Handmade Happenings - April 4-6, 2014

Tiny Gold Animal Silhouette Necklace
by metamorphosis metals

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Triangle! Join our team members out and about for First Friday in Raleigh. Also, many local farmers markets are switching to their spring & summer schedules this weekend. Get there early to get all the good stuff! See you there!

Friday, April 4
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit: 
* Cockamamie Jewelry will be at Galatea Boutique (10 W. Franklin Street, Suite 130, in Seaboard Station) for their Spring Designers' Showcase from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* 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.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Saturday, April 5
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: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- Orange Cat Art - 10th Anniversary Sale! 10% off everything with coupon code 10YEARS
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 

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 be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - March 2, 2012

Welcome to the first 2012 edition of the NC Triangle Team's Handmade Happenings post! Each week we will bring you an event listing with details on all of the great opportunities to meet and shop with our member artists & crafters that are happening in our area. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or just a fun outing, we hope to see you out in the Triangle area this year!

Friday, March 2
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- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm


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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - May 6-8, 2011

Downtown Raleigh is the place to be tonight for great First Friday events! Join several of our team members in Apex on  Saturday, for Peakfest! Great opportunities to treat Mom to a special time out, or do some last minute shopping.

This week we also have 2 team members with sales in their online shops, so be sure to check them out for some great deals!

Friday, May 6
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: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Sellers to look for: 
Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
OldBroomStreet (aka Bordeaux Lane Studio) will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington. ) 15 Local Art Vendors!  Local Beer Tent! Fire Hooping! And more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop & the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 7

Peakfest - Apex 
Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive for a day of fun, food and fellowship at this annual arts and crafts festival. Visit "The Peak of Good Living" for the 31st year of Peakfest!

Where: Historic Downtown Apex (map)
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: BeyondWords12 (Booth #33A), LindaSearcyJewelry (#48A), Liv'nGoodJewelry, Loriola, OldBroomStreet (#38A)
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/

Team Sales!
Mother's Day Sale by WhimsyPics! 20% off through Saturday, May 7. Pick out something special for Mom, and enter coupon code MOTHER upon checkout. 

Graduation Sale by OrangeCatArt! 10% off everything in our NC Universities section through Sunday, May 15.  Note card sets & prints featuring campus photography from UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, Duke, UNC Greensboro and Davidson College.  (Current prices reflect discount.)

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 spring!

(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 - April 1-3, 2011

No foolin'!  Downtown Raleigh is the place to be tonight for great First Friday events!  Saturday, celebrate the re-return of Spring with the opening of local farmers markets. The market in Erwin is having a special festival day, and it's a just short drive from the Triangle. Hope to see you there!

Friday, April 1
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: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Sellers to look for: 
Metamorphosis and Lucky Accessories are having a grand opening for their new studio space with drawings for two $50 gift certificates. One entry for attending, additional entries for each $20 you spend. The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

OldBroomStreet, LaTeDaJewels and Liv'nGood Jewelry will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington.  Local Art!  Local Beer! And more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop & the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 2
Farmers Market Day - Erwin
This event is in celebration of supporting local artisans!  There will be over thirty craft and food artisan booth, farming theme photoshoot, drawing for a wagon full of goodies, cooperative extension will be passing out flyers for upcoming canning classes, Lowe's has donated seeds for aspiring little farmers to plant and take home to their garden, cornhole games with prizes for our youth.  Please come to downtown Erwin and support local farmers, artists, and crafters on the first Saturday in April!
Where:  Indigo Room (121 East H Street, Suite 101 - downtown Erwin), adjacent outdoor sidewalks, and downtown's grassy area
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: DinnerTimeChimes, BuffaloGalsSoap
More info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=140779869319588

Cary Downtown Farmers Market
The Cary Downtown Farmers Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.  Let us be your first stop for locally grown vegetables and fruit, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, pottery, jewelry, home-made jams, jellies, sauces and baked goods.
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet (aka Bourdeaux Lane Studio)
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/
(Also, OldBroomStreet will be at the weekday market every Tuesday 3-6 pm throughout the season! )


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 spring!

(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!)