Etsy basics: take our classes at DIY Lounge

This is my friend LeBrie Rich, the Duchess of Felt. LeBrie and I are co-teachers of a series of classes about how to use Etsy.com, which we teach for the DIY Lounge at collage. Here are some pictures from our recent "Etsy Basics" class. We've also added a new class - Etsy Part Two, to provide a more in-depth look at ways to market your Etsy shop.

If you are interested in taking these classes this summer, please visit the DIY Lounge website's Business Class listings.

Etsy Part Two is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 6 pm at the SE Woodstock collage location. Please click here for details and to register.

Etsy Basics is scheduled for Monday, August 17. Please click here for details and to register.

Some pictures from the Buckman show

That's what my set-up looked like at the Buckman Art Show and Sell this last weekend.

I was actually sick in bed all day Saturday and couldn't be at the event (luckily it's the type of show where you don't have to be there, but I probably would have sold more if I had been).

I'm still feeling under the weather but am off to work today anyway. In other news, the Etsy class at DIY Lounge on Thursday night (co-taught with LeBrie) went really well. I am still teaching the blogging class once a week at Duniway Elementary. It is pretty cool. I have to use typepad for the blog in order to make it password protected, and I just really am not liking typepad! Oh well.

Suzie went to the Virgin Islands and is due back tonight. We are trying to recruit Emie to become a Vignette, because Kat's work schedule is, unfortunately, making it hard for her to come to the gigs. Our next show will be April 11 at the Ash Street, Chuck's third annual birthday bash. Also playing: Cootie Platoon and the Oblivion Seekers. Mark your calendars for a great rocking night!

Christine's Portland Holiday Craft Show Guide

Here's my schedule of holiday sales I'll be participating in this season. They are all happening in Portland, OR, USA. If you are in the area, come say hello. There are SO MANY amazing artists and crafters in Portland and I am looking forward to spending some good times in their company, selling lots of great handmade stuff.

Sunday, November 25
11 am - 5 pm
Secret Society Sale
at The Secret Society Ballroom
116 NE Russell
Other cool vendors who will be there: Knot Ugly, Curly Girl Glass, Linda Womack, Chris Haberman

Sunday, December 2
noon - 5 pm
I Heart Indie Holidays
at The Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell
Other cool vendors: Flipside Hats, Scrumptious Suds, Tinymeat, TQB Designs, and I will be sharing a booth with Sew Many Cats!

Friday, December 7
10 am - 9 pm
Duniway Holiday Home Tour Boutique
at Duniway Elementary School
7700 SE Reed College Place
Friday, December 7
4 - 8 pm
and Saturday, December 8
10 am - 4 pm
Da Vinci Arts Fair
at da Vinci Arts Middle School
2508 NE Everett
Other cool vendors: Ta-Dah, Stubborn, Liv & Lotus, Jumping Elephant Glass, Julia Garretson

Sunday, December 16
11 am - 5 pm
Crafty Wonderland's Super Colossal Holiday Sale
at Norse Hall
111 NE 11th
Other cool vendors: Zeldaloo Studios, My Red Gumball, TV Tray Art, Modica Design, the Reclamation Project

Saturday, December 22
8 am - 4 pm
PDX Etsy’s Winter Solstice Last-Minute Holiday Sale
at PSU Smith Center Ballroom next to Farmers Market
Sponsored by PSU Women's Studies Department
And one more thing...I am teaching a class for kids and adults:
Saturday, December 1
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Holiday Mandala Mirrors
at the DIY Lounge (visit the site to register)
located at collage, 1639 NE Alberta St.