Handmade Happenings: 4/17/15-4/23/15

Saturday, April 18, 2015
                                                                                                                       

Poppy and Purl: Green Hair Clip

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Celebrate spring with a special Wake Forest Farmers Market Craft Market!
Browse handcrafted fashion and decor...Perfectly timed for Mothers Day gift shopping.
*Find a wonderful, handmade accent for your spring garden!
*All hand-crafted
*Unique jewelry, hand-knit scarves, felted hats
*Fabric bags, wire-wrapped utensils, original paintings
*Eco-friendly soaps, fairy gardens, whimsical sun catchers
*Free Parking
*Handicapped accessible

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl

 

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 season!

Come visit us on our Facebook page, too, NC Triangle Team on Etsy.

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

 

Handmade Happenings, December 13-16, 2012

Beaded Gemstone Braided Bracelet
by Chelsea Girl Designs

The weather has turned chilly, but holiday spirit abounds! Don't wait until the last minute, we have lots of great opportunities to do your shopping local & handmade this weekend! See you there, or visit our member shops online!

Thursday - Saturday, December 13 - 15
The Holly Daze Shoppe - Cary
A "pop-up" style holiday market, featuring 15 different local artists. Hosted by the Town of Cary, which also sponsors the Lazy Daze Festival in August, so you know it will be a great collection of talented vendors!
Where: 120 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: Monday-Friday - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturdays - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit through Saturday, Dec. 15: Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/heartofholidays.htm 

Saturday, December 15
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: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/   

Person Street Holiday Art Market - Raleigh
Hosted by Anvil Studio & Gallery, we'll have indoor and outdoor spaces for art and craft vendors, food trucks, music and more! Come out and join the festivities, finish buying those last minute Christmas presents or start and finish your holiday shopping all in one fun day!
Where: 715 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry, Isabel's Rose, metamorphosis metals, Flytrap, Chelsea Girl Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/440418439328174/

SNOW DAY at Waverly Place Holiday Market - Cary
There will literally be TONS of snow, sledding, s'mores, hot chocolate, crafts with the elves, Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. Plus - DJ Gary spins Holiday Sing-a-longs! This event is free and open to the public.
Where: 323 New Waverly Pl, Cary, NC 27518 (Intersection of Tryon & Kildaire Farm Roads)
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Designing Impressions Crochet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

dTown HOLIDAY-style - Durham
A local pre-holiday market with Motorco Music Hall and Fullsteam Brewery!!! With over 50 local NC artists and designers, live musical performances, a DIY craft and gift wrapping station, Holiday Photo Booth, AND 4 food trucks, you’ll be sure to have a good time. Support local artists and designers! Skip the mall, grab a beer, and enjoy holiday shopping Durham-style.
Where: Motorco Music Hall & Fullsteam Brewery, 723 & 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: FlowerThyme
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/500281260012793/   

Monday, December 17
Shop Monday - Raleigh
A special holiday shopping opportunity in the Lil Sis Cooperative Artist Studio in the Glenwood South area of Raleigh.
Where: 508 St. Mary's St, Raleigh, NC 27605
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.annmarieprintart.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Celia Currin Art -  40% off sale! Use code: 40OFF at checkout!
- freshlygiven‎ - Free Shipping through Saturday !! (use code: HOLIDAY12 at checkout)
- JD Footloose - Free shipping on select items in the FREE SHIPPING shop section
- Shams & Coverups - Enter Coupon Code: "XMAS2012" to get 20% off anything until Christmas!
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Get 10% Off your Entire Order - use code PLG10 OR FREE Domestic Shipping - use code HOLIDAYSHIP

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 holiday shopping season! 

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

Handmade Happenings, November 23-25, 2012

Set of 3 Wool Dryer Balls
by Warlop's Woolies

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday... when ever & where ever you choose to do your holiday shopping, we hope you'll consider buying handmade & local!
This week, we have 3 events to share with you, plus LOTS of specials & sales on our team members' Etsy shops. Click through & take a look, we have something for everyone on your gift list!

Friday, November 23
Trunk Show at Southern Season - Chapel Hill 
Kick off your holiday shopping at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market. Jill Davis will be there with Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints, cards and calendars!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 4 pm
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Saturday, November 24 
Waverly Place Holiday Market - Cary 
The first in a series of Holiday Market days, featuring local vendors with hand crafted items. Enjoy an extraordinary vocal performance by the Kings Tavern Madrigal, and crafts for the children provided by the Cary Creative Center, Inc. - "C3".
Where: 323 New Waverly Pl, Cary, NC 27518 (Intersection of Tryon & Kildaire Farm Roads)
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

Trunk Show at Anvil - Raleigh
Lori Flanders of Loriola Glass Designs will have jewelry (and maybe even some loose beads) at a special Small Business Saturday event.
Where: Anvil, 715A N. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27604
When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Loriola Glass Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/anvilgallery

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Celia Currin Art - 40% off with coupon code 40OFF until Tuesday
- ChatterBlossom - 10% off + free gift wrapping with coupon code SmallBizLove10 - Friday through Monday
- Cockamamie Jewelry - 20% off of your entire order with coupon code 20PUGSASNORTING - Friday through Monday
- Flowerthyme - Buy 1 arrangement, get additional bouquets at discounts! See shop for details - through December 7
- Immaculata Designs - Free shipping Friday through Sunday
- Joanna's Foto - 40% off all prints - November 21 - 28
- Loriola Glass Designs - Free shipping with code FREESHIP
- Marla Faye Creations - 5% off use coupon code CHANSALE2012 or free shipping use coupon code CHANFREESHIP2012 - good through December 7
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off all items with coupon code HOLIDAY2012 - Friday through Monday
- Piecefully Home -Free shipping with coupon code GIVETHANKS2012 through Monday
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Use Coupon Code HOLIDAY2012 to receive 20% off Friday through Monday
- Shore Debris - 20% Off All Items - use coupon code: 20OFF - Friday through Monday
- Warlop's Woolies - 15% off with the code HOLIDAYLOVIN Friday through Monday

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 holiday shopping season! 

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

Handmade Happenings, October 20-21, 2012

White Mini-Moonbeam Glass Candleholder
by Melsie Glass

Looks like another beautiful weekend in store for the Triangle! We have two unique events happening this Saturday in Raleigh - See you there!

Saturday, October 20
Fall Arts Fair - Raleigh
Many great artists will be there along with kids crafts, live music, food trucks, and demos. This is a great place to do some holiday or birthday shopping. Forget the mall and join the fun at Pullen Arts Center. We are located near the NCSU bell tower on Pullen Road. Bring your friends!
Where: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Melsie Glass
More info: http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/PullenArtsCenter.html

TV Tray Sale & Book Signing - Raleigh

Stop by for a baked treat, a hot cup of Larry's Beans coffee and do some shopping! Gifts With A Heart is having their first ever TV Tray Sale where local artists will come, set up a TV Tray and sell their art, jewelry and fresh baked goodies! We will have acclaimed local author Alice J. Wisler
signing her books and selling "The Famous Bailey House Lemon Cookies" fresh from the pages of her novel - Hatteras Girl.
Where: 2889 Jones Franklin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/499539050070967/

Wednesday, October 24 
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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

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 season! 

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