Friday, June 1, 2012

Keep it local & handmade, Triangle!  We've got some great events for you in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Clayton this weekend.  Keep your eyes open for Father's Day and end of year teachers' gifts. Our diverse group of artists and crafters has something for everyone!

Friday, June 2
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, May 5
Durham Craft Market 
A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.
Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks
More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/  

Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
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/
 

Millstock Music & Arts Faire - Clayton
Enjoy live music, dance, and dozens of artists downtown in Horne Square, features include a sidewalk chalk art contest, art trading cards, and a children's art booth! 
Where: Horne Square, at the corner of Main and Lombard, Clayton, NC, 27520 
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet 
More info: http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/news/millstock12.aspx 

Flea Market at the Historic State Fair Grounds - Raleigh 
Enjoy the variety of wares on display, and see handcrafted jewelry made using natural gem stones.
Where: 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Ginger Pink 
More info: http://www.raleighfleamarket.net/

Special Sale Info:
Team member Dinner Time Chimes has listed several Boot Birdhouses in a Father's Day Auction on Facebook. The auction is open through Sunday, June 3, and it's a great opportunity to get a deal for Dad! 

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 summer!

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