Handmade Happenings - March 28-29, 2014

Mixed Media Picture by Bordeaux Lane Studios

Spring is in the air and our artists are out and about!

Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29
Ignited by Truth - Raleigh
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair during the conference, which includes religiously inspired arts & crafts. Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Where: Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday - 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://ignitedbytruth.com/

Saturday, March 28
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: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

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

(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 12-14, 2013

Rouge Flapper Girls - Vintage Button Earrings
by Right on Q

It's finally starting to feel like spring in the Triangle, and our artists are out and about at some great events in Raleigh and Durham this weekend! Recently, Southern Living Magazine named Durham as the South's Tastiest Town. We'd agree with that assessment, and with the Durham Art Walk this weekend, there's never been a better time to check out the food, art, music, and more! See you there! 

Friday & Saturday, April 12 & 13
Ignited by Truth - Raleigh
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair during the conference, which includes religiously inspired arts & crafts. Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
Where: Jim Graham Building, State Fair Grounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6 pm - 10:00 pm; Saturday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://ignitedbytruth.com/

Saturday, April 13
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
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14
Durham Art Walk
With over 200 artists and 33 sites, Downtown Durham is the place to be for a weekend full of art and exploration of all that Durham has to offer, including: dazzling examples of local visual artists, brand-new creative window installations, great shopping, world-class restaurants, cheery live music, and more! Use the FREE Bull City Connector to get around on Saturday! 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, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt, Split Infinity Jewelry

17. West Village #2, 604 W. Morgan Street (Next to Magpie Boutique and West End Wine Bar)
Linda Searcy Jewelry, Artfully Out Loud Mosaics, Ara Leigh Studios

22. Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street
Curious Goods Curios, Sparkle Origami, Flowerthyme, Right on Q Jewelry

27. Cocoa Cinnamon, 420 W. Geer Street
Li Sashay, Poppy & Purl, Salvaged Jewelry, Stick Staff Cane

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- 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 - April 4-7, 2013

Round Crochet Wool Rug by ChixMix

It's the first week of April, and there is so much to do in the Triangle and across North Carolina! It's First Friday in Raleigh and Charlotte; many of our local farmers & craft markets opening for the year, or expanding their hours for the spring & summer; and Durham is hopping with the Full Frame Film Festival and the Rock & Shop Market.  See you there! 

Thursday, April 4
First Thursday Local Market - Raleigh
Local bands, local beer, and local artists, showing art, prints, T-shirts, jewelry and more! Music starts at 10 with Durham hip hop juggernauts Toon & The Real Laww.

Where: Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant, 218 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 9:00 pm - midnight

Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.tnnirishpub.com/event
 
Friday, April 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)
Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Two artists with open studio hours in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue:
   - metamorphosis metals, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
   - Isabel's Rose, Studio #6 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

First Friday Spring Art Market - Charlotte
Join us for First Friday in the heart of Charlotte’s historic South End District for original art, culinary delights, jewelry, pottery, soaps, live music, beverages from Triple C Brewing Company, and more!
Where: Atherton Market, 2104 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
When: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Orange Cat Art, Whispering Willow Soap
More info: http://www.facebook.com/athertonmillandmarket
(Can't make it Friday night? Orange Cat Art will be there during the market's regular hours Friday & Saturday, and Whispering Willow Soap has a permanent booth at the Market!)

Saturday, April 6
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: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

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 - Noon
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Rock & Shop Market - Durham
A hip shopping event that features more than 75 juried emerging artisans & makers from the Southeast and beyond. These artisans sell their wares alongside bands, djs and food trucks.
Where: Durham Armory, 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
When: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Chixmix, Freshly Given, metamorphosis metals, Lauren Amos Designs, Michelle Smith
More info: http://www.rockandshopmarket.com/web/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Rabbit Hollow Prims - Everything 10% off through Saturday, April 6
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- 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, December 13-16, 2012

Beaded Gemstone Braided Bracelet
by Chelsea Girl Designs

The weather has turned chilly, but holiday spirit abounds! Don't wait until the last minute, we have lots of great opportunities to do your shopping local & handmade this weekend! See you there, or visit our member shops online!

Thursday - Saturday, December 13 - 15
The Holly Daze Shoppe - Cary
A "pop-up" style holiday market, featuring 15 different local artists. Hosted by the Town of Cary, which also sponsors the Lazy Daze Festival in August, so you know it will be a great collection of talented vendors!
Where: 120 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: Monday-Friday - 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturdays - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit through Saturday, Dec. 15: Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/holiday/heartofholidays.htm 

Saturday, December 15
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, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/   

Person Street Holiday Art Market - Raleigh
Hosted by Anvil Studio & Gallery, we'll have indoor and outdoor spaces for art and craft vendors, food trucks, music and more! Come out and join the festivities, finish buying those last minute Christmas presents or start and finish your holiday shopping all in one fun day!
Where: 715 N Person Street, Raleigh, NC 27604
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry, Isabel's Rose, metamorphosis metals, Flytrap, Chelsea Girl Designs
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/440418439328174/

SNOW DAY at Waverly Place Holiday Market - Cary
There will literally be TONS of snow, sledding, s'mores, hot chocolate, crafts with the elves, Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. Plus - DJ Gary spins Holiday Sing-a-longs! This event is free and open to the public.
Where: 323 New Waverly Pl, Cary, NC 27518 (Intersection of Tryon & Kildaire Farm Roads)
When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Designing Impressions Crochet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/WaverlyPlaceNC

dTown HOLIDAY-style - Durham
A local pre-holiday market with Motorco Music Hall and Fullsteam Brewery!!! With over 50 local NC artists and designers, live musical performances, a DIY craft and gift wrapping station, Holiday Photo Booth, AND 4 food trucks, you’ll be sure to have a good time. Support local artists and designers! Skip the mall, grab a beer, and enjoy holiday shopping Durham-style.
Where: Motorco Music Hall & Fullsteam Brewery, 723 & 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: FlowerThyme
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/500281260012793/   

Monday, December 17
Shop Monday - Raleigh
A special holiday shopping opportunity in the Lil Sis Cooperative Artist Studio in the Glenwood South area of Raleigh.
Where: 508 St. Mary's St, Raleigh, NC 27605
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.annmarieprintart.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Celia Currin Art -  40% off sale! Use code: 40OFF at checkout!
- freshlygiven‎ - Free Shipping through Saturday !! (use code: HOLIDAY12 at checkout)
- JD Footloose - Free shipping on select items in the FREE SHIPPING shop section
- Shams & Coverups - Enter Coupon Code: "XMAS2012" to get 20% off anything until Christmas!
- Precious Lambs Gifts - Get 10% Off your Entire Order - use code PLG10 OR FREE Domestic Shipping - use code HOLIDAYSHIP

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 holiday shopping season! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )