Handmade Happenings, April 6-8, 2012

Spring has arrived in the Triangle, which means lots of outdoor activities - including arts markets! Come shop with the local artists & crafters of the NC Triangle Team for Easter, Mother's Day & Graduation gifts this spring!

Friday, April 6
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- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, April 7
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
The Grand Opening of the market at its new location!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Spring Festival - Southport

If you're headed for the coast this Easter weekend, how about visiting this great Arts Festival, Chili Cook-off and Azalea Sale in historic downtown Southport?

Where: Franklin Square Park
When: Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://www.downtownsouthport.org/

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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - May 22 & 23, 2010

Your brain may have already left for the beach, but if your body is still in the Triangle, come check out these arts events & shopping opportunities this weekend!

Saturday, May 22
Spring Arts Festival
30 talented vendors displaying handcrafted jewelry, books, whimsical mosaics, wall hangings, stained glass, soaps, candles, candy bouquets -- and much more! A family event with activities for creative kids, as well.
Where: Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Road, North Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.nativityonline.org/reg.html

Trunk Show at the Shops of Varina Merchantile
A special opportunity to shop for handmade jewelry and loose beads/jewelry supplies with Vicky of Shore Debris!
Where: 601 E. Broad Street, Fuquay Varina
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: ShoreDebris
More info: http://www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com/


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, please send the information about the show to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - March 26-28, 2010

Several of our local artists and crafters are heading out of the Triangle proper this weekend for the Spring Festival in Clayton. It's just a short drive southeast of Raleigh, so if you're looking for a fun activity on Saturday, we hope you'll stop by!


Saturday, March 27

Spring Festival 2010
Sponsored by Hope Church, this festival offers games, food, vendors & fun for the whole family! (There are even rumors of a car show?)
Where: Clayton Middle School,
490 Guy Road, Clayton, NC 27520
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: ellesbeads, lindasearcyjewelry, naomievelyn, oldbroomstreet, scentfullydelightful, ShoreDebris
More info: Hope Church, Clayton


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)