Technology

A monthly "office hours" session for you to ask questions about all things Etsy. On the fourth Tuesday of the month, I will open up a virtual Zoom room for you to drop in and ask questions about anything Etsy shop related: pricing, shipping, ads, photos, descriptions. What do you struggle with? I've got three active shops and 16+ years of experience to draw on to help you figure out how to make improvements in your shop. You can drop in to ask questions or sign up for a live critique of one of your Etsy shop items. RSVP below with your email to get the link for the session. Even if you don't have specific questions about your shop, you are invited to come and listen and contribute to the discussion. More experience and ideas are always welcome! Etsy is complex and these sessions are meant to help each other figure out ways to find more success. Want a critique? I will do a live critique of an item from your Etsy shop (you choose). There is a $5 fee for the critique to cover my prep time to look in depth at your listing and make notes [read more...]

Tips, techniques and words of wisdom from a long-time Etsy Seller about what it takes to run an Etsy shop. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the technical side of running your shop, creating shipping profiles and what it takes to manage an online shop. We'll also talk about search strategies and pitfalls to help your shop get started on the right foot. The session fee is $20 for HGA student, individual, family, and professional artist members; and $30 for all others. For the 90 days following the live session, registered, attendees will have access to the recorded session "on demand". Registration for Spinning & Weaving Week (https://weavespindye.org/spinning-and-weaving-week-2022/) is required prior to registration for Art Sparks sessions. Spinning and Weaving Week is a 7-day celebration of the fiber arts. October 3-9, 2022, the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) will offer virtual programs that will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community. The nominal registration fee includes access to all 7-days of programming including Marketplace LIVE, Thread Talks, Studio Tours, Panel Discussions, Fashion Show, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and Networking Opportunities. For an additional fee, registered attendees may participate in an Art Sparks session. These sessions are sample classes or [read more...]

Your email newsletter list is your most valuable social media tool as an artist. Forget algorithms! Learn how to write a newsletter that people will be excited to see in their inboxes. Get tips for how to write it, what to include, the tech skills & apps you'll need to get started. The session fee is $20 for HGA student, individual, family, and professional artist members; and $30 for all others. For the 90 days following the live session, registered, attendees will have access to the recorded session "on demand". Registration for Spinning & Weaving Week (https://weavespindye.org/spinning-and-weaving-week-2022/) is required prior to registration for Art Sparks sessions. Spinning and Weaving Week is a 7-day celebration of the fiber arts. October 3-9, 2022, the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. (HGA) will offer virtual programs that will educate, inspire, and support the fiber art community. The nominal registration fee includes access to all 7-days of programming including Marketplace LIVE, Thread Talks, Studio Tours, Panel Discussions, Fashion Show, Virtual Exhibit Hall, and Networking Opportunities. For an additional fee, registered attendees may participate in an Art Sparks session. These sessions are sample classes or mini workshops covering a hyper-specific topic and are often used [read more...]