Handmade Happenings, October 7-9, 2011

First Friday in October, beautiful fall weather, and great arts & crafts events!  Raleigh, Cary and Wilmington this weekend, and then a special event in Durham on Monday.  See you there!

Friday, October 7
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)

Artists to visit:
* OldBroomStreet (aka Bordeaux Lane Studio) and LaTeDaJewels will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live music and more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, October 8
Cary Downtown Farmers Market
The Cary Downtown Farmers Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.  Let us be your first stop for locally grown vegetables and fruit, dairy, honey, crafts and more!
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Saturday - Sunday, October 8 - 9
Riverfest - Wilmington
Riverfest has about 200 craft and food vendors plus fireworks, entertainment on two stages, various exhibits and a children’s area. Additional Riverfest activities include skateboard competitions, street dance, wakeboard competition and a musical Battle on the River by a number of bands, a film festival, and Art in the Garden tours of gorgeous private and public gardens enhanced by art and music. Plus - the Invasion of the Pirates!
Where: Water Street, Wilmington 
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to Visit: TurtleGrassBody, metamorphosis 
More info: http://wilmingtonriverfest.com/events/street-fair/

Monday, October 10
Arts Fair - Durham
Duke Divinity School 2011 Convocation & Pastors' School - A celebration and study of Arts and the Life of the Church.  The Arts Fair portion of the conference is open to the public.
Where: Duke University, Durham, NC
When: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: www.divinity.duke.edu/initiatives-centers/lifelong-learning/cps-2011


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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - October 29-31, 2010

If you're not busy Trick or Treating this weekend, here are a few fun events featuring local artists, crafters & designers. Happy Halloween from the NC Triangle Team!


Friday, October 29
"Ladies' Night Out" Fashion Show - Cary
Get your girlfriends together for an evening out! Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased through Lifetime Fitness.
Where: 1700 Regency Parkway, Cary
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://clubs.lifetimefitness.com/Cary/11268/


Saturday, October 30 
3rd Annual Fall Festival - Wilmington
A fall festival featuring arts, crafts, kids activities & live performances!
Where: Depot Park, 106 Charlotte Avenue, Sanford
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: latedajewels
More info: http://www.waterfordvillageshoppes.com/


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

(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!)

Handmade Happenings - September 10-12, 2010

There are plenty of exciting events happening in and around the Triangle this weekend - there's something for everyone!  Stay in Raleigh for arts & music, road trip to Wilmington for arts & the beach, or if you like it hot, check out all the spicy North Carolina goodness happening in Oxford.  If you're really in to handmade shopping, you can even trek to the Indie Craft Parade in Greenville, SC.  Enjoy!

Saturday, Sept. 11
Five Points Street Festival & Block Party
The Merchants at Five Points are hosting a Street Fair and Block Party! The 20 plus Street Fair Vendors include Queenies Weinies, Local Yogurt, Locopops and Carolina Popcorn, and all restaurants and shops will be open for lunch and shopping.  Kid’s Zone & Live Music all day provided by The Kudzu Ramblers, Stackhouse, Jean Jolly and Mebansville.
Where: Fairview Road & Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://events.triangle.com/raleigh-nc/events/show/140975045-five-points-street-fair-block-party

Morning Times Market (Hopscotch Music Festival)
The Morning Times Market is back and better than before! This month, you get to shop while listening to live music from some great local bands during the Independent Weekly's Hopscotch Music Festival! Ten local artists and fine crafters will be selling their handmade work, including jewelry, pottery and art. Look for us near the parking lot of the Mechanics & Farmers Bank at the corner of Hargett and Wilmington streets.
Where: corner of Hargett & Wilmington 
When: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info:  http://raleigh2.com/the-morning-times-market-at-hopscotch-p2623-1.htm


Downtown Wilmington Art Walk
The Art Walk will showcase paintings, photographs, jewelry and sculptures, from artists in eastern & central North Carolina. This event will offer the best art from the region in one location. The entire event will be held on Front Street and will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the Walk. Downtown City parking decks will be free for the entire day.  Part of Wilmington's artBLAST festivities all weekend long.
Where: Front Street, Historic Downtown Wilmington
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis, Linda Searcy Jewelry, LORiOLA
More info: http://www.artblastwilmington.com/

NC Hot Sauce & Heritage Festival
Producers from all across the state of North Carolina will come together for an exciting day showing a variety of hot sauces, NC Microbreweries, NC Wines, NC barbecue Sauces, Firey Foods, Antiques, Granville Gardeners Plant Sale, Catered Foods, Granville County Museum Treasure Sale and so much more!
Where: Main Street, Downtown Oxford
When: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Scentfully Delightful will be located at her shop, Made By Hand (113 Main Street), a store that features many North Carolina artists & crafters.
More info: http://www.rememberwhenantiquestore.com/hotsauceheritage.php

Friday, Sept. 10 & Saturday, Sept. 11
Indie Craft Parade
Indie Craft Parade brings the best handmade artists from the Southeast together under one roof. It’s a public market where you’ll find quality crafts, local food, and opportunities to make friendships and connections with the artists themselves.
Where: Huguenot Mill, 101 W. Broad Street, Greenville, SC
When: Friday - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: involution

More info: http://www.indiecraftparade.com/

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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Featured Seller: feltcats

Who are you ?
Felt Cat's Photography, but you can call me Jake.

Why did you choose your shop/company name?
When we were naming the business my fiance asked me to describe my process. I said, "My pictures are like throwing cats at a felt wall, sooner or later, one will stick." Like the cat, the name stuck.

Where are you located?
Wilmington at the moment.

What do you create?
Photographs and clutter for my fiance to fuss about.

What inspires you?
I have an almost maddening need for order and balance, so the photographs I take all appeal to that need. I don't go out looking for my shots, I just go for a walk with my camera, and when something happens to catch my eye, stop and snap the shot.

What are your goals?
I've been ill for a while, so the ultimate goal of the business is to help me relax. I also want to be shown in galleries (I have my first showing lined up!) and make a little money on the side.

What is your favorite place to visit in the Triangle?
Duke University, because that is where I went to learn the fine craft of history, which I have never and will never use. It gave me some great memories, though.

What do you do when you are not creating?
I like playing videogames and hanging out with my fiance, dog, and cats. Don't worry, I have not actually tried the felt theory with any of them. Yet.

--Jake's photographs tend to be nautical and animal themed, but he's recently added some historical photographs that are also quite beautiful. In addition to his prints, Jake also sells notecards with his photographs printed on the front.