Tumble down the rabbit hole and grab a paint brush, for this week we’re painting tea cups and sipping fine tea for Craft Night at the Etsy Labs! Join us for this tea-themed evening — whether you’re in Brooklyn, or anywhere in the world.
Stop by for our weekly Craft Night in our online classroom, the Virtual Labs, for live online demos. Aya Rosen from LoucheLab will host an online workshop highlighting her ceramic painting techniques at 5 p.m. ET in the Virtual Labs. At 6 p.m. ET, Andy from Adagio will share tips on tea preparation and a bit on the history of tea. (Click here to see what time 5 p.m. ET is in your hometown.)
As ever, you can join Craft Night in person at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn anytime between 4-8 p.m. at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512 in Brooklyn, New York. Craft Night is a time to make things, sharpen your craft skills and connect with fellow crafters… and drink tea!
On Monday, March 8, Aya Rosen will share her techniques for freestyle dishware decoration that centers around taking a generic-looking dish and making it personal, special, creative and fun by using doodling, drawing, painting, stickers and hand-cut stencils to make something special and unique. These tips are also spelled out step-by-step in this week’s How-Tuesday post.
Aya says, “One of my favorite things about working in this manner is that there’s no right and wrong. It’s all about playing around with shapes, colors and my own personal style, and making something that captures my mood at a specific moment.” Our pals from Adagio will also be sharing a sampling of green teas for us to try and an encyclopedic knowledge of tea history and brewing techniques.
If you are attending Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, please bring a box or other container for carrying home your work post crafting. We will provide all the supplies for free, including a cup and saucer, though you are welcome to bring along extra dishes to decorate. White or light colored ceramic pieces are recommended, as the color will pop more. Thrift stores are a great place to find old dishware ready for revamping. Also, feel free to bring tea time snacks to share!
About the this week’s teacher, Aya Rosen: My background is in advertising — that was my “adult” work phase — but after moving to New York I got an amazing chance to not have to go back to that and to use my skills for good instead of evil. In the past three and a half years I’ve been making art and crafts, which I sell in my Etsy shop, LoucheLabs, and recently, getting more into photography. I love to just make art all the time, whether it’s a painting, a teapot or a photo. One of my favorite things is changing mediums, but keeping the same themes, color scales and aesthetics.
I live in Brooklyn, NY, with my husband Ned, who’s the most amazing photographer, and our two motorcycles, Jesse and Olga. When I’m not making art, I’m usually asleep, sitting in a local coffee shop or wasting time reading strange science blogs online. You can learn more about me on my website, Etsy Featured Seller interview, and Handmade Portrait video.
If you are attending Craft Night virtually this week and would like to craft along with us, you’ll need to gather the following supplies:
- A piece of china to paint. It may be any white china, ceramic or porcelain.
- 1 fine tip Pebeo Porcelaine 150 marker. I used 08 Anthracite Black.
- A few colors of Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paint. I used 43 Ivory, 18 Sapphire Blue, 20 Turquoise, and just a tiny bit of 05 Coral Red, 01 Citrine Yellow, 10 Tourmaline Red.
- A paint brush or two, a pallet to mix paint on (I use a plate) and a few cotton swabs to fix mistakes
- Rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner
- A standard kitchen oven to bake the piece and set the colors
Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:
3/7: Church of Craft meeting
3/15: Applique with Natalie from Alabama Chanin
3/22: Finger Puppets with Kata Golda
3/29: Open Craft Night
Looking for further crafting inspiration?
Hand-Painted Dishes How-To | Jan Svankmajer’s Alice in Wonderland | How-Tuesday Projects
Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.
62 comments
Sign in to add your ownLaurasbox says:
I would like to be there :)
2 years ago
jodieflowers says:
I love a good tea party!!! Love all the great items here!
2 years ago
HandmadeHandsome says:
Very inspiring.
2 years ago
craftscafe says:
Inspired by the blog earlier this week I purchased some white cups at my local thrift store! Sadly I will be working on this craft project on my own in Seattle but maybe I can talk my hubby into joining me :-)
2 years ago
KOALACaddie says:
Aya's work is exquisite. Her birds made me hold my breath for fear of startling them!
2 years ago
bylynnkrestel says:
so 'mad hatter'isque..could really take these places!!
2 years ago
FluteTeacher says:
Very pretty. I love tea and tea cups!
2 years ago
eribooo says:
Oooh fancy. Very inspiring!
2 years ago
maggiemaevintage says:
always love your ideas for craft night.
2 years ago
whiletheyplay says:
ooh! these would all look ADORABLE whilst wearing my spring mitts: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41997179 :)
2 years ago
candacejean says:
Gosh I wish I could come! I'm still working on getting my own supplies to test my hand at the How-Tuesday tutorial of painting my own porcelain. Have fun!
2 years ago
littlebrownbird says:
What a fun idea for craft night! Love the tea cup idea!
2 years ago
FrostedTreats says:
Ohhh! I wish I could come!! Oddly enough, I will be working that evening at a tea shop ;) Have fun!
2 years ago
sewlola says:
Count me in. I can't miss this workshop. I love tea!
2 years ago
FabricFascination says:
I love tea, green please. This looks like so much fun!
2 years ago
pinkdandyshop says:
Very nice! I love this project!!
2 years ago
VintageEyeFashion says:
smashing idea. have fun y'all!
2 years ago
sakizome says:
Love the yellow tea pot. And tea time is my favorite time of the day!
2 years ago
wolfandwillow says:
OOh, my friend and I will be there with bells on... wonder what time that is in Australia? I better check it out x
2 years ago
HibouCards says:
I would love to be there in person but I won't be able to :( Maybe next time! I love the picks :)
2 years ago
SiuTing1108 says:
beautiful~
2 years ago
odiliafu says:
What a lovely project!! The tea cups are really special.
2 years ago
earlybirdcreations says:
Ooo what fun that will be! Lovely tea inspired finds here :)
2 years ago
impulseART says:
I love cups!! So I love this article and all the cute cups in it!
2 years ago
heatbria says:
I absolutely love tea. It has quickly become my new obsession. My most favorite tea is by Harney and Sons called Hot Cinnamon Spice. Wondering what's your favorite?
2 years ago
LoveAppleBoutique says:
I cant wait to go....I love tea cups....gonna check out the local trift store for more cups and saucers to bring along.
2 years ago
InspiringColors says:
looks good!
2 years ago
InspiringColors says:
looks good!
2 years ago
Whimsywares says:
Sounds fun! Awesome tea themed finds!
2 years ago
JeansVintageCloset says:
Collections of gorgeous dragon and floral designs oriental tea sets were my delight as a teen, The peaceful, tranqual artwork portrayed on the tea sets is divine, thanks for this uplifting article
2 years ago
LilianEveDesigns says:
Oh my goodness...I LOVE all of it. I'd take one of each if I could:)! Love the teal and yellow combo for spring;)!
2 years ago
nuritdesign says:
Beautiful!
2 years ago
good4you says:
I love tea too!
2 years ago
AdultIndulgences says:
Love the items! Tea cups are so collectable and those are soooooo cute!
2 years ago
katherynmd says:
One of my favorite things! I just love this & everything about it :)
2 years ago
MyJunkyTrunk says:
Gorgeous work and really skillfully crafted!
2 years ago
yevgenia says:
Oh, this is fun!!! I finally spotted an Etsy Lab night that's up my alley, i'm totally going to be there!
2 years ago
seaofbees says:
i wish i lived in brooklyn.. the bird cup is absolutely adorable! love it!
2 years ago
BethBoudin says:
I simply love this!!!! Thank you so much for posting this! So interesting.
2 years ago
PicturesqueBrooklyn says:
This was my favorite craft night so far!! So much fun and I LOVE my tea cup! Im excited to make more in my spare time! Thanks Julie and Aya!!
2 years ago
MeltiesNmore says:
The craft night online was wonderful, but I did get a phone call in the middle? Can any one tell me the name of the paint markers she used, again?
2 years ago
grandmamarievintage says:
Such great items! I love that yellow teapot!
2 years ago
juliemorissette says:
it was Porcelaine 150 markers from Pebeo
2 years ago
MetroGypsy says:
Ah! I just scored a clear glass vintage suspendu type teacup-next time I'll keep my eye open for a thrift store china piece!
2 years ago
GrannyGrant says:
Love, love, love your pretty things! GrannyGrant
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