Handmade Happenings, November 14-15, 2012

Natural Ginger Lemongrass Aloe Spa Soap
by Karen's Soap Co.

A special mid-week edition of our Triangle-area handmade event calendar, with events in Raleigh & Wake Forest, in the mornings & this evening. See you there!

Wednesday - Thursday, November 14-15
Sugar Plum Fair & Silent Auction - Raleigh
Local Vendors selling unique products and homemade craft items! This will be a great place for you to buy Holiday Gifts - Toys, Clothing, Kitchen Items, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Books, Homemade specialty items, and Much more!
Where: Soapstone United Methodist Church,
12837 Norwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27613
When: Wednesday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Artists to visit: Karen's Soap Co.
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-Plum-Fair-and-Silent-Auction/147644676812

Wednesday, November 14 
4th Annual RAWards - Indie Arts Awards - Raleigh
The top 3-5 nominees, in each craft, showcase in their city. The local community casts a LIVE VOTE! Three local judges, invited by RAW, also cast their vote. These two factors decide who will represent their town in RAWards Finals. City winners announced at the show!
Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 
When: 7:00 pm - Midnight 
Artists to vote for: Cockamamie Jewelry, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/rawards2012

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, Sept. 1-5, 2012

Deep Red Flower - Hair Clip and Pin by Poppy and Purl

We have a long weekend coming up, so the artists of the NC Triangle Team are bringing you a special edition of the Handmade Happenings! We have events this weekend (for those of you staying in town), and two next Wednesday. So scroll down the page to make some plans for mid-week, too. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 1
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, arts, live music and more!
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/2012/06/03/waverly-farmers-market/

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/ 

Sunday, September 2
First Sunday - Pittsboro
Local artists and craft-persons exhibit their work all along Hillsboro Street, and live music performances complement the downtown businesses & restaurants for a vibrant community event.
Where: Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC
When: Noon - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://pittsboronc.net/firstsunday.html

Wednesday, September 5
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/   

RAW: natural born artists Showcase - Raleigh A multi-faceted artistic showcase, featuring a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist - all local!

Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/ensemble

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- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM


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, July 6-11, 2012

Hope everyone had a great July 4th! The festivities continue with lots of great events this weekend, and into next week. Come out to see our artists around the Triangle (and even in Asheville on Sunday!) See you there!

Friday, July 6
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 will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Freshly Given will be at the Pop Up Shop hosted by Kindred Boutique - 131 S. Wilmington from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, July 7
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/ 

Stars & Stripes Celebration - Raleigh
An arts & crafts fair sponsored by Earth Fare, look for handmade soaps, lotions, clothing, accessories, art and much more!
Where: Brierdale Shopping Center (corner of Lumley Road and Brier Creek Parkway)
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earth-Fare-Raleigh-NC/199416705618 

Sunday, July 8
The Big Crafty - Asheville
100+ hand-selected indie crafters, artists & makers, festive DJ’d music from AshevilleFM, locally crafted food and beverages (including beer!), kids' activities, free admission to the Asheville Art Museums North & East Wings, and more! 
Where: Pack Place, Downtown Asheville, NC
When: Noon - 6 pm
Artist to visit: metamorphosis metals
More info: http://thebigcrafty.com/

Tuesday, July 10
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
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Wednesday, July 11
RAW: natural born artists Showcase - Raleigh
A multi-faceted artistic showcase, featuring a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist - all local!

Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Artists to visit: 4073, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/mixology 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales! 
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM

- JD Footloose -  FREE SHIPPING! Enter coupon code: Spring

- Li Sashay - Buy One, Get One Free! All This Week to Celebrate July 4th (7/1/2012-7/8/2012)
Enter Coupon Code: July4th

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