May 20, 2010
Berlin, Germany
Dear Friends,
Things are moving at quite a clip here in our Berlin office. Every day we are broadening our initiatives and helping Etsy spread her arms ever farther around Europe. I’ve got quite a few updates today, so, if you’ll allow, I’ll skip the pleasantries and jump right in.
Tally ho!
LET’S MEET UP:
We are going to be very busy representing Etsy this summer, and will be holding/attending events with groups of European Etsy members near and far. We’d love to meet you, so please do join us at any or every of the following upcoming events. Just FYI, we are much larger than we appear in photos, so please do not be alarmed. We are also very sensitive about it, so even if you are alarmed, please don’t show it.
May 26, 2010: Berlin, Germany
Etsy-Kaffeekränzchen at the Etsy Labs Berlin: Coffee and Cake at Etsy’s European HQ. Come on by for our informal fortnightly gathering with the local maker community and their families, fans and friends.
RSVP here.
June 1, 2010, 7 p.m. CET: Etsy’s Virtual Labs
Please note new date and time. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world: alll you need is an Etsy account, a computer, Internet access, and a little bit of faith! Join me in the Virtual Labs every three weeks for Euro Chatt With Matt to discuss all things EuroEtsy.
See you there.
June 3, 2010: Hamburg, Germany
Ahoy! Not only is Hamburg home to the world’s ninth largest port, it is also a hotbed of activity for creative Germans. We are very excited to be dropping anchor for our first Etsy meet up there — ever!
Please RSVP here.
June 6, 2010: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Please join me, your ol’ pal, Matt, at the Sunday Market where I’ll be representin’ with a large group of Etsy artists selling their wares. That night I will host an Etsy meet up at a nearby café. (No, not that kind of café, you pothead.)
Please RSVP here.
June 9 – 13, 2010: Berlin, Germany
Etsy is excited to be powering the Makers Lab at DMY, the International Design Festival here in Berlin. We will be setting up camp there throughout the week and creating an interactive storytelling booth for the 40,000 visitors who pass through. See you there.
June 9, 2010: Berlin, Germany
Etsy-Kaffeekränzchen at the Etsy Labs Berlin: Coffee and Cake at Etsy’s European HQ. Come on by for our informal fortnightly gathering with the local maker community and their families, fans and friends.
June 12, 2010: Paris, France
We are presently organizing an exciting outdoor making meet up. Mark your calendars! Details forthcoming.
June 18, 2010: Everywhere
It’s Etsy’s 5th birthday and we are organizing community-led Etsy meet ups around the world. Hold your horses for a formal announcement in the days ahead.
June 23, 2010: Berlin, Germany
Etsy-Kaffeekränzchen at the Etsy Labs Berlin: Coffee and Cake at Etsy’s European HQ. Come on by for our informal, fortnightly gathering with the local maker community and their families, fans and friends.
June 26, 2010: London, UK
We Make London was formed by a group of like-minded designers and makers with a can-do attitude. A year and half and five successful events later, We Make is now the showcase for the talents and crafts of the most exciting UK designers. Etsy is proud to be the sponsor of this rad event and will be there in full effect. Please come on by and say hello.
EVENT CALENDARS:
Speaking of events, we also have recently launched an event calendar for all of Germany. Next up (you guessed it!) we’re creating a calendar for all handmade events in France. Have one that you’d like to share? Well, submit ici en français.
CITY GUIDES:
We recently launched our first Handmade City Guide for Berlin. In the weeks ahead we will be launching guides for Hamburg, Munich, Lyon, and Paris. Know a cool place that you want to share with us? Please enter your suggestions into this handy dandy form in English, auf Deutsch, and en français.
GERMAN FORUMS
Finally, I am excited to pre-announce an exciting new development in the world of Internet web forums.
Werden wir demnächst ein deutsches Forum auf Etsy.de launchen, in welchem sich deutsch-sprachige Künstler zusammenfinden, über alles was sich um DIY dreht diskutieren und sich über die ignoranten Amerikaner, die meistens nur eine Sprache beherrschen, lustig machen können.
Got it? Great. Now go enjoy the beautiful items I selected just for you
Love,
Matt
About Postcards from Europe:
Berlin-based Etsy Admin, Matt and Benedikta send postcards back to the Etsy offices in Brooklyn updating us all on Etsy’s European operations. We never know from where they will be sent, what they’ll say, or how they’ll say it (video, song, photos, interpretive dance).
83 comments
Sign in to add your ownsarahknightdesign says:
amazing finds as always-- the hippo watercolor makes me happy:) Cheers!
2 years ago
fantasiabridalveils says:
I LOVE the little sailboats, so very cute! Great finds, thanks for sharing!!
2 years ago
blueskyclouds says:
So nice to have that international flair and style featured!
2 years ago
tomatored says:
the little vespa change purse is sooo sweet!
2 years ago
picciolo says:
Hi, All the europe events sound great, I have a stand at We Make London so I'll definately say hello! : )
2 years ago
malam says:
yyeaaaaah so glad you're coming to Paris too!! I'll make sure to save the date :))
2 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
amazing... i would love to just tour around europe this summer hitting up every one of these events!
2 years ago
LittleWrenPottery says:
I've completed your survey, you should come to Newcastle Upon Tyne UK : D
2 years ago
Ayca says:
Sound good! And of course great find! Espacially "Tea Dyed Cream Beige Basketwoven Purse" and "STOCKHOLM Everyday Purse"... Thanks for sharing Matt :)
2 years ago
EvitaLana says:
Thanks for the informations! Is there also any Etsy Event in Munich planned? I`d love to meet you all in person someday...
2 years ago
ikabags says:
Matt amazing finds as always , many many thanks !!! So glad you're coming to Paris too! June 12, 2010: Paris, France :))) wohoo !!!
2 years ago
polkadotmagpie says:
Wish I was there!
2 years ago
verityunmondoaparte says:
wow, it sound GREAT!!!
2 years ago
sabineadesign says:
Great news. I hope I will be making it to Berlin in June...
2 years ago
KittyDarknessDesigns says:
wonderful news! just did the survey and I will stop by the Sunday Market in Amsterdam :) i hope you will do a handmade city guide for that lovely city sometime soon as well :)
2 years ago
tizzalicious says:
I wish I could be at the event in Amsterdam, but I will be out of the country :( Have a great time everyone who will be going!
2 years ago
tortillagirl says:
YEEEEEEESSSSSS. So glad to hear you're coming back to Paris! I've got my calendar marked. I'll be there again, with big ringing bells on. [Still planning the trip to Berlin, tho. I'm dying to see Etsy's Euro headquarters.]
2 years ago
gufobardo says:
I am italian and we haven't an italian blog...and we haven't an italian date...I am not very happy...:O/
2 years ago
amoronia says:
Marking
2 years ago
FascinatingHobbies says:
Hi everybody, I answered your survey in french an read with great interest all your meetings dates, even june 12 in Paris. I will do my best to be with you, as last time you went in Paris, I was in the States, and do hope to meet many Esty french members who like me are buying and selling vintage items If I can do something to help, let me know. happy and successful day, good luck from Paris, France
2 years ago
breadandroses2 says:
Thanks for keeping us updated on Etsy Euro events!
2 years ago
lovelygifts says:
It's great that Etsy goes all over! Love the sailboats!
2 years ago
undermyfeet says:
Etsy is growing in Europe. Awsome!
2 years ago
Waterrose says:
I love berlin...lived there for 2 years in the late 70s...I'm envious!
2 years ago
Yvonne4eyes says:
I'm a sucker for neat coasters!
2 years ago
cookieletta says:
Amazing finds:-))
2 years ago
martice says:
jeeej!
2 years ago
WoodPigeon says:
Great stuff!
2 years ago
evihan says:
hope to see you in Istanbulllllllllllllll
2 years ago
crochetbutterfly says:
love it! All about beautiful...
2 years ago
matt says:
The link to Lauraamiss' great art (featured above) is now fixed. Please check out her beautiful shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss
2 years ago
maggiemaevintage says:
sounds fun!
2 years ago
ILoveYoYo says:
Beautiful findings and great news!
2 years ago
ikabags says:
Beautiful shop ! http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss In my favorites :)
2 years ago
ikabags says:
If you need somethings just let me know , us =) I’m always available to help this meeting our etsy friends !
2 years ago
paulofnavarone says:
love those sailboats and the skirt above them. lapommes item descriptions are very good.
2 years ago
HandmadeHandsome says:
That's great. I'll be seeing you Etsians in Amsterdam!
2 years ago
ABoxForMyTreasure says:
Super - looking forward to the 5th birthday and the announcement!
2 years ago
pearlsquiltedcrafts says:
Great article, great picks from European sellers! Congrats!
2 years ago
ShebboDesign says:
great finds!supperr!
2 years ago
daintyprettythings says:
Great article, really looking forward to Etsy being at our We Make Summer fair. See you all there x
2 years ago
mysticfibers says:
Yay for Europe, glad the European HQ has kicked off well!! Thank you so much for the awesome feature and I wish I was able to make it to one of the meet ups.
2 years ago
VerteAdelie says:
Woohoo, hope I'll be able to come to the parisian meeting once again! :)
2 years ago
viltalakim says:
I cannot wait to see you in Amsterdam on June 6th!!
2 years ago
allthepreciousthings says:
love that skirt..
2 years ago
ZsBcreations says:
See you guys in Amsterdam!! I am REALLY looking forward to meet you all!
2 years ago
flight64 says:
love that first image of the fabric drawing!! so beautiful!
2 years ago
siiri says:
That Marine Necklace is so pretty!
2 years ago
ZZsROCKnRECYCLABLES says:
I really like la foret 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago
ArzuMusa says:
What a nice surprise... Thank you so much including my buttons..
2 years ago
lunaticart says:
See you in June in Paris ! we'll be having a sale on the same date where 8 etsy sellers will be taking part called "200 rings/ 20 designers" , I hope you can pass! www.lunatic-art.blogspot.com
2 years ago
lucietales says:
I wish I could come to the Amsterdam fair the 6th of June, so many esty sellers would be there! And I won't be able to come to Paris .... What about a meeting in Nantes?
2 years ago
sabbio says:
I'd love to come to Paris meeting! But unfortunately I don't think I can :S Anyway I love the selection you made, especially the last creation, the basket!
2 years ago
gasometri says:
Love to hear good news from Berlin! Great job! :-) We were pleased to meet you in april and we are now excited about the Euro roadmap!
2 years ago
fiorejewellery says:
Loved the selection.. See you in the Virtual Labs!
2 years ago
julessabjewelry says:
I love the hippo watercolor! Wish I could come to the labs. Have fun everyone.
2 years ago
strawberryluna says:
Great news, you guys are kicking tail there. So awesome to keep up with the new awesomeness, hooraaay!
2 years ago
pasin says:
Love them all
2 years ago
elemegibere says:
Wonderful!
2 years ago
SmilingKnitting says:
It is a big surprise for me. Thanks for adding my slippers.
2 years ago
nikacollection says:
I love the slippers!
2 years ago
AtelierAfra says:
great finds..!!
2 years ago
selecta6 says:
lovely selections,especially red home booties
2 years ago
GULTEN says:
beautiful picks.
2 years ago
bidesign says:
Amazing picks.
2 years ago
Arva says:
How beautiful , wohoooo !!!!
2 years ago
DEMET says:
Great!
2 years ago
LeelaBijou says:
Sounds great!! :) Thank you so much for including my ring!! :)
2 years ago
WoodysFlies says:
I really like la forre 3! A very heart touching piece of art. I love anything Mother Nature, but something here is emotional. Any fly fishers? See me at woodysflies.etsy.com
2 years ago
MissMinoes says:
Lovely picks. See you all in Amsterdam =^x^=
2 years ago
lilibeestudio says:
would love to go to Paris!!But i am afraid it 's a little bit far from my home.Yeah what about a meeting in Nantes or Bordeaux? :)
2 years ago
scrapbookingtimeplus says:
What a Delight! Visiting Paris is one of my dreams. Someday, Someday!
2 years ago
WoodysFlies says:
Wow! Great excitement in Germany. I just started a few months ago and want to sell in Europe as well. I have much to learn.
2 years ago
realfaery says:
So good to know that Etsy landed in Europe:) I will be rooming around with my campervan in Spain, France and Italy this summer, also promoting Etsy and my Etsy shop. I hope I can meet you guys somewhere, unfortunately we just could not start early enough!!
2 years ago
ioulia says:
Ooh, SO envious of those in Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, and London! Hope you have lots of fun, guys!
2 years ago
mooivintage says:
See y'all in Amsterdam on Sunday!
2 years ago
AlinaandT says:
the last paragraph was way funny! LOL
2 years ago
nancesnostalgia says:
good thoughts go with you on the travels! i will hook onto the virtual ones for sure! nancesnostalgia loves ETSY!
2 years ago
schneiderin3046 says:
Good luck in your travels....was born in Germany, spent time all over Europe in the Air force with husband and daughter.....love to travel....we head South in the winter in the motr home, or whatever means of travel we choose...will promote Etsy....what an interesting concept..wish I could help in Europe
2 years ago
schneiderin3046 says:
to the European Forum.....some of us Americans beherschen die deutsch Sprache fliessend und finden es nicht sehr nett wenn man sich ueber uns lustig macht. Wir sprechen meist mehrere Sprachen und machen uns eighentlich nicht ueber euch lustig. Kein Mensch ist perfekt.....besonders deutsche menschen sind mitunter etwas engstirning.....
2 years ago
Galavant says:
I'm on holidays on 26th June so will miss the 'We Make London' event. Hopefully there will be another Etsy event in London soon!
1 year ago
jiggyjewels says:
The Green Mutant Brooch - such creativity that goes on at Etsy. I'm always fascinated.
1 year ago