Handmade Happenings - April 25-27, 2014

We are definitely at the height of the spring arts & crafts festival season, as we have events Friday, Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Lots to see & do, plus great opportunities to shop local & handmade for Mother's Day & graduations! See you there!

Friday, April 25
Final Friday Sip n Shop - Raleigh
We will be featuring chocolate yummy things from "Everything Chocolate and More", in addition to our great selection of locally handmade and fair-trade goods!
Where:  Gifts with a Heart, 2889 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to look for: Avelo Quilt Art
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/287931628028778/

Saturday, April 26
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

Spring Daze - 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, children's activities and live entertainment. 
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Rd, Cary, NC

When: Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm

More info: http://www.townofcary.org/
Sellers to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home, Muddy Heart, FlowerThyme

Sunday, April 27
Pop-Up Sunday - Raleigh
Flea market style shopping with beer, crafting and community! The SPCA of Wake County is our charitable partner this month. They will be here to answer any questions you have about pet adoption, volunteering or which breed is best for your lifestyle. We will also have tons of local shops, vintage collectors, recycled art, food trucks, and crafty activities to enjoy. 
Where: 509 N. West street, Raleigh, NC 27603
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
More info: popupsunday.com
Sellers to look for: Cockamamie Jewelry, from Lillian Vintage


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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 - December 13-15, 2013

Quilt Art Christmas Tree Painting
by Alvelo Quilt Art

There's a chill in the air, so Christmas must be getting close! We've got unique events all around the Raleigh area, and Sunday the Boylan Heights neighborhood will be fun of great artists to visit in yards and on porches. They are all great events and opportunities to shop handmade & local for the holidays!

Friday & Saturday, December 13 & 14

Holiday Open House - Raleigh
Meet some of our wonderful local artists and crafters! We will have a hot mulled cider and wine to sip Friday night as well as demonstrations, book signings and more! This is a great time to do a little Christmas Shopping among friends-no parking hassles-no long lines-we hope to see you all!
Where: Gifts with a Heart, 2889 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606

When: Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 1-6 pm
Artists to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art, Orange Cat Art

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/258286910989253/

Saturday, December 14

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/

Sunday, December 15
20th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk - Raleigh
(Rescheduled to to last weekend's weather!) Over 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: Boylan Heights (S. Boylan Avenue & surrounding area)
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Isabel's Rose, Orange Cat Art, The Wayward Stitch
More info: http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/

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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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, October 20-21, 2012

White Mini-Moonbeam Glass Candleholder
by Melsie Glass

Looks like another beautiful weekend in store for the Triangle! We have two unique events happening this Saturday in Raleigh - See you there!

Saturday, October 20
Fall Arts Fair - Raleigh
Many great artists will be there along with kids crafts, live music, food trucks, and demos. This is a great place to do some holiday or birthday shopping. Forget the mall and join the fun at Pullen Arts Center. We are located near the NCSU bell tower on Pullen Road. Bring your friends!
Where: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Melsie Glass
More info: http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/PullenArtsCenter.html

TV Tray Sale & Book Signing - Raleigh

Stop by for a baked treat, a hot cup of Larry's Beans coffee and do some shopping! Gifts With A Heart is having their first ever TV Tray Sale where local artists will come, set up a TV Tray and sell their art, jewelry and fresh baked goodies! We will have acclaimed local author Alice J. Wisler
signing her books and selling "The Famous Bailey House Lemon Cookies" fresh from the pages of her novel - Hatteras Girl.
Where: 2889 Jones Franklin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/499539050070967/

Wednesday, October 24 
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
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.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 throughout the fall season! 

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