Handmade Happenings, June 17-19, 2011

Looking for something fun do to with Dad this weekend? Join us in Raleigh this weekend for Maker Faire and The Saturday3 Fair!  Whether he's an mad scientist, do it yourself-er, local-vore, or just curious - we've got you covered.  Happy Father's Day to all the Triangle Dads!

Saturday, June 18
Maker Faire: North Carolina
Makers, Crafters, Inventors, Evil Geniuses, Scientists and Artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker faire NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit. Come join the fun!
Where: Gov. Scott Kerr Building, NC State Fairgrounds, 
 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, Liv'nGoodJewelry
More info: http://makerfairenc.com/
(Thanks to team member BullCityCraft for supporting this event!)

The Saturday3 Fair @ NOFO
Join us for food & fun under the tents! Over 100 products from tarheel food artisans - join us for lunch, and bring a cooler to fill with goodness to take home, including cheeses, meats, fresh bakery items, desserts, sauces, pickles, dairy and more. Local artists offering jewelry, children's clothing, paintings, etc. Live music by Larry Vellani of Mebanesville with his “Roots, Rhythm & World.”
Where: Five Points - 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoFo-The-Pig/307408632277?sk=wall&filter=2

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 summer!

(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 15-17, 2011

We have a wide variety of events all around the Triangle this weekend - from an Earth Day celebration on NC State's campus in Raleigh, the farmer's market in Cary, an arts & craft show in Hillsborough, a special trunk show in Chapel Hill.  And if you're feeling like a road trip, there's even a show in Richmond for you hardcore handmade afficianados.  See you there! 

Friday, April 15
NC State Earth Day 2011

NC State Earth Day strives to promote, inform and empower our campus community towards a more sustainable future. Campus departments, student groups, community organizations, fair-trade clothing stores, local artists & more will all be in attendance.
Where: The Brickyard, NC State Campus
When: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.ncsu.edu/earthday/events.html 

Saturday, April 16

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
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/
(Also, OldBroomStreet will be at the weekday market every Tuesday 3-6 pm throughout the season! ) 

Hillsborough Downtown Arts & Craft Show
The Third Annual Hillsborough Craft Show is a juried show offering original art and quality handcrafted items of 40 NC artisans.  Adding to the fun will be wonderful live music, the exciting opening of the Hillsborough Sculpture Tour, the Spring Wine Tasting at Weaver Street Market, as well as activities and goodies at The Eno River Farmers Market.
Where: Alexander Dickson House & Orange County Visitors Center,150 East King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Liv'ngoodJewelry
More info: http://www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/ArtsCraftsShow.html 

Sunday, April 17
Trunk Show at A Southern Season
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 

Spring Bada Bing- Richmond, VA
Bada-boom! The 2011 Spring Bada-bing: The BOSS of all craft shows is coming! Come join la famiglia for our 6th installment of the largest indie craft show in VA. This free event will showcase artists and designers from across the country selling high quality, original handmade goods.
Where: Plant Zero, 0 East 4th Street, Richmond, VA 23224
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: metamorphosis
More info: http://springbadabing.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 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!)

LivngoodJewelry > ML Metal

LivngoodJewelry has recently added some extra special creations to her Etsy shop...


Jill explains....

ML Metal is the work of (my husband) Mac Liles, Jr, created before his death in 2010. For years he created sculptures from scrap and recycled steel, including flowers, butterflies, and more. It took me a while to convince him to let me sell them, and sadly he is missing out on the results of all that effort. But as long as his work lives on, I am determined to share his talent with others.

Handmade from recycled steel, each one is completely unique. The metal has a gorgeous brushed finish and has been sealed with a clear coat.

Of course, these pieces are all limited in number, and once they’re gone, they’re gone. (So get yours quick.) A portion of these sales will go to the SPCA of Wake County, since our two rescued dogs were the joys of his life.

There are even more of his pieces on her website.

Handmade Happenings - June 4-6, 2010

Several exciting events this weekend to keep you in the summer holiday spirit! The indieNC First Friday Market is part of the First Friday fun happenings in Downtown Raleigh. If you're a little farther south, stop by the Shops of Varina Merchantile or the Celebration of the Arts in Fuquay-Varina. Or, a little further north, visit the Granville Arts Festival, just this side of Oxford.
Hope to see you there!

Friday, June 4
indieNC First Friday Market
Shop local North Carolina! Now you can shop in person from emerging designers selling their wares each First Friday. From the producer of The Rock & Shop Market. See you there!
Where: 131 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - 10:00 pm
Seller to look for: LivngoodJewelry, LORiOLA, sissyandjacks
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/articles/archive/indienc-first-friday-monthly-market-returns-this-week/

Saturday, June 5
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/

7th Annual Celebration of the Arts
Music, great food, fun activities and more than 100 incredible art vendors! Part of the town-wide festival called Celebrate Fuquay-Varina, which includes the Run the Quay 5K.
Where: Main Street, Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: HopePhotoArt, LindaSearcyJewelry
More info: http://www.celebratefv.com/?page_id=105

Granville Arts Festival
A full day of live music, dance & theater performances, and a pavilion full of wonderful artists & crafters!
Where: Granville Athletic Park, 4615 Belltown Road, Oxford
When: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sellers to look for: indigoarts, scentfullydelightful
More info: http://www.granvilleartsfestival.com/index.html

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!)