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! )

Handmade Happenings November 20th to 26th

Downtown Durham - Find your Cool
Orange Cat Art

Saturday and Sunday, November 22nd-23rd

Durham Art Walk

A festive fine arts and crafts event that kicks off the holiday season in downtown Durham!  The Holiday Market invites art lovers for a weekend full of art and holiday spirit including: dazzling examples of local artistic talent, world-class restaurants, great shopping, innovative new businesses and fascinating historic sites.  Get your holiday shopping done early and support local artists!

Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around on Saturday!

Where: Downtown Durham (Multiple locations!)
When: Saturday 10 am to 5 pm & Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist by location:
1. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham
Cockamamie Jewelry
Geek Chic Fashion
Metamorphosis Metals
Orange Cat Art
Split Infinity Jewelry
The Wayward Stitch
Zendustria
4. Measurement Building, 404 Hunt Street, Durham
Darling & Dear
Muddy Heart
Bordeaux Lane Studio
7. Net Friends/Sci Med Solutions, 327 West Main Street, Durham
Snazzy Trinkets

11. Vega Metals, 214 Hunt Street, Durham

March Hare Gallery

Sunday, November 23rd

POP-UP Sunday

POP-UP Sunday is a flea-market style, monthly event that gives local businesses, artists, and the community a chance to mingle.  It's not just art, antiques, or food trucks, it's a handpicked mix of all that and more!

Where: 509 N West St. Raleigh
When: 12 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Lucy2s

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 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 23rd-29th, 2014

Primary Colored Handspun Art Yarn
by Quirky Bits N Pieces

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 24th-26th

The Southeastern Animal fiber Fair

3 days of fun for the entire family! See spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and much more!

Where: WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
When: 9 am - 4 pm Friday & Saturday; 9 am - 4 pm Sunday
Artist to visit: Quirky Bits n Pieces

Saturday, October 25th

Galleria Craft Fair

4th annual Galleria Craft Fair by the Knights of Columbus featuring handcrafted jewelry, toys and dolls, baby clothes and accessories, handmade glass, and much much more!

Where: 5801 Falls of the Neuse St. Raphael's Activity Center, Raleigh
When: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Artist to visit: Starlight Falls Design

Longleaf School of the Arts Autumn Extravaganza

Join us throughout the day for a variety of vendors, silent auction, bake sale, face painting, pie making contest, pumpkin carving contest, live music by Longleaf student performers, food vendors, and more!

Where: 207 E. Hargett St. Raleigh
When: 10 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Snazzy Trinkets Jewelry

Sunday, October 26th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday, Arts on Sunday Festival presents Masquerade on Trade with costume contests, cake walk, live entertainment, art, crafts, and a kids' craft corner!

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

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

Pop-Up Sunday Vintage Market

Pop Up Sunday is a vintage-style, outdoor market where collectors, artisans and the community gather to shop, sell, and make something!

Where: 509 N. West Street
When: 12 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Darling And Dear Shop

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 9th-15th, 2014

Friday & Saturday, October 10th-11th

Jewelry by CockaMamie Jewelry

Mustang Music Festival

The Outer Banks-based Mustang Music Festival celebrates its fourth year with a move to a new and improved venue, layout and  lineup. For the craft show enthusiast and those in search of some early holiday deals, the Fest’s Artisan Market will boast over thirty artisans coming from all over Virginia and North Carolina with a special local’s section. This segment is specially curated to ensure unique, quality, multi-medium work from a myriad of creative vendors.

Where: The Whalehead in Historic Corolla, 1100 Club Dr., Corolla, NC

When: 1 pm -10 pm Friday; 11:30 am - 10 pm Saturday

Artist to visit: CockaMamie Jewelry

Saturday, October 11th

Church Street Art & Craft Show

31st Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show held on Historic Main Street in Downtown Waynesville is on e of the premier juried art shows of each year.  More than 100 artists, crafters and food venders from the southeast transform Main Street Waynesville into an art & craft marketplace for this one-day event.  

Where: Main Street, Waynesville, NC

When: 10 am to 5 pm

Artist to visit: Laura D Pose Watercolors

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 celebrates Craft Beers!

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

Sunday, October 12th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday features Home Cookin' with The Billie Feather All Stars and Khiana Noel Meyer.  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 Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )