Handmade Happenings November 13th to 19th

Designing Impressions Crochet
Totoro Inspired Hat

Thursday and Friday, November 13-14th

Salem Baptist Preschool Holiday Sale

The annual Holiday Vendor Fair at Salem Baptist Preschool is the end of this week!  Be sure to stop by for some fantastic vendors and raffles for coupons!

Where: 1821 North Salem Street, Apex
When: 9 am to 1 pm
Artist to visit: Katiebug Bows

Saturday, November 15th

Mistletoe Market

196 Vendors will be at this Holiday Market at Wakefield High School!  $5 for admission, but get $1 off if you bring a canned food item!  Kids under 12 are free.

Where: 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr., Raleigh
When: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Artist to visit: Beyond Words

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soap makers, cheese makers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. This Saturday we are having our annual "Taste of The Market" come on down and enjoy sampling dishes made with market grown ingredients. 

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Winter Wonders Craft Fair

Middle Creek High School's PTSA is hosting a holiday shopping market.  Many local vendors with jewelry, baskets, mosaic art, home goods, quilts, toys, collectibles, and so much more!  Santa will even be there ready to pose for pictures and his elves will print 5x7 photos for $5 on the spot.  

Where: Middle Creek High School, 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex

When: 9 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Durham Patchwork Mini-Market

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market is a monthly market with makers and vintage vendors.  The market will be held the third Saturday of each month from 12-4 pm.  Local makers and vintage vendors will come together to create a unique shopping experience with a diverse selection of high quality and original goods.  Vendors will be located inside of Motorco and Fullsteam Brewery!

Where: 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

Saturday & Sunday, November 14th-15th

NC Comicon

Calling all Superheroes, Wizards, Cosplayers and Fantasy enthusiasts!  NCComicon is back and ready to celebrate another year of amazing artists, writers, and fans!  As always we are delighted and privileged to welcome new artists, writers, maybe some secret announcements, as well as welcome returning favorites from all around the globe!

Where: Durham Convention Center 301 West Morgan St, Durham
When: Saturday 10 am - 7 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet

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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings November 6th to 12th

Bordeaux Lane Studio

Thursday to Sunday, November 6-9th

Holly Day Fair

Holly Day Fair, presented by the Junior League of Fayetteville, is the largest holiday gift show in Eastern North Carolina. Holly Day Fair is a one-stop holiday shopping event that draws an average of 23,000 attendees and over 160 vendors. It is also the JLF's only fundraiser with all proceeds going back into the community.

Where: 1960 Coliseum Dr. Fayetteville, NC
When: Thursday, November 6th to Saturday, November 8th 9am to 8 pm and Sunday, November 9th 11 am to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Piecefully Home

Friday, November 7th

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7 pm to 11 pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh
When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday, November 8th

The Handmade Market

The Handmade Market is a semiannual shopping event in downtown Raleigh, NC. It features a juried selection of the best and brightest artists, designers, and crafters from NC and beyond!

Where: Cobblestone Hall in City Market, Raleigh

When: 10 am to 5 pm

Artist to visit: Whispering Willow Soap, Metamorphosis Metals

Lochmere Arts and Craft Festival

Open to the public! Last year included paintings, pottery, jewelry, purses, stained glass, painted rocks, concrete stepping stones, and much more!  Face Painting will be available!

Where: Lochmere Pavilion, 2425 Kildare Farm Road, Cary

When: 10 am to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

St. Michael's The Archangel Holiday Fair

6th annual Holiday Fair at St. Michael's the Archangel!

Where: St. Michael's The Archangel, 804 High House Rd., Cary
When: 9 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Muddy Heart

White Street Holiday Market

This One Day Only Shopping Event is Award Winning as Best Public Event! Shop over 70 vendors under one roof and find great holiday decor and gift ideas. Enjoy shopping local crafts and handmade items along with popular brand names that are sure to please!

Where: The Cotton Company 306 S White St., Wake Forest
When: 10 am to 6 pm

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl

Sunday, November 9th

Fall Craft Fair at the State Farmer's Market

Go one-stop holiday shopping at the State Farmers Market's annual Fall Craft Fair. More than 100 local crafters will feature a range of gifts and unique decorating ideas, including wreaths, ornaments, quilted items, floral arrangements, stained glass, woodworking, pottery, jewelry, soaps, baskets, candles, handbags, birdhouses, ornamental garden accessories and more. The market will also have plenty of fresh local food and menu ideas for upcoming holiday meals, including sweet potatoes, greens and other fall produce that is in season. Admission to the craft fair is free.

Where: State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St., Raleigh
When: 9 am to 5 pm

Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings October 30th to November 5th, 2014

Jewelry by Beyond Words

Thursday to Sunday, October 30th-November 2nd

A Shopping Spree!

Celebrating its 30th shopping event, the Junior League of Raleigh’s A Shopping SPREE! has been a tradition for many in Raleigh and the surrounding communities since 1985. Considered Raleigh’s premier and most original shopping event, SPREE! is an annual four-day shopping fundraiser that showcases more than 160 juried regional and national exhibitors offering the latest in fashion and home decor trends, unique presents and holiday merchandise.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St. 
When: Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
Artist to visit: Little Details, Beyond Words, Birdie B's

Saturday, November 1st

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday we are having our annual "Taste of The Market" come on down and enjoy sampling dishes made with market grown ingredients. 

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest
When: 8 am to Noon

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Day in Downtown

The 12th annual Day in Downtown Street Festival, organized by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held on Main Street in the historic downtown Fuquay retail district, the event will include live dance and music demonstrations, a juried arts & crafts fair, a beer & wine festival, and a food truck rodeo to create activities at all ends of the downtown area. Art vendors are currently being sought to display their wares for local residents just in time for holiday shopping. Interested artists must provide samples of their work to be considered for this festival, but the pricing is right and the timing is perfect for local shoppers.

Where: Downtown Fuquay Retail District, Fuquay-Varina
When: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist to visit: Zendustria

Artisan Market at The Farmhouse

The Artisan Market is a unique shopping experience!  Vendors will be selling plenty of items that you can't live without!  There will be art, scarves, jewelry, food, purses, decorations for the home and holidays, children's clothing, wreaths, crocheted items and more!

Where: 975 Eden Church Rd Snow Hill, NC
When: 10 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Snazzy Trinkets Jewelry

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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings October 16th-22nd, 2014

Zendustria
Artist: John W. Elliott

Saturday, October 18th

Cooke Street Carnival

Cooke Street Carnival is a grassroots neighborhood festival that happens each Fall on Cooke Street which is located in the Idlewild Neighborhood, just a few blocks East of Historic Oakwood in Downtown Raleigh and West of St. Augustine's University. The event was inspired by the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, as well as your typical Southern Fall Festivals/Carnivals that happen all around North Carolina each year.  You will find art vendors, farm vendors, food trucks, beverage and desert trucks, live music, and even a Moon Pie eating contest!  Looks to be a lot of fun! 

Where: Cooke Street between Ln and Jones Street, Raleigh

When: 1 pm to 6 pm

Artist to visit: Zendustria, Orange Cat Art, CockaMamie Jewelry

Crystal Coast Con

The Crystal Coast Con, the best Sci Fi, Fantasy and the Gaming Tournament on the beautiful eastern Crystal Coast of North Carolina. This years event, the 4th Annual Crystal Coast Con, promises to be even bigger and better than the others. Not only are the 501st Storm Troopers reporting for duty to the event, we have it on good authority that Chewbacca himself will be here!

Where: 130 Golfin Dolphin Dr. Cape Carteret, NC

When: 10 am to 6 pm

Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Curious Goods Curios

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7pm to 11pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh

When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

The Durham Patchwork Market

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market offers select local artisans, makers and vintage dealers the freedom to share their creativity

Where: Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave Durham

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geek Chick Fashion

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday we are having our annual "Taste of The Market" come on down and enjoy sampling dishes made with market grown ingredients. Live music this week provided by Willie Hill.

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Sunday, October 19th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday's theme is Carolina on my Mind and will feature shows by Gary Sibley AKA Daniel Rassum, Shiloh Hill, and Abebi Stafford & His Magic Keys .  There are tons of artists and craftsman out, so come on out for a lovely afternoon!

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: 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 

Handmade Happenings October 2nd-8th, 2014

Friday & Saturday, October 3rd-4th

Wide Open Bluegrass Art Market

The Wayward Stitch

World of Bluegrass is the annual bluegrass music homecoming, taking place September 30-October 4 in Raleigh, NC.  The Art market will be open on Friday & Saturday!

Where: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

When: 12 pm - 8 pm Friday & Saturday

Artist to visit: The Wayward Stitch

Saturday, October 4th

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. 

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  This Saturday is the Football tailgating party!

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Makers Market at Cameron Village

The first ever Makers Market at Cameron Village!  

Where: 2102 Smallwood Drive (corner lot at Daniels) Raleigh

When: 10 am to 2 pm
Artist to visit: Geekchicfashion

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7pm to 11pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh

When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday, October 5th

Pittsboro First sunday

Pittsboro's First Sunday is an artisan market featuring handmade crafts, music, and food every first Sunday of the month from March through December. Join us from 12-4 p.m. in Pittsboro's historic downtown.

Where: Downtown Pittsboro

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geekchicfashion

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

This weekend is the start of the Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District.  To kick the series off, this Sunday will have Blues-a-palooza featuring Twin City Buskers, Harmonica Showdown with John Olson, Eddie Martin, Abe Reid and Bubba Spear, Mike Bennett & The B-String Allstars, and Big Ron Hunter! 

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: 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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings September 25-October 1st, 2014

Saturday, September 25

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. This Saturday is the "Taste of The Market" event which will feature fall vegetable with a pairing of grilled brats! There will also be live music by Christy Dixon.

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Knightdale Farmers' Market

There will be lots of new vendors this year!

Where: Knightdale Station 810 North First Avenue

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Tink and Twist

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  This Saturday is the Football tailgating party!

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Local!

Gifts with a Heart will be hosting a pop up craft festival! It includes local hand crafted anything, food, music and great activities!

Where: VFW 522 Reedy Creek Rd, Cary

When: 10 am to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art, Just a Tish Designs

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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - September 18-24, 2014

by Lynn Burcher

Saturday, September 20

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday is the "Taste of The Market" event which will feature fall vegetable with a pairing of grilled brats!

Where: NEW LOCATION!! 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Knightdale Farmers' Market

There will be lots of new vendors this year!

Where: Knightdale Station 810 North First Avenue

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Tink and Twist

Art in Autumn

The 8th annual Art in autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival featuring 114 juried artists and craftspeople, as well as food and live music!  

Where: Main Street in downtown Weaverville, NC

When: 10 am to 6 pm
Artist to visit: Laura D. Poss Watercolors

The Durham Patchwork Market

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market offers select local artisans, makers and vintage dealers the freedom to share their creativity

Where: Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave Durham

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geek Chick Fashion

Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21

The Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival  

This festival attracts more than 3000 attendees of pagans, pagan friends, and pagan curious!  Two days of celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education!
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5 974 Youth Center Dr. Raleigh
When: 10 am - 6 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet

Centerfest - Durham  

The 40th annual Centerfest Arts festival will be going on in downtown Durham! 140 Juried visual artists prepresenting 17 states will be showcased!  There will be 70 performing acts on 6 stages featuring music, dance, and entertainment!  A creative kids zone will provide hands on arts activities and locally source foods and international cuisine will be available!
Where: Downtown Durham
When: Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Artists to visit: The Wayward Stitch, Cyberlily Studio, Gilded Lily Glass, Metamorphosis Metals, Isabel's Rose

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 thefall! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings: March 22-23, 2014

cockamamiejewelry will be showcasing her jewelry at Pop-Up
Sunday! Get out and shop local this weekend!

Come out and enjoy the sun with your local arts and crafts community. See you there!

Saturday, March 22Craft Fair to Support the Troops
Where: Durham National Guard Armory (across from the stadium and Durham Regional Hospital)
When: 9am-5pm
Artists to visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewAllAmerican
More info: NC National Guard's 30th Special Troops Battalion HHC Family Readiness Group.
All Fees go to support the FRG which supports our soldiers and their families.

 

Saturday March 22

White Street Spring Craft Market

Where: The Event Gallery in the Cotton Company
306 South White Street
Wake Forest, NC

When: 10am-4pm

Artists to visit: http://www.poppyandpurl.etsy.com
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AStitchNiche

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/299025390251680/

 

Sunday, March 23
Let's Shop Local

Where: Holshouser Building at the N.C. State Fairgrounds

When: 11am-6pm
Admission Cost: $3 adults, children 12 and under free .

Artists to visit: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SnazzyTrinkets
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Justatishdesigns
More info:  http://letsshoplocal.weebly.com/
Let's Shop Local is a one-day, once-a-month indoor event that showcases local artists, crafters and makers. Shop handmade items while you wander through the market booths, each set up to reflect the personality of each of our creative artisans. Let's Shop Local is a place where you can come and shop directly from the creator of the item you're purchasing. Every purchase supports a artisan or crafter. Every purchase supports a North Carolina business.


Sunday, March 23
Pop-up Sunday
Where: 509 N. West Street, Raleigh
When: 12noon-5pm
Artists to visit: https://www.facebook.com/cockamamiejewelry
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pop-Up-Sunday/349900171785504

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts and crafts festivities throughout the spring! 

(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 - October 25-27, 2013

New Kitten Adoption or Baby Shower Card
by Scrappy Rat Designs

This weekend, come join your local artists at nearby farmers markets on Saturday morning or at a special open studio event on Sunday. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, October 26

Midtown Farmers Market - Raleigh

A vibrant, thriving farmers market in the heart of Midtown Raleigh, where the community can buy local, family-farmed foods and locally-produced, handmade crafts and gifts. Bordeaux Lane Studio is excited to have been selected as a guest vendor this weekend!

Where: Six Forks Road & Lassiter Mills Road, Raleigh, NC 

When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com/

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/

Sunday, October 27
Shop Sunday - Raleigh 

An exclusive shopping event at Ann Marie Print Art & Anson Howard Studios, featuring a collection of artisans offering art, apparel, jewelry, leather ware, paper gifts, wood works, soaps & body care products, refreshments and so much more!  

Where: 711-B North Person Street, Raleigh, NC
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/237551763063968

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
 - Scrappy Rat Designs - 10% of all sales this month go to Alley Cat Allies, plus certain items give 100% to animal rescue charities. See shop announcement for details!
- Sprouts & Sprockets - 10% of all proceeds on sales of Breast Cancer Awareness magnets will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!
- jdfootloose -  15% off your order with Coupon Code: MOMMA
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) 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!)