Handmade Happenings - March 7-9, 2014

Caroline Sky Blue Flower - Hair Clip and Pin
by Poppy & Purl

Ignore the rain today, it's going to shape up to be a beautiful weekend! Come out and enjoy the sun with your local arts & crafts community. See you there!

Friday, March 7
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Saturday, March 8
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/

March Madness - Fuquay-Varina 

Torrey Hill Inc is teaming up with the Mad Hatter and Rita's Decor & More for a day of local shopping fun! Handmade arts & crafts, gourmet treats and a giftbasket giveaway!
Where: 216 S Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
When: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 
Artists to visit: Torrey Hill Inc (formerly JusShar Designs)
More info:  http://www.torreyhillinc.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- Orange Cat Art - NC Seasons Calendars are 50% Off! No coupon code required.
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 30 items in special SALE shop section!
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 

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 be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - January 31 - February 2, 2014

"The Riley" Pink Cluster Fabric Flower
Headband by Lucy2s

Hope everyone made it through the snowy weather this week safe & sound! It will be a little warmer this weekend, so if you're ready to get out, come join our team members at some fun events! In addition to the weekly Wake Forest Farmers' Market, we have the inaugural Let's Shop Local! event in Raleigh. If you want to meet some of our team members in real life, join the Special Delivery Project party in Durham! See you there!

Saturday, February 1
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/

Let's Shop Local! - Raleigh
   Featuring artists, crafters, and other creative businesses from or near Raleigh, this is an event you don't want to miss out on! You'll find affordably-priced jewelry, hand-painted scarves, soaps, lotions, unique crochet items, pottery, art and so much more!
   Come out and find the perfect gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day, and feel good about the purchase, knowing your money is going right back to your local community! All of our vendors live within 30 miles of Raleigh! Don't forget, when you buy local your money stays in your local community!
Where: NC Fairgrounds' Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
When: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Artists to visit: Lucy2s, Art With Knobs On, Split Infinity Jewelry, Amanda Cousins Studio 
More info:  http://letsshoplocal.weebly.com/

Etsy Special Delivery Project Party - Durham
TiffyBlanchflower has graciously offered to host a get-together for any local Etsy artists who would like to meet up and create greeting cards for Etsy's Special Delivery project, which creates cards for Meals on Wheels recipients. Contact Tiffy to RSVP, let her know if you can volunteer to bring supplies and/or snacks! :)
Where: 1135 Haven Hollow Way Durham, NC 27713
When: 2:00 PM - ?
More info: Contact Tiffy through her Etsy shop

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- AveryMac&Roo - 15% off any purchase all month long! Discount Code AMR15 - Coupon expires 1/31/14.
- Marla Faye Creations - Celebrating special feature on the blog Ishje's Bits, Marla is offering a 10% off coupon. Read the post to access the code!
- Orange Cat Art - NC Seasons Calendars are 20% Off! No coupon code required.
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 40 items in special SALE shop section!
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 


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 winter & 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, 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, September 22-23, 2012

Golden Sweetgum Trees
by Orange Cat Art

This weekend, we have two Trunk Shows to share with you - one in Chapel Hill, and one in Hickory (for those of you making a road trip to the mountains. ;) These events offer opportunities to meet artists in a retail setting, so they are great for making a connection to the people behind the art! See you there!

Saturday, September 22
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis during "Celebrate North Carolina" month at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints and cards will be there!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 4 pm
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Trunk Show at Razzberries - Hickory 
Combining vintage pieces that have been passionately hunted and gathered with interesting modern elements, Cockamamie Jewelry represents a convergence of yesterday and today. Join jewelry artist Mamie Wilkins this special event!
Where: 44 29th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Razzberries/269892231402 

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/ 

Wednesday, September 26 
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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist 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! )