Handmade Happenings, September 13-19, 2012

Quilt Art: Flower Basket
by Alvelo Quilt Art

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful early fall weather this week! It makes it a perfect time to get out & enjoy some of the many arts & craft events we have in store for you! There are lots of great events this weekend, and don't forget the midweek farmer's markets next week, too. See you there!

Thursday, September 13
Art Faire Reception - Clayton
The opening of the 2012 Art Faire exhibition and a meet-the-artists reception for the 63 artists who entered the exhibit. 
Where: The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd Street, 27520 
When: 6:00 - 7:30 pm 
Artists to meet: Alvelo Quilt Art, Bill Swindaman Photography 
More info: http://claytonvisualartsnc.org/

Friday, September 14
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays "Art after Dark" series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, music, kids activities, and more!  
Where: 600 Broad St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (next to Aviator Tap House) 
When: 5:00 - 8:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, September 15
Harvest & Music Festival - Clayton
Join us at the Premier event here in Clayton.  We will have five days of music, food, crafts and entertainment of all ages! Vendor fair with more than 150 booths takes place on Saturday, but check website for full schedule of events.
Where: Downtown Clayton, NC 27520
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: http://www.claytonchamber.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
Centerfest - Durham
130 juried visual artists representing 18 states (including 82 North Carolina artists; 18 Durham artists) will showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. It is truly one-stop shopping for art lovers!
Where: City Center, Downtown Durham 
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass, metamorphosis metals, Flower Thyme
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/

Pagan Pride Days Festival - Raleigh
This autumn celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education through social, commercial and spiritual activities. All are welcome to join or observe rituals, attend workshops, meet local groups, and much more, all in a festival environment full of arts & crafts vendors, music, and fun. Admission each day is an item for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5, 974 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
When: both days 10:45 am - 6:30 pm 
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry, Designing Impressions Crochet, Curious Goods Curios
More info: http://cncpaganpride.org/ 

bazaarSPARK - Raleigh
One of the events in conjunction with SPARKcon, around 50 local artists & designers selling their wares. bazaarSPARK answers the question - what if the mall were cool? 
Where: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St. 
When: Saturday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - Noon - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Music Teachah Designs, la te da adornments, Li Sashay, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Ara Leigh Studios
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark/

Tuesday, September 18
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Wednesday, September 19 
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; natural bath & body products, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales!
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM

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 next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto next week's calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, June 8-10, 2012

It promises to be a beautiful weekend in the Triangle area - perfect for our team artists' events in Cary, Carrboro, Fuquay, Erwin and Wake Forest! Keep your eyes open for Father's Day and year-end teachers' gifts. Also, you can shop local online with our members anytime. Our diverse group of artists and crafters has something for everyone!

Friday, June 8
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays Art after Dark series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy the Open Mic / Talent Showcase, participate in a community mosaic project, and more!

Where: 103 Raleigh St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (across from "Artistic Expression")
When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, May 9 
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/ 

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; natural bath & body products, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

Autism Walk and Vendor Fair - Erwin
A community organized event, featuring a charity walk, plus artists, vendors, live music and family activities! 
Where: Erwin Municipal Park, 810 South 16th Street, Erwin, NC 28339 
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet 
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/273754842708806/

Carrboro Craft Market
Locally handcrafted goods, specialty prepared foods, vintage clothing and more. Each month there will be live craft demonstrations, skill shares, live music, and a free kids craft project table. Come join us to learn about the amazing talent in our community!
Where: 201 E. Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510 (between The Station and Harper Arts)
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Indigo Arts Clay
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carrboro-Craft-Market/332853550100834

Team Member Sales!
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Use promo code BEACHBUM at checkout after clicking "apply shop promo code"! 

- JD Footloose -  FREE SHIPPING! Enter coupon code: Spring

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

Handmade Happenings, May 11-13, 2012

Around the Triangle and beyond, let our team of artists & crafters help you with gift ideas & fun outings for Mother's Day weekend!   

Friday, May 11
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina  
Part of the 2nd Fridays Art after Dark series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy the Open Mic / Talent Showcase, participate in a community mosaic project, and more!

Where: 600 E. Broad St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (next to Aviator Tap House)
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://fvartscouncil.blogspot.com/ 

 

Saturday, May 12

Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/
 
Heritage Day Spring Fling - Asheboro
Music, exhibits & demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, master gardeners & bee keeping, arts & crafts, and Pumpkin Chunkin!

Where: Sunny Slopes Farm, 2994 Fairview Farm Rd., Asheboro, NC 27305

When: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Artists to visit: Twice As Loved, Simply Notes & Totes

More info: http://sunnyslopesfarm.com/

Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Orange Cat Art brings their fine art photographic prints and note cards to the region's landmark gourmet market. Their images of scenic North Carolina and favorite local campus landmarks are perfect for Mother's Day & graduation gift shopping!
Where: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
When: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/info.asp  

The Handmade Market - Raleigh 
Shop for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest independent artists, designers, and crafters from North Carolina and beyond.
Where: Cobblestone Hall (downtown City Market) 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Trende Femme, metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Flytrap
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Bloomin' Wine Festival - Trinity 
Celebrate the annual rite of grapevines in bloom! Wine, live music, a wide variety of arts, and more!
Where: Zimmerman Vineyards, 1428 Tabernacle Church Rd, Trinity, NC 27370
When: Noon to 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Forrest Photography NC 
More info: http://www.zimmermanvineyards.net/#/bloomin-wine-festival/4559394624 

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

Handmade Happenings, April 6-8, 2012

Spring has arrived in the Triangle, which means lots of outdoor activities - including arts markets! Come shop with the local artists & crafters of the NC Triangle Team for Easter, Mother's Day & Graduation gifts this spring!

Friday, April 6
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene with local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 7
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
The Grand Opening of the market at its new location!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Spring Festival - Southport

If you're headed for the coast this Easter weekend, how about visiting this great Arts Festival, Chili Cook-off and Azalea Sale in historic downtown Southport?

Where: Franklin Square Park
When: Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://www.downtownsouthport.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 spring!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

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!)