‘Tis the season to make and be merry. Join in the festivities with Etsy fans across the globe next week. Craft Nights will be happening in Brooklyn, New York and across the seas in three Australian cities: Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney. Come on by and flex your creative muscles at any of these free events while we celebrate the season together, art supplies in hand. Read on for all the tidbits.
Brooklyn: Pop-Up Card Ornaments Craft Night
Photo by Amy Sly.
Join Esther K. Smith for a festive evening of making cards that transform into ornaments and back again, with pop-up and collage elements. Esther K. Smith is the author of titles including How to Make Books and Magic Books & Paper Toys, and one half of Purgatory Pie Press, a dynamic bookbinding and letterpress printing duo who use only real wood and metal movable type in their print shop, old school style.
Please bring old school pictures or snapshots to cut up, and a bone folder, if you have one. We’ll also have spare materials on hand. This Craft Night is open to makers of all skill levels.
Where: 55 Washington Street, Suite 712 (7th floor) Brooklyn, New York, 11201
When: Monday, December 12. Demos will be help at 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, and 7:15 p.m.
RSVP here.
Online Lab: If you can’t make it in person, we will be hosting a live Online Lab at 3:30 p.m. ET.
More Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:
12/8: Making Smiles Bright: A Holiday Photo Card Event
12/15: Church of Craft Meeting
12/19: Gift Wrapping Craft Night
12/26: Craft Night Cancelled
Australia: “Bring a Plate” Christmas Craft Events
Our crafty friends in Australia invite you to take part in some festive frivolity Thursday, December 15. Meet up with like-minded folks over our porcelain painting project in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Don’t forget to bring a plate!
Melbourne Event:
When: Thursday, December 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Rose Street Artist Market, 60 Rose St., Fitzroy Melbourne, Victoria 3065, Australia
RSVP & More Details.
Brisbane Event:
When: Thursday, December 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Piece Together, 2/33A Logan Rd. (upstairs), Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, Australia
RSVP & More Details.
Sydney Event:
When: Thursday, December 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Soup Studio, 140 Cleveland Street, Chippendale, NSW 2000, Australia
RSVP & More Details.
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37 comments
Sign in to add your ownabacusbeadcreations says:
Sounds fantastic! Wish I could join you. Have fun!
164 days ago
Apseed says:
I wish I could join too;)
164 days ago
MishaGirl says:
Looks fun...wish I could be there!
164 days ago
myvintagecrush says:
Love the dishes! Love Australia!
164 days ago
jessjamesjake says:
I want to come!! Looks amazing!
164 days ago
jammerjewelry says:
Sounds like a wonderful idea.
164 days ago
MissHildebrandt says:
on line lab!nice!
164 days ago
NicoAndMooMoo says:
I'm in! ... the Brooklyn one for now :P
164 days ago
silversamba says:
LOVE the plate in top pic! Thanks for great post :) Alana
164 days ago
TheIDconnection says:
Oh man this looks like so much fun! I wish........
164 days ago
NecessiTees says:
WISH, WISH, WISH I could make it to the craft nights in Oz!!!!!
164 days ago
FullCircleRetro says:
Have fun..! =)
164 days ago
accentonvintage says:
Interesting project!
164 days ago
peshka says:
I wish I could be there
164 days ago
HelloShoes says:
Great ornaments
164 days ago
maggiesraggedyinn says:
Well I guess I am not going to be able to attend... how about you have a Crafts Night here on the Gaspe Coast at some point!!!!!
164 days ago
giorgiejewelry says:
Love it!
164 days ago
AlisaDesign says:
Interesting!
164 days ago
Europedesign says:
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
164 days ago
doubletazo says:
lovely..... can i buy this bird plate... would like to give it as a wedding gift wouldn't take long to ship... im on long island. thanks !
164 days ago
FreakyPeas says:
wow, we need a travel agent to set up a trip to craft in Australia!
164 days ago
Grafxquest says:
Please come to Atlanta...and not during the summer it gets too hot, but you will love it in the spring! Then I can come YEA!
164 days ago
RossLab says:
Some event in San Jose, CA, please!!!
164 days ago
houndsome says:
Charmingly chic.
164 days ago
expressyourself says:
Great!
164 days ago
bellasparty says:
I wish I could attend...
164 days ago
LauraBoyea says:
Pop up card ornaments? Genius!
164 days ago
sunshineartdesign says:
Thanks for sharing!I hope I can watch the Pop-Up Ornaments Craft video online!I 'm curious about pop ups these days!
164 days ago
Iammie says:
Great events! I wish I could join.
164 days ago
SheEarth says:
Oh I canna wait for the day when I no longer need a day job. even though porcelain is not my medium if it weren't for boring work I'd so be there - jealous of all those that can get out of boring work and can, go lucky bums :P
164 days ago
LizardSkins says:
love that little clothesline with stockings!
164 days ago
kiranofindaly says:
Great idea!
163 days ago
JewelMeShop says:
I wish I could make it!
163 days ago
littleyellowyarrow says:
Oh, but can we start a lab here in Atlanta? Of course, Brooklyn is a very nice visit and I hope to make a special trip just for a craft night.
163 days ago
MyGigiDoll says:
Sounds like tons of fun!
162 days ago
LuckyNumberEight says:
I'd love to attend the Sydney one but I'm working :(
160 days ago
bebebundle1 says:
Love the dishes please bring that to New York
160 days ago