Handmade Happenings - December 17-19, 2010

This is the last weekend for Christmas shopping, but that's no excuse to run to the mall!  Here are a few more opportunities to shop local & handmade this year, in the Triangle & the Triad.  See you there!

Friday, December 17 - Sunday, December 19
Holiday Food, Wine & Craft Show - Raleigh

A unique event sponsored by the American Heritage Craft shows!  See their website for ticket prices & coupons.

Where: The Raleigh NC State Fairgrounds
in the Exposition Building
When: Fri-10am-8pm, Sat- 10am-7pm, Sun-10am-6pm
Seller to look for: TGurleyBathandBody
More info: http://www.americanheritageshows.com/current-show-information.php

Friday, December 17 - Sunday, December 19
Holiday Art & Craft Market - Greensboro
A special gathering of 20 artists and fine crafters at The Marshall Gallery, in The Village at North Elm.  Free and open to the public.
Where:  301 Pisgah Church Rd # H, Greensboro, NC 27455 
When: Friday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sunday, Noon - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.marshallartco.com/index.cfm?id=193853&fuseaction=browse&pageid=193

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this holiday season!




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

Handmade Happenings - December 2-5, 2010

We have an over-abundance of terrific holiday shopping events all over the Triangle to share with you this week! Thursday through Sunday there's lot to see, so come on out!

Thursday, December 2
Holiday Market - Raleigh
Local artists and craftsmen, jewelry vendors and more. This is the perfect opportunity to support our local economy, discover some unique holiday gifts!
Where: Joyner Elementary School, 2300 Lowden Street, Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://events.triangle.com/raleigh-nc/events/show/154642665-joyner-elementary-holiday-market

Thursday-Saturday, December 2-4
Holiday Shoppe - Cary
The Cary Academy Shoppe has gifts for everyone on your shopping list! More than 100 unique vendors have been present in the past at this free event that is open to the public.
Where: 1500 North Harrison Avenue, Cary, NC 27513
When: starts at 10:00 am each day, see website for more details
Sellers to look for: GildedLilyGlass, OrangeCatArt, SissyandJacks
More info: http://www.caryacademy.org/page.cfm?p=1214

Thursday-Sunday, December 2-5
Carolina Christmas Show - Raleigh
Crafts, decorations, gifts, shows, and more! And don't forget to get your admission discount - see the website for details - http://www.carolinachristmas.com/discounts.html
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: starts at 10:00 am each day, see website for more details
Seller to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, booth #164
More info: http://www.carolinachristmas.com/

Saturday, December 4
Rock & Shop Market - Durham
Shop local this holiday season! 60 designers, a fashion show, food trucks & live music!
Where: Two venues in Downtown Durham: Motorco Music Hall & Fullsteam Brewery across the street. The venues are located at 723 & 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701.
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis, Loriola, TrendeFemme, TGurleyBathandBody, TurtleGrassBody (aka theapplecobbler)
More info: http://www.rockandshopmarket.com/

Christmas Holiday Shoppe - Chapel Hill
More than 55 talented artisans and crafters from across the Triangle. Enjoy one-stop shopping and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. A vast array of unique, handmade gifts and specialty items will delight you!
Where: St. Thomas More School, 920 Carmichael Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: studio119, OldBroomStreet
More info: http://creatingthehive.com/event/9306/christmas-holiday-shoppe

Saturday& Sunday, December 4 & 5
Christmas Craft Show - Raleigh
Come and shop for unique Christmas gifts. Homemade Christmas cookies in Christmas tins for sale too! In addition to the Craft/Vendor Fair, there will be a Religious Book Fair - great for Advent/Christmas gifts.
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: Saturday, Noon - 7:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/gms/2068717742.html

Holly Days - Raleigh
There will be approximately 150 vendors from across the state selling crafts, jewelry, food products and other original gifts.
Where: Sanderson High School, 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: MarthaMaryJewelry
More info: http://events.triangle.com/raleigh-nc/events/show/151922085-holly-days-at-sanderson

Sunday, December 5
Boylan Heights Art Walk - Raleigh
More than 100 artists display and sell their work from porches, homes and studios. This is a wonderful opportunity to stroll through an historic neighborhood and shop for special gifts for the holidays.
Where: Boyland Heights neighborhood (South Boylan Avenue, Cutler, McCullough, W. Lenoir, Kinsey and W. Cabarrus Streets)
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Loriola, OrangeCatArt, metamorphosis, GildedLilyGlass, Studio119
More info: http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this holiday season!


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

Handmade Happenings - July 30-August 1, 2010

 This weekend, the action is in downtown Raleigh!  And by "action", we mean everything from the Maximus Circus performers, to a Krispy Kreme donut eating contest, to 4 stages of live music, kids activities, and of course, some of the best handmade arts & crafts around. Plus, it's all free! Come enjoy the show & support your local art-repreneurs. ;)
See you there!

Saturday, August 31
Raleigh Wide Open 5
In addition to all these other great activites, there will be two venues for local artists to share their handmade arts & crafts!
"Artisan Market" features more than 100 vendors, artists & more in the City Plaza area, right on Fayetteville Street.
"Art Raleigh" a festival inside a festival, with all NC artists, in front of the Convention Center on Salisbury Street. 
Where: Fayetteville Street area, from the Capitol through City Plaza to Lenoir Street
When: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artisan Market: LaTeDaJewels, OldBroomStreet (near the fountain) 
Art Raleigh: metamorphosis, sissyandjacks 
More info: http://www.raleighconvention.com/rwo5/index.html


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

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