Handmade Happenings October 30th to November 5th, 2014

Jewelry by Beyond Words

Thursday to Sunday, October 30th-November 2nd

A Shopping Spree!

Celebrating its 30th shopping event, the Junior League of Raleigh’s A Shopping SPREE! has been a tradition for many in Raleigh and the surrounding communities since 1985. Considered Raleigh’s premier and most original shopping event, SPREE! is an annual four-day shopping fundraiser that showcases more than 160 juried regional and national exhibitors offering the latest in fashion and home decor trends, unique presents and holiday merchandise.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St. 
When: Thursday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014
Artist to visit: Little Details, Beyond Words, Birdie B's

Saturday, November 1st

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday we are having our annual "Taste of The Market" come on down and enjoy sampling dishes made with market grown ingredients. 

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest
When: 8 am to Noon

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Day in Downtown

The 12th annual Day in Downtown Street Festival, organized by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held on Main Street in the historic downtown Fuquay retail district, the event will include live dance and music demonstrations, a juried arts & crafts fair, a beer & wine festival, and a food truck rodeo to create activities at all ends of the downtown area. Art vendors are currently being sought to display their wares for local residents just in time for holiday shopping. Interested artists must provide samples of their work to be considered for this festival, but the pricing is right and the timing is perfect for local shoppers.

Where: Downtown Fuquay Retail District, Fuquay-Varina
When: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist to visit: Zendustria

Artisan Market at The Farmhouse

The Artisan Market is a unique shopping experience!  Vendors will be selling plenty of items that you can't live without!  There will be art, scarves, jewelry, food, purses, decorations for the home and holidays, children's clothing, wreaths, crocheted items and more!

Where: 975 Eden Church Rd Snow Hill, NC
When: 10 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Snazzy Trinkets Jewelry

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, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings October 23rd-29th, 2014

Primary Colored Handspun Art Yarn
by Quirky Bits N Pieces

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 24th-26th

The Southeastern Animal fiber Fair

3 days of fun for the entire family! See spinning, knitting, weaving, felting and much more!

Where: WNC Agricultural Center, Fletcher, NC
When: 9 am - 4 pm Friday & Saturday; 9 am - 4 pm Sunday
Artist to visit: Quirky Bits n Pieces

Saturday, October 25th

Galleria Craft Fair

4th annual Galleria Craft Fair by the Knights of Columbus featuring handcrafted jewelry, toys and dolls, baby clothes and accessories, handmade glass, and much much more!

Where: 5801 Falls of the Neuse St. Raphael's Activity Center, Raleigh
When: 9 am to 4:30 pm
Artist to visit: Starlight Falls Design

Longleaf School of the Arts Autumn Extravaganza

Join us throughout the day for a variety of vendors, silent auction, bake sale, face painting, pie making contest, pumpkin carving contest, live music by Longleaf student performers, food vendors, and more!

Where: 207 E. Hargett St. Raleigh
When: 10 am to 3 pm

Artist to visit: Snazzy Trinkets Jewelry

Sunday, October 26th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday, Arts on Sunday Festival presents Masquerade on Trade with costume contests, cake walk, live entertainment, art, crafts, and a kids' craft corner!

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

Pop-Up Sunday Vintage Market

Pop Up Sunday is a vintage-style, outdoor market where collectors, artisans and the community gather to shop, sell, and make something!

Where: 509 N. West Street
When: 12 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Darling And Dear Shop

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, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings October 16th-22nd, 2014

Zendustria
Artist: John W. Elliott

Saturday, October 18th

Cooke Street Carnival

Cooke Street Carnival is a grassroots neighborhood festival that happens each Fall on Cooke Street which is located in the Idlewild Neighborhood, just a few blocks East of Historic Oakwood in Downtown Raleigh and West of St. Augustine's University. The event was inspired by the Notting Hill Carnival in London, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, as well as your typical Southern Fall Festivals/Carnivals that happen all around North Carolina each year.  You will find art vendors, farm vendors, food trucks, beverage and desert trucks, live music, and even a Moon Pie eating contest!  Looks to be a lot of fun! 

Where: Cooke Street between Ln and Jones Street, Raleigh

When: 1 pm to 6 pm

Artist to visit: Zendustria, Orange Cat Art, CockaMamie Jewelry

Crystal Coast Con

The Crystal Coast Con, the best Sci Fi, Fantasy and the Gaming Tournament on the beautiful eastern Crystal Coast of North Carolina. This years event, the 4th Annual Crystal Coast Con, promises to be even bigger and better than the others. Not only are the 501st Storm Troopers reporting for duty to the event, we have it on good authority that Chewbacca himself will be here!

Where: 130 Golfin Dolphin Dr. Cape Carteret, NC

When: 10 am to 6 pm

Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Curious Goods Curios

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7pm to 11pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh

When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

The Durham Patchwork Market

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market offers select local artisans, makers and vintage dealers the freedom to share their creativity

Where: Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave Durham

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geek Chick Fashion

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday we are having our annual "Taste of The Market" come on down and enjoy sampling dishes made with market grown ingredients. Live music this week provided by Willie Hill.

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Sunday, October 19th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday's theme is Carolina on my Mind and will feature shows by Gary Sibley AKA Daniel Rassum, Shiloh Hill, and Abebi Stafford & His Magic Keys .  There are tons of artists and craftsman out, so come on out for a lovely afternoon!

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

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, please send your information to 

Handmade Happenings October 9th-15th, 2014

Friday & Saturday, October 10th-11th

Jewelry by CockaMamie Jewelry

Mustang Music Festival

The Outer Banks-based Mustang Music Festival celebrates its fourth year with a move to a new and improved venue, layout and  lineup. For the craft show enthusiast and those in search of some early holiday deals, the Fest’s Artisan Market will boast over thirty artisans coming from all over Virginia and North Carolina with a special local’s section. This segment is specially curated to ensure unique, quality, multi-medium work from a myriad of creative vendors.

Where: The Whalehead in Historic Corolla, 1100 Club Dr., Corolla, NC

When: 1 pm -10 pm Friday; 11:30 am - 10 pm Saturday

Artist to visit: CockaMamie Jewelry

Saturday, October 11th

Church Street Art & Craft Show

31st Annual Church Street Art & Craft Show held on Historic Main Street in Downtown Waynesville is on e of the premier juried art shows of each year.  More than 100 artists, crafters and food venders from the southeast transform Main Street Waynesville into an art & craft marketplace for this one-day event.  

Where: Main Street, Waynesville, NC

When: 10 am to 5 pm

Artist to visit: Laura D Pose Watercolors

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  This Saturday celebrates Craft Beers!

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7pm to 11pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh

When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday, October 12th

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

The Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District continues this Sunday.  This Sunday features Home Cookin' with The Billie Feather All Stars and Khiana Noel Meyer.  There are tons of artists and craftsman out, so come on out for a lovely afternoon!

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

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, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings October 2nd-8th, 2014

Friday & Saturday, October 3rd-4th

Wide Open Bluegrass Art Market

The Wayward Stitch

World of Bluegrass is the annual bluegrass music homecoming, taking place September 30-October 4 in Raleigh, NC.  The Art market will be open on Friday & Saturday!

Where: Fayetteville Street, Raleigh

When: 12 pm - 8 pm Friday & Saturday

Artist to visit: The Wayward Stitch

Saturday, October 4th

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. 

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  This Saturday is the Football tailgating party!

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Makers Market at Cameron Village

The first ever Makers Market at Cameron Village!  

Where: 2102 Smallwood Drive (corner lot at Daniels) Raleigh

When: 10 am to 2 pm
Artist to visit: Geekchicfashion

Morning Times Market

Downtown Raleigh's Art Market! Local artists are selling their handmade goods! Great art, people and fun from 7pm to 11pm on selected dates and weather permitting. A featured local beer tent and live entertainment as well!

Where: 10 E Hargett St., Raleigh

When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday, October 5th

Pittsboro First sunday

Pittsboro's First Sunday is an artisan market featuring handmade crafts, music, and food every first Sunday of the month from March through December. Join us from 12-4 p.m. in Pittsboro's historic downtown.

Where: Downtown Pittsboro

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geekchicfashion

AFAS Arts on Sunday Series

This weekend is the start of the Arts on Sunday Festival Series in downtown Winston-Salem Arts District.  To kick the series off, this Sunday will have Blues-a-palooza featuring Twin City Buskers, Harmonica Showdown with John Olson, Eddie Martin, Abe Reid and Bubba Spear, Mike Bennett & The B-String Allstars, and Big Ron Hunter! 

Where: Arts District, Trade Street, Winston-Salem, NC

When: 1 pm to 5 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

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, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings September 25-October 1st, 2014

Saturday, September 25

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practicing their crafts. This Saturday is the "Taste of The Market" event which will feature fall vegetable with a pairing of grilled brats! There will also be live music by Christy Dixon.

Where: 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Knightdale Farmers' Market

There will be lots of new vendors this year!

Where: Knightdale Station 810 North First Avenue

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Tink and Twist

Cary Downtown Farmers' Market

This vibrant gathering place gives the community direct access to many farmers and unique craftsmen all in one place!  They are committed to bringing the highest quality of agriculture and craft products.  This Saturday is the Football tailgating party!

Where: 135 W. Chatham St., Cary

When: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: 8PM Beauty

Local!

Gifts with a Heart will be hosting a pop up craft festival! It includes local hand crafted anything, food, music and great activities!

Where: VFW 522 Reedy Creek Rd, Cary

When: 10 am to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art, Just a Tish Designs

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, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - September 18-24, 2014

by Lynn Burcher

Saturday, September 20

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

Find local farmers, soapmakers, cheesemakers, crafters, bakers, and artists practcing their crafts. This Saturday is the "Taste of The Market" event which will feature fall vegetable with a pairing of grilled brats!

Where: NEW LOCATION!! 405 S. Brooks Street, Wake Forest

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl,  A Stitch Niche

Knightdale Farmers' Market

There will be lots of new vendors this year!

Where: Knightdale Station 810 North First Avenue

When: 8 am to Noon
Artist to visit: Tink and Twist

Art in Autumn

The 8th annual Art in autumn Outdoor Arts and Crafts Festival featuring 114 juried artists and craftspeople, as well as food and live music!  

Where: Main Street in downtown Weaverville, NC

When: 10 am to 6 pm
Artist to visit: Laura D. Poss Watercolors

The Durham Patchwork Market

The Durham Patchwork Mini-Market offers select local artisans, makers and vintage dealers the freedom to share their creativity

Where: Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave Durham

When: 12 pm to 4 pm
Artist to visit: Geek Chick Fashion

Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21

The Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival  

This festival attracts more than 3000 attendees of pagans, pagan friends, and pagan curious!  Two days of celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education!
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5 974 Youth Center Dr. Raleigh
When: 10 am - 6 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet

Centerfest - Durham  

The 40th annual Centerfest Arts festival will be going on in downtown Durham! 140 Juried visual artists prepresenting 17 states will be showcased!  There will be 70 performing acts on 6 stages featuring music, dance, and entertainment!  A creative kids zone will provide hands on arts activities and locally source foods and international cuisine will be available!
Where: Downtown Durham
When: Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Artists to visit: The Wayward Stitch, Cyberlily Studio, Gilded Lily Glass, Metamorphosis Metals, Isabel's Rose

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 thefall! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - July 4-6, 2014

Turquoise Red Leather Bracelet with Silver Magnetic Clasp
by Ring of Wire

Happy Independence Day, Triangle!
We have a special 4th of July edition of First Friday in Raleigh, with The 'Works all day downtown. (Be sure to check the weather forecast & event websites before you head out - just to make sure Arthur has passed by first!) Or, if you're staying in - scroll down to see our team member shop sales!
Thank you for supporting your local handmade creators and independent retailers this summer! See you there!

Friday, July 4
The 'Works - RaleighAlong with our independence, Raleigh revelers will have lots to celebrate & enjoy! Food, beverages, Kids Zone, athletic stunt performances, music, art vendors and, of course, fireworks!
Where: Art Vendors will be located on Fayetteville Street, between Hargett & Martin Streets, Downtown Raleigh, NC
When: Noon - 11:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio (In front of The Bolt restaurant, the same location as last year!),  AraLeigh Studios
More info: http://www.raleighconvention.com/works/

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, July 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/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Katiebug Bows - 4th of July Sale! Summer hair bows are $1.00 off, and hair ties are on sale, too! Sale lasts through 9 pm EDT, Sunday, July 6.
- Ring of Wire - Celebrating its 3-year Etsyversary! Save 25% off your purchase by using coupon code ROW25 at check out through Sunday (7/6) at Midnight. 
- SewABC - Take 20% off your total purchase when you enter "independence" in the coupon box! Now through July 5th.

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 or sale coming up, please send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - June 5-7, 2014

Amethyst and Textured Bead Pendant & Earrings Set
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

It's definitely starting to feel like summer in the Triangle, and we have lots of great outdoor events and markets to help you enjoy it! See you there!

Thursday, June 5
Pickin' in the Plaza Bluegrass Concert - Raleigh
Live Bluegrass music, food trucks, local beers and area arts & crafts vendors! This week's concert features Lynda Dawson & Pattie Hopkins, and Look Homeward!
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville Street, Downtown Raleigh
 When: 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://pickinintheplaza.com/schedule.html

Friday, June 6
First Friday - RaleighJoin 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:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live performances & more! Across from 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, June 7
Art Week at Midtown Farmers Market - Raleigh
Special event showcasing the talents and artist skills of the craft vendors at the Market! Come to the market for a direct connection to 35 new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more!
Where: The Commons at North Hills, 4150 Main at North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
 When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://midtownraleighfarmersmarket.com/2014/06/june-7th-events-at-midtown-farmers-market/

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  

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

2nd Annual NC Fresh Catch - Raleigh

Kick off the Summer right with a clambake, cold craft beer, live music, local art, and a Caribbean-style Seafood Feast. NC Fresh Catch Raleigh returns to Moore Square packing the park with day-long entertainment and authentic island flair.

Where: Moore Square,  200 S. Blount St. Raleigh, NC

When: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://www.ncfreshcatch.com/nc-fresh-catch-raleigh

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, please send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )