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/

Stocking stuffer season is here, and instead of getting the same old generic gift certificate, how about trying these gorgeous and green plant-themed gift ideas? You can find these beauties at the SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium, Saturday and Sunday November 24th and 25th at historic Pier 35 in San Francisco - did you know we have a special VIP shopping experience this year? We do! Get your tickets here
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It’s our 6th year bringing Etsy to life in San Francisco Sat & Sun Nov. 24 & 25! Launching on Small Business Saturday, Etsy comes to life and is bringing the holiday cheer at SF’s popular holiday shopping experience.

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:

Shop Small x SF Etsy Indie Holiday Emporium supported by @American Express & @Etsy
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Pier 35, San Francisco
November 24th - 11pm -5pm
November 25th - 11am - 5pm

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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. ​​

We'll be back at the San Francisco Civic Commons' Center Sunday November 4th for our last Block Party of the Season!! Shop Early and Local for your Holiday Gifts and meet the makers and the SF Etsy team at the Civic Center Commons Block Party - Fall Edition!

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:

Join us on the last block party of 2018, on Fulton Street at Larkin in San Francisco. 

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. 

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 challenge helps every artist focus on improving their personal artistic abilities, and in doing so,  develop strong drawing habits. Anyone can see the Inktober illustrations by searching  hashtags like #inktober and #inktober2018 , which artists are asked to use to be a part of the challenge.

Artists! Are you curious yet? Just so you know, you do not have to use the official prompt list.  The Inktober prompt list is there to start you off,  but you can go wild!  We've seen people do 31 days of a whole specific themes such as 31 portraits, 31 Pumpkins, etc. Its really up to you to get as creative as you want.  Creator Parker also says its 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."  

So search the hashtags and discover some amazing artists to follow,  check out this year's posts, finish the rest of the month, take the challenge in 2019,  but most of all ... Lets See Some Likes! ​

We'll be back at the San Francisco Civic Commons' Center this Sunday! Shop Local and meet the makers and the SF Etsy team at the Civic Center Block Party!

September features Etsy sellers showcasing jewelry, art, skin care and gifts for all ages.

Our Etsy sponsored DIY station will let you become the maker when you learn the art of paper crafting. The Weekend Store will be on hand to teach you how to design and build your own paper beads for a truly personalized necklace. Find out more information on our Facebook event page

See our participating vendors below:

Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month July through November, from 11am to 3pm, for a block party on Fulton Street at Larkin. 

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.

The September 2nd event highlights include street soccer, where everyone can play and compete for prizes; a book sale by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library; 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 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.