Showing posts with label Peakfest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Peakfest. Show all posts

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Handmade Happenings - May 2-4, 2014

Heart over the Triangle
Greeting Card by Darling & Dear

It looks like the storms are passing by, so it will be a beautiful weekend in the Triangle! We have more than a dozen of our team member artists and crafters participating in events this weekend, so come out and shop local & handmade for Mother's Day & graduations! See you there!

Friday, May 2
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit: 
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! Across from the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Leopold Silk will be one of the featured designers at the Redress Raleigh's sneak preview of their Spring 2014 Eco-Fashion Show + Marketplace. Feelgoodz Treehouse, 206 S. Wilmington Street, 6-9 PM.
* Melsie Glass is joining the Artists of the Loft at the Roundabout Art Collective - 305 Oberlin Road, Raleigh, NC 27607! Open studio reception from 6-9 PM.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Saturday, May 3  
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

Peakfest - Apex

For more than thirty years, Peakfest has brought families together for a day of fun, food and fellowship. Live music all day, artists of every kind, entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and so much more!
Where: Salem Street, Historic Downtown Apex, NC 27502
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/
Sellers to look for: Brooks Boutique, Orange Cat Art, Piecefully Home, Suzanne Love Jewelry

Waverly Place Farmer's Market - Cary
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://waverlyfm.com/

Front Porch Walk - Raleigh  
Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful historic Mordecai and Oakwood neighborhoods, while supporting local artists who will be selling local art and crafts, including pottery, jewelry, paintings, wood creations, hand made silk scarves, hand made soaps, and more! Find Mother's Day, Father's Day, wedding, and birthday gifts that are unique and made in NC.
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Where: Start at Anvil, 715 N Person St., Raleigh, NC 27604 then follow signs & balloons! 
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry, The Wayward Stitch 
More info: http://events.triangle.com/raleigh_nc/events/show/370042975-front-porch-art-walk

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more. Find unique, handmade gifts or treat yourself to something special. You’re sure to find what you’re looking for (and more!) at The Handmade Market.
Where: Cobblestone Hall (downtown City Market) 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (Early bird shopping from 10-11 for $5!)
Sellers to look for: Darling & Dear, Flytrap, metamorphosis metals, Muddy Heart, The Penny Runner 
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Katiebug Bows - New flat shipping rate $2.75 for every order! SHIPFREE coupon code still active for orders of $20.00 and more.
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! )

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Handmade Happenings - May 3-7, 2013

Organic Lavender & Flax Seed Eye Pillow
by Whispering Willow Soap
   May is here, which means First Friday events in Raleigh and great spring handmade & arts events around the Triangle!  
   It also means local farmers' markets are expanding their hours to include weekday markets. So for the spring & summer, our "weekend" event calendar may run into the next week to include these events. Be sure to scroll down to see everything that's going on near you.
   Check out the great Mother's Day Sales in our member Etsy shops at the bottom of the post. Thank you for shopping local & handmade this spring!
 


Friday,  May 3
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: 5:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs will be a featured artist at DECO, 19 W. Harget Street. Enjoy fabulous creations by local artists, plus wine, beer and goodies for your shopping pleasure from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Ara Leigh Studios will be the featured artist at Anvil's First Birthday party! Enjoy art, music, food (Taco Taco Food Truck), wine and of course, cake! At 715 N. Person Street from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 4
Peakfest - Apex
Live music all day, artist of every kind (jewelry, pottery, watercolor and acrylic), a bmx show, skateboard demonstrations, entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and so much more!
Where: Salem Street, Downtown Apex, NC
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Designing Impressions Crochet, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home 
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more. Find unique, handmade gifts or treat yourself to something special.
Where: Cobblestone Hall, 215 Wolfe Street in City Market, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Whispering Willow Soap, Flytrap, metamorphosis metals, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Monday, May 6
Shop Mondays - Raleigh
Local artists gather for a special Monday open house at Lil Sis Studios, in the south Glenwood area.
Where: Lil Sis Studios, 508 St. Mary's St. Raleigh, NC
When: Noon - 8:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.annmarieprintart.com/

Tuesday, May 7
Downtown Cary Farmers' Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street (at the corner of Academy and Park), Cary, NC
When:
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit:
Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info:
http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day Sale ~ Coupon Code "Momma" for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - Mother's Day Sale - Spend $20 and get free shipping with coupon code "Mom20"
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- 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.  

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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Handmade Happenings, May 4-6, 2012

Keep it local & handmade, Triangle!  We've got some great events for you this weekend in Raleigh, Durham, Apex, and even one in Fayetteville, if you're up for the trip.  Our diverse group of artists and crafters has something for everyone!

Friday, May 4
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene with 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:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio and La Te Da Jewels & Adornments will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

* Melsie Glass has a piece in the "Food for Thought" exhibit at the Visual Art Exchange, 309 W. Martin Street. The exhibit runs all month, but First Friday reception is from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 5
Durham Craft Market 
A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.
Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

Peakfest - Apex
Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive for a day of fun, food and fellowship at this annual arts and crafts festival. Visit "The Peak of Good Living" for the 32nd year of Peakfest!
Where: Historic Downtown Apex (map)
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Beyond Words (Booth #33A), Bordeaux Lane Studio (#34A), Curious Goods Curios (#12A), Designing Impressions, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body (18J), Trende Femme More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/
 
Independent Artisans Market - Fayetteville
an indoor market celebrating art and design featuring independent artisans from the East Coast and beyond. It is a place where creative collective minds meet to stage their wares and create more visibility for independent artists. IAM is a platform for everyone to find one of a kind items and to be inspired.
Where: The A.I.T. Building, 421 Maiden Ln., Fayetteville, NC, 28305
When: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Isabel's Rose, metamorphosis metals
More info: http://www.downtownsouthport.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 spring!

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

Friday, May 6, 2011

Handmade Happenings - May 6-8, 2011

Downtown Raleigh is the place to be tonight for great First Friday events! Join several of our team members in Apex on  Saturday, for Peakfest! Great opportunities to treat Mom to a special time out, or do some last minute shopping.

This week we also have 2 team members with sales in their online shops, so be sure to check them out for some great deals!

Friday, May 6
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:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Sellers to look for: 
Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
OldBroomStreet (aka Bordeaux Lane Studio) will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington. ) 15 Local Art Vendors!  Local Beer Tent! Fire Hooping! And more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop & the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 7
Peakfest - Apex 
Salem Street in historic downtown Apex will come alive for a day of fun, food and fellowship at this annual arts and crafts festival. Visit "The Peak of Good Living" for the 31st year of Peakfest!
Where: Historic Downtown Apex (map)
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: BeyondWords12 (Booth #33A), LindaSearcyJewelry (#48A), Liv'nGoodJewelry, Loriola, OldBroomStreet (#38A)
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/

Team Sales!
Mother's Day Sale by WhimsyPics! 20% off through Saturday, May 7. Pick out something special for Mom, and enter coupon code MOTHER upon checkout. 

Graduation Sale by OrangeCatArt! 10% off everything in our NC Universities section through Sunday, May 15.  Note card sets & prints featuring campus photography from UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, Duke, UNC Greensboro and Davidson College.  (Current prices reflect discount.)

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 spring!

(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!
)

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Handmade Happenings - April 30-May 2, 2010


Downtown hip shopping? Fun day outing for the whole family? Wine tasting? We have an event for you this weekend! Come enjoy the talents of your local arts & crafts community!

Saturday, May 1
Peakfest - Arts & Crafts Street Festival
This annual event features more than 200 vendors, three stages of entertainment, KidsZone rides & games, a wide variety of food selection & more!
Where: Town of Apex
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, LivngoodJewelry, ShoreDebris
More info:
http://www.apexpeakfest.com/

The Handmade Market
Shop Raleigh, NC’s 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.
Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh
When:
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorph, tgurleybathandbody
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Looking for a road trip? Here are some more nearby events!

Triangle & Triad:
Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2
Art on the Haw River Wine Trail

A unique approach to the traditional artist studio tours where the venues are four artisan wineries! Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, GlenMarie Winery, Grove Winery and Iron Gate Winery offer wine tastings and winery tours, as well as music and handmade, uniquely designed furniture, pottery, sculptures, paintings, photography, quilting, fiber arts, and much more!
Where: Various sites between Mebane & Burlington
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: ellesbeads (She'll be at Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery, 2540 Lynch Store Road, Mebane, NC 27302)
More info: http://www.hawriverwinetrail.com/

Piedmont Triad area:
Saturday, May 1
Mizpah Spring Craft Fest
This annual craft fest is a fundraiser for the church and will feature local artisans in addition to the sale of Moravian Chicken Pies and baked goods.
Where:
Mizpah Moravian Church
3165 Mizpah Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045 (near Winston-Salem)
When:
Saturday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for:
DinnerTimeChimes
More info:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100901476620376&ref=ts


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!
)