Business Byte - March 2018

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Business Byte

Spring Spotlight RESOURCES FOR CRAFT-BASED BUSINESSES

Calling all Craft-preneurs With the popularity of Etsy and Pinterest, now is a booming time for craft-based business owners, or "Craftpreneurs." Whether you are an avid crafter who is interested in monetizing your hobby, or have a craftbased business you want to develop, the library has

UPCOMING EVENTS Library Business Development and Technology Workshops

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC) Events

resources for you! In this month's Business Byte, we spotlight classes and workshops aimed at Craft-preneurs.

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Pg. 2 - Business Workshops Find information on starting or marketing a craft-based

Homebrew Hillsborough

business, specifically in the eCommerce market.

Pg. 3 - Crafting Communities Meet fellow crafters in your community. These groups are open to all skill levels and provide opportunities to share tips and techniques.

Pg. 4-6 - Craft Classes Find craft classes on everything from sewing to jewelry making. Learn new skills and techniques while engaging with fellow crafters.

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Women's Business Centre Events

Business Workshops MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR ETSY STORE Thursday, March 1 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

SouthShore Regional Library

LIBRARY TOOLS FOR MARKETING MATERIALS Wednesday, March 7 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER: HOW TO MAKE BUSINESS CARDS Wednesday, March 7 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library-The Hive (3 West)

PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY FOR YOUR ONLINE STORE Tuesday, March 20 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library-The Hive (3 West)

ONLINE SELLERS MIX & MINGLE Tuesday, March 20 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

John F. Germany Public Library-The Hive (3 West)

INTRODUCTION TO THE DIY MARKETPLACE Wednesday, March 21 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library

GETTING STARTED WITH PINTEREST Tuesday, March 27 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library

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Crafting Communities Fiber Arts Group Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library Mondays* 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Needle People SouthShore Regional Library Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Sassy Stitchers New Tampa Regional Library Tuesdays* 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Crazy Crafting Crew North Tampa Branch Library Thursdays 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Seminole Heights Crafters Seminole Heights Branch Library First and Third Tuesday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Ruskin Knitters Ruskin Branch Library Fridays 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Ybor Yarns Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library Third Tuesday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Seffner Stitching Society Seffner-Mango Branch Library Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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*CHECK CALENDAR FOR VARIATIONS IN MARCH SCHEDULE

CRAFT CLASSES THE LIBRARY OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CRAFT CLASSES, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION IN 3D PRINTING, SEWING, FIBER ARTS, AND MUCH MORE!

Attending a craft class is a great way to get hands-on instruction with innovative tools and resources in a free-to-fail environment.

*Please note, some classes require registration.*

UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVITY WITH CAMEO John F. Germany Public LibraryThe Hive (3 West) Tuesday, March 27 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

PINTEREST CLUB Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Wednesday, March 28 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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BEADING BASICS Beading 101 Riverview Branch Library Saturday, March 3 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Beading for Adults Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library Monday, March 5 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Make Recycled Paper Beads Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library Wednesday, March 14 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Jewelry Making: Beading Basics Ruskin Branch Library Saturday, March 24 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Beading 101 SouthShore Regional Library Tuesday, March 27 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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SEW COOL SEVERAL LIBRARY LOCATIONS HOLD SEWING CLASSES RANGING FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED SKILL LEVEL. PLEASE NOTE THAT SPACE IS LIMITED AND THAT SEWING CLASSES OFTEN REQUIRE REGISTRATION. YOU MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOUR OWN SUPPLIES.

BEGINNER'S SEWING WORKSHOP: APPLIQUE PLACEMAT New Tampa Regional Library Thursday, March 8 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

SEWING WORKSHOP North Tampa Branch Library Sunday, March 11 Session 1-1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Session 2-3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

SEWING AT THE HIVE: VINTAGE SLIP OR PETTICOAT John F. Germany Public Library-The Hive (3 W) Part 1-Saturday, March 17 Part 2-Saturday, March 24 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SEW COOL FOR BEGINNERS Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library Wednesday, March 21 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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