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A home for the homemade

Original post made on Mar 27, 2010

Artists often struggle to promote their homespun goods, yearning to be seen amidst the big-box retailers. But since the advent of Etsy (www.etsy.com) four years ago, crafty folks the world over, including in and around Palo Alto, are now able to offer up their work with the click of the mouse while savvy shoppers can easily access a plethora of unique creations.==B Related story: ==
• [Web Link Humor site Regretsy.com lampoons, celebrates odd Etsy finds]

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Posted by Brooklyn?
a resident of Gunn High School
on Mar 27, 2010 at 9:18 am

This company is based on Brooklyn! How about doing some profiles of companies located in Palo Alto? Aren't there some interesting companies right here?


Posted by palo alto
a resident of Mountain View
on Mar 31, 2010 at 7:22 pm

they have offices in palo alto now, need our silicon valley high techies here.

They now have craft nites at the Museum of Craft & Folk Art in SF, from the link:

CRAFT BAR with ETSY LABS @ MOCFA SF
Students FREE!
Thursday April 1
6-8pm
Craft Bar with Etsy Labs at MOCFA continues! Each month we feature an original, easy to follow project, designed to guide and encourage you. For those who prefer a less-structured craft experience, we also offer a free-form Stitch and Bitch area where you can start a new project, or work on an existing one.

Join crafter extraordinaire Katy Kristin as she teaches you how to take old sweaters and turn them into cute and cuddly plushies or upcycled cup cozies! April's CRAFT BAR is free for students, and will feature live music from local favorite Allie Simpson. Take inspiration from the gallery and the store while you explore the creative process, socialize, and enjoy refreshments. Fee is $5 (for non-students) which includes one free beer, admission to the gallery, and supplies for the craft.

Resident Crafter Amelia will be doing the Etsy Virtual Lab at 1 PM on April 1 – be sure to check it out if you can't make it to CRAFT BAR!


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