Handmade Happenings, March 15-18, 2013

Victorian Style Blue-Gold Ribbon
from PricklyPaw Crafts

This weekend's events carry all the way into next week, with a studio open house in Raleigh on Monday! Plus several shop sales to get you ready for Easter, so you can buy local & handmade - even online!

Saturday, March 16
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, Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Monday, March 18
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/

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. 

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, October 20-21, 2012

White Mini-Moonbeam Glass Candleholder
by Melsie Glass

Looks like another beautiful weekend in store for the Triangle! We have two unique events happening this Saturday in Raleigh - See you there!

Saturday, October 20
Fall Arts Fair - Raleigh
Many great artists will be there along with kids crafts, live music, food trucks, and demos. This is a great place to do some holiday or birthday shopping. Forget the mall and join the fun at Pullen Arts Center. We are located near the NCSU bell tower on Pullen Road. Bring your friends!
Where: Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Melsie Glass
More info: http://www.raleighnc.gov/home/content/PRecRecreation/Articles/PullenArtsCenter.html

TV Tray Sale & Book Signing - Raleigh

Stop by for a baked treat, a hot cup of Larry's Beans coffee and do some shopping! Gifts With A Heart is having their first ever TV Tray Sale where local artists will come, set up a TV Tray and sell their art, jewelry and fresh baked goodies! We will have acclaimed local author Alice J. Wisler
signing her books and selling "The Famous Bailey House Lemon Cookies" fresh from the pages of her novel - Hatteras Girl.
Where: 2889 Jones Franklin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/499539050070967/

Wednesday, October 24 
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 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, April 13-15, 2012

Downtown Fuquay-Varina is the place to be tonight for great Art after Dark 2nd Friday events! On Saturday, how about visiting the Cary Farmers Market in it's new location?  Wherever you are in the Triangle, come out & join us this weekend for some local, handmade good times!

Friday, April 13
Spring for the Arts - Fuquay-Varina
A special edition of the Art after Dark in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including a outdoor Artist and Crafter's Market, live music, a community mosaic project, and more!

Where: 309 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina  (near corner with E. Vance Street, in Parking Lot behind “Pass It On”)
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://fvartscouncil.blogspot.com/

Saturday, April 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
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
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 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, November 4-6, 2011

The first weekend of November and some chilly fall weather to get you in the mood for holiday shopping!  Our team members are participating in events in Raleigh, Roxboro and Morrisville this weekend, so come out a say hello.  A fun way to shop local & handmade this holiday season - see you there! 

Friday, November 4
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: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

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

Friday - Sunday, November 4-6
Annual Autumn Art Fest - Raleigh
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh is hosting its annual art festival this weekend. What a great way to start your holiday shopping! Items for sale will include pottery, jewelry, stained glass, paintings, textiles, photography, woodworking, baskets, and much more. Visitors will also enjoy browsing, so bring your friends and neighbors. Where: 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh When: Friday 6 - 9 pm; Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 10 am - 2 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.uufr.org/special-events 

Saturday, November 5, 2011 
Holiday Craft Fair - Morrisville
The 3rd Annual Fall Craft Fair at the year-round Western Wake Farmers' Market. In addition to the regular vendors, you'll find jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, artisan foods, soaps, lotions, canvas art, pottery, and so much more!
Where: Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village
When: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artists to visit: TGurleyBathandBody, ShoreDebris 
More info: http://westernwakefarmersmarket.org/Post/7082524860805419212 

6th Annual Holiday Extravaganza - Roxboro 

A variety of local & home businesses, artists & crafters will be represented at this event at the Roxboro Community School. Plus, stew by the quart and by the bowl, and a silent auction!

Where: 115 Lake Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573

When: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LindaSearcyJewelry, MountainstotheSeaNC

More info: http://www.roxborocommunityschool.org/cms/

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 season!

(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 - April 30-May 1, 2011

The forecast says it's going to be a beautiful spring weekend, perfect for enjoying arts & crafts festivals and taking care of your Mother's Day and Graduation shopping! NC Triangle Team artists will be out in Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill this weekend.  See you there! 

Saturday, April 30

Designers Downtown Market - Raleigh
The "DDM" features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel.  Our vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more!
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot & surrounding area), Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: StuckTogether
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment. Children will be delighted by activities just for them in the Children’s Village and the always popular Lazy Daze Playground – the center of the village. In the Earth Day area of the festival, you can find out how to play a role in preserving our natural resources and protecting the environment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: TGurleyBathandBody (Sec. A, Booth 06), OldBroomStreet (Sec. E, Booth 18), Studio119 (Sec. D, Booth 09) 
More info:http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Sunday, May 1
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
 
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 - April 9-10, 2011

More than a dozen of our terrific Triangle area artists will be displaying their work at events this weekend! The Durham Art Walk Spring Market has something for everyone with art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, live music at indoor & outdoor venues, interactive events, food trucks, raffles & more! If you're in Raleigh, be sure to visit Spring Fling at the Raleigh Moravian Church, too.  Both are great opportunities to find unique, handmade & locally-made gifts for Easter, Mother's & Father's Day, and graduations.
Hope to see you there!

Saturday & Sunday, April 9 & 10
Durham Art Walk

A fun and unique, self-guided tour of urban art galleries, studios, impromptu exhibits and vibrant downtown businesses featuring the original artwork of over 200 artists, live musical performances and great local food! Maps are provided at all locations, or can be downloaded from 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
Adaron Hall (Ground Level):OldBroomStreet, WhimsyPics
Semans Gallery (Upper Level): CockamamieJewelry, MetamorphosisMetals, OrangeCatArt

10. American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell Street
SparklesandAngels,  GildedLilyGlass

28. Smitten Boutique, 1105 West Main Street
LaTeDaJewels

38. Carolina Theatre, 309 West Morgan Street
AraLeighStudios, LindaSearcyJewelry, Liv'nGoodJewelry, ShoreDebris


Saturday, April 9
Spring Fling at Raleigh Moravian Church
Supporting the youth mission projects, this event includes raffle prizes, refreshments, and more than 30 vendors:  Jewelry & accessories, clothing, housewares, books & stationary, candles & soaps, and more!
Where: 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: 10 am - 3 pm
Sellers to look for: TGurleyBathandBody
More info: http://www.raleighmoravian.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 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 - 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 - September 16-19, 2010

Both Raleigh and Durham are hosting fantastic arts events this weekend! The festivities begin tonight in downtown Raleigh, so there's plenty to do, see, hear and enjoy.  See you there! 

Thursday - Sunday, September 16-19
5th Annual SPARKcon
A “creative potluck” of SPARKs or creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion, food and more, organized by local individuals to display local talent and connect disparate creative scenes. This festival is made up of more than 16 different events over the 4 days -- check the schedule to find the "SPARKS" you won't want to miss!
* Look for NC Triangle team members at bazaarSPARK:
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville Street, Raleigh
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm;  Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Joannas Photography, metamorphosis, Mutant Angel
* Donata of OldBroomStreet will be reading in the poetrySPARK at Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern, 112 Fayetteville Street, on Saturday - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  (Our team members are multi-talented! ;)
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19
37th Annual Centerfest Arts Festival
124 juried visual artists from 11 states showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in clay, drawing, fibers, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, wood, jewelry, mixed media, and sculpture.  Music, dance and entertainment on 3 stages, Hands-on art in the Creative Kids-Zone, fun festival foods, and more!
Where: Foster Street at Durham Central Park, Historic Downtown Durham
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm;  Sunday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/


And if you're feeling like a road trip...
Saturday, September 18
Rock the Block with Chris Paul- Winston-Salem
An end of summer street party!  The Benton Convention Center will host a craft show with more than 30 local & regional artists, while outside along Fourth, Marshall, and Fifth Streets, Rock the Block will offer free music on four stages, a free BMX Bike show, a ticketed ($5) wine tasting festival,  food and merchandise vendor, and NBA star Chris Paul.
Where: Downtown Winston-Salem (map)
When: Craft show - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Performances continue until 11:00 pm)
Sellers to look for: Dinner Time Chimes, Buffalo Gals Soap
More info: http://www.rocktheblockws.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 throughout the fall!

(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 - June 11-13, 2010

From down home, to down town, to out of this world...  ;) 
We've got some fun events to suit your style this weekend! Come out and join us for some handmade, local, artsy goodness.

Saturday, June 12
Herb, Garden & Craft Festival
Enjoy a wide variety of herb and craft vendors, 19th century games for children, traditional herbal use displays and refreshments! Attend afternoon entertainment, craft demonstrations and more!  (Part of the NC Arts Council's 2nd Saturdays program, offering arts, crafts, heritage & fun through events at historic sites across the state on the 2nd Saturdays of each month all summer long.)
Where: Duke Homestead, Durham
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet, scentfullydelightful
More info: http://news.ncdcr.gov/2010/03/26/duke-homestead-2nd-saturdays/

Saturday & Sunday, June 12 & 13
Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
IBJS is the premier purveyor of bead resources from around the world!
Where: Marriott Durham Convention Center - (Ballrooms)
201 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Sunday - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: loriola
More info: http://beadshows.com/ 

Sunday, June 13
RebusFest 4
RebusFest is a one-day celebration of local art and music. RebusFest 4 will be held on Sunday, June 13 from noon until 6 p.m. The festival is free, and is a family-friendly event.  Join us for art, music, kid's crafts, Locopops, beer (from Carolina Brewing Company), and food (Only Burger, Fired Flour and Crumb Bakery), too!
Where: 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: JoannasPhotography, metamorph, latedajewels, sissyandjacks, earthboarjewelry, AraLeighStudios
More info: http://rebusworks.us/rebusfest-4


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 night 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!)

Handmade Happenings - March 18-21, 2010

Planning your weekend? Feeling like a little spring shopping? Starting to think about Easter baskets?
Come visit our NC Triangle Team members at these events!


Thursday, March 18 - Saturday, March 20
The Market at Ravenscroft School
The 5th annual springtime shopping extravaganza!
Where: A. E. Finley Activity Center, Ravenscroft School
7409 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh
When: Thursday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: scentfullydelightful, sissyandjacks
More info (& printable free tickets!): http://www.ravenscroft.org/page.cfm?p=538


Friday - Saturday, March 19 & 20
Ignited by Truth Catholic Conference
In addition to workshops and speakers, there is a Vendor & Ministry Fair throughout the conference.
Where: Jim Graham Building, North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: Friday - 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday - 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet (featuring Byzantine and Renaissance Icon Imagery Collection)
More info: http://www.ignitedbytruth.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, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)