Handmade Happenings, Sept. 1-5, 2012

Deep Red Flower - Hair Clip and Pin by Poppy and Purl

We have a long weekend coming up, so the artists of the NC Triangle Team are bringing you a special edition of the Handmade Happenings! We have events this weekend (for those of you staying in town), and two next Wednesday. So scroll down the page to make some plans for mid-week, too. Hope to see you there!

Saturday, September 1
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meats, poultry, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, arts, live music and more!
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/2012/06/03/waverly-farmers-market/

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/ 

Sunday, September 2
First Sunday - Pittsboro
Local artists and craft-persons exhibit their work all along Hillsboro Street, and live music performances complement the downtown businesses & restaurants for a vibrant community event.
Where: Hillsboro Street, Pittsboro, NC
When: Noon - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://pittsboronc.net/firstsunday.html

Wednesday, September 5
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/   

RAW: natural born artists Showcase - Raleigh A multi-faceted artistic showcase, featuring a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist - all local!

Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/ensemble

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 30 - July 4, 2012

Happy Independence Day to all of our Triangle handmade fans! In addition to our weekend events, we also have several team members who will be participating in the big downtown Raleigh Fourth of July festival, The 'Works! See you there!

Saturday, June 30
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/  

Tuesday, July 3
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Pick up fresh produce for your holiday cookout, and don't forget a hostess gift...  :)
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, July 4

The 'Works! - Raleigh
Independence Day Celebration during the day with live music, Beer/Wine tent, kids rides and games, Circus Maximus, street performers, eating contests, food and art vendors, Picnic on Fayetteville Street and much more! Fireworks will light up the sky over The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts starting at around 9:30pm. 
Where: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC - Art Vendors located between Hargett & Martin Streets 
When: Noon - 10:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Ara Leigh Studios, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Cockamamie Jewelry, La Te Da Adornments, metamorphosis metals 
More info: http://www.raleighconvention.com/works/ 

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

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

- Li Sashay - 25% off everything in our shop! Leave us a piece of wisdom that's helped you at check-out and the code: PEARLOFWISDOM 

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!)