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 DIY 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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Erin Garcia from Feed the Fish Co. created a larger-than-life felt wreath just for this year's SF Etsy's Indie Holiday Emporium. Read on for our interview with her! Holiday wreaths symbolize the celebration of the winter solstice and the promise of spring, and another year for us around the sun. Traditionally, it's a stunning arrangement of flowers, leaves, and holiday cheer carefully fastened into a festive ring. This year, felt artist and SF Etsy's "Queen of Merry", Erin Garcia from Feed the Fish Co., will debut her oversized vision of the holiday wreath at our 7th Annual Indie Holiday Emporium. Erin is fearless with a pair of scissors and worked diligently to create a monumental centerpiece as the true heart of this year's IHESF. Shop local and stop by to see it in all of its holiday glory at Pier 27 along the Embarcadero, Thanksgiving weekend, November 30th and December 1st! Share with us your Insta Story and tag @SFEtsy and @FeedTheFishCo !
Tell us about your Holiday Wreath and how your vision came about? Oh, you mean Awreatha? Yes, she has a name! 😊When SF Etsy Co-Captain Rebecca Saylor showed me the flyers for the Indie Holiday Emporium, I was immediately drawn to the wreath icon. I thought, wouldn’t that be fun to create out of felt? Then Rebecca suggested to make something larger-than-life for the photo booth. How could I reject such an amazing project! We immediately got to brainstorming and ordered lots of felt. My favorite thing to make were the pinecones – made of plastic wine glasses and felt. The final piece is about 4.5 feet in diameter and is made with 6 pool noodles, 3 connector tubes, 84ish zip ties, 37.5 square feet of green felt strips, 88 felt flowers, 19 loose felt leaves, 43 felt leaf stems, 25 felt holly, 6 felt fringed foliage, 5 felt pinecones, 25 felted lights, 20 felted balls, 22 felted candy canes, and lots of hot glue. It will hang at the photo station and I’m hoping everyone will share their photos and Boomerangs! Tell us about your small business, Feed the Fish Co. What is your background? Your vision? Feed the Fish Co is a nod to my childhood. I used to create handmade greeting cards and pretend that Feed the Fish Co was my card company (I was inspired by the Hallmark card commercials of the 80s, remember those?). Fast forward to 2011 when I finally decided I would try selling my cards along with other celebration-inspired goods; the only name that seemed fitting was Feed the Fish Co. Over the years, I’ve shifted to create more with felt, but my message and vision has always been to celebrate the everyday, find your creativity at any age, and to spread crafty cheer all over. Why do you like using Felt as a Medium? Why are you drawn to it? As I started working more and more with felt, I found it to be so versatile. I’m drawn to colors and textures of the different acrylic and wool blend felt varieties. Felt is flexible, but durable - I like that I can encourage people to touch all the product in my booth displays and not have to worry about items getting damaged. The reaction I get when I showcase my felt work has so far been very positive – people are surprised with what I can create with felt and I’m happy to bring that experience to the people! Do your felt decor and banners at Feed the Fish Co represent something about you? Absolutely! All the pennant and wall hanging phrases I create are extensions of me. They are simple, but colorful and packed with feelings! I’ve often been described as very animated; I think my projects help bring out everyone’s playful, fun, and animated side. Also, I love a good photo prop! What role as an artist and teacher do you feel you have within your community? I’ve decided that my purpose in life is to be a cheerleader for others, whether that be in my creative endeavors or in other aspects of life. I find joy in sharing my craft knowledge and also hearing about other people’s creative journeys. In my craft workshops, I like to show both a simple and an elaborate sample of the craft, equip students with skills to make both, and encourage them to put their own creative spin on the project. I hope this inspires people to think creatively and feel confident in their work. What do you enjoy most about being on the SF Etsy Team? I love the SF Etsy community of makers, creatives, and kind-hearted people! I am thankful I get to be part of a group that fosters each of our creative spirits and encourages us to grow as makers and entrepreneurs. I like that it’s not just about selling our products at craft shows – it’s about being human and sharing our talents with each other. Some of my closest friends are part of this community, and the Indie Holiday Emporium always feels like a maker family reunion! What should we expect from Feed the Fish Co in the New Year? 2020 is all about clarity. I want to really focus on what I’m good at and expand by making more meaningful connections, working on projects that excite and challenge me to be better at what I do, and to continue sharing my love for creating with the community. I have a few creative workshops on the horizon and I hope you’ll join me sometime! Booth info / social media - how can we learn more and sign up for your DIY workshops
I’m so excited to be part of the Indie Holiday Emporium this year! Find me and all of my colorful felt goodies at Booth 56. You can follow Feed the Fish co at www.feedthefishco.com or on Instagram @feedthefishco. You can also follow my craft journey on www.crafterateur.com.
Our biggest event of the year is coming soon! Our much-anticipated Indie Holiday Emporium will be at Pier 27 on Thanksgiving weekend this year, Sat. Nov. 30 and Sun. Dec. 1
Get a sneak-peek at our vendors and start your shopping list! Here are some of our DIY Vendors who will be there:
To find more information on the IHESF 2019, visit our show page
We'll see you there! RSVP here! Meet Your Local Etsy Sellers at the 7th Annual SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium supported by Etsy *NOTE* We have a NEW HOME - Just a couple of blocks up the road at the beautiful PIER 27! It's a bit smaller venue so you will be able to have a more immersive and interactive experience with all the makers! We will have new activities for all of our guests including a giant felt sculpture created by Erin of Feed the Fish! Etsy comes to life and is bringing the cheer at San Francisco’s popular holiday shopping experience featuring an amazing showcase of handcrafted goods, artisans, designers, emerging brands and unique gifts for the holiday season! This event features local Bay Area designers and artists featured on the popular handcrafted shopping website, Etsy. We are also featuring small batch food items from local makers, musical performances, artistic demonstrations, and crafting workshops provided by mobile craft company - GoGo Craft; plus giveaways! Come and experience Holiday Warmth at the beautiful Pier 27 and take in all the scents and sights of over 150 + talented vendors and their holiday merchandise, textiles, pottery, decor, jewelry, fashion and bath and body products. Meet the artists behind all these beautifully handcrafted and locally designed goods and celebrate the holiday season with us. Customers of all ages are invited to stop by! What better way to get in the spirit of the season than a festive and diverse craft fair for the whole family? Whether it’s hand thrown pottery, handcrafted jewelry, scented candles or other personalized gifts - shopping for a unique gift for a loved one at the Indie Holiday Emporium can create memories for a lifetime.
We had such an amazing time at the SF Civic Commons Block Party last year! We're so looking forward to this Sunday's event, and couldn't help enjoying going through some photos from last year.
Take a look, and don't forget to join us this Sunday, July 7, from 11a-3p! Join us for the launch of the 2019 1st Sundays Block Party event series on Fulton Street at Larkin. SF Etsy will also lead a FREE DIY activity, where you can make your own sports pennant in honor of the Women’s World Cup!
Our Block Party at the SF Civic Commons last year was such a success, we're back at it again - this Sunday!
Mmmm, it's dinner time, and we're drooling thinking about the yummy food vendors who will be there, along with our amazing arts & crafts vendors. Just take a look at these photos!
Join us for the launch of the 2019 1st Sundays Block Party event series on Fulton Street at Larkin: Sunday, July 7th from 11am to 3pm. SF Etsy will also lead a FREE DIY activity, where you can make your own sports pennant in honor of the Women’s World Cup!
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 the launch of the 2019 1st Sundays Block Party event series on Fulton Street at Larkin: Sunday, July 7th from 11am to 3pm. SF Etsy will also lead a FREE DIY activity, where you can make your own sports pennant in honor of the Women’s World Cup!
Here are some of our amazing arts & crafts vendors you'll find there:
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