Handmade Happenings - September 27-29, 2013

Millefiori Mother Mary Italian Micromosaic
Rose Glass Opal Necklace by Cockamamie Jewelry

Welcome to the first full weekend of fall! We can feel the change starting here in the Triangle, but some of our members are taking roadtrips this weekend to points farther west. If you're heading out of town, join them at one of these great events in Hickory or Charlotte. Have a terrific weekend!

Saturday, September 28
Viewmont Street Strut - Hickory
A fun filled day full of specials and surprises all over Viewmont! Razzberrries has a great day planned with a Trunk Show from our special guest artist Mamie Wilkins of Cockamamie Jewelry. Beautiful one of a kind pieces re-created from original vintage jewelry. An oh so Delicious Truffle Tasting of our to die for Handmade Truffles...while they last! And Specials and Doorprizes all day long!  
Where: Razzberries, 44 29th Ave NE, Hickory, North Carolina 28601
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/526274670795985/

Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29
ArtsFest of Matthews - Charlotte area
The 28th Annual ArtFest of Matthews features more than 50 fine artists and master craftsmen from all over the southeast. This is a great family event featuring a Children’s Hands on Art Area with pottery lessons and craft making, a high school art scholarship competition in the Train Station, live music and local restaurants!
Where: Matthews Town Green, 232 Matthews Station Street, Matthews, NC 28105
When: Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Orange Cat Art
More info: http://matthewsnc.gov/ForResidents/UpcomingEvents/tabid/68/vw/3/itemid/356/d/20130928/Default.aspx

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!

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, September 22-23, 2012

Golden Sweetgum Trees
by Orange Cat Art

This weekend, we have two Trunk Shows to share with you - one in Chapel Hill, and one in Hickory (for those of you making a road trip to the mountains. ;) These events offer opportunities to meet artists in a retail setting, so they are great for making a connection to the people behind the art! See you there!

Saturday, September 22
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis during "Celebrate North Carolina" month at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints and cards will be there!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 4 pm
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Trunk Show at Razzberries - Hickory 
Combining vintage pieces that have been passionately hunted and gathered with interesting modern elements, Cockamamie Jewelry represents a convergence of yesterday and today. Join jewelry artist Mamie Wilkins this special event!
Where: 44 29th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Razzberries/269892231402 

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; natural bath & body products, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/ 

Wednesday, September 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; natural bath & body products, 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/  


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! )