Handmade Happenings: 6/18-6/25/15

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Bordeaux Lane Studio: Maltese Cross Pendant

Pickin' in the Plaza

Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday, June 20, 2015
Midtown Raleigh Farmers' Market

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market is located on the Commons at North Hills. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. 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

When: 8am-12noon
Where: Commons at North Hills, Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

NC Fresh Catch Festival
Artist to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

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! )

Handmade Happenings - June 7-10, 2013

Ahoy Matey - 3 Burp Cloth Set
by the green elephant co.

** Update: Since Tropical Storm Andrea is fast approaching our area, please check the "more info" links for events, or the team's FB page, for weather-related schedule changes!**

  This weekend is the First Friday in June! Which means fun events Friday night in downtown Raleigh, plus activities around the area all weekend long - and Monday, too!
  Thank you for supporting your local artists! 

Friday,  June 7
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: 5:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* Cockamamie Jewelry will be the featured artist at Nora & Nicky's new location at 19 West Harget Street, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. (If you purchase any local artists' jewelry, you get 10% off of your CLOTHING purchase!) 
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* (This month's Morning Times Market has been cancelled due to the weather. They'll be back in July!)
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, June 8
Waverly Place Farmer's Market - CaryFeaturing 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://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/waverly-farmers-market/?instance_id=452

NC Fresh Catch - Raleigh
Join us for an afternoon in the park to support NC Catch fisheries, local farms and breweries and help raise money for Nourish International and the NC Coastal Federation. So bring a blanket and a chair and big appetites for NC Fresh Catch: Fresh Seafood, Fresh Music, Fresh Beer, Fresh Art. This is an all ages, kid friendly show.
Where: Moore Square, 200 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.h2h2o.org/

Monday, June 10
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! 
- Celia Currin Art - 40% off with code MEGASALE
- The Green Elephant Co. -  10% off with coupon code WARMERWEATHER
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- Orange Cat Art - 10% off our watercolor blanks & scraps! Great for ACEOs, tags, handmade paper & more! No coupon code needed.  
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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )