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Published on October 29, 2009 in Events 		Photo by

Elizabeth & the Catapult

This week we are pleased to announce crafting events across the United States! Join the Etsy Labs in both Brooklyn and San Francisco (and online!) for free hands-on workshops to kick off a crafty month of November.

So, read on for twice the fun...

Crafting in Brooklyn, NY:

Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn, NY

This week we will stitch pincushions with Elizabeth from the band Elizabeth & The Catapult (pictured in the red dress above). The band will perform a very special live acoustic set of songs from their new album, Taller Children, at 6 p.m. ET in the Etsy Labs. For a preview of their music, be sure to listen to the songs streaming on their website.

 

When: Monday, November 2; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET. Live acoustic set at 6 p.m.

Not in Brooklyn? Be sure to tune in to the Virtual Labs at 5 p.m. ET to catch the pincushion demo.

Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY

A big thanks to Spoonflower for donating the custom printed fabric we will be working with this evening!

 

Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:

11/7: Sock Monkey Workshop (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) with Fresh Art
11/9: Needlepoint with AMH Design
11/16: Bag-making workshop with Bags for the People
11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with Esther K. Smith

A photo of rawfish from last week's Craft Night at the Etsy Labs.


Crafting in San Francisco, CA:

Student Night + Craft Bar With Etsy Labs at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art in San Francisco

Get off campus and out of the cubicle! Come to the free Student & Young Professionals Night at the Museum of Craft & Folk Art, co-sponsored by Etsy. Join us for Craft Bar with Etsy Labs @MOCFA SF, see the Open Source Embroidery Exhibition, listen to a live performance by Bay Area artist, Beep!, and enjoy tasty refreshments from local artisans. Stroll through the gallery, visit the museum store, relax with your favorite drink, dance to the music or even pick up a new hobby. Crafting sessions are free and all materials will be provided.

 

Don't live in California? Fear not, MOCFA will also host a live demo of the evening's craft projects via webcam in Etsy's Virtual Labs for all of our faraway friends. If you'll be crafting along with us, be sure to download this knitting pattern.

 

When: Thursday, November 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. PT

Where: Museum of Craft and Folk Art at 51 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco, CA

 

 

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Will we see you on Monday for sewing and singing? Let us know in the comments below.

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Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. seababejewelry

Oh man! Do the Etsy labs ever come to Hawaii? If you do, we can host! I want to take the sock monkey classs!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. MilkGlassVintage

Okay, that's it, even if I can't sew a stitch (yet) and can't be there in person, I'm going to start collecting cool pincushions and make fun things with needle and thread,.... and beads... and paints.... and ephemera!
The sewing thing mystifies me, but I WILL try it. Once and for all :P

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. lovelygifts

Love the pincushions!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. Morado

Next DC!!! pleaseeeee

http://twitter.com/MoradoShop
http://www.facebook.com/MoradoShop

Oct. 29, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. poppyswickedgarden

Too cute! Spoonflower fabric is very nice!
I worked with it on a collab with twinkie of twinkiechan.etsy.com

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5 p.m. NatureVisions

Just send me a sock monkey when you're done, please:-) And yay for the spam filter!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. LegendaryTigerHero

Awesome!! I've been meaning to get a pincushion so I don't have to use my arm!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. redyellowandblueink

hmm i'm not so young and not exactly a student, but I am in the Bay Area and just took a listen to Beep-and WOW! gonna try to go to that! mm-mmm sounds so good.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. spacejam

cuteness!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:13 p.m. opendoorstudio

how much fun is this... I am hoping for a Chicago opportunity soon!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

Another night of fun!!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. KnockKnocking

Come to Austin!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:29 p.m. jewelera

Come to LA come to LA!!!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:37 p.m. ArtDecoDame

cute pin cushions!Love the pear!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:51 p.m. thehouseofhearts

Come to Montreal! Your so close yet so far away!
I love the pin cushions that's on top of my to do list! To make a cute pin cushion to go along with my new sewing machine!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 5:56 p.m. odiliafu

Lovely! The pincushions are so cute. Come to Orlando.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:04 p.m. thebestvintage

Love that you do these events!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:09 p.m. RedFenyx

Lovely pincushions! Seems it will be fun!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:09 p.m. timesandchimes

Cute pincushions! Come to Branson!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. mooshoopork

ooh i like the plaid pumpkin :)
http://twitter.com/mooshoopork1

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I want to go to the sock monkey class! I bet it will be packed to the rafters!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 6:56 p.m. MyMoms

Great article, very inspiring!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:31 p.m. designlab443

Wishing I can come and hang out in craft heaven! :(

Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:39 p.m. EarthGirlKnits

Come to Grand Rapids, Michigan! There are SO many people here who would love to do a workshop with you. Including myself. :)

Oct. 29, 2009 at 7:51 p.m. bylynnkrestel

love the wool pincusion ring!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:10 p.m. craftpile

cuteness! Come to North Carolina!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:11 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

awwww....that kitty cat! oh that tiny little adorable house between two trees! those little pumpkins!! omg i love them ALL! :)

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:43 p.m. pitoreskni

Do a lab in the UK! (Preferably Scotland ;) ). I can host!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 8:53 p.m. belovedbaglady

Sounds like a great time...although I'm not much of a crafter but more of a treasure hunter. Oh well, I live near SF...it's worth a shot!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. breadandroses

Everyone needs at least one pincushion. Have a swell time! Spoonflower is fantastic (even if not vintage fabric) and I'd love to visit MOCFA.

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:23 p.m. KBShimmer

Come to Indiana and I will teach you how to soap! How fun would that be!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:25 p.m. mytangerinedream

I love pin cushions I made mine and put it into a vintage teacup it really dresses up my sewing room. Good job BROOOOKLYNN!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 9:53 p.m. recycledwares

do you have any in Texas coming soon?

Oct. 29, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. anadiazarte

Coming to Seattle???

Oct. 29, 2009 at 10:37 p.m. beautifulbridget

So cool!!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 10:40 p.m. klacustomcreations

such cute items!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. adoredesigns

if only this could come to Tallahassse!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 11:02 p.m. PipocaHandmade

Great picks...perfect gifts for the holidays! Sounds like a fun lab...with donated fabric from Spoonflower to boot!

Oct. 29, 2009 at 11:54 p.m. vivilian

wow so great!!!! Thanks for sharing

XOXOXOXOXO

Oct. 30, 2009 at 12:12 a.m. MetroGypsy

Wohoooo!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 12:17 a.m. FrillyButts

I need some cute pincushions!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. nailee

If I were in US i'd really love to join....
Will you come to Japan??

Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:46 a.m. 1AEON

go Frisco!!!!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 7:25 a.m. bytheway

Such cute pincushions! And I love that scarf pattern!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. thirtyonedesigns

I love the pear! I wish I could sow :(

Oct. 30, 2009 at 10:23 a.m. rebeccasanchez

Yay!!! So glad you're coming out here to San Francisco! I'm planning on being there!!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 10:52 a.m. congcongdesign

it is really fun handmade group.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 12:50 p.m. amysfunkyfibers

I want to go to them all!!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:44 p.m. pollyannacowgirlbags

Sounds awesome! This young professional will be at MOCFA with bells on. :)

Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:50 p.m. squidart

So wish I was in New York!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. Tumus

wow spam on that one comment lol

Oct. 30, 2009 at 2:02 p.m. pinpinn

Great article ^_^ and craft opportunity! I agree Squid I totally wish I was in NYC for this stuff because it would be so fun to do this!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 2:25 p.m. LilaJo

Sock Monkey? Here I come!!!!!! Double Yay for spam filter

Oct. 30, 2009 at 2:51 p.m. worksandfinds

Sounds heavenly.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 2:58 p.m. unatuna

I might have to check out the SF lab.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 3:05 p.m. IslaNewYork

i've sooo been needing a pincushion!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 3:39 p.m. carolinascreations

Will you be coming to Montreal, Canada??

Oct. 30, 2009 at 4:07 p.m. greeniemarie

NYC is a bit far for me darn it.lol..Have fun anyways! :0)

Oct. 30, 2009 at 5:18 p.m. capitalcitycrafts

looks like lots of fun! would love to join the bag meaking night!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 5:20 p.m. monkeyandsquirrel

oh yay! wish i could be there live, but i'll be sure to grab a spot in the labs.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 5:55 p.m. whyte

Great idea to travel and give the rest of us some opportunity LIVE! Yes, Orlando or Datyona, please!

Oct. 30, 2009 at 5:59 p.m. vintagemaison

Ooh! PLEASE come to France - and NOT to Paris - there's quite enough going on there thank you...I want to know how to do felting, make jewellery, make glass beads and pendants. I want it all!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 12:50 a.m. readytopretend

Is there anyway someone from away could send a buck or two and a SASE(self addressed stamped envelope or sign up using pay pall to download and print of a copy on that printer cloth............or plan the event for those who wish to participate from distance to pay through paypal and be mailed( and we pay for shipping to received a preprinted fabric sheet so that we can feel like part of something like this. You could donate the send in money to charity or use it as a booster for the etsy community but organized well enough in advance I know that there would many of us who feel on the fringe of everything. I mean I am almost 3000 miles from NY. Then we could check out the music and the designers site and everone would win. Just a thought from Northern Canada.

Oct. 31, 2009 at 7:29 a.m. everlastingbloom

fun looking pincishions!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 11:42 a.m. banfflines

If only we had access to the Etsy labs. Looks like a ton of fun being involved.

Oct. 31, 2009 at 12:43 p.m. jealousyjewels

I live about two hours from SF I am soo bummed I can't make that event!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 1:12 p.m. Iammie

Ooh, I wish I could join someday.

Oct. 31, 2009 at 3:45 p.m. TeaberrysTreasures

Beyond adorable, pincushions have surpassed the realm of functional sewing accessories to works of art.

Oct. 31, 2009 at 4:57 p.m. McGregorgirl

wish I was in NYC to partake! I love elizabeth and the catapult! You won't want to miss them!

Oct. 31, 2009 at 10:52 p.m. ecovintagevegan

Idaho really needs you....craftastic celebration on the Bunji Jumpin' Perrine Bridge...in your honor of course. Bounce the cushions this way.

Perhaps a fresh air craft sponsored by a local in each etsy city or town....skype the group and link us to a world craft day....

Oct. 31, 2009 at 10:54 p.m. ecovintagevegan

Idaho really needs you....craftastic celebration on the Bunji Jumpin' Perrine Bridge...in your honor of course. Bounce the cushions this way.

Perhaps a fresh air craft sponsored by a local in each etsy city or town....skype the group and link us to a world craft day....

Nov. 1, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. Bluebrooch

Pitty I live so far... any chance of visiting South Africa?

Nov. 1, 2009 at 11:49 a.m. Bluebrooch

Pity I live so far... any chance of coming to South Africa?

Nov. 1, 2009 at 1:39 p.m. PunkUpBettie

OMG! Looks like so much fun! Wish you had an ETSY event when I was living in Brooklyn... :( Seriously, you should come to Copenhagen, Denmark! :)

Nov. 1, 2009 at 8:58 p.m. madeinlowell

Looks like some crafty hands-on fun! Thanks for featuring one of my pincushions in that sweet collection :)

Nov. 2, 2009 at 2:48 a.m. NYLightMetals

WOW, Just another reason why I love living in BROOKLYN :):):)
My studio is just three blocks away YUPPPPPIE !!!!!
Now there is really no reason whatsoever to go into the CITY!!!!

Nov. 2, 2009 at 2:49 a.m. NYLightMetals

WOW, Just another reason why I love living in BROOKLYN :):):)
My studio is just three blocks away YUPPPPPIE !!!!!
Now there is really no reason whatsoever to go into the CITY!!!!

Nov. 2, 2009 at 7:58 a.m. snollygosters

I want to go! Have fun everyone!

Nov. 2, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. TiamatDesign

Too bad I will be sleeping when the class will start :( Time difference is a :-p

Nov. 2, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. ellesbeads

Please do a replay of the labs. I work until 5 pm and cannot view it until I get home by which time I believe the demo will be over. :(

Nov. 4, 2009 at 3:19 a.m. jscards

I cannot make the event this Thursday, but I want to meet up with some of you soon. I've had my etsy account since 2006, but haven't done anything. I need help getting started. So many creative opportunities out there.
peace!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 3:44 p.m. htjewels

I'll be there - looking forward to it!

Nov. 5, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. LucindaAndJane

Wish I could be there :)

Nov. 6, 2009 at 9:20 a.m. thebeersoapcompany

Can we get an Etsy Labs in Miami please!?

Nov. 7, 2009 at 1:09 a.m. kimonomomo

I made a super cool coffee cup cuff at the SF meet up! Let's do it again soon, eh?

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