Handmade Happenings - November 15-17, 2013

Gingerbread Christmas Stars by Pricky Paw

We have events across the Raleigh area this weekend - from Wake Forest to Apex, with points in between. Come join us for some fun holiday shopping, handmade style! See you there!

Friday, November 15

2nd Annual Holiday Sip & Shop - Apex
Join us for a Girls' Night Out! Come out and sip on some Spirits and get your holiday shopping done, all while helping to support local Triangle Businesses and benefit The Helen Wright Center for Women.
Where: Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex, 237 N. Salem St., Apex, NC

When: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Artists to visit: Piecefully Home, Katiebug Bows

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/340378279441878

Saturday, November 16
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/ 

Mistletoe Market - Raleigh
One of the largest shopping extravaganzas in the Triangle area with over 200 vendors each season. There is always a wonderful variety of merchandise to shop from including: women’s accessories; gourmet food; ceramics; jewelry; baby items and children’s books; doggy apparel; paintings; Christmas crafts; wreaths, trees, and garland; glass ornaments; home décor and more.
Where: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
When: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm 
Artists to visit: Prickly Paw, Orange Cat Art, Kerr Lake Candles
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mistletoe-Market-to-benefit-WHS-PTSA/289674661059576

St. Paul's Bazaar - Cary 

Come shop with dozens of artists & crafters from around the area for unique, handmade gifts! Enjoy yummy treats from food trucks Big Mike's BBQ and Will & Pops, and take something home from the bake sale!

Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 221 Union St., Cary, NC 27511

When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://www.stpaulscary.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1659&Itemid=603

Sunday, November 17
Pop Up Sunday Holiday Market - Raleigh
Local artists, vintage dealers, vinyl records, upcycled clothing, indie kids crafts, craft beer & wine, food trucks, container gardens & more! 
Where: Ornamentea, 509 N. West Street, Downtown Raleigh
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://popupsunday.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- 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 8-11, 2012

Whirlybird Chainmaille Pendant
by Split Infinity Jewelry

The weekend starts early with shopping events on Thursday & Friday! Then we have a variety of activities all around the Triangle area for you on Saturday. No matter where you live, we have something close by! See you there!

Thursday - Friday, November 8-9
Holiday Vendor Fair - Apex
Hosted by the Preschool at Salem Baptist Church.
Where: 1821 North Salem Street, Apex, NC 27523
When: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm both days
Artists to visit: Heebie Jeebie Designs, Beyond Words, Piecefully Home 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/150970325049693/

Friday, November 9
Trunk Show - Chapel Hill
A special event for UNC's homecoming weekend at Cameron's in University Mall! Cockamamie Jewelry is bringing her own vintage eclectic style to Cameron's - a gallery with an great mix of gifts, clothing, and jewelry.
Where: 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
When: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/385401171536206/

Saturday, November 10

4th Annual Holiday Fair - Cary
Shop from over 40 local crafters, artists, & direct sellers!
Where: St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Parish Center, 804 High House Rd, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: Beyond Words, Heebie Jeebie Designs
More info: http://www.stmichaelcary.org/

Mistletoe Market Holiday Fair - Raleigh (Wake Forest)
Handmade jewelry, arts and crafts, basket raffles, food and much more! $5 admission, children under 12 free. Bring a canned food item for $1 off admission!
Where: Wakefield High School, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 
When: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Karen's Soaps, Orange Cat Art, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body, Piecefully Home 
More info: http://www.wakefieldhsconnect.org/ 

Holiday Art Market - Butner
Hosted by the Granville Arts Council - artisans, crafters, live music, raffles, and fun! Get your Christmas shopping started early and enjoy the performances!
Where: National Guard Armory, 105 Central Avenue, Butner, NC 27509

When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: Split Infinity Jewelry
More info: http://www.granvilleartscouncil.org/ 

4th Annual Lochmere Arts & Crafts Show - Cary
Come enjoy amazing art created by your friends and neighbors! Pottery, stained glass, jewelry, basketry, decoupage, and more!
Where: Lochmere Pavilion, intersection of Kildaire Farms Rd. and Lochmere Dr., Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.lochmere.org/community/lochmere-news/110-third-annual-arts-and-crafts-show

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
Hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest independent artists, designers, and crafters from North Carolina and beyond!
Where: Cobblestone Hall (City Market), 215 Wolfe Street, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Melsie Glass, metamorphosis metals, Flytrap
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/ 

Wednesday, November 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: 150 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 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 12-13, 2010

It's a busy weekend for the artists of the NC Triangle Team! There are a variety of events in Raleigh and Durham for you, and one for our friends in the Piedmont, as well. Shop Local & Handmade this holiday season for unique gifts!

Saturday, November 13
Mistletoe Market - Raleigh
Handmade jewelry, arts and crafts, basket raffles, food, face painting, holiday floral arrangements, paintings, quilting, baby items, and much more! Pre-order your fresh Christmas Tree from local NC Tree farms. $2 Admission/(Children under 12 free)

Where: 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614
When: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: In the Winter Wonderland area: KaressKrafters (#28), MarthaMaryJewelry (#45), OldBroomStreet (#16), OrangeCatArt (#21)
In the Jingle Bells area: VintageScraps (#32)
More info: http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/venues/9th-annual-mistletoe-market-holiday-craft-fair

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
Shop The Handmade Market for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest artists, independent designers and crafters from NC and beyond. New location! - Cobblestone Hall , in historic downtown City Market.
Where: 215 Wolfe Street, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: MegRNC, TrendeFemme
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/site/

Friday & Saturday, November 12 & 13
Holly Jolly - Winston-Salem
More than 35 artisans showing a wide variety of handmade items including many holiday items, sponsored by the Cricket's Nest Craft Shop.
Where: South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem
When: Friday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: DinnerTimeChimes, BuffaloGalsSoap
More info: http://www.cricketsnest.com/special%20events.htm

Sunday, November 14
Holiday Crafts Fair - Raleigh

Come browse our selection of unique and one-of-a-kind handcrafted items. There will be pottery, glass and wood art, jewelry, knitwear, custom baby items, toys, clothes, hair accessories, original art, all natural bath & body products, candles, holiday items, home baked goods and more. Our vendors are all local craftsmen and artisans. So we invite you to come and spend a fun afternoon with us and of course, shop ‘til you drop!

Where: 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh NC 27615 (across the road from Ravenscroft School)
When: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: BrooksBoutique, MarlaFayeCreations, OhSewCuteDesigns, TGurleyBathandBody, WhimsyPics
More info: http://www.jewishraleigh.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/1338682/jewish/HOLIDAY-CRAFTS-FAIR.htm

Home Show - South Durham
An intimate gathering of Triangle area artists, hosted by Minna of minnalee photography. Because this event in in an artist's home, please email Meg (of MegRNC) at meg (at) gmail [dot] com for the address, if you are interested in attending!
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Below 14th Designs , KaressKrafters, LindaSearcyJewelry, MegRNC, metamorphosis, OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1569299311342&sk=messages#%21/megan.risley


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!)