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Etsy Up Conference Recap

Erin Dollar at Etsy Up Conference

I was honored to be invited to teach at the EtsyUp conference this week! I spoke on a panel with three other artisans (Jahje Ives of Baby Jives Co., Carolyn Caffelle of The Wishing Elephant, and Cassie Uhl of Zenned Out) about how to harness social media for your business, and taught a class about how to share the story behind your brand on Instagram and Pinterest. It was a whirlwind conference, and I met so many incredible artists and makers in the span of just a few days!

Etsy compiled a recap of the week’s events, if you want to learn more, or sign up to hear about the next conference.

Upcoming workshop at Maker’s Mess!

Learn to block print

Curious about block printing? Join me on April 30th for a fun block printing workshop in LA! I’ll be leading a fabric tote bag printing workshop, where you can meet and mingle with LA creatives, all while learning a new skill.

We provide all the materials and tools you’ll need, just bring your creativity.

Sign up on the Maker’s Mess site today, because space is limited! Can’t wait to print with you!

Upcoming Print + Pattern Workshop at Maker’s Mess in LA

notebook printing workshop

Curious about pattern design? Want to learn to print your own patterns to use in your craft and DIY projects? Sign up for an intro to block printing workshop with Erin Dollar, founder of Cotton & Flax, and learn how to print your own custom patterns on paper.

Our next class will be held in Los Angeles on 1/28/16, from 7-9pm. In this two-hour class hosted by Maker’s Mess, you will learn how to carve simple printing blocks and transfer your designs onto paper. We will provide all the materials: linoleum blocks, carving tools, printing ink, and chipboard notebooks to print on. You’ll leave with your own, custom-printed set of notebooks, ready to house your sketches, to-do lists, or goals for 2016!

Learn a new skill, meet creative people, and leave with gorgeous custom patterned notebooks you made yourself. Don’t miss it!

Shop in person at Remodelista Market in LA

remodelista market in LA

This weekend I’ll be selling my work at Remodelista Market here in LA! All weekend long, I’ll be selling my favorite Cotton & Flax gifts, alongside 30 fantastic local artisans. I’m particularly excited to shop from my friends at Chaparral Studio, Knotwork LA, and Scout Regalia!

The sale runs from 10-5pm both Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th, at Big Daddy’s Antiques on the westside of LA. Do some holiday shopping, and check out Cotton & Flax goods in person — hope to see you there!

West Coast Craft in San Francisco this weekend!

Cotton & Flax at West Coast Craft

I’ll be returning to San Francisco this weekend for my favorite show of the year: West Coast Craft, a craft and design show featuring carefully selected artists and craftspeople living and working on the West Coast. I’m looking forward to connecting with lots of my favorite makers, and doing my own holiday shopping!

West Coast Craft takes place at Fort Mason Center (in the Festival Pavillion) from 10 – 6 on November 14th and 15th. It’s free to attend, so bring friends and show your support for local designers!

Cotton & Flax will be at booth H10, with tons of coasters, tea towels, napkins, notebooks, and pillows – plus some special new pieces that I created just for WCC. Come say hello!

Upcoming Event: Eastside Handmade in LA

eastside handmade flyer

I’m looking forward to participating in Eastside Handmade this Saturday, November 7th! This is a great local event, which takes place on the eastside of LA, at Highland Park’s best vintage shop, Shopclass. This will be Eastside Handmade’s holiday sale, and likely the best place to find unique gifts from some of eastside LA’s coolest designers and makers.

The sale runs from 11-5pm, and I’ll be bringing all sorts of gifts and goods, plus a brand new, super gift-able product that I haven’t had time to photograph yet! Come start your holiday shopping early, and check out Cotton & Flax goods in person!