Handmade Happenings - May 3-7, 2013

Organic Lavender & Flax Seed Eye Pillow
by Whispering Willow Soap

   May is here, which means First Friday events in Raleigh and great spring handmade & arts events around the Triangle!  
   It also means local farmers' markets are expanding their hours to include weekday markets. So for the spring & summer, our "weekend" event calendar may run into the next week to include these events. Be sure to scroll down to see everything that's going on near you.
   Check out the great Mother's Day Sales in our member Etsy shops at the bottom of the post. Thank you for shopping local & handmade this spring! 

Friday,  May 3
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: 5:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs will be a featured artist at DECO, 19 W. Harget Street. Enjoy fabulous creations by local artists, plus wine, beer and goodies for your shopping pleasure from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Ara Leigh Studios will be the featured artist at Anvil's First Birthday party! Enjoy art, music, food (Taco Taco Food Truck), wine and of course, cake! At 715 N. Person Street from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
* 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.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 4
Peakfest - Apex
Live music all day, artist of every kind (jewelry, pottery, watercolor and acrylic), a bmx show, skateboard demonstrations, entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and so much more!
Where: Salem Street, Downtown Apex, NC
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Designing Impressions Crochet, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home 
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more. Find unique, handmade gifts or treat yourself to something special.
Where: Cobblestone Hall, 215 Wolfe Street in City Market, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Whispering Willow Soap, Flytrap, metamorphosis metals, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Monday, May 6
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/

Tuesday, May 7
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), Cary, NC
When: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day Sale ~ Coupon Code "Momma" for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - Mother's Day Sale - Spend $20 and get free shipping with coupon code "Mom20"
- 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, March 7-10, 2013

Chiyogami Wrapped Bangle Bracelet
by Beyond Words

March has definitely come in like a lion, but it looks like there is more lamb-like weather coming this weekend. Perfect for getting out and enjoying the local arts & crafts scene in Raleigh. The fun starts tonight at Tir Na Nog and continues all weekend long at the State Farmer's Market. See you there! 

Thursday, March 7
First Thursday Local Market - Raleigh
Local beers, local bands, and local artists, showing art, prints, T-shirts, jewelry and more!

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

Sellers to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: Event poster
 
Friday - Sunday, March 8-10
Spring Craft Fair - Raleigh
Local handmade crafts! Including: Ornamental Garden Accessories, Handwoven Baskets, Spring Floral Arrangements, Crocheted Accessories, Stained Glass, Woodworking, Pottery, Candles, Jewelry, Handpainted Items, Handbags & More!Where: State Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St. Raleigh, NC 27603
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Beyond Words (Saturday only!), Bordeaux Lane Studio (Saturday & Sunday)
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/147936708702180/

Saturday, March 9
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: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

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 EASTER2013 for 25% OFF your order
of $10 or more. 
- Celia Currin Art - Friday 3/8 only! Birthday Sale - 25% off orders $10 or more with coupon code "birthday" 

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! )

Handmade Happenings, October 12-14, 2012

Elegant Steampunk Coffin Watch
by Curious Goods Curios

A glorious fall weekend is on tap for us in the Triangle - a perfect opportunity to get out & enjoy some great arts community events. The fun starts Friday night in Fuquay, and continues in Raleigh & Clayton on Saturday. See you there!

Friday, October 12 
Fall for the ARTS - Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays "Art after Dark" series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy live music from the Picker's Circle, paint a pumpkin, and more!
Where: 103 Raleigh St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (across from "Artistic Expression")
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, October 13
Cooke Street Carnival - Raleigh
Organized by neighborhood residents, Cooke Street Carnival is a house party in the street! Art vendors, performers, food & drink, and most of all - community. We strive to put on a fun event every year for people of all ages and walks of life.
Where: 215 Cooke St, Raleigh, NC 27601 (In the Idlewild Neighborhood, just a few blocks east of Historic Oakwood)
When: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Curious Goods Curios, Linda Searcy Jewelry, Designing Impressions Crochet, Artfully Out Loud, Bordeaux Lane Studio, metamorphosis metals, La Te Da Adornments
More info: http://cookestreetcarnival.com/

Fall Craft Fair - Clayton

Unique Boutiques and Marketplace is excited to host our second outdoor Arts & Crafts Fair! Come and shop handmade jewelry, stained glass products, children’s toys, doll clothes and accessories, handmade quilts and blankets, appliqué towels, aprons and clothing, handcrafted woodworking, unique accessories, home décor, and so much more!  
Where: 21 Anna Drive Suite 101 & 102, Clayton, North Carolina 27520
When: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: MelanieR Jewelry
More info: http://www.facebook.com/events/139140962895756/

Wednesday, October 17 
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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
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 & 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, May 18-20, 2012

It's going to be a great weekend, with events in all corners of the Triangle - Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus Wake Forest and Greensboro! The fun starts tonight and runs through Sunday. Come out and see your local team artists! 

Friday - Sunday, May 18-20
St Barbara's Greek Festival - Chapel Hill
Fun for the whole family, with food, arts & crafts, live music, dancing and more!

Where: East Chapel Hill High School, 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: Friday, 5-8 pm;  Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.stbarbaranc-greekfestival.org/Pages/default.aspx 

Saturday, May 12

Durham Craft Market
A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans, representing a variety of crafts, all hand-made in the Durham area! Come enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans! 
Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.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/

Spring Craft Fair and & Bazaar - Greensboro

Handmade arts & crafts, supplies, antiques & more, to benefit the Southwest North Carolina Food Bank.

Where: First Christian Church of Greensboro, 900 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403

When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Artist to visit: Twice As Loved

More info: http://fccgreensboro.org/news-and-events/events/spring-craft-fair-and-bazaar-may-19/

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
Artsplosure - Raleigh
Raleigh's annual downtown arts festival is back! The Art Market is in the streets surrounding Moore Square & south on Blount Street. Many downtown locations are hosting special events in conjunction with Artsplosure, so there's lots to do!
Where: Moores Square & City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh 
When: Saturday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Trende Femme, Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosure2012/index.html

Insplosure - Raleigh
The Pour House Music Hall is hosting artists indoors, too, as part of the weekend's festivities.  Stop in to listen to some live music and shop from more local artists & crafters!
Where: 224 S. Blount  Street, Raleigh
When: Both days, Noon - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: La Te Da Jewels & Adornments, Flytrap, Ara Leigh Studios, Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/article/sixth-annual-insplosure-returns-this-weekend/
 
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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)