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Our Etsy workshop is full of information!

Would you like to learn how to sell on Etsy?
Experienced Etsy sellers Patricia and Jon Hecker will be conducting an Etsy workshop. Our next workshop is scheduled for 7:00 pm Thursday, April 30 in Richardson, TX. It is two days before the Cottonwood Art Festival. The location is yet to be determined.
See more at: www.etsy.com

What is Etsy?
Etsy.com is an online marketplace for art, craft and supplies that is fun, easy to use and inexpensive. Learn how to get started, set up your shop and start selling!

Why sell on Etsy?
•No HTML required- It is an intuitive, easy to use website
•Vibrant community- Both buyers and sellers share successful etsy stories
•Active buyers- Many buyers are repeat buyers looking for new, unique items
•Online safety- Etsy is totally secure. Payments are through PayPal, the well-known and highly recognized online payment and shopping portal.

WHEN?
The event will be Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 pm.
WHERE?
A meeting room in a local hotel in Kalamazoo, MI.
HOW MUCH?
$20.00
HOW LONG?
2 hours
WHAT'S COVERED?
An informative guide to everything about the etsy website. You'll learn all about setting up your shop, adding inventory, maintaining it and promoting it for a successful etsy experience.
 

What we’ll cover:

I Setting up your Etsy Shop
a. Seller names- what makes a good name
b. What makes for a good shop
c. Creating shop Sections
d. Putting up a shop banner
e. Profile, avatar, policies, shipping costs

II Making it Shine
a. Preparing your images (5 images per item)
b. Uploading images
c. Backgrounds, angles, color, lighting

III Listing your work with detail and clarity
a. The listing title and description
b. Tags, materials
c. The right category
d. Shipping information

IV Enhancing your Etsy presence
a. Decorating and maintaining your 'storefront'
b. Promoting your shop from within Etsy
c. Promoting your Etsy shop outside of Etsy.

V Question and answer session

 

You can pay the workshop fee through PayPal. Please contact Jon if you have any additional questions about this exciting event.

“The term ‘Etsy’ is a trademark of Etsy, Inc. This workshop is not endorsed or affiliated with Etsy, Inc. It is being conducted by two experienced artists who have maintained a steady presence on etsy.com”

 

 

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