Handmade Happenings, February 22-24, 2013

Amethyst and Garnets Pendant and Earrings
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

Welcome to the first Handmade Happenings of 2013! We're very excited to bring you information about where our artists & crafters will be showing their wares at events around the Triangle area, as well as special sales in our Etsy shops. We hope this weekly post will make it easy and fun to shop handmade & local all year long.
 
Saturday, February 23
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: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Sunday, February 24
DtownMARKET - Durham
A bi-weekly market for local artists, artisans, and designers to sell their vintage and handmade wares. 
Where: Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://dtownmarket.com/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- JB Lawson Photography - 10% off with coupon code "TRIANGLE10"
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"

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 or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, September 7-12, 2012

Fullsteam Southern Lager Beer Soap
by Tracey Gurley Bath & Body

Happy first weekend of September! The fun starts tonight with First Friday events in Raleigh. If you're coming to enjoy the Hopscotch festival, make sure to stop by Shopscotch - it's music + great arts, crafts & design. See you there!

Friday, September 7
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.
* metamorphosis metals has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, September 8
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/ 

The Saturday Market & Shopscotch
Back to back good times at Rebus Works! First, enjoy a local food and craft market featuring garden and oven-fresh goodies, handmade uniquities and more. Then at Noon, the festivities continue with a wide range of artists, crafters, and designers showcasing a variety of fine handcrafted wares. Add food trucks, bands, beer and exhibition artists, and you've got a party!
Where: 301 S. Kinsey (@ the Boylan Bridge), Raleigh, NC 27603
When: Market: 9:00 am - Noon; Shopscotch: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Ara Leigh Studios  
More info:  http://www.facebook.com/events/250851281701523/

Wednesday, September 12  
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
free. (See shop announcement for details.)

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 - August 27-29, 2010

A hint of cooler weather earlier this week tells us that it's time to kick off the fall handmade arts & crafts season with the Lazy Daze Festival in Cary!  After you've shopped, don't drop until you've been to Escazu Chocolates in Raleigh for an evening treat of artisan chocolate and handmade jewelry at their special Trunk Show Saturday evening.  See you there!

Saturday, August 28
34th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
It's a big weekend in Cary with the town's annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Cary. You'll find live entertainment, hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, food and more!  (Please visit check their website for parking & shuttle information.)
Where: Chatham & Academy Streets, Cary (Map)
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis (Booth A105), Tracy Gurley Bath & Body (Booth D479), Gilded Lily Glass (Booth C309)
For more info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/Lazy_Daze_Arts_and_Crafts_Festival.htm

Local Jewelry Trunk Show
A select group of local jewelry makers will show their work at Escazu Artisan Chocolates for an evening of handmade & local pretties & yummies!
Where: 936 North Blount Street, Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Seller to look for: la te da jewels & adornments
For more info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Escazu-Artisan-Chocolates/8587123414#!/event.php?eid=136818696361003&ref=mf

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!


(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, please send the information about the show to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Shop Guide: Housewares, Gifts, & Antiques/Vintage

Afternoonowlantiques

Bellicosset

Brandywine Design

BuffaloGalsSoap

BullCityCraft

CCrafters

Dannidavisskin

Dinner Time Chimes

Dollparty

Fallingforpieces

FlowerThyme

Foreverscorched

GarnerDesigns

Hermosa84

Jenn Gee

JodeesCreations

Karen's Soaps

Kikisrewinddesigns

Knotteddreams

LilacsLovables

Lilithine

MoniCandles

MonkeyChiMonkeyDo

Nachtrab

Naomievelyn

Oh Sew Cute Designs

Olivethebeach

Petitfourcreations

PiecefullyHome

Pinkbirdieboutique

Projectriver

Razznberry

RusticFurnishings

Scatterbugs

Shamsandcoverups

Snugglymonkeyco

StuckTogether

SustainableHomestead

Sweetpea03b

TablesGoneWild

Tgurleybathandbody

TheFyberStud

The Gift Garden

Theindigoforest

TrulyAesthetic

Uniqueshells



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