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! )

Handmade Happenings - May 3-7, 2013

Organic Lavender & Flax Seed Eye Pillow
by Whispering Willow Soap

   May is here, which means First Friday events in Raleigh and great spring handmade & arts events around the Triangle!  
   It also means local farmers' markets are expanding their hours to include weekday markets. So for the spring & summer, our "weekend" event calendar may run into the next week to include these events. Be sure to scroll down to see everything that's going on near you.
   Check out the great Mother's Day Sales in our member Etsy shops at the bottom of the post. Thank you for shopping local & handmade this spring! 

Friday,  May 3
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:
* Linda Searcy Jewelry Designs will be a featured artist at DECO, 19 W. Harget Street. Enjoy fabulous creations by local artists, plus wine, beer and goodies for your shopping pleasure from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Ara Leigh Studios will be the featured artist at Anvil's First Birthday party! Enjoy art, music, food (Taco Taco Food Truck), wine and of course, cake! At 715 N. Person Street from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
* 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.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, May 4
Peakfest - Apex
Live music all day, artist of every kind (jewelry, pottery, watercolor and acrylic), a bmx show, skateboard demonstrations, entertainment for the kids, food that you would find at the fair, and so much more!
Where: Salem Street, Downtown Apex, NC
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Designing Impressions Crochet, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home 
More info: http://apexpeakfest.com/

The Handmade Market - Raleigh
This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more. Find unique, handmade gifts or treat yourself to something special.
Where: Cobblestone Hall, 215 Wolfe Street in City Market, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Whispering Willow Soap, Flytrap, metamorphosis metals, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Monday, May 6
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/

Tuesday, May 7
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), Cary, NC
When: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day Sale ~ Coupon Code "Momma" for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - Mother's Day Sale - Spend $20 and get free shipping with coupon code "Mom20"
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- 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 spring! 

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

Handmade Happenings - April 19-22, 2013

Owl Shoulder Bag by Designing Impressions Crochet

We have another neighborhood farmer's market opening this weekend, on the south side of Cary, plus a fun event to support area animals in Apex. If your weekend is packed, treat yourself to a studio tour in south Glenwood on Monday. See you there! 

Saturday, April 20
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
The opening weekend of the Waverly Market! 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://waverlycary.com/waverly-farmers-market-launch-this-saturday/

Artists for Animals Faire - Apex
More than 50 local artists will be gathering this weekend to support area animal charities at the Artists for Animals Faire. Live music, performing artists, wine tasting, snacks animals to visit & adopt round out the festivities.
Where: Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, NC 27523
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet
More info: http://www.apexartscouncil.org/Artists4Animals.php

Sunday, April 21
Pop-Up Sunday - Raleigh
Mamie Wilkins of Cockamamie Jewelry fame will be bringing a selection from her new vintage line, among other great vendors. She says, "I'll have frippery, whatnots, bibelot, gimcrack, bagatelle, and maybe even some fandangle! You know you want to see! Tell your friends!!!"
Where: Ornamentea, 509 N West St., Raleigh, NC
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Mamie, aka From Lillian
More info: https://www.facebook.com/ornamentea/

Monday, April 22
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! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day SAle ~ Coupon Code Momma for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- 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 spring! 

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

Handmade Happenings, March 15-18, 2013

Victorian Style Blue-Gold Ribbon
from PricklyPaw Crafts

This weekend's events carry all the way into next week, with a studio open house in Raleigh on Monday! Plus several shop sales to get you ready for Easter, so you can buy local & handmade - even online!

Saturday, March 16
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: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body, Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Monday, March 18
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! 
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"
- Precious Lamb Gifts - Easter Sale! Use coupon code EASTER2013 for 25% OFF your order
of $10 or more. 

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