Handmade Happenings - October 17-20, 2013

Pumpkin Hat by Poppy & Purl

It's definitely feeling like fall in the Triangle these days, but don't let that keep you indoors! There's still lots to do in our area this weekend. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, October 17

Light Nights at Waverly Place - Cary
Waverly’s fall Jazz Series has its grand finale with BCS Express! Featuring local jazz favorites, great fall weather, and the peaceful ambiance of the Promenade. Enjoy the company of friends, a glass of wine and shop our local craft market.
Where: Waverly Promenade, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC

When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/light-nights-jazz-series/light-nights-jazz-series-finale-bcs-express/?instance_id=1159

Saturday, October 19
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/

Craft Fair at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Come explore the wonderful crafting and art that Cary has to offer at the 2nd Annual Craft Fair joins 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/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
 - Scrappy Rat Designs - 10% of all sales this month go to Alley Cat Allies, plus certain items give 100% to animal rescue charities. See shop announcement for details!
- Sprouts & Sprockets - 10% of all proceeds on sales of Breast Cancer Awareness magnets will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!
- jdfootloose -  15% off your order with Coupon Code: MOMMA
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!


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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - October 3-6, 2013

NC BBQ Dish Towel by Piecefully Home

It looks like we have another beautiful weekend on tap in the Triangle, and from First Friday in Raleigh to Festifall in Chapel Hill, there's lots to do, see, hear & enjoy! See you there!

Thursday, October 3

Light Nights at Waverly Place - Cary
Waverly’s fall Jazz Series continues with Jo Gore and the Alternative! Featuring local jazz favorites, great fall weather, and the peaceful ambiance of the Promenade. Enjoy the company of friends, a glass of wine and shop our local craft market.
Where: Waverly Promenade, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC

When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/light-nights-jazz-series/light-nights-jazz-series-jo-gore-and-the-alternative/?instance_id=1155

Friday, October 4

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: 5:00 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.

* 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, October 5

Waverly Place Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring NC local fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, and more, plus the Waverly Artists Group!
Where: In the parking lot off of the Waverly Promenade on the lower level, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC
When: 9:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://waverlyfm.com/

Sunday, October 6
Festifall - Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts transforms Franklin Street with a diverse artist market, live entertainment for all ages, hands-on activities, and local food. Come be entertained throughout the day with live music and the best that the local art scene has to offer accompanied by participatory interactive art and dance activities. 
Where: Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Piecefully Home, Flowerthyme, Whispering Willow
More info: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.aspx?page=2098

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!

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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)