Handmade Happenings - August 22-24, 2013

multicolor ice, lampwork glass necklace
by Isabel's Rose

This weekend marks the kick-off to the fall arts & crafts season with Lazy Daze events in Cary, but the fun starts tonight in Raleigh, at the Oak City 7 concert series. Plus several of our Triangle area artists are having sales in their Etsy shops. Have a great weekend!

Thursday, August 122

Oak City 7 - Raleigh

Raleigh's free summer concert series continues with performances by Toon & The Real Laww, Young Cardinals, The Roman Spring & more! Get there early to enjoy local food trucks and the artisan gallery!
Where: City Plaza, 500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
When: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://oakcity7.com/

Saturday, August 24
Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The largest arts and crafts festival of its kind in the Southeast with more than 350 artists! Plus arts demonstrations, live music, food, kids activities, and more!
Where: Academy and Chatham Streets, Downtown Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Flowerthyme, Gilded Lily Glass, Isabel's Rose (aka LORiOLA), Tracey Gurley Bath & Body, Val Glasser, Whispering Willow Soap
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Page593.aspx

Lazy Daze Celebration - Cary
Once you have taken in Laze Daze, kick back & relax with a glass of wine, more art, music & delicious food at Unvined Wine Bar & Tapas! Performances by Bill Mann 9 am- 12 pm and Mean Mary James 12 pm - 4 pm.
Where: 201 W. Chatham Street #103, Cary Commons
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: unvinedcary.com/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Afternoon Owl Designs - Summer sale! 20% off ALL ITEMS through August 31!
- Carolinagirlz2 - ANNIVERSARY SALE - Celebrate with us! 10% off any order with coupon code 10OFF - prior to September 1!
- Celia Currin Art - Buy TWO Get ONE Free RING Sale! See shop announcement for details!
- 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 summer & 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 - June 22-23, 2013

You Are My Sunshine DIY Printable Artwork
by Celia Currin Art

Hope your summer is off to a great start! Join your friends and neighbors at your local farmers markets for delicious local produce and hand-crafted items. Thank you for supporting your local handmade creators this summer!

Saturday, June 15
Waverly Place Farmer's Market - CaryFeaturing 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

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Salvaged Jewelry - Free shipping with coupon code - FREE SHIPPING
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMTER2013
- 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 summer! 

(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 - 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!)