Handmade Happenings - September 12-14, 2014

Fall Leaf Art Matt Canvas Print
by Zendustria

This weekend is SPARKcon in Raleigh! SPARKcon’s “creative potluck” of SPARKs or creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion, geek, circus, food, etc.  is put together by passionate individuals who volunteer their expertise and are deeply embedded in a specific local scene. The result is a weekend packed full of artistic expression with a truly local flavor. Check out events where our team members will be displaying their work, and then venture out in Downtown Raleigh to experience all our area has to offer! (Full schedule of events.)

Friday, September 12
artSPARK Main Exhibition
This year's featured artists are on display!
Where: VanNess & Fellows Tattoo Studio, Boutique, & Art Gallery: 226 E. Martin Street
When: Artists reception 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

Saturday, September 13
artSPARK Street Painting
Chalk it up, people! Asphalt never looked so good!
Where: Fayetteville Street
When: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria 

Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14
bazaarSPARK 
Enjoy a city block worth of local artisans, brands, food, fashion and friends as an outdoor shopping experience. What if the mall was cool and celebrated local goods? It would be bazaarSPARK.
Where: 100 block of Fayetteville Street
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, metamorphosis metals, The Wayward Stitch, Zendustria


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

Handmade Happenings - Sept. 12-15, 2013

Beach Towel Stripe Glass Bowl
by Melsie Glass

SPARKCon happens this weekend in Raleigh, which means there is no shortage of great arts activities all over town for the the next few days. But that's not all that's going on - Waverly Place's fall Jazz Series kicks off tonight in Cary. If you're in the mood for a road trip, head to Winston-Salem for the West End ARTSfest, a great biennial event in the historic district. It's going to be a beautiful weekend, see you there!

Thursday, September 12

Light Nights at Waverly Place - Cary
Waverly’s fall Jazz Series begins tonight with Peter Lamb and the Wolves! Featuring local jazz favorites, great fall weather, and the peaceful ambiance of the Promenade. Enjoy the company of friends, a glass of wine and shop our local craft market.
Where: Waverly Promenade, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC

When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/light-nights-jazz-series/light-nights-jazz-series-peter-lamb-and-the-wolves/

Saturday, September 14
West End ARTSfest - Winston-Salem
Nestled in the lovely West End historic district, Grace Court will host artists from across North Carolina for a day of arts, music & fun in a beautiful setting. Plus local food vendors, a children’s art activity area, and door prizes donated by the artists and local businesses. Come and experience art among the artistry of nature!
Where: Grace Court, 4th Street Northwest, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass, Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.artsfestws.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15
bazaarSPARK - Raleigh
Enjoy a city block worth of local artisans, brands, food, fashion and friends as an outdoor shopping experience. What if the mall was cool and celebrated local goods? It would be bazaarSPARK.
Where: 100 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Melsie Glass, Bordeaux Lane Studio, metamorphosis metals 
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark


Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!
- Orange Cat Art - Early bird special! Pre-order our 2014 North Carolina Seasons Calendar and get 10% off! Order by Sunday, Sept. 15 for the 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 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, September 13-19, 2012

Quilt Art: Flower Basket
by Alvelo Quilt Art

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful early fall weather this week! It makes it a perfect time to get out & enjoy some of the many arts & craft events we have in store for you! There are lots of great events this weekend, and don't forget the midweek farmer's markets next week, too. See you there!

Thursday, September 13
Art Faire Reception - Clayton
The opening of the 2012 Art Faire exhibition and a meet-the-artists reception for the 63 artists who entered the exhibit. 
Where: The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd Street, 27520 
When: 6:00 - 7:30 pm 
Artists to meet: Alvelo Quilt Art, Bill Swindaman Photography 
More info: http://claytonvisualartsnc.org/

Friday, September 14
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays "Art after Dark" series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, music, kids activities, and more!  
Where: 600 Broad St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (next to Aviator Tap House) 
When: 5:00 - 8:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, September 15
Harvest & Music Festival - Clayton
Join us at the Premier event here in Clayton.  We will have five days of music, food, crafts and entertainment of all ages! Vendor fair with more than 150 booths takes place on Saturday, but check website for full schedule of events.
Where: Downtown Clayton, NC 27520
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: http://www.claytonchamber.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
Centerfest - Durham
130 juried visual artists representing 18 states (including 82 North Carolina artists; 18 Durham artists) will showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. It is truly one-stop shopping for art lovers!
Where: City Center, Downtown Durham 
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass, metamorphosis metals, Flower Thyme
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/

Pagan Pride Days Festival - Raleigh
This autumn celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education through social, commercial and spiritual activities. All are welcome to join or observe rituals, attend workshops, meet local groups, and much more, all in a festival environment full of arts & crafts vendors, music, and fun. Admission each day is an item for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5, 974 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
When: both days 10:45 am - 6:30 pm 
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry, Designing Impressions Crochet, Curious Goods Curios
More info: http://cncpaganpride.org/ 

bazaarSPARK - Raleigh
One of the events in conjunction with SPARKcon, around 50 local artists & designers selling their wares. bazaarSPARK answers the question - what if the mall were cool? 
Where: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St. 
When: Saturday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - Noon - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Music Teachah Designs, la te da adornments, Li Sashay, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Ara Leigh Studios
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark/

Tuesday, September 18
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, September 19 
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/  

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales!
- 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 - 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!)

Handmade Happenings - September 16-19, 2010

Both Raleigh and Durham are hosting fantastic arts events this weekend! The festivities begin tonight in downtown Raleigh, so there's plenty to do, see, hear and enjoy.  See you there! 

Thursday - Sunday, September 16-19
5th Annual SPARKcon
A “creative potluck” of SPARKs or creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion, food and more, organized by local individuals to display local talent and connect disparate creative scenes. This festival is made up of more than 16 different events over the 4 days -- check the schedule to find the "SPARKS" you won't want to miss!
* Look for NC Triangle team members at bazaarSPARK:
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm;  Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Joannas Photography, metamorphosis, Mutant Angel
* Donata of OldBroomStreet will be reading in the poetrySPARK at Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern, 112 Fayetteville Street, on Saturday - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  (Our team members are multi-talented! ;)
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19
37th Annual Centerfest Arts Festival
124 juried visual artists from 11 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in clay, drawing, fibers, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, jewelry, mixed media, and sculpture.  Music, dance and entertainment on 3 stages, Hands-on art in the Creative Kids-Zone, fun festival foods, and more!
Where: Foster Street at Durham Central Park, Historic Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm;  Sunday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/


And if you're feeling like a road trip...
Saturday, September 18
Rock the Block with Chris Paul- Winston-Salem
An end of summer street party!  The Benton Convention Center will host a craft show with more than 30 local & regional artists, while outside along Fourth, Marshall, and Fifth Streets, Rock the Block will offer free music on four stages, a free BMX Bike show, a ticketed ($5) wine tasting festival,  food and merchandise vendor, and NBA star Chris Paul.
Where: Downtown Winston-Salem (map)
When: Craft show - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Performances continue until 11:00 pm)
Sellers to look for: Dinner Time Chimes, Buffalo Gals Soap
More info: http://www.rocktheblockws.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 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!)