Handmade Happenings, April 28-29, 2012

More than a dozen of our terrific Triangle area artists will be displaying their work at events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market has something for everyone with art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, food trucks & more! On Saturday, start your day at the Durham Craft Market or Spring Daze in Cary! All are great opportunities to find unique, handmade & locally-made gifts for Mother's & Father's Day, and graduations. See you there!

Saturday, April 28
Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Tracy Gurley Bath and Body, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Simply Notes & Totes
More info:http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Durham Craft Market 

A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.

Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

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

Saturday & Sunday, April 28 & 29
Durham Art Walk
A fun and unique, self-guided tour of art galleries, exhibits and vibrant downtown businesses featuring the original artwork of over 200 artists, live musical performances and great local food! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around! 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, Flytrap Studios, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Vintage Scraps

9. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster Street
Liz Moran 

10. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan
Music Teachah Designs

24. Trotter Building, 410 W. Greer Street
Curious Good Curios, Shore Debris, Trende Femme, Flower Thyme 

37. The Retreat at Brightleaf, 815 W. Morgan
Rocket Betty Designs, Good Girls Studio  

39. Smitten... a Sweet Boutique, 1105 West Main Street
LaTeDaJewels 

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!)

Shop Guide: Clothing & Accessories

AdorableOriginals

Afternoonowldesigns

AmethystLane

BareHandedPress

Besoz

Bethanys5

BlueCuddly

Brooksboutique

Cartergrey

CreativelySupplied

CuddleCanvas

DarlinDetails

DesigningImpressions

DreadHeadThreads

DressReHERSal

FantasyPhotography

Flytrap

Hippiechixfiber

Hleadsdesigns

Hooksandeyes

IcePendants

Izzsgma

Joeireedhats

Joeyandaleethea

Jusshar

Knitwithkt

Kurlicues

LittlePurpleDragonfl

Megrnc

Musicteachah

NonnaChic

PeaknitGallery

Phroggydee

Pinkpixieboutique

Quitecrafty

Rhettscandy

Rocketbetty

Sassybees

Shoptoadopt

SimplyNotesandTotes

StickStaffCane

Sweettreatboutique

TrendeFemme

Ultimateaccessories

WisdomAndChaos

Yourmomdesigns

Zoegirldesigns


Sellers, please note If you think you are in the wrong category, your inventory has changed, or you would like to be added, please contact Michelle at Thegiftgarden

Handmade Happenings - March 12-14, 2010

At long last, spring has arrived in the Triangle! There's more happening this weekend than just ACC basketball, take a break from the action, and join us at some of the great handmade arts & crafts events happening in Raleigh this weekend!

Saturday, March 13
Designers Downtown Market
This is a terrific event that attracts a wide variety of talented artisans! (Coffee & Crepes will be there, too - yum!)
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot) & surrounding area, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: AlloverArt, CuriousGoodsCurios, GildedLilyGlass, LatedaJewels, LindaSearcyJewelry, LORiOLA, metamorph, scentfullydelightful, smutopia
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

Wearin' 'O the Green Festival
The St. Patrick's Day parade starts at Noon, then stay to enjoy the Irish themed food, music, vendors & more!
Where: Moore Square, downtown Raleigh
When: Noon - 4:00 pm (?)
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet (featuring Celtic/Gaelic/Medieval-themed items)
More info: http://www.raleighstpats.org/

Friday - Sunday, March 12 - 14
State Farmer's Market Spring Craft Fair
Head to the Market for fresh, local produce, as well as fresh, locally-produced arts & crafts!
Where: I-40 EXIT 297, Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm all three days
Seller to look for: ellesbeads (Saturday only)
More info: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/promos.htm


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 at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)