SF Etsy's First Online Holiday Craft Show with Etsy Market
Normally at this time we would be preparing for our 8th Annual Indie Holiday Emporium, but obviously 2020 is not a normal year, and we will not be holding our holiday show in person.
However, we are partnering with Etsy to provide 3 days of Virtual Shopping! Here’s how it works: RSVP to this event to get access to our live shopping portal. Starting November 27th, shoppers will then have the chance to connect with sellers, ask questions and make purchases for the holidays from San Francisco’s local makers. Pre-shop our 2D Art and Sculpture Makers below:
The Etsy Market brings its first-ever virtual market experience to The San Francisco Bay Area, November 27th, 28th & 29th
The Etsy Market, a seller-led, Etsy-sponsored initiative connecting shoppers with local sellers in their communities, is coming to The Bay Area, for a first-of-its-kind virtual holiday shopping event on small business weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm. Organized by the SF Etsy Team, the shopping event will highlight over 200+ local Etsy sellers, offering shoppers the chance to discover one-of-a-kind items and thoughtful gifts for everyone on their list, from Home Decor to Jewelry and Accessories, Fashion to Self Care, while meeting the makers who bring them to life. Ahead of the holiday season, at a time when small businesses need support more than ever, Etsy is bringing The Etsy Market to multiple regions across United States this fall, with over 60 events happening worldwide.
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Since 2009, artists from all over the world have participated in the Inktober drawing challenge. Artists share an ink drawing each day during the month of October, based off a list of single word prompts. That's 31 drawings in 31 days! According to its creator Mr. Jake Parker, anyone can participate in the Inktober challenge - you just have to "Pick up a pen and start drawing!" The Inktober challenge helps every online participant to focus on improving their personal artistic abilities, and in doing so, will develop strong working habits. Everyone can see the Inktober illustrations on Instagram by searching hashtags like #Inktober, #Inktober2019 and for our teammates, search #InktoberSFetsy Artists! Are you curious yet? The official list is the most popular Inktober prompt list and it is a great place to begin but you are free to explore other prompt lists! We've seen artists, in the past, choose to do 31 days of a multitude of themes, like "31 mythical creatures," or "31 portraits" for example. Search for 2019 prompt lists online and pick a challenge that suits you best! It's really up to you to get as creative as you want. Creator, Jake Parker, says it is ok to take it easy if you need to, "You can do it daily, or go the half-marathon route and post every other day, or just do the 5K and post once a week." The goal is to get you illustrating, and to be part of an artistic community challenging themselves and pushing their talents during the month of October. What you Can do on Instagram to Support the Inktober Artists: 1. Search the team's hashtag #InktoberSFetsy during the month of October. Follow these artists, comment on their drawings, and most of all "Like" the Inktober drawings they share 2. Check out the official #Inktober and #inktober2019 hashtags and discover some amazing new artists from all over the world to follow. 3. Be encouraging. Tell them what you like about their drawings! Your comments and support will really inspire the artists through out this month-long challenge. 4. Have fun following Inktober and consider the challenge yourself - this year or maybe someday in the future! To See More of the SF Etsy team's Inktober Artists, Check out our Dedicated Pinterest Board for Inktober 2019
Our Block Party at the SF Civic Commons last year was such a success, we're back at it again - this Sunday!
Join us for our 2019 1st Sundays Block Party event series on Fulton Street at Larkin: Sunday, August 4th from 11am to 3pm. Our Etsy sponsored DIY station will let you become the maker! Join Sharon Zimmerman from Sharon Zimmerman Designs at the FREE crafting station to learn how to make Hand Stamped Metal Tags using some of her unique vintage metal stamps! Here are some of our amazing arts & crafts vendors you'll find there:
Join us for the 1st Sundays Block Party event from 11am to 3pm on Fulton Street at Larkin.
This FREE family-friendly event features recreational activities for all ages, a selection of street food curated by Off the Grid. Event highlights include an opportunity to move with Alonzo King LINES Dance Center at 2pm; a LEGO build center with San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families and a chance to play your friends in family in a game of giant Scrabble from 826 Valencia! We hope you’ll join us and spend your Sunday enjoying the event and other attractions in the Commons: grab fresh produce at the nearby Heart of the City Farmers' Market, play on the new Helen Diller Civic Center playgrounds, or check out the Asian Art Museum's FREE 1st Sundays. And just a reminder! 1st Sundays are BARTable with Bay Area Rapid Transit!
Summer is officially here, and we have some amazing picks from our talented group of SF Etsy artisans
See what we're loving on our Summer Blitz Pinterest board:
This weekend is San Francisco Gay Pride - how are you celebrating?
Check out some amazing Pride-themed goods from our local SF artists, and be Prideful all year long!
Happy Pride everyone! To learn more about this weekend's activities, please visit the official site of SF Pride at http://www.sfpride.org/
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Chelsea Hiatt Farley of Cuppa Fog is best known for her beautiful, ethereal photographs of the landmarks of Northern California - but she also does amazing landscape photography as well! In addtion to these gorgeous succulent coasters, Chelsea creates a full line of wall art, Christmas ornaments, magnets, stickers and notecards, all featuring her original photography. |
Illustrator Robert Liu-Trujillo created the beautiful watercolor artwork for I Am Sausal Creek, a bilingual Spanish and English picture book written by Melissa Reyes about the environmental and cultural history of Oakland told through the voice of a local waterway. Robert will be reading from his children's books on Saturday, November 24th from 12:40 - 12:50pm at the SF Etsy Emporium - stop by and check him out |
Bernal Burrow by Amy Perrier specializes in quirky wall art for your home - these cactus string art wall plaques make the perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the fine art of kistch. |
Maria of Flower of Love creates 'plant kindness for your skin' - she takes a holistic, organic approach with her handmade skincare line, inspired by her mom who made traditional home remedies when she was growing up. Maria carries on that tradition today, drying and grinding the herbs, ginger and citrus used in her soaps, lotions and bath fizzies. |
What started off as a simple 3D printed gift for a friend, Claudia Ng's first planter became the founding Succulent Monster. Succulent Monsters are intended to add a dash of green on your desk and a bit of delight in your day. Each one is 3D printed, including the porcelain ones, and Claudia loves to talk about her process - visit her booth at IHESF to find out more! |
Plantillo pillows look so realistic, its hard to believe they are images printed on fabric, and not 3D! Designer Sabine Hermann discovers the "Season's beauties" with her camera on walks and bike rides in the San Francisco Bay Area. All photos are custom printed on cotton canvas or a sturdy poly. The shape of the pillows is inspired by the actual plant transforming it into a "Plantillo" which doesn't need watering and you can even rest your head on! |
This is Ya has developed an architectural path with an interest in craft, construction and the process of making. Young America Creative is inspired by the collaborative efforts that make each project possible. And now, they are generously donating all proceeds from their fruit, veggie and wildflower wrapping paper to North Valley Community Foundation to assist with the Camp Fire relief. |
Pier 35, San Francisco
November 24th - 11pm -5pm
November 25th - 11am - 5pm
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Pinterest Board of All Holiday Cheer Vendors
Featuring an amazing showcase of handcrafted goods, artisans, designers, emerging brands and unique gifts for the holiday season! Take a stroll through Pier 35 and take in all the scents and sights of over 200 talented vendors and their holiday merchandise, textiles, pottery, decor, jewelry, fashion and bath /body products.
Shop local this season and have a blast at our annual team holiday craft show.
About the Author: Adjowah Keilman is the owner of The Weekend Store and one of the newest members of the SF Etsy Leadership team. In addition to being crafty, Adjowah is a learner of Portuguese, a lover of Swedish Fish, and a mother to Buck, her beautiful pit bull. |
Shop some Holiday Cheer
at our 6th Annual Shop Small x SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium!
Can't wait till then? Pre-shop now, and then join the local SF Etsy team in this very special shopping experience at Pier 35 on the Embarcadero in San Francisco next weekend.
Check out some of our vendors dishing out holiday cheer:
Pier 35, San Francisco
November 24th - 11pm -5pm
November 25th - 11am - 5pm
Follow our Facebook Event Page
For More Vendor and Event Information
Complete Pinterest Board of All Participating Vendors
Pinterest Board of All Holiday Cheer Vendors
Featuring an amazing showcase of handcrafted goods, artisans, designers, emerging brands and unique gifts for the holiday season! Take a stroll through Pier 35 and take in all the scents and sights of over 200 talented vendors and their holiday merchandise, textiles, pottery, decor, jewelry, fashion and bath /body products.
Shop local this season and have a blast at our annual team holiday craft show.
November features Etsy sellers showcasing jewelry, art, home goods and gifts for all ages.
Our Etsy-sponsored DIY station will let you become the maker! Join us and learn how to make
Pom Pom and Tassels with GoGo Craft. Learn how to make the perfect pom poms and tassels in a variety of sizes and beautiful yarns with mobile crafting workshop, GoGo Craft. Then string them together to make a stylish pom pom bag charm. All materials and tools provided.
Find out more information on our Facebook event page
See our participating vendors below:
This FREE family-friendly event features recreational activities for all ages, a selection of bar drinks and street food curated by Off the Grid, music and promotional appearances by Bonneville San Francisco KMVQ 99.7 FM, an open-air bazaar with one-of-a-kind goods created by local artisans from SF Etsy: San Francisco Bay Area Etsy Team, and DIY arts and crafts activities.
We hope you’ll join us and spend your Sunday enjoying the event and other attractions in the Commons: Grab fresh produce at the nearby Heart of the City Farmers' Market, grab a coffee from the new Bi-Rite Cafe, play on the new Helen Diller Civic Center playgrounds, or check out the Asian Art Museum's FREE 1st Sundays. You can also skate with the infamous Church of 8 Wheels, San Francisco's first church-turned-roller-rink, in the designated public skating area.
And don't forget to see the Common's newest attraction: a major public art installation in Civic Center Plaza by Zak Ové Artist brought to you by the San Francisco Arts Commission.
Welcome to SF Etsy
We're a collective of over 2700 Etsy sellers in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The SF Etsy Street Team is 100% in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
We condemn the violent acts, murders, crimes, and police brutality inflicted on the BIPOC community. These terrible and senseless acts must come to an end!
As a team, we will continue to share and raise awareness for our community of artists, specifically, black, indigenous, and people of color.
We urge you to make a purchase from a BIPOC artist, maker, dreamer and small business owner.
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We strive to support and promote local Etsy sellers by sharing expertise and advice, hosting local shows and events, and providing a valuable network of local talent and resources.
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