Handmade Happenings, October 5-7, 2012

Pendant - Oxidized Copper with Sterling Rivets
by Linda Searcy Jewelry

This weekend the fun starts Friday night in Raleigh & continues around the Triangle on Saturday & Sunday! And should you find yourself in Washington, DC this weekend, you can still support our team artists on their road trip events.  ;)  
See you there!

Friday, October 5
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 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, October 6
Gifts With Heart - NC Triangle Team Promo!
 Come into Gifts With A Heart between 10 and 4 and mention NC Triangle Street team, and get 10% off your entire purchase of local crafts and Fair Trade Items!
Where:2889 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: http://www.giftswithaheartraleigh.com/

Sunday, October 7

Festifall - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts boasts more than 100 quality artists, live entertainment for on three stages, local food, and more! Come explore our booming local art scene supporting the artists that make our communities and local economy vibrant. 
Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Curious Goods Curious (Booth B57), Linda Searcy Jewelry (A12), Artfully Out Loud (B37), Flytrap (B71), Flower Thyme (A41)
More info: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.aspx?page=1827

Wednesday, October 10 
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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

Road Trip! Washington, DC Area 
Saturday, October 6

Art on the Avenue Festival - Alexandria, VA

A multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine! More than 300 artists (jewelers – silversmith & beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, fabric artists), musicians, and food vendors. Kids activities, too!

Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LORiOLA, Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://artontheavenue.org/

Sunday, October 7 

Trunk show at Zoe Boutique 
Opportunity to meet with Mamie of Cockamamie Jewelry at Alexandria's fashion destination!

Where: 130 South Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia
When: Noon - 5

Featured Artist: Cockamamie Jewelry

More info: http://www.facebook.com/shopatzoe

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 fall! 

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

Handmade Happenings - October 1-3, 2010

Although it's been a little soggy in the Triangle this week, the forecast for the weekend is clear, sunny and perfect for enjoying the many autumn arts & crafts events scheduled for this weekend.  Starting Friday night & Saturday in Raleigh, plus a few options if you're out of town this weekend - your NC Triangle artists have you covered.  See you there!

Friday, October 1
First Friday - Downtown 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: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Seller to look for:  OldBroomStreet will be one of several artists outside The Morning Times Cafe & Gallery at 10 E. Hargett Street. (6:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, October 2
Fall Arts Fair - Raleigh
Join us for the Fall Arts Fair at Sertoma Arts Center and Shelley Lake Park!  Visit our indoor & outdoor art markets, enjoy live entertainment, watch artists' demonstrations, enjoy a kids area, fishing derby, try out a music together class or Nia class and much more! 
Where: Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 Millbrook Road, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, OrangeCatArt, TrendeFemme
More info: http://www.parks.raleighnc.gov/arts

Five Points Farmers Market
The newest addition to Raleigh community markets, come visit with your neighbors while shopping for fresh food, and other handmade goodies.
Where: 2014 Fairview Road (NOFO parking lot), Raleigh
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.nextstop.com/p/o0qPB09YSrA/five-points-farmers-market/www.nextstop.com

If you're feeling like a road trip...
Saturday, October 2
Art on the Avenue - Alexandria, VA
A regional multi-cultural arts & music festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Potomac West area in Alexandria, Virginia.
Where: 2310 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: LORiOLA
More info: http://www.artontheavenue.org/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!


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