Handmade Happenings, August 26-28, 2011

We are saddened to report that this year's Lazy Daze Festival in Cary has been canceled, due to the potential for hazardous weather caused by Hurricane Irene. Several of our team members had planned to participate this year, and we know they are disappointed.

However, the weather is always good on Etsy! (Assuming your power hasn't gone out...  ;) You can still visit them online:
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis, Tracy Gurley Bath & Body , Gilded Lily Glass, DesigningImpressions

For more info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/Lazy_Daze_Arts_and_Crafts_Festival.htm

 Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this fall!

(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 - April 30-May 1, 2011

The forecast says it's going to be a beautiful spring weekend, perfect for enjoying arts & crafts festivals and taking care of your Mother's Day and Graduation shopping! NC Triangle Team artists will be out in Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill this weekend.  See you there! 

Saturday, April 30

Designers Downtown Market - Raleigh
The "DDM" features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel.  Our vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts and more!
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot & surrounding area), Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Seller to look for: StuckTogether
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.com/

Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
The festival is filled with wonderful arts and crafts, your favorite festival foods, community based civic groups handing out information on things you can get involved with, and entertainment. Children will be delighted by activities just for them in the Children’s Village and the always popular Lazy Daze Playground – the center of the village. In the Earth Day area of the festival, you can find out how to play a role in preserving our natural resources and protecting the environment.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: TGurleyBathandBody (Sec. A, Booth 06), OldBroomStreet (Sec. E, Booth 18), Studio119 (Sec. D, Booth 09) 
More info:http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Sunday, May 1
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Orange Cat Art brings their fine art photographic prints and note cards to the region's landmark gourmet market. Their images of scenic North Carolina and favorite local campus landmarks are perfect for Mother's Day & graduation gift shopping!
Where: University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
When: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/info.asp
 
We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this spring!

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

Handmade Happenings - December 17-19, 2010

This is the last weekend for Christmas shopping, but that's no excuse to run to the mall!  Here are a few more opportunities to shop local & handmade this year, in the Triangle & the Triad.  See you there!

Friday, December 17 - Sunday, December 19
Holiday Food, Wine & Craft Show - Raleigh

A unique event sponsored by the American Heritage Craft shows!  See their website for ticket prices & coupons.

Where: The Raleigh NC State Fairgrounds
in the Exposition Building
When: Fri-10am-8pm, Sat- 10am-7pm, Sun-10am-6pm
Seller to look for: TGurleyBathandBody
More info: http://www.americanheritageshows.com/current-show-information.php

Friday, December 17 - Sunday, December 19
Holiday Art & Craft Market - Greensboro
A special gathering of 20 artists and fine crafters at The Marshall Gallery, in The Village at North Elm.  Free and open to the public.
Where:  301 Pisgah Church Rd # H, Greensboro, NC 27455 
When: Friday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sunday, Noon - 4:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.marshallartco.com/index.cfm?id=193853&fuseaction=browse&pageid=193

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello. Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities this holiday season!




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

Handmade Happenings - October 9-10, 2010

Fall is a great time for a trip to the coast. This weekend, the waterfront of historic downtown New Bern will be full of great activities with the 30th annual MUMfest.  See you there!

Saturday & Sunday, October 9 & 10
MUMFEST 2010 - New Bern

A combination of family fun, entertainment and festival activities that annually attracts more than 80,000 festival-goers to the revitalized beauty of downtown historic New Bern and waterfront. For 3 years in a row the MUMFEST festival was named one of the top 20 events for the month of October, so don't miss it.

Where: Downtown Historic New Bern (arts & crafts on festival midway and Union Point Park)
When: Saturday - 9:30 am - 6:30 pm; Sunday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Seller to look for: TGurleyBathandBody
More info: http://mumfest.com/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team member 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 - August 27-29, 2010

A hint of cooler weather earlier this week tells us that it's time to kick off the fall handmade arts & crafts season with the Lazy Daze Festival in Cary!  After you've shopped, don't drop until you've been to Escazu Chocolates in Raleigh for an evening treat of artisan chocolate and handmade jewelry at their special Trunk Show Saturday evening.  See you there!

Saturday, August 28
34th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival
It's a big weekend in Cary with the town's annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in downtown Cary. You'll find live entertainment, hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, food and more!  (Please visit check their website for parking & shuttle information.)
Where: Chatham & Academy Streets, Cary (Map)
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis (Booth A105), Tracy Gurley Bath & Body (Booth D479), Gilded Lily Glass (Booth C309)
For more info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/Lazy_Daze_Arts_and_Crafts_Festival.htm

Local Jewelry Trunk Show
A select group of local jewelry makers will show their work at Escazu Artisan Chocolates for an evening of handmade & local pretties & yummies!
Where: 936 North Blount Street, Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Seller to look for: la te da jewels & adornments
For more info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Escazu-Artisan-Chocolates/8587123414#!/event.php?eid=136818696361003&ref=mf

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 - July 10-11, 2010

Take your mind off the heat this weekend with some artistic diversions! Start out in Raleigh for the NC Arts Council's 2nd Saturday event, then road trip up to The Big Crafty in Asheville (it's sure to be cooler in the mountains, right?)  See you there!

Saturday, July 10
NC Arts Council 2nd Saturday - Images of the Capitol
Experience the State Capitol from different vantage points, take part in an architectural photography clinic, or bring your sketchbook. Painters, photographers and other visual artists will be on-site.  (Part of the NC Arts Council's 2nd Saturdays program, offering arts, crafts, heritage & fun through events at historic sites across the state on the 2nd Saturdays of each month all summer long.)
Where: One Edenton Street, Raleigh
When: Noon - 4:00 pm
Seller to look for: oldbroomstreet
More info: http://ncarts.org

Sunday, July 11
The Big Crafty
Celebrating homemade art and crafts of all inspirations, The Big Crafty is a juried, independent craft fair featuring more than 100 local artists and crafters. Plus, live demos, DJs, food & drink and a raffle; it's the art lovers' social event of the year.
Where: Pack Place, Downtown Asheville
When: Noon - 6 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorph, tgurleybathandbody

More info: http://www.thebigcrafty.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!)