Hello, Minneapolis natives and all you fine folks traveling to The Creative Connection event. Daniellexo and I will be there in full force. Read on to find out what we’ll be doing at the event. Be sure to check out the complete schedule here.
Daily SmartBars
Danielle will be sharing knowledge about selling online in round table workshops and 1-on-1 sessions.
See the full roster of other SmartBar hosts.
Etsy Meet Up
Room Nicollet C at the Hyatt Hotel,
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17
Come say hi to other Etsy folks and Vanessa, Danielle, Ian a.k.a. indec of EtsyHacks fame, Meesh a.k.a. loosewire of Loosewirestudio fame.
RSVP here!
Future of the Digital Marketplace — Panel Discussion
3 – 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 18
Vanessa will be representing Etsy on this panel with these other lovely ladies.
There’s also going to be a marketplace with a bunch of Etsy sellers, classes, and holy moly, we can’t wait to meet the Pioneer Woman. Hope to see you there!
69 comments
Sign in to add your ownTwinkleStarCrafts says:
It sounds like a great event. Wish I could be there. :-(
1 year ago
KMalinka says:
WOW! I wich I could be there too...
1 year ago
Ryanplz says:
bummer. sounds like fun. way too far away, however.
1 year ago
blueroompottery says:
I will definetely be there, finally I get to meet two of my favorite Etsy admins!! I wish I knew about this earlier, so that I could participate as an exhibitor.
1 year ago
undertheroot says:
ooooo, come to Eugene, Oregon!
1 year ago
bylynnkrestel says:
oh wow - wish i lived closer!!!
1 year ago
ohbabydotcom says:
lovely :)
1 year ago
VivaGailBeads says:
sounds like so much fun!
1 year ago
VintageJN says:
I would like to go!
1 year ago
MaaPstudio says:
I wish I could be there!come to London:)
1 year ago
Raceytay says:
Come to CANADA!!!!!
1 year ago
lindaketelhut says:
Wow, sounds incredible. Wish I could participate. Hope to hear about it afterwards!
1 year ago
tpursell says:
Right town, wrong weekend. I'll be in StPaul for a show the weekend after. Drats!
1 year ago
shop1848 says:
Wow, sounds great!!
1 year ago
blackstonepottery says:
man, i'd really like to go, but i have an event in alexandria, mn that weekend! :(
1 year ago
ValerieGalloway says:
Wish I could go...I love Minneapolis:)
1 year ago
VelveteenHabbit says:
MY HOME CITY!!!! I miss the Walker Art Center, the Guthrie and all the little art centers-so much creativity! I live in Iowa now but will always have a heart for my artist roots that run deep in Minneapolis!!!!!!
1 year ago
XOHandworks says:
Be sure to check out the Junk Bonanza happening at the same time. Tons of great vintage, super handmade and some Etsy sellers http://junkbonanza.com/ And there's a shuttle between the two events
1 year ago
recombobulated says:
My hometown home-away-from Brooklyn! Have a beautiful trip!
1 year ago
akcArt says:
Sounds like fun! Enjoy!
1 year ago
penguinandfish says:
i'll be there. woot!
1 year ago
ItziandBitzi says:
So exciting!!! Etsy in minneapolis...can't wait to be there.
1 year ago
baconsquarefarm says:
I'll be there with bells on my toes and rings on my finger see ya all later. I'm stoked now wowzers.
1 year ago
hans1247 says:
I feel even luckier to live here than I did 5 seconds ago!
1 year ago
nowonder says:
Sounds great, Enjoy!
1 year ago
BelieveJewelrySupply says:
I am a Minneapolis resident, and had no idea about this event!! Thanks for the posting!! I will try to make it to some of the events! They sound like fun!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Sounds like so much fun! Wish I could be there! Come to New Jersey!!! :)
1 year ago
paramountvintage says:
the round table workshops sound so helpful and fun!
1 year ago
brandedbutterfly says:
Could you guys work harder to get info. out sooner about events? I love finding out where you will be, and about upcoming events, but it is always announced so close to the event there is no way I can plan to go!
1 year ago
galeriaVarte says:
So cool!!!!
1 year ago
kriskay says:
My hometown!!! I wonder if I could get down there for this....will have to try :)
1 year ago
BowWowzerZ says:
Chicago, Minneapolis, I can only think that Fargo must be next. I'll put the lutefisk on for you.
1 year ago
breadandroses says:
Too far from here but have a great time! Come to greater Cleveland soon. You'll love this wonderful area with lots of talent & fun things to do.
1 year ago
JulieMeyer says:
Awesome - the last Etsy meetup at Nye's was fun!
1 year ago
mialareine says:
I wish I could be there, too bad it wasn't last week when I was in Minneapolis!
1 year ago
lorenabr says:
Cool:)
1 year ago
Sbdesign says:
I'll be at the Creative Connection, selling my wares. I'm so hoping I can make it to the etsy event!!!
1 year ago
locoMOmomma says:
Hey, I can see my old neighborhood right above the "home safe" heart! I miss those Twin Cities! Sounds like a great event!
1 year ago
blueberryshoes says:
im visiting my parents in mankato, im gonna try to make it!!!
1 year ago
rainydayyarnshop says:
Can't wait! It should be great fun!
1 year ago
ACraftyArab says:
Eid Mubarak to all the Etsy customers that are in Minn who are reading this!
1 year ago
valnorthwoods says:
Oh! I'd love to come but I can not. Boo hoo!
1 year ago
heatherberry says:
Ugh! I was in MPLS last weekend! I can't believe I didn't plan better! Beautiful city!
1 year ago
thesmittenmitten says:
I live in Minneapolis, so I'll be sure to make an appearance! How fun! :oD
1 year ago
debdeanart says:
Vanessa..sounds awesome..wish I caould be there...have fun...success to all!
1 year ago
wynzia says:
So excited about this event. I'll be sharing a booth with Suz and Roo in the Handmade Market...come visit us!
1 year ago
WeeEssentials says:
I wish I could come! I grew up south of St Paul. Actually, that candy heart in the picture is right on top of the very first home I owned back at the turn of the century! Have fun!
1 year ago
pickleberries says:
I'll be in the Handmade Market, stop by! :)
1 year ago
charliesdollshop says:
Sounds like fun...
1 year ago
rachaelbrooke says:
I'm really looking forward to my Minneapolis road trip, selling at the Handmade Market & the Friday night Etsy meet-up!
1 year ago
SilverSmack says:
Hey, that's only five hours away . . .maybe I can swing it!
1 year ago
EviesToolEmporium says:
Wow! I'll see if I can get an earlier flight home from a business trip to be there!
1 year ago
dazeychic says:
I wish I would have seen this sooner! I knew of the convention...didn't know Etsy was going to be there. Bummer! I'm out of town next weekend. So sad now!
1 year ago
ZinniaBags says:
Wow! I live in Minneapolis but already have plans for that weekend...Hope it's a great time!
1 year ago
ZinniaBags says:
Wow! Minneapolis is home to me but I already have plans for that weekend. Have a great Connect Event!
1 year ago
cowgirlcaities says:
So excited to attend- really looking forward to it..... smooches caitie!!!!
1 year ago
michaelangela says:
I am going to try to attend this!
1 year ago
aprilfoss says:
So excited for this!!! I will be a vendor there!! I can't wait to meet everyone and see all their shops in person as well as meeting the people behind Etsy! Stop by, can't wait to meet you all!
1 year ago
aprilfoss says:
:)
1 year ago
shopgoodgrace says:
oh, how I WISH I could go! It's actually within driving distance for me... Best wishes to all who can attend - and thanks to Etsy Admin for putting this upper midwest gathering together!!
1 year ago
babybuttontops says:
I wish I could be there - hope everyone has a great time!
1 year ago
Forbirds says:
I'm sad, I could go but school is keeping me busy =( it's so close though haha
1 year ago
RubyBeets says:
I have been dreaming about this event for months,but alas I will be there in spirit! Please give us an update
1 year ago
christinebyhand says:
Minneapolis, YES!
1 year ago
loopinloop says:
Oh, I'll be there! I will drop everything so I can come and meet you all! It's great!
1 year ago
bethanylorelle says:
Wish I could go! Have a blast everyone.
1 year ago
Sbdesign says:
The meet & greet was so much fun! Thanks again for hosting this event. It was great to meet everyone!
1 year ago
wernerba says:
It was the best way to play hookie from work....lots of great info and really enjoyed the creative energy!
1 year ago