
On Monday, we’re hosting an open Craft Night, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy.
Bring along any craft you would like to develop during this week’s Craft Night, or start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies. This a good time to finish other Craft Night projects you might have started as well. We have a variety of all your favorite crafting tools and supplies available for you to use for free during Open Craft Night.
When: Monday, February 22; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET.
Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY
A photo from last week’s heatpress valentines Craft Night at the Etsy Labs.
Call for Materials: This week members from the {NewNew} Etsy team will be joining us to work on a secret summer project. If you have any colorful plastic bags or New York-related ephemera (such as old subway maps, tourist guides, etc.) that you would like to donate to be repurposed in their project, please bring them along. If you would like to donate from afar, please contact thenewnewny@gmail.com or kimm@kimmchi.com for further details.
Looking for further crafting inspiration?
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Will we see you next week? Let us know in the comments below.

88 comments
Sign in to add your ownurbanknitfits says:
awe so great! I'll have to plan a trip to nyc 2 c my sis in conjunction with an etsy lab and join in the fun and meet etsy peeps face to face!
2 years ago
HandmadeHandsome says:
Wish I could be there. Perhaps someday. Happy crafting!
2 years ago
Ebruk says:
Thank you for sharing.
2 years ago
BululuStudio says:
Have fun girls.
2 years ago
RosemaryManufacture says:
Why are you so far far away? :) Good luck there!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Sounds like fun. Love the pear pin cushion!
2 years ago
sleepymoondesign says:
Crafts nights sound like lots of fun! To bad I live far away!
2 years ago
MyissaG says:
Sounds like fun :)
2 years ago
artofjane says:
Sounds fun. I love the coloring wallet. Great idea.
2 years ago
Tias says:
That looks like so much fun!
2 years ago
BlueRoseRetro says:
Sounds like fun. I love the woven pot holders...reminds me of summer camp way back when.
2 years ago
bylynnkrestel says:
can i come?? wish i were closer!
2 years ago
cherryblossompaperco says:
Sounds dreamy:) Wish I could be there!
2 years ago
organicquiltcompany says:
Sounds like the perfect night out! Have fun...
2 years ago
pinkytoeclothing says:
how fun! wish I could be there, I would love to just check out what everyone else is working on!
2 years ago
KOALACaddie says:
Have fun at open Craft Night! MontclairMade's balls of plarn are great - as she says, she does the hard part, bless her soul.
2 years ago
lanya says:
I'll be visiting from LA at the end of the month and can't wait to meet all you etsy Brooklynites! See you soon! XOXO amber
2 years ago
lanya says:
I'll be visitng from LA at the end of the month and can't wait to meet all you Etsy Brooklynites! See you soon! XOXO
2 years ago
lanya says:
again........just kidding - I didn't think the first one posted :)
2 years ago
boutiqueseragun says:
thank you.it is smillar to mine. mine is knit
2 years ago
bysweetmom says:
have fun
2 years ago
bysweetmom says:
have fun...
2 years ago
bysweetmom says:
have fun...
2 years ago
ShebboDesign says:
happy craftingg! have fun to all..- :)
2 years ago
maggiemaevintage says:
Sounds like fun!
2 years ago
PurpleSageOriginals says:
This is so neat that you do this once a month. Enjoy your craft night!
2 years ago
ClementinesJewelry says:
I want to come... have fun!
2 years ago
LeahSutton says:
Thank you so much for including my dinosaur pattern x Enjoy craft evening everyone!
2 years ago
EASantangelo says:
I wish there was an etsy crafting group in NC!!
2 years ago
stillplayinghouse says:
hopefully the weather will cooperate so you can have a great turnout. sounds like a lot of fun! (o:
2 years ago
pocketcarnival says:
Ooh I want to come too!
2 years ago
kimmchi says:
remember to bring bags and emphemera for the {NewNew} to craft up into some plarn and fuse together to use for some great outdoor pinwheel projects and fun banners... it's all come together this summer. Hope lots of you can join us!
2 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
someday I'll get to nyc~
2 years ago
lifeofcolors says:
Sounds fun being around all those creative people. :-)
2 years ago
helenaemmans says:
enjoy! Keep up the creativity!
2 years ago
SiuTing1108 says:
thanks for sharing
2 years ago
julessabjewelry says:
I would love to attend an Craft Night event someday. Just too far at this time... I'll keep my planner open.
2 years ago
lisaleeworks says:
I wish I was close enough to stop on by and play and craft with everyone!! I like the little loom and the pear pin cushion too!!
2 years ago
KamiMono says:
I wish I can participate in craft night! Will etsy ever locate labs here on the west coast, or in California? It sounds like so much fun.
2 years ago
MinceCo says:
ve fun crafting, I am wishing i was there :)
2 years ago
PrairieStarJewels says:
I too wish I could participate. I don't know many people in my area that make jewelry. It would be fun to have more people to bounce ideas off of.
2 years ago
virginiakraljevic says:
eep! can't wait!
2 years ago
sarahknightdesign says:
I love crafting. It's such a feeling of accomplishment! Great post:)
2 years ago
memegalarce says:
Have fun...I want to be there!
2 years ago
Iammie says:
Pretty!
2 years ago
prairieprincess says:
I've been thinking recently about designing a wooden potholder loom because the plastic ones are so flimsy. Should have known someone would have already done it, and that they designed it better than I was thinking of doing. Those just might go on my daughters' gift lists. I'm looking forward to the day (night?) these craft nights spread to other cities.
2 years ago
MontclairMade says:
thanks for including my plarn! yay for repurposing!
2 years ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Have fun! That first photo reminds me of a loom my dad made for me when I was a kid in the 70s. He made a simple wooden frame and hammered nails all around the perimeter. I think everyone I knew at the time received a brown and orange acrylic yarn mat / pot holder from me!
2 years ago
RedFenyx says:
Seems so fun! Too bad I'm too far away! I'd really like to join ^^
2 years ago
marbled says:
thanks for sharing
2 years ago
MagicMarkingsArt says:
Love the wooden loom - brings back memories of creating tons of loomed pot holders for my mother when I was younger.
2 years ago
CatzillaCrafts says:
I'm visiting New York again in October. I need to make sure I'm still there when it's lab day!!
2 years ago
polkadotscloud says:
how great idea! Wish I could be there...but i'm quite far from there O_O ahaha
2 years ago
whyte says:
Looks like fun, I'm bringing my crochet but I'll have to stay in FL! I love that wooden loom too, oh the potholders my Mom received from me!
2 years ago
candacejean says:
Wish I could be there! Have a good time everyone. I love that little pear pincushion.
2 years ago
lilworkerb says:
I SO wanna move to New York! Just so I can go to one of those craft nights!
2 years ago
tracyschaal says:
That wooden loom looks very cool! Have fun kids! Wish I could be there!! xxxooo
2 years ago
OhFaro says:
I so love - and totally remember making, those little pot holders. Time to make some more! I have tons of fabric from my late MIL the quilter and they would be great gifts for the family.
2 years ago
jennifermagnesi says:
I so wish I lived in NY!
2 years ago
curiouspug says:
i wish i could go but it would be a looooong trip from california :)
2 years ago
kadlubik says:
thanks for the reminder!
2 years ago
BonTons says:
I love craft nights, too bad I live so far away, have a fantastic night!
2 years ago
ArtisticIntentions says:
Sounds like big fun!
2 years ago
mtbaskets says:
I did not know there was a lab. Do you wear white coats? This is very exciting. If I get back to New York I will stop by for a visit.
2 years ago
PLBcrafter says:
Wish etsy would move to VA. lol I hope everyone attending has a wonderful time! :)
2 years ago
nowonder says:
Sounds like fun - enjoy!
2 years ago
gemagenta says:
summer secret project!? what will it be!?
2 years ago
moonandstarsstudio says:
I wish i lived closer...I would love to be there with all that inspiration in one room!
2 years ago
CurvyBettiesRock says:
Sounds sooo amazing and exciting too! But will Etsy only be in NY? I agree:) Etsy should come California!!! Come on down!:) oxoxo
2 years ago
baruchslullaby says:
Ah, bummed I couldn't make the commute from AK. :) The pics of the loom were a perfect compliment to part of our homeschooling lessons this week, though! Very inspiring!
2 years ago
MetroGypsy says:
Love the labs!
2 years ago
VerySage says:
This might be the perfect antidote to the law school midterm I'm taking on Monday afternoon!
2 years ago
NotYoMommasHandbag says:
I love this collection of interesting things..smiles.
2 years ago
WingsDove says:
This sounds wonderful. It's always great fun with learn a new craft.
2 years ago
lauraprentice says:
where can i get one of those looms to make a rug? i have a deep obsession for rag rugs!
2 years ago
Papaya10 says:
Sounds like alot of fun. I too agree that Etsy should have a lab in California!
2 years ago
LoucheLab says:
I'm actually in the neighborhood on Monday, if I'm really good and finish all my work tomorrow, I'll drop by.
2 years ago
LavenderField says:
Wish I could be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago
saucerville says:
Maybe in the future us out of towners will be able to participate via webcam. Until then, I'll just try to plan a trip to NYC so I can be there in person!
2 years ago
heatbria says:
I agree EASantangelo that we need an Etsy location in NC. I just taught a group of my clients to crochet for a therapy technique and it was so much fun watching everyone learn something new. I wish I could be there it has to be a thrilling experience.
2 years ago
JennyDesmond says:
do you know what next monday's craft night will be yet? thanks!!
2 years ago
cottagewhimsies says:
I'm not that far away, so hopefully I can join in soon! Have fun arting and crafting!!
2 years ago
HappyYappy says:
OoooHHh WISH I could be there! How neat! Any crafters in SWFL want to craft? :)
2 years ago
swolfod says:
Nice event! Thanks for reminding. Shared at http://www.lampee.com/PostDetail?id=100001U11201.
2 years ago
PicturesqueBrooklyn says:
Great time as always Julie! Thank you so much!
2 years ago
Envy2 says:
I'm a newbie, definitely going to check it out!
2 years ago
RomanceCatsAndWhimsy says:
You need a West Coast crafting location! :) It does sound like fun.
2 years ago
JazzyThings says:
That rag rug has to be my next project.
2 years ago