Handmade Happenings - May 25-26, 2013

Personalized USA Patriotic Flag Coasters
by My Little Chickadee Creations

   Happy Memorial Day weekend, Triangle friends! If you're not headed to the beach or the mountains for the long weekend, we have some fun markets to start your Saturday in Raleigh & Cary. 
   Also, check out the great Memorial Day Sales in our member Etsy shops. Thank you for shopping local & handmade this summer!

Saturday, May 11
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
The opening weekend of the Waverly Market! Featuring NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, and more, plus the Waverly Artists Group!
Where: In the parking lot off of the Waverly Promenade on the lower level, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/waverly-farmers-market/?instance_id=452

Glenwood South Monthly Street Market - Raleigh
Get your Saturday off to a great start and shop local at the Glenwood South Monthly Street Market! The market will feature local and regional vendors selling unique home goods, jewelry, clothing, and more! Markets will continue to run the last Saturday of each month so mark your calendars now!
Where: 600 block of North Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
When: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs
More info: http://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/event/12169890/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Cockamamie Jewelry & From Lillian - Memorial Day Sale! Use coupon code REMEMBER for 25% off through Monday, May 27.
- My Little Chickadee Creations - Red, White & Blue Sale! 30% off select red, white & blue coasters, trivets & magnets. Sale ends Tuesday, May 28. 
- Karess Krafters - Use code MEM25 to save 25% in our shop during the Memorial Day weekend. 
- Celia Currin Art - 40% off with code MEGASALE
- The Green Elephant Co. -  10% off with coupon code WARMERWEATHER
- 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.  
- Dinner Time Chimes - 20% off with coupon code GIVETHANKS

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 summer! 

(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 4-6, 2011

The first weekend of November and some chilly fall weather to get you in the mood for holiday shopping!  Our team members are participating in events in Raleigh, Roxboro and Morrisville this weekend, so come out a say hello.  A fun way to shop local & handmade this holiday season - see you there! 

Friday, November 4
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: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* LaTeDaAdornments will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live music and more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Friday - Sunday, November 4-6
Annual Autumn Art Fest - Raleigh
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh is hosting its annual art festival this weekend. What a great way to start your holiday shopping! Items for sale will include pottery, jewelry, stained glass, paintings, textiles, photography, woodworking, baskets, and much more. Visitors will also enjoy browsing, so bring your friends and neighbors. Where: 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh When: Friday 6 - 9 pm; Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 10 am - 2 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.uufr.org/special-events 

Saturday, November 5, 2011 
Holiday Craft Fair - Morrisville
The 3rd Annual Fall Craft Fair at the year-round Western Wake Farmers' Market. In addition to the regular vendors, you'll find jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, artisan foods, soaps, lotions, canvas art, pottery, and so much more!
Where: Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village
When: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artists to visit: TGurleyBathandBody, ShoreDebris 
More info: http://westernwakefarmersmarket.org/Post/7082524860805419212 

6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza - Roxboro 

A variety of local & home businesses, artists & crafters will be represented at this event at the Roxboro Community School. Plus, stew by the quart and by the bowl, and a silent auction!

Where: 115 Lake Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573

When: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LindaSearcyJewelry, MountainstotheSeaNC

More info: http://www.roxborocommunityschool.org/cms/

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, October 27-30, 2011

This weekend's event calendar starts early with a Trunk Show at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill on Thursday.  Then join several of our members at a Galleria Craft Fair in Raleigh on Saturday.  See you there!

Thursday, October 27
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis during "Made in North Carolina" month at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints, cards will be there, plus 2012 calendars and holiday card sets.
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 5 pm 
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Saturday, October 29
Galleria Craft Fair at St. Raphael - Raleigh
More than 50 artists & crafters presenting: cards & paper crafts, jewelry, doll clothes, Christmas ornaments, cookbooks, silk flowers, purses, decorative items, wood crafts, baby items, baskets, kitchen items, mixes & soups, children items, scarfs, soaps, metal yard art, wreaths, candles and more!
Where: 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: OldBroomStreet, LindaSearcyJewelry
More info: http://galleriacraftfair.com/ 

Holly Fest - Holly Springs
Entertainment, arts & crafts, pirates, kids' corner, pumpkin carving contest, costume parade, Robinson's Racing Pigs, food for every taste, and much more!
Where: Womble Park, across from 301 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, NC
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: BeyondWords12 , DesigningImpressions
More info: http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/hollyfest/index.html

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!)

Handmade Happenings, October 1-2, 2011

Autumn is truly upon us, with great events in the Triangle area this weekend! Southern Pines, Chapel Hill and Raleigh each feature festivals for the whole family, and two of our members are taking a trip to a festival in the DC area.  Near or far, we hope you'll come out and say hello!

Saturday, October 1
Autumn Fest - Southern Pines
Presented the 1st Saturday in October, Autumnfest is a small street festival that includes live entertainment, arts & crafts booths, food, 5K road race, rides, and more. Everyone is invited to come early to the picturesque setting of Southern Pines and enjoy this wonderful, small-town festival!
Where: Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC
When: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: LindaSearcyJewelry 
More info: http://www.mooreart.org/programs/special-events/autumnfest/

Creative Hearts Marketplace - Raleigh
Craft & bake sale at the Open Door Baptist Church!
Where: 9801 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC
When: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: AdorableOriginals
More info: http://www.opendoorlife.com/

1st Annual Downtown Oktoberfest - Raleigh
Beer, food, fun, local arts vendors, and did we mention beer?
Where: The corner of Pace Street and N. Person street (near Krispy Kreme)
When: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.downtownraleighoktoberfest.com/

Sunday, October 2

Festifall - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts boasts over 100 quality artists, live entertainment for all ages, hands-on activities, and local food. Chapel Hill residents and people from neighboring communities will have the opportunity to explore our booming local art scene supporting the artists that make our communities and local economy vibrant. 
Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: DesigningImpressions,  metamorphosis, curiousgoodscurious, GildedLilyGlass, ecstewart 
More info:

Road Trip - Washington, DC Area

Saturday, October 1

Art on the Avenue Festival - Alexandria, VA

A multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine! More than 300 artists (jewelers – silversmith & beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, fabric artists), musicians, and food vendors. Kids activities, too!

Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LORiOLA, CockamamieJewelry
More info: http://artontheavenue.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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - September 16-18, 2011

This weekend is just packed with opportunities to shop & connect with local artists, crafters, and the handmade community in the Triangle - SPARKCon, the Etsy Summit Meet-up, and much more!  See you there!

Events:
Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18
bazaarSpark
One of the “creative potluck” that is SPARKCon in Raleigh, bazaarSPARK is a collection of artisans, food, fashion, friends and surprise joining together along with their wares as an outdoor shopping experience. What if the mall was cool? What would it feel like? bazaarSPARK was created to answer that question.
Where: E. Davie & Fayetteville Streets, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm;  Sunday - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet (aka BordeauxLaneStudio) (Booth 19C), metamorphosis (Booth A7), CuriousGoodsCurios (Booth A8), DesigningImpressions (Booth D36), hooksandeyes(Booth D32),  LaTeDaJewels, BijouSavvy, TurtleGrassBody
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/

The Saturday3 Fair at NOFO @ The Pig
This event has been postponed this weekend, due to the rainy forecast.  Come visit on Sunday, instead!
Join us for food & fun under the tents! Five Points Farmers Market vendors and tarheel food artisans - offering lunch & goodness to take home, including cheeses, meats, fresh bakery items, desserts, sauces, pickles, dairy and more. Local artists offering jewelry, children's clothing, paintings, etc.
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
***  When: Sunday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ***
Seller to look for: VillainousVixen
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277

Bud Light City Fest
In addition to the concert at the downtown Raleigh Amphitheater, featuring Better than Ezra, enjoy the Bud Light Rage Cage featuring food vendors, art vendors - Nyla Elise, Mangled Minds, Triangle Jewelery Makers, NC Fotobooth, Miss Capitol City, and a tasty beer tent with craft beers. 
Where: Lenoir Street
When: Craft show - 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry
More info: http://www.rocktheblockws.com/

SALE!
New team member honeypotvintage is having a grand opening sale! Use coupon code GRAND15 at checkout to save 15% on great vintage fashion!

Etsy Summit:
Techshop RDU is one of the Meet-Up sites for this weekend's Etsy Summit!
The Acorn to Oak Handmade Team and Techshop RDU have planned 2 amazing full days of DIY, handmade and creative business classes - some streamed live from Etsy's summit in Berlin, some live and in person here in Raleigh.  There's something for everyone - yarn & fabric swap, wood turning, painting, metalsmithing, a food truck rally for lunch on Saturday, and much, much more!
The full schedule is on Acorn to Oak's team page, check it out for an opportunity to learn & connect with local crafters!
More info: http://www.etsy.com/teams/9638/acorn-to-oak-handmade/discuss/8833140/page/1

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!)

Local Featured Seller: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs

Who are you? Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs

Where are you located? Cary, NC

What do you create? Jewelry in fine metals, sterling, fine silver, copper and brass with semi-precious stones (cabs mostly), faceted gems, and colorful glass beads.

What is your favorite place to visit in the triangle? I don't think I have one favorite location to visit - in mild weather I love to see all the beautiful flowers in local botanical gardens (and my own flower garden!) and, of course, the many NC beaches for the relaxing sounds of the waves and smell of the salt air!

When did you start creating? I am a very late bloomer in jewelry making - my first exposure was a wire wrapped ring session at a local bead store in Cary in early 2009. From there I started taking classes in more wire work. It was then a natural progression to move to metalsmithing - took several metals classes at the Pullen Arts Center to expand my growing skills.

Why did you choose your medium? I love to manipulate metals and am continuously amazed at what can be created with metal wire and sheet! Currently I am learning how to make lampwork glass beads - it is now my passion of the day!

What/who inspires you? Nature's flowers and the artistic lines of Asian art are what I lean towards for my creations. Also, my growing circle of jewelry artists have had a great influence in my journey in metals.

Where do you create? I am fortunate to have access to several venues besides my small home studio. My home is equipped with mostly small hand tools that I use for wire wrapping, metal forging and torching or soldering small pieces. Whenever I need a larger torch or heavier equipment (eg. rolling mill, hydraulic press, kilns) I have studio cards at both Pullen Arts Center and NCSU Crafts Center.

What are your goals? To learn as much as I can to grow my business - keep taking classes and workshops to expand my skills.

After you've checked Linda's extensive selection of jewelry on etsy, she has a blog, facebook page, twitter account, and Artfire store that are all worth visiting.

NCTriangle Team members who would like to be featured on the blog, please contact Shore Debris.

Handmade Happenings - Sept. 2-4, 2011

We're covering the Raleigh area this holiday weekend with events in Downtown Raleigh, Cary and Wake Forest.  There's something for everyone, from First Friday evening, to a Saturday farmers market, to fun in the park on Sunday afternoon. See you there! 

Friday, September 2
First Friday - Downtown 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: 
* LindaSearcyJewelry and OldBroomStreet will be at the 3rd Annual LoPop Shop in Gallery Two at Artspace at 201 East Davie Street. (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
* Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, September 3
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, dairy, honey, crafts and more!
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Sunday, September 4
Labor Day Sunday Entertainment at Joyner Park - Wake Forest
Join Wake Forest ARTS for a great line up of music, performances, arts & crafts, and food at Wake Forest’s beautiful Joyner Park. C’mon out and celebrate summer with us!
Where: Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd, Wake Forest, NC
When: 2:00 pm - 7:30 pm 
Seller to look for: MonkeyChiMonkeyDo 
More info: http://wakeforestarts.org/ 

Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this fall! 

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, please send the information about the show to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, June 24-26, 2011

Since the first "official" day of summer was this week, it's a perfect time for a road trip!  Some of our artists will be participating in a harbor art festival in the New Bern area this weekend.  Stop by on your way to the beach, or if you're staying in town, visit a farmers market!

Friday, June 24 & Saturday, June 25
Bridgeton RiverFest - Fine Art at the Harbor

Browse through works of some of the finest artists in the eastern North Carolina area, a region noted for nautical and natural images and artists renowned for their quality and innovation.  Find just the right image for that bare spot on your wall or a beautiful gift for those you love.  Just across the Neuse River from historic New Bern, NC, Riverfest also includes a sailboat race, pirate-themed kids activities, food & music!
Where: Bridgeton Harbor Marina, 1101 B Street Bridgeton, NC 28519
When: Friday - 1 PM to 7 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM

Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, metamorphosis
More info: http://bridgetonriverfest.weebly.com/

Saturday, June 25
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
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 summer!

(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, June 17-19, 2011

Looking for something fun do to with Dad this weekend? Join us in Raleigh this weekend for Maker Faire and The Saturday3 Fair!  Whether he's an mad scientist, do it yourself-er, local-vore, or just curious - we've got you covered.  Happy Father's Day to all the Triangle Dads!

Saturday, June 18
Maker Faire: North Carolina
Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker faire NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit. Come join the fun!
Where: Gov. Scott Kerr Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 
 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, Liv'nGoodJewelry
More info: http://makerfairenc.com/
(Thanks to team member BullCityCraft for supporting this event!)

The Saturday3 Fair @ NOFO
Join us for food & fun under the tents! Over 100 products from tarheel food artisans - join us for lunch, and bring a cooler to fill with goodness to take home, including cheeses, meats, fresh bakery items, desserts, sauces, pickles, dairy and more. Local artists offering jewelry, children's clothing, paintings, etc. Live music by Larry Vellani of Mebanesville with his “Roots, Rhythm & World.”
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277?sk=wall&filter=2

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 summer!

(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!)

Lending a Paw

Members of the NC Triangle Team have donated a special basket of handmade gifts to be auctioned by SAFE Haven for Cats at their Tuxedo Cat Ball!  The event is being held tonight, Friday, April 29, from 7-11 pm at the Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh, and tickets are still available online and at the door!

Thanks to the following team members for contributing to the donation!

anhartetsy                        LindaSearcyJewelry
BlueCuddly                     metamorphosis
Hermosa84                      OrangeCatArt

SAFE Haven For Cats (SHFC) is a no-kill shelter for cats located in the North Raleigh area. In addition to providing adoption services for cats and kittens in need of good homes, we also manage a foster program for animals requiring a little extra love and care. We further assist our community in providing feline spay and neuter services in connection with SAFE Care Feline Spay Neuter Clinic.

Handmade Happenings - September 10-12, 2010

There are plenty of exciting events happening in and around the Triangle this weekend - there's something for everyone!  Stay in Raleigh for arts & music, road trip to Wilmington for arts & the beach, or if you like it hot, check out all the spicy North Carolina goodness happening in Oxford.  If you're really in to handmade shopping, you can even trek to the Indie Craft Parade in Greenville, SC.  Enjoy!

Saturday, Sept. 11
Five Points Street Festival & Block Party
The Merchants at Five Points are hosting a Street Fair and Block Party! The 20 plus Street Fair Vendors include Queenies Weinies, Local Yogurt, Locopops and Carolina Popcorn, and all restaurants and shops will be open for lunch and shopping.  Kid’s Zone & Live Music all day provided by The Kudzu Ramblers, Stackhouse, Jean Jolly and Mebansville.
Where: Fairview Road & Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://events.triangle.com/raleigh-nc/events/show/140975045-five-points-street-fair-block-party

Morning Times Market (Hopscotch Music Festival)
The Morning Times Market is back and better than before! This month, you get to shop while listening to live music from some great local bands during the Independent Weekly's Hopscotch Music Festival! Ten local artists and fine crafters will be selling their handmade work, including jewelry, pottery and art. Look for us near the parking lot of the Mechanics & Farmers Bank at the corner of Hargett and Wilmington streets.
Where: corner of Hargett & Wilmington 
When: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info:  http://raleigh2.com/the-morning-times-market-at-hopscotch-p2623-1.htm


Downtown Wilmington Art Walk
The Art Walk will showcase paintings, photographs, jewelry and sculptures, from artists in eastern & central North Carolina. This event will offer the best art from the region in one location. The entire event will be held on Front Street and will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the Walk. Downtown City parking decks will be free for the entire day.  Part of Wilmington's artBLAST festivities all weekend long.
Where: Front Street, Historic Downtown Wilmington
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis, Linda Searcy Jewelry, LORiOLA
More info: http://www.artblastwilmington.com/

NC Hot Sauce & Heritage Festival
Producers from all across the state of North Carolina will come together for an exciting day showing a variety of hot sauces, NC Microbreweries, NC Wines, NC barbecue Sauces, Firey Foods, Antiques, Granville Gardeners Plant Sale, Catered Foods, Granville County Museum Treasure Sale and so much more!
Where: Main Street, Downtown Oxford
When: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Scentfully Delightful will be located at her shop, Made By Hand (113 Main Street), a store that features many North Carolina artists & crafters.
More info: http://www.rememberwhenantiquestore.com/hotsauceheritage.php

Friday, Sept. 10 & Saturday, Sept. 11
Indie Craft Parade
Indie Craft Parade brings the best handmade artists from the Southeast together under one roof. It’s a public market where you’ll find quality crafts, local food, and opportunities to make friendships and connections with the artists themselves.
Where: Huguenot Mill, 101 W. Broad Street, Greenville, SC
When: Friday - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: involution

More info: http://www.indiecraftparade.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!)

Handmade Happenings - June 4-6, 2010

Several exciting events this weekend to keep you in the summer holiday spirit! The indieNC First Friday Market is part of the First Friday fun happenings in Downtown Raleigh. If you're a little farther south, stop by the Shops of Varina Merchantile or the Celebration of the Arts in Fuquay-Varina. Or, a little further north, visit the Granville Arts Festival, just this side of Oxford.
Hope to see you there!

Friday, June 4
indieNC First Friday Market
Shop local North Carolina! Now you can shop in person from emerging designers selling their wares each First Friday. From the producer of The Rock & Shop Market. See you there!
Where: 131 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - 10:00 pm
Seller to look for: LivngoodJewelry, LORiOLA, sissyandjacks
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/articles/archive/indienc-first-friday-monthly-market-returns-this-week/

Saturday, June 5
Trunk Show at the Shops of Varina Merchantile
A special opportunity to shop for handmade jewelry and loose beads/jewelry supplies with Vicky of Shore Debris!
Where: 601 E. Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: ShoreDebris
More info: http://www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com/

7th Annual Celebration of the Arts
Music, great food, fun activities and more than 100 incredible art vendors! Part of the town-wide festival called Celebrate Fuquay-Varina, which includes the Run the Quay 5K.
Where: Main Street, Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: HopePhotoArt, LindaSearcyJewelry
More info: http://www.celebratefv.com/?page_id=105

Granville Arts Festival
A full day of live music, dance & theater performances, and a pavilion full of wonderful artists & crafters!
Where: Granville Athletic Park, 4615 Belltown Road, Oxford
When: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sellers to look for: indigoarts, scentfullydelightful
More info: http://www.granvilleartsfestival.com/index.html

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, please send the information about the show to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - May 6-May 9, 2010

Looking for a unique gift for Mom? Or the graduate in your family? How about handmade for something really special!

Thursday, May 6
Trunk Show at A Southern Season
A special opportunity to meet Orange Cat Art in Chapel Hill. Just in time for Mother's Day and graduation shopping!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall
201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/info.asp

Friday, May 7
indieNC First Friday Market
Shop local North Carolina. Now you can shop in person from emerging designers selling their wares each First Friday! From the producer of The Rock & Shop Market. See you there!
Where: 131 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - 10:00 pm
Seller to look for: joannasphotography
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/articles/archive/indienc-first-friday-monthly-market-debuts-this-week/

Saturday, May 8
Designers Downtown Market
This is a terrific event that attracts a wide variety of talented artisans! (Coffee & Crepes will be there, too - yum!)
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot) & surrounding area, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: latedajewels, LindaSearcyJewelry, metamorph, olivethebeach, piecefullyhome, smutopia, TrendeFemme
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - March 26-28, 2010

Several of our local artists and crafters are heading out of the Triangle proper this weekend for the Spring Festival in Clayton. It's just a short drive southeast of Raleigh, so if you're looking for a fun activity on Saturday, we hope you'll stop by!


Saturday, March 27

Spring Festival 2010
Sponsored by Hope Church, this festival offers games, food, vendors & fun for the whole family! (There are even rumors of a car show?)
Where: Clayton Middle School,
490 Guy Road, Clayton, NC 27520
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: ellesbeads, lindasearcyjewelry, naomievelyn, oldbroomstreet, scentfullydelightful, ShoreDebris
More info: Hope Church, Clayton


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)

Cherry Blossom Pink

LindaSearcyJewelry created this Spring collection of items using poster sketch, which feature team members...

P.S. Linda got a treasury with this theme too!

--If you create a treasury/poster sketch featuring team members, please send a screen shot to DinnerTimeChimes for inclusion on the blog.

Triangle Holiday Arts & Crafts Calendar (Week 5)

Wintry weather has arrived in the Triangle, to get you in the mood for holiday shopping! We have several events in & around Raleigh this weekend, plus we've expanded our reach to the Triad, too! Hope to see you out & about!

Friday, December 11
Art After Dark & Main Street Christmas
Where: Holly Springs Cultural Center
When: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Seller to look for: AlloverArt

Saturday, December 12
ELF Arts & Crafts Fair
Where: The ArtsCenter, Carrboro
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: Gilded Lily Glass

Garner Christmas Shopping Spree
Where: 1005 Poole Drive, Garner
When: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry

Holiday Marketplace
Where: West Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet, ShoreDebris

Saturday & Sunday, December 12 & 13
Carolyn & Friends Artist Affair Craft Show
Where: Carolyn's Bead Addiction, Raleigh
When: Both days - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Ellesbeads

Sunday, December 13
Holiday Arts & Crafts at the Market
Where: Farmers Curb Market, Downtown Greensboro
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Orange Cat Art, Gilded Lily Glass


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!


(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send it to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next Friday's calendar!)

Triangle Holiday Arts & Crafts Calendar (Week 4)

Wintry weather has arrived in the Triangle, to get you in the mood for holiday shopping! We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to shop outside of the big box this weekend, in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Pittsboro & Chapel Hill. Hope to see you out & about!

Friday, December 4
First Friday
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:00 pm - until...
(see website for more information on specific locations & times)
Sellers to look for: Beautiful Details Jewelry at The Carter Building from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm; and MegRNC at Designbox from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(*Brand Fandango VIII continues at Designbox through Dec. 23.)

Friday & Saturday, December 4 & 5
Holiday Shoppe
Where: Cary Academy, 1500 Harrison Avenue, Cary
When: Friday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: GildedLilyGlass

Saturday, December 5
Holiday Craft Show
Where: St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church & School, Apex
When: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: The Brooks Boutique, Vintage Scraps

Holiday Shoppe Craft & Art Show
Where: St. Thomas More School, Chapel Hill
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet , LindaSearcyJewelry

Holiday Open House
Where: When Pigz Fly, 11125 Six Fork Road, Raleigh
When: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Karen's Soaps, Orange Cat Art

Saturday & Sunday, December 5 & 6
Brier Creek Holiday Bazaar (benefit for Second Chance Pet Adoption)
Where: Brier Creek Commons, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: ShoreDebris, Just Beautiful Designs Sunday only: LindaSearcyJewelry, OldBroomStreet

Holly Days
Where: Sanderson High School, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: AlloverArt

The Fearrington Holiday Market
Where: Fearrington Village, Pittsboro
When: Noon - 4:00 pm (both days)
Seller to look for: MegRNC

Sunday, December 6
Boylan Heights Art Walk
Where: Historic Bolyan Heights Neighborhood, Downtown Raleigh
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Orange Cat Art, Gilded Lily Glass, Liv'nGood Jewelry, Good Girls Studio


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!


(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send it to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next Friday's calendar!)

Triangle Holiday Arts & Crafts Calendar (Week 2)

Buying local & handmade this holiday season is easy & fun! This weekend we are featuring events in several "Triangle area" communities, as well as a two-day event in Durham. Hope to see you out & about!

Saturday, November 20

Fall Harvest Craft Show
Where: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington, 3000 Galloway Ridge Road, Pittsboro
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet

Holiday Art & Craft Bazaar
Where: Hillsborough Elementary School, 402 North Nash Street, Hillsborough
When: 9:00 am - 2:oo pm
Details: PTA Fundraiser
Sellers to look for: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs and Shore Debris

Holiday Craft Fair
Where: St. Michael the Archangel Church, 830 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details: Local artists, crafters & direct sellers; Door prize raffle to benefit programs for children in need in our parish & community.
Sellers to look for: JemmDeeCreations

Saturday & Sunday, November 21 & 22

Durham Art Walk
Where: Downtown Durham (map, directions & parking info)
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details: More than 400 participating artists, in venues all around Downtown; look for the Red Dots! Free shuttle service available.
Sellers to look for: Vintage Scraps and Orange Cat Art in the Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan Street, and MegRNC will be helping out at the Scrap Exchange, 548 Foster Street


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

Special thanks to LuckyGirlTrading for last week's photo of her Bands of Red and Gold Temari.

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send it to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next Friday's calendar!)

Triangle Holiday Arts & Crafts Calendar (Week 1)

Buying local & handmade this holiday season is easy & fun! Here are just a few of the great opportunities around the Triangle this weekend:

Friday, November 13

Temple Beth Or Pre-school Holiday Fair
Where: 5315 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh (directions)
When: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sellers to look for: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs, and Shore Debris

Saturday, November 14

Highlands Holiday Bazaar
Where: Highland United Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:oo pm
Sellers to look for: Old Broom Street

Raleigh Jewelry Art Show
Where: 6911 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs, Shore Debris, Liv'nGood Jewelry, and New Byzantium Designs

Womenade Holiday Craft Fair
Where: Interact, 1012 Oberlin Road, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Purple Daisies

Sunday, November 15

Christmas Craft Show
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes (Fallon Hall), 2718 Overbrook Drive, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 11:00 am; 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Old Broom Street


We hope you'll visit the tables of our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send it to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next Friday's calendar!)

Holiday Jamboree / Raleigh / November 7, 2009

The Holiday Jamboree will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Brier Creek Elementary School.

This year’s event will be a LOT of fun!

Highlights
■A live band, providing a festive atmosphere throughout the entire evening.
■A holiday shopping bazaar, where local vendors will be displaying and selling unique items, as well as a kids holiday shop where the children can purchase special items for their parents or other family members.
■Plenty of food options, as several local restaurants will be on hand to serve up delicious snacks and entrees.
■An exciting raffle with lots of great prizes, including the wonderful "time with teacher" silent auction, a Wii, an iPod, UNC basketball tickets, several gift certificates, and much, MUCH more!

While you're browsing the booths, look for team member LindaSearcyJewelry!