Handmade Happenings: 9/25-10/8/15

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Zendustria

Historic West End ARTSfest


The Historic West End ARTSfest will hold its 7th biennial juried fine art and fine craft festival this Sept. 27, 2015 from 11am to 5pm. Charming Grace Court will once again host thousands of art enthusiasts from all over NC. Nestled in the lovely West End historic district the official “front porch” of downtown Winston-Salem, Grace Court has been the home of ARTSfest since its inception in 2003.

When: 11am-5pm
Where: Grace Court, 931 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. They offer their own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, lamb, and pork; fresh seafood; free-range eggs; cheeses; fresh pasta, ravioli, and sauces; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; delicious baked goods, and arts and crafts items of all sorts.

Where: 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest
When: 8am-12noon
Artists to Visit:  Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche 


Sunday, October 4, 2015

Festifall

Join thousands in downtown Chapel Hill for the 43rd annual Festifall Arts Festival on October 4th, 2015! It is an extraordinary opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts and artists to interact. A variety of performing arts and a vibrant market of handmade artworks present a day of discovery for the festival’s attendees as they engage with the local art community. Historic West Franklin Street in Downtown Chapel Hill provides a beautiful backdrop to our celebration of arts culture in our community.

Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
When:12noon-6pm
Artists to Visit:  Zendustria, Split Infinity

  Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!

Handmade Happenings December 4th to 10th

Poinsettia Christmas Cards
by Orange Cat Art

Saturday, December 6th

4th Annual Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Show

Lark Artists invite you to Buy Handmade and shop local at the Handmade Holiday Art Show!  This one-day shopping event showcases the work of 40+ artists and designers, many from the Asheboro area.  Shop local and buy handmade to discover fresh, modern takes on traditional crafts like pottery, jewelry, clothing, art, toys, and more!

Where: The Exchange 204 South Fayetteville Street Asheboro

When: 11 am to 5 pm

Artist to visit: The Brown Eyed Suzy

St. Thomas More Holiday Craft Shoppe

Popular, much-anticipated annual holiday craft show featuring 60 talented artisans and crafters from throughout North Carolina.  Enjoy one-stop shopping and find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list.  A raffle, live musical entertainment, bake sale, the Reindeer Cafe and the Candy Cane Coffee Bar add festive flair.  Free Admission.

Where: St. Thomas More School, Friends and Family Hall, 920 Carmichael St. Chapel Hill
When: 9 am to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Zuzu's Petals Creations

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soap makers, cheese makers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. This Saturday we are having a Holiday Craft Market! We have added more local artisans and craftsman for the day.  Come shop pottery, jewelry, hand knitted items, glass beads, wooden benches, candy, old-fashioned dolls, clay dolls, aprons, bonnets, encaustic painting, tooth fairy pillows, soaps, lotions, and more!

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Sunday, December 7th

Boylan Heights Art Walk

Over 100 artists display and sell their work from porches, homes, and studios.  This is a wonderful opportunity to stroll through a historic neighborhood and shop for special gifts for the holidays!

Where: Boylan Heights, Raleigh
When: 12 pm to 5 pm

Artist to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs, Orange Cat Art

Saturday & Sunday, December 6th & 7th

Holly Days at Sanderson High

Holly Days is a fundraiser for Sanderson High School's student groups. During the first weekend of December we host 165 vendors from across the southeast who sell their crafts, food items and commercial goods. $2 admission 

Where: Sanderson High School 5500 Dixon Dr. Raleigh

When: Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-4

Artist to visit: Art Designs by Ellen

Saint Nicholas European Christmas Market

7th Annual St. Nicholas European Christmas Market features food, decorative items, vintage linens, and handmade gifts celebrating Christmas around the world.  Done in the tradition of a European Christmas Market, shoppers can visit each country (Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Germany, Scandinavia, Italy, Ireland, and Mexico) as well as our many popup vendors.  Enjoy a Slavic lunch while listening to the Little German Band and take home delicious baked goods!

Where: Sts. Cryil and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church 2510 Piney Plains Rd Cary

When: Saturday 7-9, Sunday 10-3

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! )