Handmade Happenings - April 12-14, 2013

Rouge Flapper Girls - Vintage Button Earrings
by Right on Q

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Triangle, and our artists are out and about at some great events in Raleigh and Durham this weekend! Recently, Southern Living Magazine named Durham as the South's Tastiest Town. We'd agree with that assessment, and with the Durham Art Walk this weekend, there's never been a better time to check out the food, art, music, and more! See you there! 

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13
Ignited by Truth - Raleigh
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair during the conference, which includes religiously inspired arts & crafts. Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Where: Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://ignitedbytruth.com/

Saturday, April 13
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
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14
Durham Art Walk
With over 200 artists and 33 sites, Downtown Durham is the place to be for a weekend full of art and exploration of all that Durham has to offer, including: dazzling examples of local visual artists, brand-new creative window installations, great shopping, world-class restaurants, cheery live music, and more! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around on Saturday! Maps are provided at all locations, or can be found on the DAW website.

Where: Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm

More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

Sellers to look for by location: 
1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street
CockamamieJewelry, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Split Infinity Jewelry

17. West Village #2, 604 W. Morgan Street (Next to Magpie Boutique and West End Wine Bar)
Linda Searcy Jewelry, Artfully Out Loud Mosaics, Ara Leigh Studios

22. Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street
Curious Goods Curios, Sparkle Origami, Flowerthyme, Right on Q Jewelry

27. Cocoa Cinnamon, 420 W. Geer Street
Li Sashay, Poppy & Purl, Salvaged Jewelry, Stick Staff Cane

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off our watercolor blanks & scraps! Great for ACEOs, tags, handmade paper & more! No coupon code needed.  

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! )