Handmade Happenings - November 22-24, 2013

Sea Blue & Grey Two-Toned Clutch
by The Wayward Stitch

It's a big weekend for handmade holiday shopping on the Triangle! More than a dozen of our team members are participating in the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market, which is always a festive event with a boatload of terrific artists showing their wares. Come join us for some fun holiday shopping, handmade style! See you there!

Saturday, November 23
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/ 

Saturday & Sunday, November 23-24

Holly Jolly Christmas Show - Fayetteville

Over 50 crafters and vendors from North & South Carolina. Santa's Workshop for children. Salvation Army of Fayetteville Toy & Food Drive. 

Where: 321 Maiden Lane (AIT Building), Fayetteville, NC 28301

When: Saturday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Artist to visit: Prickly Paw

More info: http://www.visitfayettevillenc.com/event/2013/11/23/holly-jolly-christmas-show  

 

Durham Art Walk Holiday Market

A festive fine arts and crafts event that kicks off the holiday season in downtown Durham! The Holiday Market invites art lovers for a weekend full of art and holiday spirit including: dazzling examples of local artistic talent, world-class restaurants, great shopping, innovative new businesses and fascinating historic sites. Get your holiday shopping done early and support local artists!
Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around on Saturday!  

Where: Downtown Durham (Location Info)

When: Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm

Artists by location:

1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street
Bull City Craft, CockamamieJewelry, Linda Searcy Jewelry, OrangeCatArt, Split Infinity Jewelry

13. Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street
Bordeaux Lane Studio, Cyberlily Studio, Ara Leigh Studios, Right on Q, Wood Painted Studio, metamorphosis metals, The Wayward Stitch, Snuggly Monkey Co.

18. Vega Metals, 214 Hunt Street
Gilded Lily Glass

More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Marla Faye Creations - 10% off in my shop with coupon code BIRTHDAY10
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 
- jdfootloose -  15% off your order with Coupon Code: MOMMA
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) or 50% off 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, November 23-25, 2012

Set of 3 Wool Dryer Balls
by Warlop's Woolies

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday... when ever & where ever you choose to do your holiday shopping, we hope you'll consider buying handmade & local!
This week, we have 3 events to share with you, plus LOTS of specials & sales on our team members' Etsy shops. Click through & take a look, we have something for everyone on your gift list!

Friday, November 23
Trunk Show at Southern Season - Chapel Hill 
Kick off your holiday shopping at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market. Jill Davis will be there with Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints, cards and calendars!
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/

Saturday, November 24 
Waverly Place Holiday Market - Cary 
The first in a series of Holiday Market days, featuring local vendors with hand crafted items. Enjoy an extraordinary vocal performance by the Kings Tavern Madrigal, and crafts for the children provided by the Cary Creative Center, Inc. - "C3".
Where: 323 New Waverly Pl, Cary, NC 27518 (Intersection of Tryon & Kildaire Farm Roads)
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

Trunk Show at Anvil - Raleigh
Lori Flanders of Loriola Glass Designs will have jewelry (and maybe even some loose beads) at a special Small Business Saturday event.
Where: Anvil, 715A N. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27604
When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Loriola Glass Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/anvilgallery

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Celia Currin Art - 40% off with coupon code 40OFF until Tuesday
- ChatterBlossom - 10% off + free gift wrapping with coupon code SmallBizLove10 - Friday through Monday
- Cockamamie Jewelry - 20% off of your entire order with coupon code 20PUGSASNORTING - Friday through Monday
- Flowerthyme - Buy 1 arrangement, get additional bouquets at discounts! See shop for details - through December 7
- Immaculata Designs - Free shipping Friday through Sunday
- Joanna's Foto - 40% off all prints - November 21 - 28
- Loriola Glass Designs - Free shipping with code FREESHIP
- Marla Faye Creations - 5% off use coupon code CHANSALE2012 or free shipping use coupon code CHANFREESHIP2012 - good through December 7
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off all items with coupon code HOLIDAY2012 - Friday through Monday
- Piecefully Home -Free shipping with coupon code GIVETHANKS2012 through Monday
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Use Coupon Code HOLIDAY2012 to receive 20% off Friday through Monday
- Shore Debris - 20% Off All Items - use coupon code: 20OFF - Friday through Monday
- Warlop's Woolies - 15% off with the code HOLIDAYLOVIN Friday through Monday

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 holiday shopping season! 

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

Handmade Happenings, November 18-20

Let us help with your holiday shopping this weekend at events in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill! Keep it local & handmade, Triangle! 

Friday, November 18

Craftland @ The Scrap Exchange - Durham

The annual Holiday Artists’ Marketplace at The Scrap Exchange - All items for sale are created by local artists from reused, reclaimed, or re-purposed materials. Open during regular store hours through the holidays, including the Durham Art Walk this weekend!
Where: Green Gallery at The Scrap Exchange Creative Reuse Center, 923 Franklin Street, Durham, NC 27701

When: Opening Reception Friday - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Artist to visit: Ouida's Trunk 

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

Saturday, November 19
Howliday Shop - Chapel Hill

A variety of unique local vendors will offer you thoughtful and amazing gifts for your holiday shopping! Hosted by Pawfect Match Rescue to raise funds for our efforts to rescue abused and abandoned animals from high-kill shelters.

Where: Chapel Hill North Apartments Club House, 200 Perkins Dr. Suite 230, Chapel Hill, NC
When: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Music Teachah Designs, Funky & Feisty, MonkeyChiMonkeyDo, Bohemian Earth
More info: http://www.pawfectmatch.org/info/display?PageID=11023

Mistletoe Market - Raleigh

Come shop over 160 vendors, eat lunch at our food court, enjoy the goodies at our bake sale and try your luck at our Basket raffle. $5.00 admission, bring in a can of food for $1.00 off.

Where: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

When: 9:00 am - 4:300 pm
Artist to visit: Tracy Gurly Bath and Body
More info: http://wakefieldhs.wcpss.net/

Saturday & Sunday, November 19 & 20
Durham Art Walk - Holiday Market 
A showcase of more than 200 artists at sites all over vibrant downtown Durham! Come enjoy local artistic talent, great shopping, live music and great food! Sites are within easy walking distance, but there is also free shuttle service and the Bull City Connector.
Where: Downtown Durham (map & directions)
When: Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm 
Artists to visit by location:
1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street: metamorphosis metals, Linda Searcy Jewelry, Orange Cat Art, Cockamamie Jewelry, Bordeaux Lane Studio (formerly OldBroomStreet), Flytrap  
9. Durham Convention Center, 301 W. Morgan Street: Hooks and Eyes
11. Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street: Shore Debris
22. Urban Durham Realty, 401C Foster Street: LORiOLA
23. Vega Metals, 214 Hunt Street: Gilded Lily Glass
38. Smitten Boutique, 1105 West Main Street: LaTeDa Adornments
More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

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 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 - November 20-21, 2010

Holiday shopping is easy this weekend at great events in both Raleigh and Durham! A host of NC Triangle team artists are participating in the Durham Art Walk on both Saturday & Sunday.  Come out to meet our team artists in person, and see all their unique creations at these festive showcases.  See you there!

Saturday, November 20
Designers Downtown Market - Raleigh
The "DDM" features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel.  Our vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more!
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot & surrounding area)
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: Studio119 
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

Holiday Bazaar 2010 - Raleigh
Handmade holiday shopping & a good cause!  Benefits The Parable Project and Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Where: Right Track Academy, 8340 Bandford Way #1, Raleigh, NC 27615
When: 10:00 am  - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: theapplecobbler
More info: http://events.triangle.com/

Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21
Durham Art Walk Holiday Market
Join us this November for the Durham Art Walk Holiday Market, a unique downtown art event featuring the work of over 200 artists in a festive holiday setting. Free shuttle service is provided on Sunday and on Saturday take the new Bull City Connector, a free bus service that stops at many of the Holiday Market sites.
Where: Downtown Durham (map & directions)
When: Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for and where to find them: 
Durham Arts Council Building: LindaSearcyJewelry, latedajewels, metamorphosis, OrangeCatArt, WhimsyPics, LivngoodJewelry
Durham Armory: AraLeighStudios, ShoreDebris
Vega Metals: gildedlilyglass
More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

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