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 - Sept. 19-22, 2013

Bouquet in Music, Navy and Blush
by Flowerthyme

From handmade crafts to fine arts, we have lots to enjoy this weekend in the Triangle! Come out & meet your fellow artists & crafters!

Saturday, September 21

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/

Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22

Centerfest - Durham
140 juried fine artists and craftsmen from 17 states, continuous music and entertainment on six stages from 72 performing groups, lively Kids Zone art activities, the CenterFest Food and Beer Garden, and more! 
Where: Downtown Durham Loop (Directions & Map)

When: Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Flowerthyme, Isabel's Rose

More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/

Pagan Pride Days Festival - Raleigh
The Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival attracts 3000 pagans, pagan friends and the pagan curious every year. Open to the general public, this autumn celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education through social, commercial and spiritual activities. All are welcome to join or observe rituals, attend workshops, meet local groups, and much more, all in a festival environment full of vendors, music, and fun.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5, 974 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Blessed Bead Jewelry
More info: https://sites.google.com/a/cncppd.org/event/

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!)

Handmade Happenings, September 13-19, 2012

Quilt Art: Flower Basket
by Alvelo Quilt Art

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful early fall weather this week! It makes it a perfect time to get out & enjoy some of the many arts & craft events we have in store for you! There are lots of great events this weekend, and don't forget the midweek farmer's markets next week, too. See you there!

Thursday, September 13
Art Faire Reception - Clayton
The opening of the 2012 Art Faire exhibition and a meet-the-artists reception for the 63 artists who entered the exhibit. 
Where: The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd Street, 27520 
When: 6:00 - 7:30 pm 
Artists to meet: Alvelo Quilt Art, Bill Swindaman Photography 
More info: http://claytonvisualartsnc.org/

Friday, September 14
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays "Art after Dark" series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, music, kids activities, and more!  
Where: 600 Broad St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (next to Aviator Tap House) 
When: 5:00 - 8:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html

Saturday, September 15
Harvest & Music Festival - Clayton
Join us at the Premier event here in Clayton.  We will have five days of music, food, crafts and entertainment of all ages! Vendor fair with more than 150 booths takes place on Saturday, but check website for full schedule of events.
Where: Downtown Clayton, NC 27520
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: http://www.claytonchamber.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 15 & 16
Centerfest - Durham
130 juried visual artists representing 18 states (including 82 North Carolina artists; 18 Durham artists) will showcase and sell their original, handcrafted work in Clay, Drawing, Fibers, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Wood, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Sculpture. It is truly one-stop shopping for art lovers!
Where: City Center, Downtown Durham 
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass, metamorphosis metals, Flower Thyme
More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/

Pagan Pride Days Festival - Raleigh
This autumn celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education through social, commercial and spiritual activities. All are welcome to join or observe rituals, attend workshops, meet local groups, and much more, all in a festival environment full of arts & crafts vendors, music, and fun. Admission each day is an item for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5, 974 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
When: both days 10:45 am - 6:30 pm 
Artists to visit: Linda Searcy Jewelry, Designing Impressions Crochet, Curious Goods Curios
More info: http://cncpaganpride.org/ 

bazaarSPARK - Raleigh
One of the events in conjunction with SPARKcon, around 50 local artists & designers selling their wares. bazaarSPARK answers the question - what if the mall were cool? 
Where: City Plaza, 400 Fayetteville St. 
When: Saturday - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday - Noon - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Music Teachah Designs, la te da adornments, Li Sashay, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Ara Leigh Studios
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark/

Tuesday, September 18
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join 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: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Wednesday, September 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; 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/  

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales!
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM

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! )