cool classes at the new, improved Etsy Labs

\

At the Etsy Labs, we are continually adding new classes to the schedule. After a short hiatus due to restructuring of the Labs, we are back! All classes are held at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn. Check out our newest classes for April, May, June, and July below! Design Your Own Totebag (Beginning Sewing) If you've been wanting to learn to sew, this introductory class is for you! You will learn how to operate a sewing machine and design and complete your own tote bag. Taught by hodgepodgefarm. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Learn to Make a Sundress (Intermediate Sewing) In this class you will learn how to make a dress while learning some of the finer points of sewing: seam finishing, darts, inserting invisible zippers, bias-tape necklines and embellishing with trims. Taught by hodgepodgefarm. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Beginning Jewelry Learn the basics to jewelry making with Daniellexo (aka PreciousPups). This class will cover a range of basics needed to get started creating great designs in metal. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Bookbinding: Simple Sewn Book Structures Learn how to make simple sewn books and wow your friends with julieincharge (aka yoursecretadmiral)! This workshop that will center around the creation of Japanese stab-bound books, pamphlet stitched books, and other simple sewn books. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Bookbinding: The Coptic Stitch In this workshop, students will create a hard-covered Coptic-bound book with julieincharge (aka yoursecretadmiral). The Coptic stitch dates back to the 4th century and is characterized by its chains of stitching along an exposed spine. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Gocco 101 This workshop will cover all the basics of printing with a Riso Print Gocco PG-5. The printing process with this machine is like a cross between screen-printing, block-printing, and stamping. Taught by julieincharge (aka yoursecretadmiral). Learn more about the class and sign up here. Paper Puppet Possee As a member of the posse you'll learn about what tools and techniques to use in making basic paper puppets. Techniques and hot skills include: basic design, rigging a marionette, using weights, and making different types of joints. Taught by crankbunny. Learn more about the class and sign up here. Keep an eye on the Storque Events calendar for future updates from the Etsy Labs. We'll keep you posted when we announce our next craft night, which will be sometime soon! Want to learn more about the Labs? Check out our FAQs.