Handmade Happenings - Sept. 12-15, 2013

Beach Towel Stripe Glass Bowl
by Melsie Glass

SPARKCon happens this weekend in Raleigh, which means there is no shortage of great arts activities all over town for the the next few days. But that's not all that's going on - Waverly Place's fall Jazz Series kicks off tonight in Cary. If you're in the mood for a road trip, head to Winston-Salem for the West End ARTSfest, a great biennial event in the historic district. It's going to be a beautiful weekend, see you there!

Thursday, September 12

Light Nights at Waverly Place - Cary
Waverly’s fall Jazz Series begins tonight with Peter Lamb and the Wolves! Featuring local jazz favorites, great fall weather, and the peaceful ambiance of the Promenade. Enjoy the company of friends, a glass of wine and shop our local craft market.
Where: Waverly Promenade, at the corner of Tryon and Kildaire Farm Roads, Cary, NC

When: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

More info: http://waverlycary.com/ai1ec_event/light-nights-jazz-series/light-nights-jazz-series-peter-lamb-and-the-wolves/

Saturday, September 14
West End ARTSfest - Winston-Salem
Nestled in the lovely West End historic district, Grace Court will host artists from across North Carolina for a day of arts, music & fun in a beautiful setting. Plus local food vendors, a children’s art activity area, and door prizes donated by the artists and local businesses. Come and experience art among the artistry of nature!
Where: Grace Court, 4th Street Northwest, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Gilded Lily Glass, Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.artsfestws.com/

Saturday & Sunday, September 14 & 15
bazaarSPARK - Raleigh
Enjoy a city block worth of local artisans, brands, food, fashion and friends as an outdoor shopping experience. What if the mall was cool and celebrated local goods? It would be bazaarSPARK.
Where: 100 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Melsie Glass, Bordeaux Lane Studio, metamorphosis metals 
More info: http://www.sparkcon.com/sparks/bazaarspark


Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!
- Orange Cat Art - Early bird special! Pre-order our 2014 North Carolina Seasons Calendar and get 10% off! Order by Sunday, Sept. 15 for the discount!

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, send your information to Orange Cat Art to be included on the calendar!)

Handmade Happenings - March 19-20, 2011

A little bird told me that this is a great weekend for a spring roadtrip to the Triad!  Several of our NC Triangle artists are participating in handmade events in Greensboro on Saturday and Sunday.  Hope you'll join us!

Saturday, March 19
Hand to Hand Market - Greensboro

The Hand to Hand Market features hip, handcrafted goods, underground art and vintage finds from some of the best North Carolina artists, designers, crafters, and collectors this state has to offer. It takes place on Saturday, March 19th, at (and above) The Green Bean Coffeehouse, Downtown Greensboro from 3pm-10pm. That's 7000 square feet of handcrafted goodness!!
Where: The Green Been Coffeehouse, 341 South Elm Street, 27401
When: 3:oo pm - 8:00 pm 
Sellers to look for: LORiOLA, sissyandjacks  
More info: http://handtohandmarket.blogspot.com/p/event-details.html 

Sunday, March 20
Spring Arts & Crafts Market - Greensboro 
Pottery, jewelry, painting, glass art, wood craft, garden art, photography, soap, fiber art & wearables, florals, metal sculpture, folk art, mixed media, artisan foods, and more at the Greensboro Farmers Market! Free parking & admission.
Where: Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street, 27405
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorphosis (booth #157), TGurleyBathandBody (booths #153-154) 
More info: http://www.greensboro-nc.gov/FarmersMarket.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 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 - April 30-May 2, 2010

Downtown hip shopping? Fun day outing for the whole family? Wine tasting? We have an event for you this weekend! Come enjoy the talents of your local arts & crafts community!

Saturday, May 1
Peakfest - Arts & Crafts Street Festival
This annual event features more than 200 vendors, three stages of entertainment, KidsZone rides & games, a wide variety of food selection & more!
Where: Town of Apex
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: LindaSearcyJewelry, LivngoodJewelry, ShoreDebris
More info: http://www.apexpeakfest.com/

The Handmade Market
Shop Raleigh, NC’s The Handmade Market for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest artists, independent designers and crafters from NC and beyond.
Where: Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett Street, Raleigh
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: metamorph, tgurleybathandbody
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Looking for a road trip? Here are some more nearby events!

Triangle & Triad:
Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2
Art on the Haw River Wine Trail
A unique approach to the traditional artist studio tours where the venues are four artisan wineries! Benjamin Vineyards & Winery, GlenMarie Winery, Grove Winery and Iron Gate Winery offer wine tastings and winery tours, as well as music and handmade, uniquely designed furniture, pottery, sculptures, paintings, photography, quilting, fiber arts, and much more!
Where: Various sites between Mebane & Burlington
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - Noon - 6:00 pm
Seller to look for: ellesbeads (She'll be at Iron Gate Vineyards & Winery, 2540 Lynch Store Road, Mebane, NC 27302)
More info: http://www.hawriverwinetrail.com/

Piedmont Triad area:
Saturday, May 1
Mizpah Spring Craft Fest
This annual craft fest is a fundraiser for the church and will feature local artisans in addition to the sale of Moravian Chicken Pies and baked goods.
Where: Mizpah Moravian Church
3165 Mizpah Church Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045 (near Winston-Salem)
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Seller to look for: DinnerTimeChimes
More info: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=100901476620376&ref=ts

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!)