Handmade Happenings - March 28-29, 2014

Mixed Media Picture by Bordeaux Lane Studios

Spring is in the air and our artists are out and about!

Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29
Ignited by Truth - Raleigh
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair during the conference, which includes religiously inspired arts & crafts. Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Where: Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday - 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://ignitedbytruth.com/

Saturday, March 28
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/

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 - June 7-10, 2013

Ahoy Matey - 3 Burp Cloth Set
by the green elephant co.

** Update: Since Tropical Storm Andrea is fast approaching our area, please check the "more info" links for events, or the team's FB page, for weather-related schedule changes!**

  This weekend is the First Friday in June! Which means fun events Friday night in downtown Raleigh, plus activities around the area all weekend long - and Monday, too!
  Thank you for supporting your local artists! 

Friday,  June 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: 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. (If you purchase any local artists' jewelry, you get 10% off of your CLOTHING purchase!) 
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* (This month's Morning Times Market has been cancelled due to the weather. They'll be back in July!)
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, June 8
Waverly Place Farmer's Market - CaryFeaturing 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=452

NC Fresh Catch - Raleigh
Join us for an afternoon in the park to support NC Catch fisheries, local farms and breweries and help raise money for Nourish International and the NC Coastal Federation. So bring a blanket and a chair and big appetites for NC Fresh Catch: Fresh Seafood, Fresh Music, Fresh Beer, Fresh Art. This is an all ages, kid friendly show.
Where: Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.h2h2o.org/

Monday, June 10
Shop Mondays - Raleigh
Local artists gather for a special Monday open house at Lil Sis Studios, in the south Glenwood area.
Where: Lil Sis Studios, 508 St. Mary's St. Raleigh, NC
When: Noon - 8:00 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 with code MEGASALE
- The Green Elephant Co. -  10% off with coupon code WARMERWEATHER
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- 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 get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - April 12-14, 2013

Rouge Flapper Girls - Vintage Button Earrings
by Right on Q

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Triangle, and our artists are out and about at some great events in Raleigh and Durham this weekend! Recently, Southern Living Magazine named Durham as the South's Tastiest Town. We'd agree with that assessment, and with the Durham Art Walk this weekend, there's never been a better time to check out the food, art, music, and more! See you there! 

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13
Ignited by Truth - Raleigh
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair during the conference, which includes religiously inspired arts & crafts. Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Where: Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://ignitedbytruth.com/

Saturday, April 13
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
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14
Durham Art Walk
With over 200 artists and 33 sites, Downtown Durham is the place to be for a weekend full of art and exploration of all that Durham has to offer, including: dazzling examples of local visual artists, brand-new creative window installations, great shopping, world-class restaurants, cheery live music, and more! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around on Saturday! Maps are provided at all locations, or can be found on the DAW website.

Where: Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm

More info: http://durhamartwalk.com/

Sellers to look for by location: 
1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street
CockamamieJewelry, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Split Infinity Jewelry

17. West Village #2, 604 W. Morgan Street (Next to Magpie Boutique and West End Wine Bar)
Linda Searcy Jewelry, Artfully Out Loud Mosaics, Ara Leigh Studios

22. Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street
Curious Goods Curios, Sparkle Origami, Flowerthyme, Right on Q Jewelry

27. Cocoa Cinnamon, 420 W. Geer Street
Li Sashay, Poppy & Purl, Salvaged Jewelry, Stick Staff Cane

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- 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 spring! 

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

Handmade Happenings, December 7-9, 2012

Painted Wooden Cube - Photo/Recipe Holder
by Liz Moran

The beautiful weather continues this weekend, making easy to get out & enjoy all the great handmade shopping opportunities our area has to offer! Keep it local & handmade, Triangle!

Ongoing until December 22
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
Artist to visit Friday - Saturday, Dec. 7 -  8: Linda Searcy Jewelry 
Artist to visit Monday - Saturday, Dec. 10 - 15: Orange Cat Art 
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/heartofholidays.htm 

Saturday, December 8
Holiday Arts & Craft Party by Acorn to Oak Handmade - Raleigh
Our sister Etsy team Acorn to Oak Handmade is putting on a show at the Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh. We have many team members in common, so this is a great opportunity to support our community & do some shopping!
Where: VAE, 309 W. Martin Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Li Sashay, Stick Staff Cane, Poppy and Purl, Melsie Glass, This Little Pigment, Liz Moran
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/450967001629491/

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, Heebie Jeebie Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

Wednesday, December 12
14th Annual Holiday Bazaar - Chapel Hill
More than 60 Vendors from all over NC will be selling art, pottery, jewelry, toys, tupperware, books, holiday decorations, skin care products, and other unique gifts. The proceeds go to benefit the children of UNC Hospitals. 
Where: UNC Childrens Hospital Lobby, 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://news.unchealthcare.org/empnews/2012/nov14/bazaar  

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Get 10% Off your Entire Order - use code PLG10 OR FREE Domestic Shipping - use code HOLIDAYSHIP
- Shams & Coverups - CHRISTMAS2012 to get 15% OFF! select items
- JD Footloose - Free shipping on select items in the FREE SHIPPING shop section
- Celia Currin Art -  40% off sale! Use code: 40OFF at checkout!

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! )