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News from the Etsy Labs: 12/1 Craft Night

2008-11-26T13:32:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, snacks, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own project to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, December 1, we will be making ornaments! We will demonstrate how to create lovely ornaments using felt and the versatile blanket stitch. These plushie ornaments are perfect to sell in your Etsy shop, decorate your home over the holiday season, and to give as gifts to friends and family.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to make ornaments along with us, you'll need a few supplies: felt, thread, scissors, sewing needle, pencil, and any embellishments you'd like to add to your ornament (buttons, lace, trim, etc). Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Upcoming Craft Night Projects:

12/8: Paper gift bags with melangerienyc

12/15: Snowglobes with Ryan Green

12/22: Linocut giftwrap with julieincharge

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list. Will we see you Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 11/24 Craft Night

2008-11-19T13:13:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EST at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, November 24, we're hosting an open craft night! Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you work on any project that suits you. Bring along any project to work on during this week's craft night: that half-finished scarf you are knitting, paper you would like to bind into books, an embroidery-in-progress, a skirt you would like to alter, a jewelry project, a holiday gift you're making... The sky's the limit!

If you need help with a project that you are working on, we are happy to put in our two cents and share our expertise. If you learned a skill in a past craft night or class, here is your chance to develop that skill further. As always, our tools and supplies are available, so join us for a crafty free-for-all.

Not in Brooklyn? At 7pm, we will be turning on the webcam for a Show and Tell for Sellers in the Lounge room of the Virtual Labs. Come share what projects you are working on! Everyone will get their own time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback. Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have a webcam, you can show us live! Craft night participants at the Etsy Labs will also have a chance to share their projects with the online community.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you Monday? What will you be working on? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 11/17 Craft Night

2008-11-12T13:40:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the
Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4—8pm at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, snacks, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own project to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, November 17, we will be making lip balm! (We had so much fun at our past lip balm craft nights that we decided to do it again!) The lip balm we use for demos will be given away at our booth at upcoming craft fairs to help spread the Etsy word. Come help us make this happen! All participants will also take home their own completed lip balm tubes, as well as the knowledge to make lip balm independently. We will demonstrate the melt-and-pour technique of lip balm making that is perfect for creating fun promotional items for your own Etsy shop, as well as gifts for friends and family. We'll also cover tips on labeling, sealing, and packaging your lip balm containers.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to make lip balm along with us, you'll need a few supplies: lip balm base, essential or flavor oil(s), pipettes, a microwave, a glass measuring cup, spoons, lip balm containers, shrink bands, paper towels. Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list. Will we see you Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 11/10 Craft Night

2008-11-05T12:02:00Z

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EST at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, November 10, Wendy, a regular craft night superstar, will be teaching us how to transform junk mail into snazzy envelopes and mini matchbook-style notebooks. These techniques are great for making eco-friendly holiday cards and small gifts. This project is open to everyone, regardless of crafting experience. Please bring along your finest junk mail, including old envelopes with security lining and old greeting cards or postcards. All other supplies will be provided. We'll start demos on this week's project at 5pm (rather than 4pm). If you're an early-bird, you are welcome to participate in open crafting from 4-5pm.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

old envelopes from credit card, utility, bank companies with security lining on the inside (make sure not to include private info!)
old greeting cards or post cards
scrap paper, envelopes or copy paper that's been printed to make pages for the notebook
paper scissors and craft scissors (the kind that cut interesting shapes)
stapler and staples
glue sticks
templates (circles or different shapes) to make designs to collage onto envelopes
trimmings, glitter, beads, sequins to add onto notebooks

Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Upcoming Craft Night Projects

11/17: Making Lip Balm

11/24: Open Craft Night

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line. Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group! Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. If you'd like to receive email updates, join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you this Monday? Let us know in the comments.

News from the Etsy Labs: 11/3 Craft Night

2008-10-29T15:00:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the
Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EDT at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, snacks, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, November 3, we'll be creating our own rubber stamps. This technique is great for printing your own notecards, art prints, fabric, and more. We will demonstrate how to carve linoleum and rubber stamp material. This project is open to people with all levels of printmaking experience. Please come with image ideas for your stamp. If you have a particular paper or fabric you'd like to print upon, please bring that along too. All other supplies will be provided.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to sew along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

pen/pencil
linoleum carving tools
newspaper (for under workspace)
blockprinting inks
surface for rolling inks (such as plexiglass)
brayer
wooden spoon or wooden doorknob for burnishing
paper of fabric to print upon
linoleum blocks or E-Z Cut or Mastercarve or a similar type of printing block

Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Upcoming Craft Night Projects:

11/10: Recycled Envelopes and Mini Notebooks with Wendy

11/17: Making Lip Balm

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line. Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. If you'd like to receive email updates, join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you this Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 10/27 Craft Night

2008-10-22T14:25:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EDT at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, October 27, we're hosting an open craft night! Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you work on any project that suits you. Bring along any project to work on during this week's craft night: that half-finished scarf you are knitting, paper you would like to bind into books, an embroidery-in-progress, a skirt you would like to alter, a jewelry project, a costume you'd like to stitch together, a pumpkin to carve for Halloween... The sky's the limit!

Note: We do have some pumpkin carving tools and templates on hand, since Halloween is just around the corner. So, if you'd like to carve a pumpkin, it is B.Y.O.P. (That is, Bring Your Own Pumpkin.)

Not in Brooklyn? At 7pm, we will be turning on the webcam for a Show and Tell for Sellers in the Lounge room of the Virtual Labs.Come share what projects you are working on! Everyone will get theirown time to talk about a project they are working on and get feedback.Come with links to pictures of your work in progress, or if you have awebcam, you can show us live! Craft night participants at the Etsy Labswill also have a chance to share their projects with the onlinecommunity.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you Monday? What will you be working on? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 10/20 Craft Night

2008-10-15T12:06:00Z

This week, on Monday, October 20, we'll be creating Halloween coasters with Kimm of The {NewNew} York team and kimmchi fame. She will show us how to create Halloween-inspired drink coasters out of felt and thread. These coasters are perfect for fall decorations and Halloween parties. We will demonstrate how to cut and stitch these spooky household accessories. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience. If you would like to add a cork backing to your coasters, feel free to bring some sheets of cork with you. (That's optional.) All other supplies will be provided.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to sew along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

- Sheets of felt (mainly black + contrasting colors)
- Scissors or craft/exacto knife
- Embroidery floss + needle
- Sheets of cork (optional)
- Templates for the coasters. Download coaster templates here.

Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Next Week's Craft Night Project:

10/27: Pumpkin carving with Christine!

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you this Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 10/13 Craft Night

2008-10-08T12:30:00Z

This week, on Monday, October 13, we'll be performing a little eco-alchemy with seamstress extraordinaire Alexia of sakidesigns. She will show us how to transform old t-shirts into new totebags. These upcycled totebags are perfect for carrying your groceries, library books, and Halloween candy! We will demonstrate how to cut, hand-stitch and machine-stitch, and embellish these bags. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience.

If you have 2 old t-shirts of the same size that you would like to use to create your project this week, feel free to bring those along. Otherwise, we have everything you will need, including a big ol' box of t-shirts, thread, needles, and sewing machines.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to sew along with us, you'll need a few supplies: two knit t-shirts in the same size, hand sewing needle or sewing machine, thread for hand sewing (preferably embroidery thread) or for machine sewing (any thread is fine), a sharpie to trace the pattern and that's it! Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

If you are joining us virtually for craft night this week, please be sure to download the totebag pattern PDF: download pattern piece 1 and download pattern piece 2.

Here is a sneak peek at a few upcoming craft nights:

10/20: Make Halloween-inspired coasters with kimmchi.

10/27: Carve pumpkins with Christine

(Photo by NicoAndMooMoo)

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you this Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 10/6 Craft Night

2008-10-01T14:44:00Z

Fall is in the air! This week, on Monday, October 6, we'll be making pumpkin pincushions. We will demonstrate how to hand sew and embellish these lovely little creations. These pincushions make wonderful gifts and decorations for the fall. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience.

If you have any fabrics that you would like to use to create your project this week, feel free to bring that along. Otherwise, we will have all the fabric, thread, and tools you'll need.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to applique along with us, you'll need a few supplies: a circular template, fabric, felt, fabric scissors, a needle, quilting thread, embroidery floss, stuffing, a pencil or tailor's chalk. Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Here is a sneak peek at our upcoming craft nights:

10/13: Learn how to turn a t-shirt into a totebag with sakidesign.

10/20: Make Halloween-inspired coasters with kimmchi.

10/27: Carve pumpkins with Christine.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you this Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 9/29 Craft Night

2008-09-24T13:00:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EDT at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, September 29, we're hosting an open craft night! Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you work on any project that suits you. Bring along any project to work on during this week's craft night: that half-finished scarf you are knitting, paper you would like to bind into books, an embroidery-in-progress, a skirt you would like to alter, a jewelry project, that spandex jumpsuit you've been meaning to bedazzle... The sky's the limit!

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 9/22 Craft Night

2008-09-17T15:59:00Z

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm EDT at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, snacks, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own project to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

This week, on Monday, September 22, we're doing applique! Applique is a surface design technique in which pieces of fabric are sewn or fused together to create images and designs. This technique is great for embellishing clothing, tote bags, banners, quilts, wall-hangings, and any other fabric-based projects. We will demonstrate how to fuse fabric together and sew fabric images. This project is open to people with all levels of sewing experience. If you have no sewing experience at all, this is a great opportunity to get familiar with using a sewing machine. If you do have sewing skills up your sleeve, join us for a lovely evening of stitching, and maybe you'll get to help a newbie discover the charm of sewing!

Please bring an item to applique upon, such as an article of clothing, totebag, or pillowcase. We will have spare fabric available if you would rather just practice or sew your own item to applique onto.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to applique along with us, you'll need a few supplies: fabric, fabric scissors, fusible web (such as Wonder Under or Heat & Bond), an iron, a sewing machine (or needle and thread, if you don't have access to one), and any embellishments you would like to use (such as fringe, ribbons, buttons, lace, sequins, bedazzling supplies, etc)., Or, just be ready to take some notes and see if this is a project you'd like to try out later on.

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 9/15 Craft Night

2008-09-10T15:17:00Z

This week, on Monday, September 15, we will be making lip balm! (We had so much fun at our June lip balm craft night, that we decided to do it again!) The lip balm we use for demos will be given away at our booth at upcoming craft fairs to help spread the Etsy word. All participants will take home their own completed lip balm tubes, as well as the knowledge to make lip balm independently. We will demonstrate the melt-and-pour technique of lip balm making that is perfect for creating fun promotional items for your own Etsy shop, as well as gifts for friends. We'll also cover tips on labeling, sealing, and packaging your lip balm containers.

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list. Will we see you Monday? Let us know in the comments!

News from the Etsy Labs: 9/8 Craft Night

2008-09-03T14:54:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, September 8 Craft Night, we will be making instant books! This instant satisfaction method of making simple books is a fun way to make your own books and zines out of a humble sheet of paper or scrap of fabric. Make a zine, write a letter, compose a short story, create a one-week dayplanner. Please bring any papers and collage materials that you would like to transform into a book. If you have a bone folder, bring that along too. All other tools and supplies will be provided by the Etsy Labs.

Are you joining us virtually for Craft Night this week? If so, and you would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

bone folder (if you have one)
paper
scissors
any additional paper, ephemera, collage material and pens you'd like to use to embellish your book

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, space and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on independently. Craft Night is a time to make things, learn new skills and hang out.

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Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Would you like to lead Craft Night or do you have an idea for a Craft Night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Keep an eye on the Storque Events calendar for future updates from the Etsy Labs.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below!

News from the Etsy Labs: 9/1 Craft Night is Cancelled

2008-08-27T12:06:00Z

NEWSFLASH: Craft Night is canceled this Monday, September 1st, 2008 for the Labor Day holiday. Join us the following Monday, September 8th for another night of crafting festivities!

So what exactly is Craft Night, you ask? Craft Night is a free event held at the Etsy Labs every Monday (except September 1) from 4-8pm at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own project to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out. Each craft night is also broadcast live into in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs.

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line. Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group! Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

See you next time!

See the gallery below for upcoming classes at the Etsy Labs.

News from the Etsy Labs: 8/25 Craft Night

2008-08-21T15:00:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, August 25 craft night, we will be demonstrating glass etching. Etching is a fun way to embellish glass and mirrors. Please bring a smooth glass cup or tumbler or a mirror to etch. If you have a pair of safety goggles on hand, bring those along too. All other tools and supplies will be provided by the Etsy Labs.

Craft Night occurs every Monday from 4-8pm at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, space, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own projects to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out.

Are you joining us virtually for Craft Night this week? If so, and you would like to craft along with us, you'll need a couple supplies:

glass or mirror to etch
contact paper
Armor glass etch cream
foam brush
baking soda
simple design to etch
alternative etching resists: fabric paint, stickers, packaging tape

Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below!

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Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Keep an eye on the Storque Events calendar for future updates from the Etsy Labs.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

News from the Etsy Labs: 8/18 Craft Night

2008-08-13T14:59:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, August 18 craft night, we will be demonstrating how to make paper boxes. These boxes are wonderful to use as gift boxes, storing your favorite trinkets, using in displays at craft fairs....The list goes on! Creating these paper boxes is a great way to breathe new life into old papers, such as discarded magazines, junk mail, and any other paper scraps you may have around. You may wish to bring some paper if you have any on hand that you'd like to put to good use and a bone folder (if you have one). Bringing these supplies is totally optional, as all tools and supplies will be provided by the Labs.

Are you joining us virtually for Craft Night this week? If so, and you would like to craft along with us, you'll need a couple supplies:

paper (any paper will do, including fancy paper, junk paper, old magazine or book pages, etc)
scissors

Craft Night Study Tip: If you'd like to be ahead of the game for Craft Night, check out this video by marymary all about this box-making technique. We'll be on hand in the Virtual Labs to answer questions during the live broadcast of craft night.

See you Monday!

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Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Keep an eye on the Storque Events calendar for future updates from the Etsy Labs.

Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs. Want to receive email updates? Join our Etsy Labs mailing list.

Etsy in Action: Upcoming Events August 7-14

2008-08-07T11:55:00Z

Summer is in full swing. Why not get out and see what your fellow art and craft lovers are up to? Here are a few of our picks. Let us know what's happening in your area by sharing in the comments below.

Chicago, IL: August 7

Faythe Levine is a filmmaker, author, independent curator and creative director who is currently documenting the rise of DIY and the new wave of art, craft and design in the United States in her film, Handmade Nation. The heart of this new wave of creativity is the community, which is equally influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art. More information here.

Stop by the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum to see a 20 minute sneak preview from a work-in-progress from the feature film to be released in 2009. After the screening we will hear from Faythe about her thoughts on craft, community, and the nature of DIY. Crafters, artists, filmmakers, labor artists and the general public are all encouraged to attend!

Brooklyn, NY: August 11

Come visit the Etsy Labs for a very special edition of Craft Night. The Etsy Labs and Sweet Tooth of the Tiger join forces to create a recipe slam! We'll be sharing recipes with one another and binding them into little cookbook zines. Come early for a reception from 5-6pm replete with sweet treats. The serious crafting will run from 6-8pm. Learn all about the event here.

San Francisco, CA: August 15

Join the American Craft Council for a lively conversation on the topic of The Politics of Craft and Design. The conversation will delve into how craft and design manifest at the cultural cutting-edge and how makers respond to issues of urgency in the current political climate.

Featuring :

Tina Barseghian, Editor in Chief, Craft Magazine

Garry Knox Bennett, Artist, American Craft Council Fellow

Rob Forbes, Director, Studio Forbes

Robin Petravic, Co-owner, Heath Ceramics

Edie Kahula Pereira, Artecnica

Stephanie Syjuco, Artist

Moderated by Andrew Wagner, Editor in Chief, American Craft

When: Friday, August 15, 2008 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Golden Gate Room, Fort Mason Center
Admission: $12 (cash only), includes entrance to the American Craft Show on Saturday or Sunday.
Free with Friday show admission and for American Craft Council members

RSVP by August 11, 2008 to ahenry@craftcouncil.org or call 212-274-0630 ext. 274.

While at Fort Mason, visit the American Craft Show, where over 250 craft artists will be presenting their latest jewelry, furniture, clothing, home décor and more. Enjoy fine wine tastings, new artists, a featured green component, live demonstrations and walking tours. Friday and Saturday, August 15-16 (10 am-6 pm); Sunday, August 17 (10 am-5pm).

Call for Volunteers: The American Craft Council is also looking for volunteers to help run the event. They need assistance with everything from light set-up to registration at the door to light clean-up. In exchange, you'll receive eternal graditude and free admission to the program. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact email MHampton@CraftCouncil.org.

San Francisco: Call of Vendors

Bazaar Bizarre SF and the curator of Plush You are teaming up to bring you the indie collaboration known as You Bazaar! This event, held on November 2nd, 2008, will feature 30 select craft vendors selling quality handmade wares and a series of rotating workshops throughout the day with some of your favorite plush designers.

The deadline for applying is August 15. This is a first come first served show. Applications will be approved as they come in and will be juried by the organizers, so apply here asap.

Made it out to any events we've listed in this column? Upload your "Etsy in Action" photos to Flickr here.

News from the Etsy Labs: Special Recipe Slam Craft Night

2008-08-04T16:09:00Z

This week we are pleased to announce a very special edition of Monday Craft Night. The Etsy Labs and Sweet Tooth of the Tiger join forces to create a recipe slam! We'll be sharing recipes with one another and binding them into little cookbook zines. At the start of craft night, we'll collect the recipes, make copies, hand them out, and make cookbook zines to take home. We'll demonstrate binding techniques as well. You can decorate and embellish your cookbook any way you'd like.

Supplies are provided, though you are welcome to bring any special papers or fabrics to incorporate into your projects.

When: Monday August 11, 5-8pm. There will be a reception from 5-6pm, where you can sample sweet treats (all under $2) from the Sweet Tooth of the Tiger gals and talk shop. Serious crafting will commence at 6pm.

Where: Etsy Labs, 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY

What to Bring: Your favorite recipes (4" x 5.5" max, ideally in their original format — handwritten, with food stains...we love it all!) If possible, please scan and email your recipes ahead of time to rsvp@etsy.com.

Get your sweet tooth ready to feast on Sweet Tooth of the Tiger treats and recipes!

Not in Brooklyn? Join us for a virtual bake sale with the Etsy's Edible Arts Team (EEAT) in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. The team members will be able to show off some of their home-baked goodies, take questions, and sell items.

Craft Night occurs every Monday at 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor in Brooklyn, New York. Each week the Etsy Labs organize a skill-sharing project. We provide supplies, tools, snacks, and know-how. Participants are also welcome to bring their own project to work on independently. Craft night is a time to make things, learn new skills, and hang out. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

Will we see you at the recipe slam? Post in the comments below!

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Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

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Photos by Caroline Sinders.

News from the Etsy Labs: 8/4 Craft Night

2008-07-30T11:32:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, August 4 craft night, Dari, aka papismami, will be teaching us how to blockprint using fruit and vegetables. We will create stationary, wrapping paper, envelopes, and other decorated paper goods using the simple method of printing with vegetables. You may wish to bring your own potato (or yam, pepper, onion, apple) with which to print, paper to print upon, and, if you happen to have a set, some lino or woodcarving tools. Bringing these supplies is totally optional, as all tools and supplies will be provided by the Labs.

Be sure to download the photo tutorial handout that accompanies this craft night. (See the bottom of this article.)

Are you joining us virtually for Craft Night this week? If so, and you would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

a bunch of potatoes, peppers, onions, various leaves, apples, etc.
a knife that is sharp enough to cut the vegetables. (Children will need adults to do their cutting.)
pen/pencil
paper
newspaper (for under workspace)
water based inks
surface for rolling inks
surface for cutting (cutting board)
brayers/rollers
wooden spoons
plain or colored papers, envelopes, craft paper, plain colored wrapping paper, and any other paper goods

Craft Night Study Tips:

1. Download this two-page (Page One and Page Two) handout created by papismami. If you aren't able to attend the Virtual Labs broadcast of this craft night, this tutorial is just the thing for you!

2. Get extra tips by watching this fabulous video with Lotta Jansdotter about printing with yams and stencilling.

See you Monday!

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Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

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News from the Etsy Labs: 7/28 Craft Night

2008-07-23T15:26:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn for an evening full of Incredible Shrinking Plastic! Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, July 28 craft night, the fabulous Christine, aka iheartmoustaches, will be teaching us how to breathe new life into old #6 plastic containers. She will be demonstrating how to use this i ncredible shrinking plastic to create buttons, pendants, moustaches, earrings... The possibilities are endless! Please bring a #6 plastic container with you to craft night. Look for #6 plastic in the form of strawberry containers, take out containers, etc. All other supplies will be provided. (We will also have spare #6 plastic available.)

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies:

#6 plastic containers
scissors
sandpaper
permanent marker
color pencils
hole punch
heat gun/hair dryer/old toaster oven

Or, and you may just wish to bring a pencil to take notes.

Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

See you Monday!

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News from the Etsy Labs: 7/21 Craft Night

2008-07-16T10:48:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

For our Monday, July 21 craft night, the lovely Christina, aka, missbatch will be teaching us how to make iron-on stencils from freezer paper. She'll be making a baby onesie, but this technique will work on any fabric surface that can be ironed with dry heat. You may wish to bring your own t-shirt or other item to stencil. Fabric scraps will be available for you to practice your new stenciling skills. All other supplies will be provided.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies: freezer paper (from the grocery store), something to stencil (such as a t-shirt, totebag, onesie, bib, or piece of fabric), a design you wish to work with (simple silhouettes work best), fabric paint, stencil brush or paint sponge, iron, pencil or marker, exacto knife and tape. It's also good to have a surface to cut on, some scrap cardboard and rags or paper towels on hand. Or, you may just wish to bring a pencil to take notes.

Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

See you Monday!

Stenciled t-shirt photo by kusine c/o flickr.com.

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News from the Etsy Labs: Cupcake Craft Night

2008-07-11T14:35:00Z

UPDATE: We have an exciting addition to this Monday's Cupcake Craft Night. Jill and Katherine of tinycupcakes will be leading a very special project: how to make a cupcake ornament! We look forward to seeing everyone at Craft Night this Monday for a sweet evening of cupcakes and crafting.

This article was originally published July 5, 2008.
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This week we are pleased to announce a very special edition of Monday Craft Night. The Etsy Labs and Cupcakes Take the Cake join forces to bring you an evening of cupcake-themed crafting. We will spend this sweet evening making cupcake-inspired crafts — which seem to be quite popular with shoppers on Etsy. We will demonstrate Gocco printing, buttonmaking, and sewing. You will learn how to print postcards, make pinback buttons, and simple plushie cupcakes. Or, let your mind run wild and create cupcake creations of any kind! Supplies are provided, though you are welcome to bring any special papers or fabrics to incorporate into your projects.

When: Monday July 14, 6-8pm

Where: Etsy Labs, 325 Gold Street, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY

Not in Brooklyn? Join us for a live broadcast and demos in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need to bring paper, pen, scissors, and fabric. Or, you may just want to come and watch, ask questions, and take notes.

Get your sweet tooth ready to feast on cupcakes and crafts!

Will we see you at Cupcake Craft Night? Post in the comments below!

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

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News from the Etsy Labs: 7/7 Craft Night

2008-07-02T12:56:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. This week we will be making modular origami with the wonderful Tarlen Handayani during our Monday, July 7 craft night. She will demonstrate all the steps of creating this amazing form of paperfolding. Tarlen hosts an origami club at Tobucil, the community space and bookshop she runs in Indonesia. Come craft with us and learn how to transform paper into works of art.

Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online. If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need to bring paper and scissors with you. Or, you may just want to come and watch, ask questions, and take notes.

Will we see you at Craft Night this week?

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

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News from the Etsy Labs: 6/30 Craft Night

2008-06-25T15:54:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

Our Monday, June 30 craft night will be dedicated to knitting and crocheting. Have you been hankering to learn one of these classic crafts? We will demonstrate both! You may wish to bring your own yarn and needles, though we will have spares available as well. If you are a seasoned knitter or crocheter, please bring your current project and come hang out with us. Or, if you'd like to further hone your crochet skills, Christine will be on hand to help you learn to read patterns or write your own.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies: knitting needles or a crochet hook and yarn that corresponds to your needle/hook size. If you are already a knitting or crochet fiend, bring links to photos of your current project to share.

Would you like to lead craft night or do you have an idea for a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

See you Monday!

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Live How-To's For All of July!

2008-06-20T12:40:00Z

July is How-To Month and we're dead set on transforming you into the ultimate crafter. Come craft with us in one of over 25 live tutorials in the Virtual Labs! Each week I'll post another article to let you know what room the How-To will be in and what tools and materials you'll need to craft along with us. We'll be making videos, podcasts, and accompanying How-To articles for a lot of these workshops - so keep your eyes peeled on How-To section of the Storque! Now without further ado, here's the schedule - print this out and stick it to your 'fridge!

Tuesday July 1st - 7pm - Fusing Plastic Bags with Anda

Wednesday July 2nd - 5pm - Print Gocco with Julie

Thursday July 3rd - 2pm - Crafting with Acrylic Sheet with Daniellexo

Monday July 7th - 4pm to 8pm - Craft Night Tutorial: Origami

Tuesday July 8th - 7pm - Applique with Anda

Wednesday July 9th - 5pm - Beaded Earrings with MaryMary

Thursday July 10th - 5pm - Screenprinting with Matt

Friday July 11th - 11am - Metal Etching with Daniellexo

Monday July 14th - 4pm to 8pm - Craft Night Tutorial: Cupcake Night!

Tuesday July 15th - 7pm - Envelope Pillow with Anda

Wednesday July 16th - 7pm - Bath and Body Labeling & Legalities with Mary Helen

Thursday July 17th - 6pm - Beginner Sewing with HeyMichelle

Friday July 18th - 10am - Intro to Metalsmithing with Daniellexo

Saturday July 19th - 2pm - Paper Puppets with Crankbunny

Monday July 21st - 4pm to 8pm - Craft Night Tutorial: Making Stencils

Tuesday July 22nd - 5pm - Incredible Shrinking Plastic with IHeartMustaches

Wednesday July 23rd - 8pm - Setting up a Jewelry Torch with Daniellexo

Thursday July 24th - 4pm - Workshop with Kayte aka loveforever

Friday July 25th - 4pm - Glass Etching with MissBatch

Monday July 28th - 4pm to 8pm - Craft Night Tutorial: Fabric Dying

Tuesday July 29th - 7pm - Card Making with SaraWearsSkirts

Wednesday July 30th - 7pm - Fiber Workshop with Kim

Thursday July 31th - 5pm - Making Paper Boxes with MaryMary

Want to teach a live workshop of your own? Send me a convo! I'm scheduling now for August's How-Tos!

News from the Etsy Labs: 6/23 Craft Night

2008-06-18T15:00:00Z

Have plans on Monday night? Well, you do now! Dust off your crafty pants and come join us for our weekly Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Each craft night is also broadcast live in the Treehouse room of the Virtual Labs. All demos will be shown both in the Labs in Brooklyn and in the Treehouse online.

This week we will be making recycled paper during our Monday, June 23 craft night. We will demonstrate all the steps of creating recycled paper. Come craft with us and learn how to breath new life into your junk mail and discarded paper scraps.

If you are joining us virtually for Craft Night this week and would like to craft along with us, you'll need a few supplies: discarded paper, a mould and deckle, sponges, a plastic bin, blender, felt or flannel fabric. Or, you may just want to come and watch, ask questions, and take notes. You can also study up on the process by reading this papermaking how-to.

Would you like to lead a craft night project? Send your ideas to labs@etsy.com with "Craft Night idea" as the subject line.

Have you participated in Craft Night? Share your photos with the Etsy Labs Show and Tell Flickr group!

See you Monday!

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