Handmade Happenings, March 7-10, 2013

Chiyogami Wrapped Bangle Bracelet
by Beyond Words

March has definitely come in like a lion, but it looks like there is more lamb-like weather coming this weekend. Perfect for getting out and enjoying the local arts & crafts scene in Raleigh. The fun starts tonight at Tir Na Nog and continues all weekend long at the State Farmer's Market. See you there! 

Thursday, March 7
First Thursday Local Market - Raleigh
Local beers, local bands, and local artists, showing art, prints, T-shirts, jewelry and more!

Where: Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant, 218 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 9:00 pm - midnight

Sellers to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: Event poster
 
Friday - Sunday, March 8-10
Spring Craft Fair - Raleigh
Local handmade crafts! Including: Ornamental Garden Accessories, Handwoven Baskets, Spring Floral Arrangements, Crocheted Accessories, Stained Glass, Woodworking, Pottery, Candles, Jewelry, Handpainted Items, Handbags & More!Where: State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh, NC 27603
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Beyond Words (Saturday only!), Bordeaux Lane Studio (Saturday & Sunday)
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/147936708702180/

Saturday, March 9
Wake Forest Farmers Market
Fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, and pork; free-range eggs; honey, jams, and preserves; delicious baked goods; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- Precious Lamb Gifts - Easter Sale! Use coupon code EASTER2013 for 25% OFF your order
of $10 or more. 
- Celia Currin Art - Friday 3/8 only! Birthday Sale - 25% off orders $10 or more with coupon code "birthday" 

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 or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )