Handmade Happenings - March 27-31, 2013

Handmade Pink Fabric Flower Headband
by Precious Lamb's Gifts

Happy Easter, friends! This week's calendar is coming out early to let you know about a special Wednesday night event in Raleigh. The fun continues into the weekend in Durham, so enjoy the beautiful weather and come support our Triangle local arts community! See you there!

Wednesday, March 27
Hellzapopping Circus Sideshow & Local Art Market - RaleighHellzapopping is a Sideshow Revue that combines the style of the classic era side shows with modern day edginess. Combine that with local arts talent, and this is an event not to be missed! 
Where: The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 
When: Doors: 8:00 pm, Show: 9:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.thepourhousemusichall.com/event/230411-hellzapoppin-circus-sideshow-raleigh

Friday, March 29
Spring Arts Festival - Durham
Join the Duke University Union Visual Arts Committee to celebrate the unveiling of the new Arts Annex mural at the Spring Arts Festival. It will be an art-filled afternoon of live jazz, food trucks (Parlez-Vous Crepe, Loyo and Baguettaboutit), Dtown Market vendors, and arts and crafts led by Happymess Studios.
Where: Arts Annex, 404 Gattis Street, Durham, NC 27701
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://arts.duke.edu/artsjournal/duke-university-union-visual-arts-committee-presents-spring-arts-festival-arts-annex

Saturday, March 30
Dtown Market - Durham
More than 25 local vendors, including tinctures and herbal medicinals, flower and herb arrangements, pastries and other baked goods, local fashions AND vintage fashions for men and women, screen printed NC t’s, handmade jewelry, handmade tiaras, and MORE!
Where: Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave‎, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://dtownmarket.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- Precious Lamb Gifts - Easter Sale! Use coupon code HAPPYEASTER for 25% OFF your order
of $10 or more. 
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off our watercolor blanks & scraps! Great for ACEOs, tags, handmade paper & more! No coupon code needed. 

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, February 22-24, 2013

Amethyst and Garnets Pendant and Earrings
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

Welcome to the first Handmade Happenings of 2013! We're very excited to bring you information about where our artists & crafters will be showing their wares at events around the Triangle area, as well as special sales in our Etsy shops. We hope this weekly post will make it easy and fun to shop handmade & local all year long.
 
Saturday, February 23
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; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Sunday, February 24
DtownMARKET - Durham
A bi-weekly market for local artists, artisans, and designers to sell their vintage and handmade wares. 
Where: Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://dtownmarket.com/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- JB Lawson Photography - 10% off with coupon code "TRIANGLE10"
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"

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, July 19-22, 2012

This weekend, Durham is your destination for all things original & crafty. The fun starts tonight with the reFASHIONED runway show! Then come to Cary to support our service men, women and their families. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 19
reFASHIONED

dtownMARKET presents its very 1st annual fashion show, “reFASHIONED.” The runway exhibition, featuring designers from the Triangle region, will be an eclectic showcase of fashion in celebration of Carolina style.
Where: Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27701
When: Fashion Show begins 7:30 pm; Dance Party at 9:00 pm

Featuring: Rocket Betty Designs
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/391931230863049/

Saturday, July 21
Veteran's Vendor Fair - Cary
A fundraiser to support Veteran's and Active Duty Military, featuring arts, crafts and everything under the sun!
Where: 552 Reedy Creek Road, Cary, NC 27513
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/VeteransVendorFair

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales! 
- Cherish Friendship - Free bracelet with purchase throughout July!

- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM

- 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!)