DIY Thursdays @ MAD in collaboration with Etsy
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:39am Molly
During the month of August, MAD and Etsy worked together to host a series FREE hands-on workshops for crafters of all ages and skill levels. Professional artists were invited to MAD’s 6th floor classroom where they shared inspiration and techniques with visitors, highlighting their materials and process. Projects experimented with crochet, t-shirt reconstruction, 3-D embroidery and paper piercing. In case you weren’t able to make it to the Museum, Etsy shared the project live online in their Virtual Labs. In a word, awesome.
Speaking of awesome, credit goes to Sabrina Gschwandtner, Megan Nicolay, Nicole Licht and Aaron McIntosh for being AWESOME facilitators and talented art makers! Check out pics from each workshop here. Of course, special thanks and congrats to Jessica of MAD and Julie and Christina of Etsy for organizing this smashing success.
I was particualrly thrilled with these collaborative workshops because they enabled participants to immerse themselves in a creative and unique museum experience. View, then do. ^_^ Coupled with the MADCrush Wine Bar and ever-innovative exhibitions, August Thursday evenings were the ideal time to visit MAD.
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9 Comments Add your own
1. Rachael W | September 2nd, 2009 at 3:09 pm
This sounds awesome! Will there be more workshops this fall?? A trip to NYC may be in order…
2. Pearl | September 2nd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Those workshops look great, I love etsy!
3. miatta | September 2nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
This is really awesome. Keeping the age old craft of craftmaking alive. Keep up the good work!!!
4. Ambreen | September 2nd, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Art is so crucial and it’s so unfortunate that so many take it for granted. These workshops and projects look amazing!
Etsy Rocks!
5. Sara | September 2nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I totally love Etsy! They are the cat’s pajamas! I can’t wait until next round so I can attend a whole bunch of these fun workshops. And this collaboration is ultra awesome, way to go MAD!
6. Phoebe Ryles | September 2nd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
What an amazing idea!
7. Ellyn | September 2nd, 2009 at 8:17 pm
I can’t believe I missed it!!! Can you please please PLEASE have it again?? MAD, Etsy and crafting…its a combination made in heaven. We need a round two.
8. Vinsten | September 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 am
Etsy is a great Web site founded by a young person that always does great partnerships — this, NYLON Mag, etc. Keep it up! The more, the merrier.
9. Skochii | September 7th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I wish we had something like that our here in the wilds of Western Massachusetts!
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