Handmade Happenings - July 31 - August 4, 2013

Whimsical Silverware Windchimes
by Twice As Loved

It's hard to believe it's August already, it feels like summer is flying by! But our local artists are hard at work at events big & small and with sales in their Etsy shops. Come take a look!

Wednesday - Saturday, July 31 - August 3
National Black Theater Festival - Winston-Salem
The International Vendors’ Market at the Festival is an exquisite commercial exhibition of creative merchandising that is also culturally educational. Free & open to the public.
Where: MC Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When: Wed Noon-11p, Thurs 11-11p, Fri & Sat 11-Midnight. Market closes from 7-8p daily
Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.nbtf.org/

Friday, August 2
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:
* 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.
* 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, August 3
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

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Twice As Loved - Sale! Use code TWICEASLOVED15 for 15% discount, through August 15.
- Salvaged Jewelry - Free shipping with coupon code - FREE SHIPPING
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER2013
- 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 be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - March 2, 2012

Welcome to the first 2012 edition of the NC Triangle Team's Handmade Happenings post! Each week we will bring you an event listing with details on all of the great opportunities to meet and shop with our member artists & crafters that are happening in our area. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or just a fun outing, we hope to see you out in the Triangle area this year!

Friday, March 2
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


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!)