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! )

Handmade Happenings, April 28-29, 2012

More than a dozen of our terrific Triangle area artists will be displaying their work at events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market has something for everyone with art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, food trucks & more! On Saturday, start your day at the Durham Craft Market or Spring Daze in Cary! All are great opportunities to find unique, handmade & locally-made gifts for Mother's & Father's Day, and graduations. See you there!

Saturday, April 28
Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Tracy Gurley Bath and Body, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Simply Notes & Totes
More info:http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

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

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/ 

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
Durham Art Walk
A fun and unique, self-guided tour of art galleries, exhibits and vibrant downtown businesses featuring the original artwork of over 200 artists, live musical performances and great local food! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around! Maps are provided at all locations, or can be found on the DAW website.

Where: Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm

More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

Sellers to look for by location: 
1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street
CockamamieJewelry, Flytrap Studios, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Vintage Scraps

9. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster Street
Liz Moran 

10. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan
Music Teachah Designs

24. Trotter Building, 410 W. Greer Street
Curious Good Curios, Shore Debris, Trende Femme, Flower Thyme 

37. The Retreat at Brightleaf, 815 W. Morgan
Rocket Betty Designs, Good Girls Studio  

39. Smitten... a Sweet Boutique, 1105 West Main Street
LaTeDaJewels 

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!)

Handmade Happenings, Sept. 24 & 25, 2011

Time for the Road Trip Edition of the Handmand Happenings! This weekend our member artists are hitting the road for 2 great events.  They are in different directions, but don't let that stop you -  Go west on Saturday to the West End ARTSfest in Winston-Salem, and then head east on Sunday to catch the 2nd day of the International Folk Festival in Fayetteville.  ;)  See you there! 

Saturday, September 24
Historic West End ARTSfest - Winston-Salem 
"Experience the arts amid the artistry of nature." This special event features the work of more than 60 fine artists working in a variety of media. Local musicians perform in the Grace Court gazebo, and children can participate in a special arts and crafts area. Local restaurants provide specialty foods and drink. The event is free. 
Where: Grace Court Park, Glade and W. 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OrangeCatArt (booth #4), LORiOLA (booth #33)
More info: http:// www.artsfestwinstonsalem.com 

Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25
International Folk Festival - Fayetteville
Fayetteville has a rich and long history of celebrating its multicultural population. Years ago, a group of forward thinking citizens got together to create the International Folk Festival as a celebration of our diversity. Now in its 33rd year, the International Folk Festival has become a weekend-long celebration. Show features live entertainment, authentic cuisine, unique arts and crafts, children’s area and more!
Where: Festival Park, Fayetteville, NC
When: Craft show - 12:00 - 6:00 PM both days
Seller to look for: Shore Debris
More info: www.theartscouncil.com/international-folk-festival.php 

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!)

Military Appreciation!

Around the House Photography is donating 10% of every purchase on her Etsy shop this weekend to the American Red Cross for deployed U.S. Soliders-specifically to Iraq and Afghan.

She is an Air Force wife, whose husband has been deployed to Iraq, and will be deployed to Afghan. in 2011. She truly knows how important it is to have a phone call from her Solider, and she wants to give that same gift to at least one Solider this Christmas Season.

*10% of EVERY purchase
*ALL proceeds from her $1.45 Foggy Trees with yellow support ribbon

Handmade Happenings - October 23-24, 2010

It's an excellent weekend for a fall road trip!  NC Triangle team artists will be participating in festivals in the Sand hills area and the Piedmont, so we hope you'll come join us for some arts, crafts and fun.  See you there! 

Saturday, October 23Fall Street Fair - Pittsboro
Local arts & crafts, live bands, children's activities and games, food concession, and more in historic downtown Pittsboro!
Where: Hanks & Credle Streets, Pittsboro
When:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis (booth #29),  LindaSearcyJewelry (#8),  OldBroomStreet (#50), OrangeCatArt (#39) 
More info: http://pboparks.blogspot.com/2010/10/2010-pittsboro-fall-street-fair-oct-23.html 

JubiLEE - Sanford
A fall festival featuring arts, crafts, kids activities & live performances!
Where: Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: ChiquisDesigns
More info: http://www.downtownsanford.com/ 

Just Plain Country Event - Walnut Cove
A day of music, food, collectibles and fun! Just Plain Country Store is hosting a day long event featuring 30+ vendors inside and outside of their Main Street location. Live music is scheduled from 1-3 and 5-7. Fun is scheduled all day!Where: 405 N. Main Street, Walnut Cove
When: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm 
Seller to look for: DinnerTimeChimes
More info: http://www.justplaincountrystore.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 night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - July 24-25, 2010

Just because the forecast for this weekend is for triple digits, that's no excuse to hide inside!  Put on your sunscreen & a hat and join these local artists out & about in the Triangle.

Saturday, July 24
Five Points Farmers Market
The newest addition to Raleigh community markets, come visit with your neighbors while shopping for fresh food, and other handmade goodies.
Where: 2014 Fairview Road (NOFO parking lot), Raleigh
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.nextstop.com/p/o0qPB09YSrA/five-points-farmers-market/www.nextstop.com


Worldwide Photo Walk
The Photo Walk is a social photography event where photographers get together to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers. Nearly 30,000 photographers have signed up in more than 1,100 cities world wide. No experience or fancy equipment required, just a love of photography - you can shoot with your cell phone if you want!
Participation is free, and there's a contest, too.
Where: Meet at NC State's D.H. Hill Library (Hillsborough Street side), Raleigh *
When: 9:45 am - 12:15 pm (followed by optional gathering at Global Village Coffee

Member artists to look for: JoannasPhotography, orangecatart
More info & sign up to participate: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/
* There are also groups meeting in Durham, Cary & Hillsborough. You can find them through the link above!


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 night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - June 11-13, 2010

From down home, to down town, to out of this world...  ;) 
We've got some fun events to suit your style this weekend! Come out and join us for some handmade, local, artsy goodness.

Saturday, June 12
Herb, Garden & Craft Festival
Enjoy a wide variety of herb and craft vendors, 19th century games for children, traditional herbal use displays and refreshments! Attend afternoon entertainment, craft demonstrations and more!  (Part of the NC Arts Council's 2nd Saturdays program, offering arts, crafts, heritage & fun through events at historic sites across the state on the 2nd Saturdays of each month all summer long.)
Where: Duke Homestead, Durham
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet, scentfullydelightful
More info: http://news.ncdcr.gov/2010/03/26/duke-homestead-2nd-saturdays/

Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
IBJS is the premier purveyor of bead resources from around the world!
Where: Marriott Durham Convention Center - (Ballrooms)
201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Sunday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: loriola
More info: http://beadshows.com/ 

Sunday, June 13
RebusFest 4
RebusFest is a one-day celebration of local art and music. RebusFest 4 will be held on Sunday, June 13 from noon until 6 p.m. The festival is free, and is a family-friendly event.  Join us for art, music, kid's crafts, Locopops, beer (from Carolina Brewing Company), and food (Only Burger, Fired Flour and Crumb Bakery), too!
Where: 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: JoannasPhotography, metamorph, latedajewels, sissyandjacks, earthboarjewelry, AraLeighStudios
More info: http://rebusworks.us/rebusfest-4


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 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 - April 23-25, 2010

We have a wide variety of events to share this weekend, in the Triangle and beyond. Whatever you're into, where ever you roam - we've got a handmade event for you!

Saturday, April 24
17th Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
Bring the entire family for a day of art, entertainment and good food at Bond Park! More than 170 artists, Earth Day activities, an appearance by American Idol contestant Anoop Desai and more!
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, naomievelyn, NewByzantiumDesigns, piecefullyhome, tgurleybathandbody, trendefemme
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/

Sunday, April 25
Maker Faire: North Carolina
Maker Faire: NC celebrates things people create themselves -- from James Bond-worthy electronic gizmos to Martha Stewart-quality "slow made" foods and homemade clothes. Inspiration is ubiquitous at the festival and there are surprises around every corner for people of all ages. Also, Kari Chapin, author of The Handmade Marketplace, will be signing books from 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Where: Loehmann's Plaza, 1821 Hillandale Rd, Durham
When: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sellers to look for: megrnc, spoonflower
More info: http://makerfairenc.com/

Looking for a road trip? Here are some more nearby events!
Triad area:
Saturday, April 24
Author Karin Chapin at The Circa Gallery
Kari Chapin talks about her new book The Handmade Marketplace and to answer any questions that you may have about your business and the art of selling and marketing your work. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Where: The Circa Gallery, 150 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro, NC
When: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
More info: http://www.circagallerync.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=102868903083196

Charlotte area:
Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25
Art on the Green Festival
This juried art festival features booths with top quality works from artists throughout the region. Join us for an exciting weekend filled with visual, musical & culinary arts!
Where: 119 South Main Street, Davidson, NC
(in front of the Public Library, at the intersection of S. Main & Concord)
When: Saturday - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday - Noon - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: orangecatart
More info: http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=611

Richmond, VA:
Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
IBJS is the premier purveyor of bead resources from around the world!
Where: Richmond Raceway Complex (Colonial Building)
600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: loriola
More info: http://beadshows.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!)

Soldiers' Angels

I've found another list of wonderful of ways that you can share your handmade gifts!

Visit the Soldiers' Angels website. There are projects for those who can sew & crochet/knit, bake, write letters, do woodworking, take photographs, create cards, and even go shopping!

I encourage you to visit their website and consider participating in one of the ongoing projects benefiting the men and women who serve our country and their families.

Duke Gardens Photography Contest

Duke Gardens is hosting a photography contest on Facebook.

NCTriangle team member orangecatart has entered and would appreciate your vote!

Click the picture above, log into Facebook, and then vote for Jill's picture by selecting "like."

Shop Guide: Art & Photography

Afrans

Afstudio

AlveloQuiltArt

Ambrosium

CathyKiffneyStudio
DarkDaisyStudio

Decorativedecisions

Eyeful
Hope Photo Art

Jambrose3

Joanna's Photography

Kerriganjr
Lfwillustration

Lightofmoonpie

MindSetRural
Nerdygrrl's Artwork

OrangeCatArt
RedvyRoxx

SilverSatellite


Sellers please note: If you think you are in the wrong category, your inventory has changed, or you would like to be added, please contact Michelle at Thegiftgarden