Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 10/9-10/29/15

Saturday, Friday October 10, 2015
Zorarts: Buddha Necklace

Day and Night in Downtown Fuquay-Varina

 Now in its 13th year our Day in Downtown Street Festival is growing into Day & Night in Downtown. The annual event organized by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Held on Main Street in the historic downtown Fuquay retail district, the event will include live dance and music demonstrations, juried arts & crafts fair, a beer & wine festival, and a food truck rodeo to create activities at all ends of the downtown area.

When: 12noon-7pm
Where: 200 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Sunday, October 11, 2015 

2nd Sunday City mARTket Fair 

Artsplosure encourages the public to visit its market while in downtown each second Sunday of the month. This free-to-the-public art market will feature a jury-reviewed range of artists selling unique arts and crafts from painting, jewelry, woodworks and more. In addition to the art vendors, people are invited to step inside newly renovated Market Hall to join professional dancers in the styles of Bollywood, shag, ballroom and more!

When: 10am-4pm
Where: Historic City Market (215 Wolfe St.) Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Downtown Cary Food & Flea

The Downtown Cary Food & Flea is a monthly arts and crafts market that features local food trucks, local craft beer, vintage, art, crafts, edible goods, music and more.

When: 12noon-4pm
Where: Ashworth Village (200 S. Academy St.) Cary
Artists to Visit: Zorarts

Saturday, October 17, 2015
 
Wake Forest Farmers' Market

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. They offer their own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, lamb, and pork; fresh seafood; free-range eggs; cheeses; fresh pasta, ravioli, and sauces; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; delicious baked goods, and arts and crafts items of all sorts.

Where: 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest
When: 8am-12noon
Artists to VisitPoppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche 


 Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!



Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 9/25-10/8/15

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Zendustria

Historic West End ARTSfest


The Historic West End ARTSfest will hold its 7th biennial juried fine art and fine craft festival this Sept. 27, 2015 from 11am to 5pm. Charming Grace Court will once again host thousands of art enthusiasts from all over NC. Nestled in the lovely West End historic district the official “front porch” of downtown Winston-Salem, Grace Court has been the home of ARTSfest since its inception in 2003.

When: 11am-5pm
Where: Grace Court, 931 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. They offer their own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, lamb, and pork; fresh seafood; free-range eggs; cheeses; fresh pasta, ravioli, and sauces; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; delicious baked goods, and arts and crafts items of all sorts.

Where: 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest
When: 8am-12noon
Artists to VisitPoppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche 


Sunday, October 4, 2015

Festifall

Join thousands in downtown Chapel Hill for the 43rd annual Festifall Arts Festival on October 4th, 2015! It is an extraordinary opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts and artists to interact. A variety of performing arts and a vibrant market of handmade artworks present a day of discovery for the festival’s attendees as they engage with the local art community. Historic West Franklin Street in Downtown Chapel Hill provides a beautiful backdrop to our celebration of arts culture in our community.

Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
When:12noon-6pm
Artists to Visit Zendustria, Split Infinity

  Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!





Thursday, September 17, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 9/17-9/24/15

Candy Corn Hat - Child Size - Soft Hand Knit - Made to Order
Poppy & Purl: Candy Corn Hat



Saturday, September 19, 2015
Wake Forest Farmer's Market

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. They offer their own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, lamb, and pork; fresh seafood; free-range eggs; cheeses; fresh pasta, ravioli, and sauces; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; delicious baked goods, and arts and crafts items of all sorts.

Where: 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest
When: 8am-12noon
Artists to VisitPoppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche

Creedmoor Music Festival


The City of Creedmoor sponsors the Creedmoor Music Festival each year on the third Saturday in September.
Crowds of fair food aficionados and music lovers converge onto Main Street to enjoy free children's activities, terrific food, handcrafted merchandise, and two stages offering all genres of music from top-notch local and regional bands!

Where: Main Street, Creedmoor
When: 830am-4pm
Artists to Visit: Dotties Inspirations


bazaarSpark  

Enjoy a city block worth of local artisans, brands, fashion and friends as an outdoor shopping experience.  What is the mall was cool and celebrated local goods? It would be bazaarSPARK

Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: (bazaarSpark vendor hours only) Sat 9/19 11am-7pm; Sun 9/20 11am-5pm
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Centerfest Arts Festival

143 juried visual artists representing 17 states (including 77 North Carolina artists; 12 Durham artists) are showcasing and selling their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. It is truly one-stop shopping for art lovers!

Where: Downtown Durham (120 Morris Street)
When: Sat 9/19  10am-6pm, Sun 9/20 11am-5pm  
Artists to Visit: Melsie Glass  

Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!




Friday, August 28, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 8/29/15-9/17/15

Saturday, September 12, 2015
zorarts: sky blue enameled pendant

Art in the Park


Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 53 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.Art in the Park’s high standards and professional jury attract artisans from all over the Southeast to exhibit in a series of six shows, May through October. The quality of work exhibited draws thousands to the mountains each month.

Where: Blowing Rock, downtown
When: 10am-5pm
Artists to Visit: Zendustria



Sunday, September 13, 2015

Come on down to Ashworth Village in downtown Cary for local music, food trucks, and artists in a family friendly atmosphere! 
When: 12noon-4pm 
Where: Ashworth Village, Cary 
Artists to Watch: zorarts
Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!


Thursday, August 13, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 8/14/15-8/28/15

Tree Vase Ceramic Porcelain Pottery with Bird  MADE TO ORDER
Muddy Heart: Porcelain Tree Vase


Saturday August 15, 2015

The 4th Annual Waverly Place Farmers’ Market will kick off on April 25th with 20+ local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods and handmade crafts. You will find the market vendors under the green and white Waverly tents. lined up from the entrance near Triangle Wine Co. through to the Promenade.
The Waverly Farmers’ Market is part of LOCAL at Waverly Place, which is the backdrop every Saturday to all that our amazing community has to offer. From local musicians, to charities, to community performance groups, you can always expect something fun and exciting during LOCAL!
When: 9am-1pm
Where: Waverly Place, Cary
Artists to VisitBordeaux Lane Studio
Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 53 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
Art in the Park’s high standards and professional jury attract artisans from all over the Southeast to exhibit in a series of six shows, May through October. The quality of work exhibited draws thousands to the mountains each month.
Where: Blowing Rock, downtown
When: 10am-5pm
Artists to VisitZendustria
Thursday August 20, 2015
Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to VisitBordeaux Lane Studio
Saturday, August 22, 2015 
Come join us at the 39th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, one of the largest single day juried arts festivals in the United States. Due to construction, in 2015 the festival will be moved to Cary’s Town Hall Campus, a stone’s throw from the festival’s normal location. We’re confident the new location will be a great setting! 
Where: Cary Town Hall Campus
When: 9am-5pm
Artists to Visit: Zendustria, Muddy Heart


Midtown Raleigh Farmers' Market

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market is located on the Commons at North Hills. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. Come to the market for a direct connection to 35 new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more

When: 8am-12noon
Where: Commons at North Hills, Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the season!

Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 7/23/15-8/13/15

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Oak City 7
Porcelain Chinese Longevity Shou Bead Pendant
Bordeaux Lane Studio

Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to VisitBordeaux Lane Studio


Saturday, July 25, and August 1, 2015
Midtown Raleigh Farmers' Market

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market is located on the Commons at North Hills. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. Come to the market for a direct connection to 35 new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more

When: 8am-12noon
Where: Commons at North Hills, Raleigh
Artists to VisitBordeaux Lane Studio


Thursday, July 16, 30, and August 13, 2015


Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to VisitBordeaux Lane Studio

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the season!

Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!