Thanksgiving is just days away, and I invite you take a break from the whirlwind of madness that the holidays can bring. Take a moment to reflect on what makes you feel most grateful, and just hang out and flex your mad making muscles at this Monday’s Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY. Swing by to work on a project of your choosing, perhaps sculpt a tiny pumpkin pie or knit fingerless gloves? No formal instruction will be given, though you are welcome and encouraged to peruse our collection of art and craft books for inspiration, make use of our equipment and spare materials, and confer with one another to share craft advice and brainstorm ideas.
This is a great time to finish languishing projects, expand on new skills learned at past Craft Nights, or experiment with something totally different. You are welcome to use our BERNINA 350PE sewing machines, paper cutters, yarn, needles, paper, paint, fabric, basic supplies galore, and a free Magnolia Photo Booth. Come on by for a playful evening of meeting and making!
Where: 55 Washington Street, Suite 712 (7th floor) Brooklyn, New York, 11201
When: Monday, November 21. Drop in between 4-8 p.m. (Clean-up starts at 7:45.)
RSVP here.
Upcoming Events with the Etsy Labs:
11/17: Church of Craft Meeting
11/18: Radical Craft Night in Santa Cruz, CA
11/28: Stenciling Craft Night at Powerhouse Books With Ed Roth
12/1: Craft Night in LA & Craft Bar in SF
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Sign in to add your owntraceyleeliveshere says: Featured
I felt the same so I organized a Local Craft Night myself! I invited all the local Etsy shop owners, advertised in the community and posted on my FB page. Last night was our first event- it took a couple weeks of cutting out fabric circles, punching paper and emailing everybody I could think of, but it was well worth it!!! I met some really great people and loved watching people learn a new craft, especially the children, and the door prizes brought a lot of smiles also (thanks to the generous donations from our Etsy shop owners!!). Looking forward to our next event in December!!!!
1 year ago
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Sign in to add your ownsewlola says:
Thanks for reminding me to watch the knit fingerless gloves tutorial. Have a fun craft night!
1 year ago
MegansMenagerie says:
Sounds fun!!! =)
1 year ago
TheBloomingThread says:
fun! ♥ I wish there was something near me!
1 year ago
AlisaDesign says:
I wish too :)
1 year ago
everythingok says:
Too bad I won't be in the city until Wednesday! Oh well.
1 year ago
VoleedeMoineaux says:
THERE!
1 year ago
TheEnchantedSlipper says:
Really nice way to bring the crafting community together. I hope this continues for a long time.
1 year ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
I so wish I lived closer!
1 year ago
RivalryTime says:
Looks like fun.
1 year ago
traceyleeliveshere says: Featured
I felt the same so I organized a Local Craft Night myself! I invited all the local Etsy shop owners, advertised in the community and posted on my FB page. Last night was our first event- it took a couple weeks of cutting out fabric circles, punching paper and emailing everybody I could think of, but it was well worth it!!! I met some really great people and loved watching people learn a new craft, especially the children, and the door prizes brought a lot of smiles also (thanks to the generous donations from our Etsy shop owners!!). Looking forward to our next event in December!!!!
1 year ago
traceyleeliveshere says:
I felt the same so I organized a Local Craft Night myself! I invited all the local Etsy shop owners, advertised in the community and posted on my FB page. Last night was our first event- it took a couple weeks of cutting out fabric circles, punching paper and emailing everybody I could think of, but it was well worth it!!! I met some really great people and loved watching people learn a new craft, especially the children, and the door prizes brought a lot of smiles also (thanks to the generous donations of our Etsy shop owners!). Looking forward to our next event in December!!!
1 year ago
MootiDesigns says:
I wish I could be there. I need to move to Brooklyn. Seems like most of the gatherings are there! :(
1 year ago
jammerjewelry says:
Sounds like a great way to network. I miss going to as many of the local crafts shows as much as I used to. The economy has driven their fees too high for me to participate in them.
1 year ago
katrinaalana says:
Sounds like a great event. Wish there are some events organized in other countries in Asia too.
1 year ago
TheIDconnection says:
Wish we had something in Houston or Galveton Texas
1 year ago
threadedfromheaven says:
I wish I was going to be in Brooklyn I would go for sure! Next time I'm in Brooklyn, I will look Etsy up.
1 year ago
manicarteest says:
Sounds fun sadly I live in Michigan. Would love to meet other craft-ers though!
1 year ago
NicoAndMooMoo says:
back to NYC, back to the Craft Nights soon, YAY! :)
1 year ago
RossLab says:
I'd LOVE to attend!
1 year ago
HamlinDesign says:
Sounds like great fun and a perfect occasion to chat and get to know some of the people who's work I've seen here....IF ONLY IT WAS IN PRAGUE! So, so, far away from NYC... :.o( Do you ever plan any 'on the road' craft workshops?? Yes, perhaps I am dreaming to much here!
1 year ago
SimpleJoysPaperie says:
Can't make it there since I'm in TN, but I hope all of you have fun, just the same! :)
1 year ago
myneedlehabit says:
Would love to be there, but my paycheck job is a jealous lover....
1 year ago
KPlager says:
What a great idea!
1 year ago
girliepains says:
Love the acorns!
1 year ago
BanglewoodSupplies says:
Cool pics!
1 year ago
fricdementol says:
Much knit much love! :)
1 year ago
SonicStyles says:
If I lived near by I would love to go!
1 year ago
ElsenorTee says:
Is there anything similar in London? Like Events, or workshops?
1 year ago
tbglitterballs says:
WOW these sound amazing!!! How do i find one locally? Obviously i am a newbie to ETSY sales.
1 year ago
almaworks says:
I'm new to Etsy...just openned my shop today! Is there an Etsy community in Vermont? in the Montpelier area? If so craft night sounds like a great idea especially here in rural Vermont.
1 year ago