Handmade Happenings: 5/1/15-5/7/15

                                                                                                                                                      
Friday, May 1, 2015 

Whispering Willow Soap

The Morning Times Market

Enjoy local artisans, live music, entertainment, and local craft beer, at The Morning Times Market, an outdoor art market. All ages are welcome. Come out to enjoy this free event.

Where: The Morning TImes Market (Hargett St. between Fayetteville and Wilmington Streets)

When: 6pm-1am

Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio (7pm-11pm)

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Meet in the Street

The 35th Annual Meet in the Street® festival will take place Saturday, May 2, at 10 am in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, Meet in the Street offers a day filled with food, fun and entertainment, including live music and children’s activities. Admission is free.

Where: Historic Wake Forest

When: 10am-5pm

Artist to Visit: Starlight Falls Designs

Durham Art Walk  

Visitors can purchase fine art and crafts at many downtown Durham sites including Durham Arts Council, Vega Metals, the Durham Armory and more! Visitors will also be able to hear live musical performances and can enjoy delicious food at numerous downtown Durham restaurants and food trucks.

The event is free and open to the public. Rain or shine.

When: Sat 5/2 10-5pm; Sun 5/3 1-5pm

Where: Durham Arts Council, Vega Metals, Durham Armory

Artists to Visit: Zendustria, Bordeaux Lane Studio 

Raleigh Flea Market  

The Raleigh Flea Market at the Historic State Fairgrounds has been a Triangle tradition since 1971. Our fun, family-friendly atmosphere draws tens of thousands of shoppers every weekend. The flea market showcases more than 600 vendors, offering everything from antiques and collectibles to handicrafts, furniture, homemade goodies, clothing, jewelry, and…well, the list just goes on and on!

Where: NC State Fairgrounds (near the furniture and other home goods)

When: 9am-6pm

Artists to Visit: shopJumpStudios

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Handmade Revelry 

Handmade Revelry at Rebus

Join us Sunday, May 3rd from 11am-4pm to a wonderful show we have put together just in time for mother’s day & graduation. In collaboration with Rebus, there will be 30+ local and regional artists, food trucks, beer, coffee and music.

Where: Rebus Works, 301 Kinsey Street, Raleigh
When: 11am-4pm
Artists to Visit: Whispering Willow Soap

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 season!

Come visit us on our Facebook page, too, NC Triangle Team on Etsy.

 (Members: if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to zorarts to get onto the calendar.)

Handmade Happenings - April 11-13, 2014

Meeple Wine Glass Charms
by Hard Boiled Megg

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Triangle, and our artists are out and about at some great events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market is our main attraction this weekend, with many of our team members participating in the city-wide event. If you can't make it to Durham, maybe one of our other events in Fuquay-Varina or Wake Forest will pique your interest? See you there!

Friday, April 11
Spring for the Arts - Fuquay-Varina
A special edition to kick off our 2014 edition of Art after Dark, Spring for the Arts is a potluck of creative activities and events, with local artists, businesses, and organizations all encouraged to get involved to showcase the arts in our community.   The event features an Artist and Crafter's Market, live local music, open mic, student performances, kids creative activities, and more!
Where: 108 Raleigh Street (between Main St. and Fuquay Ave.), Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.fuquayvarinaartscouncil.wildapricot.org//springforthearts.html

Saturday, April 12
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
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13
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
Cockamamie Jewelry, Hard Boiled Megg, Orange Cat Art, The Wayward Stitch

7. Net Friends/SciMed Solutions, 327 W. Main Street
Snazzy Trinkets

18. Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street
Bordeaux Lane Studio, Flowerthyme, Split Infinity Jewelry

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Purple Fuzzy Feet - Spring is in the Air Sale - Up to 20% off! See shop announcement for details - this week only!
- Orange Cat Art - Anniversary Sale! Get 10% off everything with coupon code 10YEARS through April 30!
- Katiebug Bows - New flat shipping rate $2.75 for every order! SHIPFREE coupon code still active for orders of $20.00 and more.

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, please send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

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! )

Handmade Happenings, April 28-29, 2012

More than a dozen of our terrific Triangle area artists will be displaying their work at events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market has something for everyone with art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, food trucks & more! On Saturday, start your day at the Durham Craft Market or Spring Daze in Cary! All are great opportunities to find unique, handmade & locally-made gifts for Mother's & Father's Day, and graduations. See you there!

Saturday, April 28
Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Tracy Gurley Bath and Body, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Simply Notes & Totes
More info:http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Durham Craft Market 

A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.

Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/ 

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
Durham Art Walk
A fun and unique, self-guided tour of art galleries, exhibits and vibrant downtown businesses featuring the original artwork of over 200 artists, live musical performances and great local food! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around! 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, Flytrap Studios, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Vintage Scraps

9. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster Street
Liz Moran 

10. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan
Music Teachah Designs

24. Trotter Building, 410 W. Greer Street
Curious Good Curios, Shore Debris, Trende Femme, Flower Thyme 

37. The Retreat at Brightleaf, 815 W. Morgan
Rocket Betty Designs, Good Girls Studio  

39. Smitten... a Sweet Boutique, 1105 West Main Street
LaTeDaJewels 

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 - April 9-10, 2011

More than a dozen of our terrific Triangle area artists will be displaying their work at events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market has something for everyone with art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, live music at indoor & outdoor venues, interactive events, food trucks, raffles & more! If you're in Raleigh, be sure to visit Spring Fling at the Raleigh Moravian Church, too.  Both are great opportunities to find unique, handmade & locally-made gifts for Easter, Mother's & Father's Day, and graduations.
Hope to see you there!

Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10
Durham Art Walk

A fun and unique, self-guided tour of urban art galleries, studios, impromptu exhibits and vibrant downtown businesses featuring the original artwork of over 200 artists, live musical performances and great local food! Maps are provided at all locations, or can be downloaded from 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
Adaron Hall (Ground Level):OldBroomStreet, WhimsyPics
Semans Gallery (Upper Level): CockamamieJewelry, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt

10. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street
SparklesandAngels,  GildedLilyGlass

28. Smitten Boutique, 1105 West Main Street
LaTeDaJewels

38. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street
AraLeighStudios, LindaSearcyJewelry, Liv'nGoodJewelry, ShoreDebris


Saturday, April 9
Spring Fling at Raleigh Moravian Church
Supporting the youth mission projects, this event includes raffle prizes, refreshments, and more than 30 vendors:  Jewelry & accessories, clothing, housewares, books & stationary, candles & soaps, and more!
Where: 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: 10 am - 3 pm
Sellers to look for: TGurleyBathandBody
More info: http://www.raleighmoravian.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 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!)