Handmade Happenings, September 7-12, 2012

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by Tracey Gurley Bath & Body

Happy first weekend of September! The fun starts tonight with First Friday events in Raleigh. If you're coming to enjoy the Hopscotch festival, make sure to stop by Shopscotch - it's music + great arts, crafts & design. See you there!

Friday, September 7
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene with local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* metamorphosis metals has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, September 8
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: 8:00 am - Noon
Artist to visit: Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/ 

The Saturday Market & Shopscotch
Back to back good times at Rebus Works! First, enjoy a local food and craft market featuring garden and oven-fresh goodies, handmade uniquities and more. Then at Noon, the festivities continue with a wide range of artists, crafters, and designers showcasing a variety of fine handcrafted wares. Add food trucks, bands, beer and exhibition artists, and you've got a party!
Where: 301 S. Kinsey (@ the Boylan Bridge), Raleigh, NC 27603
When: Market: 9:00 am - Noon; Shopscotch: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, Ara Leigh Studios  
More info:  http://www.facebook.com/events/250851281701523/

Wednesday, September 12  
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
free. (See shop announcement for details.)

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!)