Well, we did it! 2011 has been quite the year for Craft Night at the Etsy Labs. We set up shop in a beautiful new space in DUMBO, Brooklyn looking out over the glittering city and the blue steel of the Manhattan Bridge. We have gathered together to meet, learn, and make everything from hydroponic planters to one-hour skirts, with an amazing group of talented teachers. We took hilarious photo booth pictures, danced to a brass band at Craft Party, learned how to brew beer, and soaked up the wisdom of speakers across a spectrum of fields. Before this year is out the door and we tumble into a new one, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has joined us at the Etsy Labs as a participant, teacher, speaker, volunteer, and sponsor. Without each of you, this year wouldn’t have been the force of knowledge, creativity, and community that it was. Thank you for an exciting year!
For our last Craft Night of 2011, we invite you to the Etsy Labs to wrap up your handmade holidays. Put the finishing touches on your creations at this free-form evening of making, and wrap your gifts in handmade gift wrap. We’ll have stations set up for you to make your own gift wrap, boxes, and envelopes, fold paper ornaments, tons of trim and ribbon to tie up your packages, and free tables for you to whip up some last-minute gifts (not that you waited till the last second or anything…). Please mark your calendars, in January we’re taking a little hiatus, so this will be the last Craft Night until February 2012. Stay tuned!
Where: 55 Washington Street, Suite 712 (7th floor) Brooklyn, New York, 11201
When: Monday, December 19. Drop in between 4-8 p.m. (Clean up starts at 7:45 p.m.)
RSVP here.
Upcoming Events with the Etsy Labs:
12/15: Church of Craft Meeting
12/26: Craft Night Cancelled
We’ll resume Craft Nights in 2012, after a January hiatus. Stay tuned for details!
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32 comments
Sign in to add your ownHelloSprout says:
Wish I could be there!!
157 days ago
VintageEye says:
Sounds like great night of crafting!
157 days ago
sewlola says:
I look forward to visit one day. I can't wait to watch the video. Have fun!
157 days ago
jammerjewelry says:
Sounds like fun thanks for letting us know.
157 days ago
BootyHeartJewelry says:
That sounds like lots of fun!
157 days ago
audreytolove says:
Sounds great!
157 days ago
vintagejane says:
Wish I could come and craft!!! Sounds so fun!
157 days ago
AlisaDesign says:
;)
157 days ago
NicoAndMooMoo says:
FUNNNN! Wait... that means I have to buy the gifts by Monday! (add panic here) :D
157 days ago
WhisperingOak says:
What fun to meet with friends to wrap presents with holiday music and tea.
157 days ago
bernabermek says:
:)
157 days ago
adrianaallenllc says:
That is going to be fun... if only I could be there. (I wish) Which does not mean that one cannot add that extra touch and make the presentation very special any way, right?
157 days ago
peshka says:
Cool!
157 days ago
feltstories says:
sounds fantastic !!
157 days ago
YellEureKa says:
this would be my favorite way to spend a day!!!!!
157 days ago
Decaldecor says:
I am so going to have to visit one day!
157 days ago
KPlager says:
I especially like the recycled wrapping idea!
157 days ago
shizendesigns says:
How fun!
157 days ago
HouseofAvandan says:
Wish I could go :( Come on down to Washington State.
157 days ago
JewelMeShop says:
I wish I could be there!
157 days ago
ShopTinyTreasures says:
Funnnnn!
157 days ago
RossLab says:
Cute!
157 days ago
Iammie says:
So cute!
157 days ago
metalicious says:
Julie you always come up with the best stuff! Thank YOU!
157 days ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Very Nice.
156 days ago
overDAcrib says:
Why oh why did i not know about Etsy when I lived closeto NY :(
156 days ago
overDAcrib says:
PS , I love wrapping my gifts in craft paper and glittery bows, makes them look very "oh it was nothing" but chic at the same time- totally fabby!
156 days ago
keksies says:
craft paper is an awesome way to wrap gifts. i think we will completely switch to craft paper and add just some stickers.
156 days ago
VintageLovesCompany says:
awwh im gonna be there the 17 and 18th so i guess im going to miss it!
156 days ago
XestrellaX says:
sounds great !
153 days ago
SugarPopBoutique says:
Definitely cool <3
153 days ago
hyfunda says:
i love the simple brown gift wrap, it's so elegant!
151 days ago