Saint Nicholas: The Story Behind the Myth
Yes, Virginia – there really is a Santa Claus.However, he’s not what you might think: you won’t find him hanging out at North Pole sweatshops, sipping triple-fudge espressos and cracking the whip on overworked persons of diminutive size. And contrary to what advertising says, he’s not the sweaty fat guy at the …
Holiday Shopping Lists: Channukah aka Hanukkah
Ready to spin the handmade dreidel and light up the menorah? A handmade twist to your holiday maybe just the thing — perhaps your family will get a kick out of this menorah made of ceramic shoes!? Etsy sellers are ready to help you prepare for your holiday traditions with Judaica items, finely crafted — in some …
Fan Art Talk in the Virtual Labs: Special Guest Professor Henry Jenkins
UPDATE: This is the podcast of the conversation with Prof. Jenkins that took place October 16, 2008 in Etsy's Virtual Lab. All Etsy podcasts are published under Creative Commons licenses so please feel free to embed audio and video on your blogs or websites. For other Etsy videos and podcasts please …
Oktoberfest
Get yer beer holsters out, my friends! Oktoberfest celebrations happen all over the world, but the original Bavarian festival, which runs from late September to early October, draws 6 million people to Munich, according to Wikipedia. That's a whole lot of beer. Bavaria has a certain aesthetic — rustic and …
From Brooklyn to Burning Man: An Artistic Experiment
At the end of this past month, I left the humidity and concrete of Brooklyn to camp in the desert of Nevada for the sake of art and the American Dream. I had just finished my Summer Internship at the Storque, and with some handmade buttons in tow, I embarked on my first Burning Man journey. ["Altered State" by Kate …
Crossing Borders: Short Stories of Expats in Europe, Part 2
After I finished my last collection of stories, Crossing Borders: Short Stories of Expats in Europe, I still felt there was so much more to tell. The move I made from Australia to Greece has made me curious about others who have done the same thing: How did they make the big decision? How did moving to a faraway …
Art Star Craft Bazaar: Philly DIY
The Art Star Craft Bazaar, is an annual event that finished its fifth year this past May. The event was well documented by Street Talkin', Philidelphia's self-proclaimed Internet video channel. More about Art Star via their site: Art Star is a gallery and boutique located in Northern Liberties …
Top 10: Americana Primitives
Many artists in the States are crafting distinctive art with a nod to this nation's folk art history. I'm interested in the artists that use this style, referred to as "primitives," and hearken all the way back to the American-British Colonial era to play with the symbols of the country's yesteryears. Austere …
Crossing Borders: Short Stories of Expats in Europe
I find myself a long way from home. An Australian girl, I followed a boy all the way to Greece two years ago, and have been happily living here ever since. Not long after joining Etsy, I decided I wanted to be part of an Etsy Team and found my way to the European Street Team. I kind of figured that I would be a bit of an …
