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Learn to Craft Show Like a Pro with The Pig and the Peacock

Don’t miss our Craft Show Like a Pro workshop this Sunday. Etsy Dallas co-president’s Sabrina and Jenny of The Pig and the Peacock share their pro tips for craft show success from 1-3 p.m., April 9, at Dallas Makerspace. You can get your tickets here.

Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and examples of your booth setup for discussion and feedback. The workshop will cover topics including:

  • How to select the right show for you
  • Inventory needs
  • Booth layout and setup
  • Taking payments
  • Promotion
  • Do’s and Don’ts
  • Preparation timelines

These are just a few of the topics Jenny and Sabrina will cover. Craft shows are your chance to set up a mini pop-up show showcasing your work. It takes a lot of preparation and careful planning to put your best foot forward. We know you will have fun and learn a lot at this class. Hope to see you there!

Creative Business Classes from Etsy Dallas Pros

I hope you are having a fun and creative Summer! It is such a great time to collect, refocus, plan and dream. Etsy Dallas would love to help you get your shop in tip top shape for the upcoming holiday season! Check out the classes below, connect with us on Facebook, and let's work together to get people pumped about shopping small in DFW!    



Learning Opportunities from Etsy Dallas


We are delighted to continue to offer learning opportunities with the Etsy Dallas Team and Dallas Makerspace. Our first class of the year is Craft Show Like a Pro. If you are new to craft shows, need help with your booth and displays, or are just a little rusty this would be a great class to attend!

Class info
Date: April 2nd
Time: 12:00-2:30pm
Where: Dallas Makerspace, 1825 Monetary Lane #104 Carrollton TX 75006
Cost: $15
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In the class we will cover everything from how to prep inventory, booth designs, displays, what to bring and how to take payments. We will also have an open discussion/booth critique at the end.

Hope to see you there!

More Learning Opportunities with Etsy Dallas and Dallas Makerspace

We are delighted to offer more opportunities to come learn with the Etsy Dallas team at Dallas Makerspace. For the month of September, we are offering Getting Started on Etsy and Social Media Marketing for your Small Business.


The feedback on this beginner's workshop has been awesome! This is your chance to come learn from an experienced Etsy Dallas seller all the secrets to get that Etsy shop you have been dreaming of off to a successful start.
Getting Started on Etsy
Friday, September 18th
Dallas Makerspace
10:30 am-12:30pm
$25


If you want to build brand awareness, create a buzz and increase your sales, this is the class for you! Social media is one of the best tools to use to help grow your business. 

Social Media Marketing for your Small Business 
Saturday, September 26th
Dallas Makerspace
3:00-5:00pm
$25
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More Learning Opportunities!

Etsy Dallas and Dallas Makerspace have teamed up to offer more learning opportunities for those that want to build a stellar Etsy shop. Our next workshops will cover everything from Etsy shop basics to product photography to advanced seller networking. 

Saturday, July 11th
12-2pm
$25
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Saturday, July 18th
1-3pm
$25
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Saturday, August 8th
1-3pm
$25
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Tickets are required for each of these classes. Be sure to click on the links above to purchase yours.

Come Learn with Etsy Dallas and Dallas Makerspace!

Etsy Dallas and Dallas Makerspace have teamed up for some exciting, new creative learning opportunities. Our first course will be for those that are thinking of setting up their own Etsy shops to sell their handmade or vintage finds. 

Regina Frydman from Regal Cottage will share all the best tips to get your shop started on the path to success in an interactive, two-hour workshop that will cover choosing a shop name, understanding how to get items found in search, and what you can do to create buyer confidence and make the first sale.


Dallas Makerspace
Wednesday, June 17th
10:00am-12:00pm
$25 

Get your tickets at http://bit.ly/1KHE56k
Questions? Email: reginafrydman@sbcglobal.net

Sponsor Spotlight: Dallas Makerspace



We are so excited to have Dallas Makerspace as a sponsor for the 2014 Jingle Bash. We are big fans! They are a non-profit, shared community workshop and laboratory located in Carrollton.

Members get 24/7 access to the space and tools as well as discounts for some classes and workshops. Dallas Makerspace has laser cutters, a full wood shop, 3D printers, an electronics lab and much more. So basically, we're saying you can make anything there.  

Dallas Makerspace hosts a weekly open house at 7 p.m. every Thursday. It's a great opportunity to meet makers and tour the space. They have an all-volunteer team. The 501(c)(3) organization is made up of local artists, engineers, makers and thinkers who enjoy creating and learning new skills.

Sponsor Spotlight: Dallas Makerspace


Dallas Makerspace is like your big brother’s cool garage workshop that you’re not allowed to even go in. There are laser cutters, and a full wood shop, 3D printers, an electronic’s lab, and lots of cool people hanging out in a 6,000+ square foot space.

But, here’s the best part: you can go in. And make all the things.




Members of Dallas Makerspace have regular meetings and they also schedule classes. Coming up are robotics workshops and blacksmithing. Yeah, blacksmithing. Some are open to the public, so just check on the calendar page and inquire.

We at Etsy Dallas love them because, like our all-volunteer team, the makers at Dallas Makerspace are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization made up of local artists, engineers, makers, and thinkers who enjoy making things and learning new skills.

We’re happy to have this group of enthusiastic makers on board with us to sponsor The Jingle Bash. Stop by their table at the bash to learn more!