Handmade Happenings, August 3-7, 2012

Chocolate Spiral Glass Anything Dish by Melsie Glass

Happy first weekend of August, friends! This weekend our handmade event calendar includes First Friday events in Raleigh, farmers markets in Cary and Louisburg, and a party in Clayton. See you there!

Friday, August 3
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.
* Melsie Glass is a featured artist this month at the Visual Art Exchange, and has two pieces on display in the current Monochrome exhibit! Reception tonight 6:00 pm - 9:00 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, August 4
Franklin RMC Farmers Market
First ever farmers market at the Franklin Regional Medical Center in Louisburg! 
Where: 100 Hospital Drive, Louisburg, NC 27549 
When: 7:00 am - 11:00 am 
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath and Body 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/TraceyGurleyBathandBody 

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/ 

Lucy2s 1st Birthday Bash
Celebrate Lucy2s first year at Unique Boutiques and Marketplace! We will have cake, wine, discounts, freebies and even a few games!
Where: 21 Anna Drive, Suite 101 & 102, Clayton, NC 27520
When: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Lucy2s
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/493882203962568/ 

Tuesday, August 7
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/

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 summer!

(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, 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/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales! 
- Brooks Boutique - Save 10% of ALL orders! Enter coupon code: stars

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

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

- 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!)