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, 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 1-3, 2011

No foolin'!  Downtown Raleigh is the place to be tonight for great First Friday events!  Saturday, celebrate the re-return of Spring with the opening of local farmers markets. The market in Erwin is having a special festival day, and it's a just short drive from the Triangle. Hope to see you there!

Friday, April 1
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 and Lucky Accessories are having a grand opening for their new studio space with drawings for two $50 gift certificates. One entry for attending, additional entries for each $20 you spend. The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

OldBroomStreet, LaTeDaJewels and Liv'nGood Jewelry will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington.  Local Art!  Local Beer! And more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop & the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 2
Farmers Market Day - Erwin
This event is in celebration of supporting local artisans!  There will be over thirty craft and food artisan booth, farming theme photoshoot, drawing for a wagon full of goodies, cooperative extension will be passing out flyers for upcoming canning classes, Lowe's has donated seeds for aspiring little farmers to plant and take home to their garden, cornhole games with prizes for our youth.  Please come to downtown Erwin and support local farmers, artists, and crafters on the first Saturday in April!
Where:  Indigo Room (121 East H Street, Suite 101 - downtown Erwin), adjacent outdoor sidewalks, and downtown's grassy area
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: DinnerTimeChimes, BuffaloGalsSoap
More info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=140779869319588

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 (aka Bourdeaux Lane Studio)
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/
(Also, OldBroomStreet will be at the weekday market every Tuesday 3-6 pm throughout the season! )


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 spring!

(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 - August 13-15, 2010

Take your mind off the heat this weekend with some artistic diversions! This is the final weekend for the NC Arts Council's 2nd Saturday program for this summer, with events in locations statewide. See you there!

Saturday, August 14
NC Arts Council 2nd Saturday
Each 2nd Saturdays program will reflect the unique character of place, and we have a lot of fun planned for you at all of our historic sites and museums. Enjoy the mix of history, skilled craft artists, and authentic North Carolina culture!
Full list of sites & activities: http://ncarts.org
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sellers to look for:
- OldBroomStreet at Historic Stagville in Durham
- ScentfullyDelightful at Duke Homestead in Durham

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!)