
2 years ago
kimonomomo says:
I made a super cool coffee cup cuff at the SF meet up! Let's do it again soon, eh?
2 years ago