Handmade Happenings - January 3-5, 2014

NC Seasons 2014 Desk Calendar
by Orange Cat Art

Happy New Year, Triangle! Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and is ready to start a fantastic 2014! If you're recovering from a busy holiday season, First Friday is a great opportunity to come out and enjoy some of the great restaurants, studios and galleries in downtown Raleigh. Come recharge your creative batteries with us!

Friday, January 3

First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.
 Where: Downtown Raleigh 
When: 5:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue) 
Artists to visit: 
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Orange Cat Art is one of the featured artists in the Visual Art Exchange's Launch Gallery for January & February! VAE is located at 309 W. Martin Street and open tonight from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Saturday, January 4

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: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- Isabel's Rose - Annual Birthday Sale! 45% off for 24 hours only! Sale starts at Noon, Tuesday, January 7!
- AveryMac&Roo - 15% off any purchase all month long! Discount Code AMR15 - Coupon expires 1/31/14.
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 40 items in special SALE shop section!
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  50% off on select prints!

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!)/span>

Handmade Happenings - July 4-7, 2013

Raleigh Fireworks by Orange Cat Art

Happy Independence Day, Triangle! For this special holiday weekend, we have events in Raleigh, Cary and Asheville - for anyone interested in a mountain road trip.
Thank you for supporting your local handmade creators this summer! See you there!

Thursday, July 4
The 'Works - Raleigh
Along with our independence, Raleigh revelers will have lots to celebrate & enjoy! Food, beverages, Kids Zone, athletic stunt performances, music, art vendors and, of course, fireworks!
Where: Art Vendors will be located on Fayetteville Street, between Hargett & Martin Streets, Downtown Raleigh, NC
When: Noon - 11:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.raleighconvention.com/works/

Friday, July 5
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* Cockamamie Jewelry will be the featured artist at Nora & Nicky's new location at 19 West Harget Street, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Orange Cat Art has photography in the "Primary" exhibit at the Visual Art Exchange, 309 W. Martin Street. Opening reception from 6:00 pm  - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, July 6
Waverly Place Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring 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=460

Sunday, July 7
The Big Crafty - Asheville

The Big Crafty revives the tradition of the community bazaar, a lively celebration of handmade commerce, featuring local food, beer, toe-tapping tunes, and the fine wares of select indie artists and crafters. 

Where: Pack Place & Historic Pack Square, Downtown Asheville, NC

When: Noon - 6:00 pm

Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry, metamorphosis metals

More info: http://thebigcrafty.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Gretchen Collection - Christmas in July Giveaway & Flash Sale (Tuesday, July 9 at 8:30 PM)! Visit her on Facebook for more details.
- Salvaged Jewelry - Free shipping with coupon code - FREE SHIPPING
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER2013
- 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, 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 - February 4-6, 2011

The Super Bowl isn't until Sunday, so come on out tonight for First Friday arts & events in downtown Raleigh!  See you there!

Friday, February 4
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Sellers to look for: 
metamorphosis will be showing many new styles of her jewelry & metal designs at a Trunk Show at Stitch (20 E. Hargett Street) from 6 pm - 10 pm

OrangeCatArt has a photograph in the "Small Works" exhibit at the Visual Art Exchange (325 Blake Street), open tonight from 6 pm - 9 pm.  First Friday is the opening reception for this exhibit, which continues through February 24.

More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

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 holiday season!

(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!)