One of the special things about Etsy is its passionate community of creative entrepreneurs. Our community has rallied around the Hello Etsy Small Business Conference with the same drive and support that they use to run their businesses, and it is truly inspiring to see communities around the globe engaged in conversation about micro-economies and small business.
If you’re not near one of the main Hello Etsy conferences, start your own gathering! Here are a few of the DIY Summits being hosted around the globe.
Menlo Park, California
The local Techshop in Menlo Park, California will be hosting a day of laser cutting, industrial sewing machine and glass bead making demos on Sunday, September 18. They will also be showing some of the workshops from the Berlin conference, as well as hosting an Ugly Lamp Workshop. Be sure to RSVPand check out their full schedule.
San Francisco, California
The San Francisco, California Techshop will be hosting workshops on Sunday September 18, including one called “Stories from the Front: Etsy & Small Businesses Created at TechShop.” Learn from the folks who started their creative business at TechShop! The day wouldn’t be complete without a craft swap with Scrap SF. Go here for more details and to RSVP.
San Jose, California
The San Jose, California Techshop will be hosting workshops on Sunday, September 18. There will be a silkscreening station, CNC Shopbot and quilting machine demos, as well as a paper craft and photography workshop. Go here for more details and to RSVP.
Joseph Schell
Raleigh, NC
The Acorn to Oak Handmade Team will be teaming up with the local Techshop to host two days of crafty demos and activities Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18. Check out their meet up page for a full agenda and to RSVP. With tutorials from professional wood workers to an Arduino workshop, you’re sure to find something that catches your interest!
Hudson, NY
Join Etsy’s Hudson office on September 18, 2011 as we open our doors to the community. We’ll be hosting a live workshop on the definition of a local economy, as well as highlighting some of the content coming out of Berlin. RSVP here.
Ithaca, NY
Join Local First Ithaca, Down Town Ithaca, GreenStar Cooperative Market and our Ithaca Localistas Etsy Team on September 18, 2011 as they host a day of workshops and livestream content from Berlin. RSVP here.
Richard Pekelney Photographed by Joseph Schell
If you can’t make a DIY Summit in your area, be sure to tune in LIVE in our Online Labs. You can watch from anywhere in the world! Use this handy timezone conversion tool to find what the Eastern Standard Timezone converts to for your region. Be sure to RSVP for each event so you receive an email reminder to tune in. Use the #HelloEtsy tag on Twitter to join in the global conversation all weekend long!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Doug Richards – Why Creativity is the Heart of a New Business
3:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Tom Hodgkinson – Mind Your Business
4:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Charty Durrant – Changing Normal
4:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Matt Stinchcomb and Chad Dickerson
5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Natalie Chanin – Connecting Your Business to Your Community
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Charlie Festa – On Tour with the Grateful Thread
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Marco Clausen – Urban Farming and Local Empowerment
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Judy Wicks – Building Community Through Local Living Economies
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Tony Greenham – Business as if People and Planet Mattered
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Ulla Engeström – Tools for the New Market
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Lisa Rodwell – Branding on a Shoestring
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Farai Chideya – Beyond Branding
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET on Sep 17th, 2011
Hello Etsy Portland:: Duane Sorenson and Rebecca Pearcy – Intentional Growth
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET on September 17, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Moritz Grund – Smart Resourcing Scenarios for Small Businesses
3:30 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Michiel Schwarz – The Culture of Sustainism
4:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Biba Schoenmaker – Trust-Based Insurance for the Self-Employed
4:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Douglas Rushkoff
5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Jakob Berndt – The Story of LemonAid and ChariTea
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Fraser Doherty – The Adventures of Jam Boy
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Danielle Maveal – Secrets to Your Success
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Vermont: Intro/Farewell – Bill McKibben
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Berlin: Musical performance by Josh Wise
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy DC: John Maeda
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy Brooklyn: Matthew Crawford – The Case for Working with Your Hands
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Hello Etsy San Francisco: From Prototype to Product Panel Discussion
2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET on September 18, 2011
Will you be hosting your own DIY Summit or travelling to one in your area?
57 comments
Sign in to add your owngoddessofthecosmos says:
Anything happening in Chicago?
255 days ago
Alfonzi says:
not yet, but there's still time to start one!
255 days ago
Wyldeandsweet says:
what about sweet ol' Seattle?
255 days ago
Youthdew says:
Atlanta, Georgia?
255 days ago
FairyBubbles says:
What about Houston> We got great Chili down here:)
255 days ago
bookmarksNbangles says:
I'd love if you all would come to the Philly area!
255 days ago
trianglevintage says:
will these videos be available to watch afterwards? and i suggest Austin, TX have something
255 days ago
sailorseraphim says:
What about Southern California?
255 days ago
Alfonzi says:
hah hah - we'd love to be everywhere! and encourage you to host your own!! Reach out to your local street teams http://www.etsy.com/teams and see if they have anything planned!
254 days ago
PrimitiveQuilting says:
How do you start one on your own? I would love to get more involved.
254 days ago
ministephanie says:
awww no Canada :(
253 days ago
arsniccandy says:
Nothing cool like this ever happens inSanta Cruz:( Fooey.... Though San Jose is just over the hill and SF just a bit up the coast:)
253 days ago
HandmadeCraze says:
sweet! :)
253 days ago
LydiasTreasures4u says:
Georgia, by any chance?
252 days ago
LaraLira says:
London please! :)
252 days ago
Fractaldragon says:
Another here from Seattle! Unfortunately I'm busy this weekend. *sigh*
252 days ago
handstosew says:
I don't suppose you'd be willing to come to little ole' NH!!!
252 days ago
NannyGoatCrafts says:
Ok I live in Frederick Maryland is there anything here??
252 days ago
rosiekg says:
Another please have one in Chicago!
252 days ago
billie3363 says:
IT WOULBE GREAT IF YOU HAD ONE I BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS THERE MUST BE A LOT OF PEOPLE IN AND AROUND BOSTON ,PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANKS MARLENE
252 days ago
lindab142 says:
Chicagoland area? I'm in W suburbs
252 days ago
knockknockstudio says:
awesome video! I'm excited for Hello Etsy Brooklyn!
252 days ago
WitzWear says:
How about having one in South Florida? Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton or even Miami! You'd love to be here come January/February!!!!
252 days ago
pinwheelsandflowers says:
Will anyone be having an Hello Etsy gathering in Charlotte, NC?
252 days ago
margopoole says:
East Coast Australia maybe?
252 days ago
KingdomJewelry says:
I am guessing SW Indiana is way out of range!!
252 days ago
joannorris1 says:
Rocky Mountain Colorado Western Slope
252 days ago
Alfonzi says:
We'd love for folks to self organize! Just like the ones in the post above! If you'd like to host your own large or small Hello Etsy Summit, convo me, i'll send you more information! So inspiring seeing folks coming together all over
252 days ago
mafy says:
It´s a shame, there's anything in Lisbon ;(
252 days ago
zelilaa says:
I've never seen anything in Florida! South Florida loves Etsy.
252 days ago
ann3angels says:
I know it's a long shot, but......Baltimore?
252 days ago
horaceecaroh says:
I don't think many people that have posted quite understand. If you want to have a Hello Etsy gathering in your town... and there's not one organised already... ORGANISE ONE YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Or get a bunch of your friends to help you organise one. Or collaborate with a local arts / crafty group to organise one. Or suggest to a local arts / crafty group that THEY organise one. Get active people! If nothing is happening in your town - you are part of the reason it is not happening. Don't be sad about it. Do something about it. Make it happen.
252 days ago
pixiesdolls says:
what would i need to organise a hello etsy in sheffield, uk apart from willing participants?
252 days ago
missoioiDESIGN says:
YIPPI YIPPI JA, BERLIN!
251 days ago
Zippy64 says:
I love this idea. I will get right on it. Organizing is my thing! I heard about Tech Shop second hand but now I will be looking into that also. If you want something done, DO IT YOURSELF. Do it yourself doesn't just mean fixing your house, your garden or yard. it means get out there and do it. I do ideas. I want to teach people what I know so they can do it themselves. The whole country needs to learn how to do it themselves. All they need to get started is a place to learn. This economy is the perfect environment for this kind of movement. I retired in 2008 and I have been so busy. I still take time to care for myself. Still this economy has me thinking about the spread of ideas, the spread of free knowledge and how to make these things work together. I knew I loved ETSY for a reason. I think I've got it now. Thanks. Pat in Greater Milwaukee Area.
250 days ago
hvitrose says:
awesome!!!!
250 days ago
beachinabox says:
LOVE your movie Kimm!
250 days ago
RosineDesigns says:
Very cute!
250 days ago
anekanena says:
I am looking forward to attending a gathering in Atlanta, Georgia as soon as its posted.
250 days ago
WoodenNickelsJewelry says:
Chicagoians...I'm in the south burbs if you need a pair of hands to help!
250 days ago
Alfonzi says:
I love our community pitching in to connect!! This is gonna be awesome!
250 days ago
sarahlubae says:
Austin could use one!
250 days ago
peaceup says:
New Zealand...New Zealand !!!!!!!!! we need an Etsy Conference heeerre....!
250 days ago
HouseOfMoss says:
I'm going to be at the Portland one!! P.S. I could watch videos like that one every day! I love it!
250 days ago
LavenderField says:
Will there ever be one in Cyprus? :0)
250 days ago
AKingsThings says:
Savannah y'all.... We need a conference here....
249 days ago
JudithQ says:
Brilliant !
249 days ago
Syomyfka says:
Cuuuute :)
249 days ago
brushstrokesandmore says:
Chicago
248 days ago
sharkawy says:
What about Alexandria,Egypt?
248 days ago
FateorLuck says:
How about Atlanta!
248 days ago
piddix says:
Anyone know if any of the events that will be live-streamed will be available to watch/download at a later time? There's a couple I'd like to see (but not at 3am). Sorry, I can't find the answer anywhere.
248 days ago
trollop says:
Hi! No one has mentioned that Techshop is doing HelloEtsy on Sunday the 18th from 10am-6pm at all locations. The Bay Area Book Artists will be at the Menlo Park and San Jose locations to demonstrate making books. You can make a book and take it home with you! The San Jose Techshop will also have printing demonstrations on a Multigraph printing press. This ain't your Grandma's platen press! Come check out this cool small press. I hope you can join us!
248 days ago
props498 says:
NASHVILLE, TN is a really creative and inventive area..we need this here..wish I had the know how and the time and money to get a summit organized.
247 days ago
bunnypicnics says:
Looking for others interested in getting one together in Madison, WI. Contact me. Best Wishes!
238 days ago
SeasonalHeart says:
This is great, I didn't realize there would be so many in California... Etsy is my new addiction :)
232 days ago
gilstrapdesigns says:
Anything here in Dallas, Texas ?
228 days ago