Enjoy those last few weeks of summer at Harborfest 2015 in Sag Harbor, NY on Saturday, Sept. 12th and Sunday, Sept 13th from 9am - 5pm! Once described as the longest block party extending out over the water, this year Harborfest will be a village-wide event celebrating the maritime history of Sag Harbor. Stroll down Main Street and shop arts and crafts booths during this annual local tradition. Try on those special pieces of Rock That Gem jewelry you have been eyeing while enjoying the sun and sea breezes!

Are you an Etsy seller who is new to using Instagram to promote your shop and feel intimidated by the learning curve? Or perhaps you have the hang of Instagram but need some inspiration to develop it further? Join me on Sept 16th from 6:30-9pm at Etsy HQ in DUMBO, Brooklyn as I present a workshop on How To Creatively Market Your Etsy Shop. This session will go in-depth to help you understand the nuances and culture of Instagram while also inspiring you to post creatively and effectively about your products. Photo tips, useful hashtags, etiquette, shop collaborations, turning followers into customers, linking to Twitter and Facebook, and more will all be covered. By the end of the workshop you will feel excited about marketing your brand on this creative and useful social media platform! Space is limited -- RSVP now before the tickets are all gone!

Come shop the third annual Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar at 501 Union in Carroll Gardens on Thanksgiving weekend -- Saturday, Nov. 28th (Small Business Saturday!) and Sunday, Nov. 29th from 11am - 6pm! It will be two awesome days packed with unique shopping, fantastic food, complimentary specialty cocktails, cool workshops and activities for the whole family, a live DJ, and a free gift wrap station! Try on those pieces of Rock That Gem jewelry you have been crushing on and get some great handmade gifts for this holidays.

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Come craft, shop, and eat at the sixth annual worldwide Etsy Craft Party at the Manhattan Bridge Archway in DUMBO (just steps away from Etsy's Brooklyn headquarters!) from 12pm - 4pm on Saturday, June 6th! Every year, people from around the world come together to attend locally organized Etsy Craft parties to meet new members of their community, create art, and inspire each other. The theme of this year's Craft Party is Kaleidescope: Paper Taking Shape. This free event includes all the craft supplies you need to create beautiful paper art, along with great music, a bar, a line of food trucks, and a street fair. Rock That Gem is one of the select vendors for this special Etsy handmade street fair! Come try on those pieces of jewelry you have been crushing on at this fantastic outdoor event!