Handmade Happenings - June 22-23, 2013

You Are My Sunshine DIY Printable Artwork
by Celia Currin Art

Hope your summer is off to a great start! Join your friends and neighbors at your local farmers markets for delicious local produce and hand-crafted items. Thank you for supporting your local handmade creators this summer!

Saturday, June 15
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

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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 be included on the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - April 19-22, 2013

Owl Shoulder Bag by Designing Impressions Crochet

We have another neighborhood farmer's market opening this weekend, on the south side of Cary, plus a fun event to support area animals in Apex. If your weekend is packed, treat yourself to a studio tour in south Glenwood on Monday. See you there! 

Saturday, April 20
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
The opening weekend of the Waverly Market! Featuring 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/waverly-farmers-market-launch-this-saturday/

Artists for Animals Faire - Apex
More than 50 local artists will be gathering this weekend to support area animal charities at the Artists for Animals Faire. Live music, performing artists, wine tasting, snacks animals to visit & adopt round out the festivities.
Where: Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, NC 27523
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet
More info: http://www.apexartscouncil.org/Artists4Animals.php

Sunday, April 21
Pop-Up Sunday - Raleigh
Mamie Wilkins of Cockamamie Jewelry fame will be bringing a selection from her new vintage line, among other great vendors. She says, "I'll have frippery, whatnots, bibelot, gimcrack, bagatelle, and maybe even some fandangle! You know you want to see! Tell your friends!!!"
Where: Ornamentea, 509 N West St., Raleigh, NC
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Mamie, aka From Lillian
More info: https://www.facebook.com/ornamentea/

Monday, April 22
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/

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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, August 10-12, 2012

Matisse Abstract Woman Pendant
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

Hope everyone is enjoy these last weeks of summer! This weekend, we have events in Fuquay-Varina and Cary! Come out and visit one of our most active team members, Donata of Bordeaux Lane Studio! 

Friday, August 10
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, August 11
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring 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/2012/06/03/waverly-farmers-market/

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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 to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, August 5-7, 2011

It looks like Emily will be passing us by, but at least the forecast is for cooler temperatures.  Come out and enjoy some local & handmade goodness with us in the Triangle this weekend!

Friday, August 5
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)

Sellers to look for: 
* Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* 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.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, August 6
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, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, pottery, jewelry, home-made jams, jellies, sauces and baked goods.
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this summer!

(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!)

Handmade Happenings, July 30-31, 2011

Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!  This weekend, come out to the Cary Downtown Farmers Market.  Local produce, local handmade art - it's a great way to start your Saturday!

Saturday, July 30
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, pasture-raised meats, eggs, honey, cut flowers, landscape plants, crafts, pottery, jewelry, home-made jams, jellies, sauces and baked goods.
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this summer!

(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!)

Handmade Happenings - July 30-August 1, 2010

 This weekend, the action is in downtown Raleigh!  And by "action", we mean everything from the Maximus Circus performers, to a Krispy Kreme donut eating contest, to 4 stages of live music, kids activities, and of course, some of the best handmade arts & crafts around. Plus, it's all free! Come enjoy the show & support your local art-repreneurs. ;)
See you there!

Saturday, August 31
Raleigh Wide Open 5
In addition to all these other great activites, there will be two venues for local artists to share their handmade arts & crafts!
"Artisan Market" features more than 100 vendors, artists & more in the City Plaza area, right on Fayetteville Street.
"Art Raleigh" a festival inside a festival, with all NC artists, in front of the Convention Center on Salisbury Street. 
Where: Fayetteville Street area, from the Capitol through City Plaza to Lenoir Street
When: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artisan Market: LaTeDaJewels, OldBroomStreet (near the fountain) 
Art Raleigh: metamorphosis, sissyandjacks 
More info: http://www.raleighconvention.com/rwo5/index.html


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!)

Handmade Happenings - May 22 & 23, 2010

Your brain may have already left for the beach, but if your body is still in the Triangle, come check out these arts events & shopping opportunities this weekend!

Saturday, May 22
Spring Arts Festival
30 talented vendors displaying handcrafted jewelry, books, whimsical mosaics, wall hangings, stained glass, soaps, candles, candy bouquets -- and much more! A family event with activities for creative kids, as well.
Where: Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, North Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.nativityonline.org/reg.html

Trunk Show at the Shops of Varina Merchantile
A special opportunity to shop for handmade jewelry and loose beads/jewelry supplies with Vicky of Shore Debris!
Where: 601 E. Broad Street, Fuquay Varina
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: ShoreDebris
More info: http://www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com/


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

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