Handmade Happenings, April 6-8, 2012

Spring has arrived in the Triangle, which means lots of outdoor activities - including arts markets! Come shop with the local artists & crafters of the NC Triangle Team for Easter, Mother's Day & Graduation gifts this spring!

Friday, April 6
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene with local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 7
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
The Grand Opening of the market at its new location!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Spring Festival - Southport

If you're headed for the coast this Easter weekend, how about visiting this great Arts Festival, Chili Cook-off and Azalea Sale in historic downtown Southport?

Where: Franklin Square Park
When: Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://www.downtownsouthport.org/

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 spring!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)