Handmade Happenings - July 31 - August 4, 2013

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by Twice As Loved

It's hard to believe it's August already, it feels like summer is flying by! But our local artists are hard at work at events big & small and with sales in their Etsy shops. Come take a look!

Wednesday - Saturday, July 31 - August 3
National Black Theater Festival - Winston-Salem
The International Vendors’ Market at the Festival is an exquisite commercial exhibition of creative merchandising that is also culturally educational. Free & open to the public.
Where: MC Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When: Wed Noon-11p, Thurs 11-11p, Fri & Sat 11-Midnight. Market closes from 7-8p daily
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.nbtf.org/

Friday, August 2
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, August 3
Waverly Place Farmer's Market - CaryFeaturing NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, and more, plus the Waverly Artists Group!
Where: In the parking lot off of the Waverly Promenade on the lower level, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/waverly-farmers-market/?instance_id=452

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Twice As Loved - Sale! Use code TWICEASLOVED15 for 15% discount, through August 15.
- Salvaged Jewelry - Free shipping with coupon code - FREE SHIPPING
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER2013
- 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 summer! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)