Handmade Happenings, June 16-17, 2012

There's lots to do and see in the Triangle this weekend - terrific markets in Durham, Raleigh and Clayton, plus Maker Faire: NC at the State Fairgrounds. Treat Dad to a unique, handmade gift! See you there!

Saturday, June 16
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/ 

Semi-Annual Arts & Crafts Fair - Clayton
Come and shop handmade jewelry, stained glass products, children’s toys, doll clothes and accessories, handmade quilts and blankets, appliqué towels, aprons and clothing, handcrafted woodworking, unique accessories, home décor and so much more!
Where: Unique Boutiques And Marketplace, 21 Anna Dr Suite 101, Clayton, NC 27520
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Lucy 2's, Melanie R Jewelry  
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/343696959030931/ 

Weekly Craft Show - Raleigh
Sponsored by Gifts with a Heart handmade & fair trade shop, there will be a variety of crafts from paintings to handmade jewelry, and more!
Where: Swift Creek Shopping Center, 2867 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh, NC 27606 
When: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art 
More info: http://www.giftswithaheartraleigh.com/

Saturday3 Fair & Farmer's Market - Raleigh
There will be tons of vendors with local fruits, veggies, crafts, and more! And as always there will be live music and delicious Bloody Marys on the deck!
Where: NOFO @ The Pig, 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608 
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/245465605562837/ 

Maker Faire: NC - Raleigh
Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker Faire: NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit. (Admission: Adults $10, Students/Youth $5; Under 6 Free!)
Where: NC State Fairgrounds, Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607 
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Li Sashay, Trende Femme 

More info: http://makerfairenc.com/ 

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- Li Sashay - 25% off everything in our shop! Leave us a piece of wisdom that's helped you at check-out and the code: PEARLOFWISDOM 

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!)

Handmade Happenings, October 15-16, 2011

A beautiful fall weekend in store for the Triangle area, so come out & see some of our team members display their work at one of these great events!  See you there!

Saturday, October15
The Saturday3 Fair at NOFO @ The Pig - Raleigh
Join us for food & fun under the tents! Five Points Farmers Market vendors and tarheel food artisans, plus local artists offering jewelry, children's clothing, paintings, and more!
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: VillainousVixen
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277

33rd Annual Holly Arts & Crafts Festival - Pinehurst
Nearly 200 artisans and crafters in a variety of genres - from woodworking to glass, stitched art to lawn ornaments, hand-crafted jewelry to metal sculpture, gather in downtown Pinehurst.  Area restaurants and food vendors dot the gathering as downtown shops offer sales and specials. 
Where: Historic Old Town Pinehurst
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet (aka, Bordeaux Lane Studio)
More info: http://www.pinehurstbusinessguild.com/

Cooke Street Carnival - Raleigh
The 2011 theme is The Sideshow and Circus Freaks so dress up in your carnie attire and come have some fun with the rest of the freaks in the street. Art, performers, music & food! The event is a Can Drive for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina (http://www.foodbankcenc.org/) so bring some cans to donate!
Where: Cooke Street, between E. Lane & E. Jones Streets, Raleigh
When: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to Visit: metamorphosis, LaTeDaJewels, curiousgoodscurios
More info: http://www.cookestreetcarnival.com/, or  https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=140826072673041

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, August 19-21, 2011

Go local this weekend with the 3rd Saturday Fair at NOFO in central Raleigh!  See you there! 

Saturday, August 20

The Saturday3 Fair at NOFO @ The Pig
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. Live music by Larry Vellani of Mebanesville with his “Roots, Rhythm & World.”
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet (aka BordeauxLaneStudio)  
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277 

FYI - Friday, July 15 is Third Friday in Durham.  Lots to see and do downtown!

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 or sale coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, July 15-17, 2011

The weather is a little cooler than earlier this week, so there's no excuse not to come out & enjoy this mid-summer weekend with your friends on the NC Triangle Team!  See you there! 

Saturday, July 16

Designers Downtown Market - Raleigh
The "DDM" features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel.  Our vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more!
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot & surrounding area), Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: TurtleGrassBody, CuriousGoodsCurios, DesigningImpressions  
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

The Saturday3 Fair @ NOFO
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. Live music by Larry Vellani of Mebanesville with his “Roots, Rhythm & World.”
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277 

FYI - Friday, July 15 is Third Friday in Durham.  Lots to see and do downtown, including the opening of The Scrap Exchange's new Green Gallery exhibit, "Put a Bird on It." (At their new location, 923 Franklin Street, Bays 1 & 2, Durham, NC 27701.)

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!)

Handmade Happenings, June 17-19, 2011

Looking for something fun do to with Dad this weekend? Join us in Raleigh this weekend for Maker Faire and The Saturday3 Fair!  Whether he's an mad scientist, do it yourself-er, local-vore, or just curious - we've got you covered.  Happy Father's Day to all the Triangle Dads!

Saturday, June 18
Maker Faire: North Carolina
Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker faire NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit. Come join the fun!
Where: Gov. Scott Kerr Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 
 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, Liv'nGoodJewelry
More info: http://makerfairenc.com/
(Thanks to team member BullCityCraft for supporting this event!)

The Saturday3 Fair @ NOFO
Join us for food & fun under the tents! Over 100 products from tarheel food artisans - join us for lunch, and bring a cooler to fill with 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. Live music by Larry Vellani of Mebanesville with his “Roots, Rhythm & World.”
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277?sk=wall&filter=2

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 summer!

(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!)