Handmade Happenings - September 12-14, 2014

Fall Leaf Art Matt Canvas Print
by Zendustria

This weekend is SPARKcon in Raleigh! SPARKcon’s “creative potluck” of SPARKs or creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion, geek, circus, food, etc.  is put together by passionate individuals who volunteer their expertise and are deeply embedded in a specific local scene. The result is a weekend packed full of artistic expression with a truly local flavor. Check out events where our team members will be displaying their work, and then venture out in Downtown Raleigh to experience all our area has to offer! (Full schedule of events.)

Friday, September 12
artSPARK Main Exhibition
This year's featured artists are on display!
Where: VanNess & Fellows Tattoo Studio, Boutique, & Art Gallery: 226 E. Martin Street
When: Artists reception 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria

Saturday, September 13
artSPARK Street Painting
Chalk it up, people! Asphalt never looked so good!
Where: Fayetteville Street
When: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Artist to visit: Zendustria 

Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14
bazaarSPARK 
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 block of Fayetteville Street
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio, metamorphosis metals, The Wayward Stitch, Zendustria


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, please send your information to Orange Cat Art or Zendustria to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - May 9-11, 2014

We have a beautiful weekend in store, so come out for some last minute Mother's Day shopping! See you there!

Friday, May 9

Artist & Crafter's Market - Fuquay-Varina  
The Artist and Crafter's Market is a featured event of our "Art after Dark" art walk in Fuquay-Varina. We offer this market as a way for local artists to share their work with the community, and for visitors to have the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy the work of local artists.  

Where: 108 Raleigh Street (between Main St. and Fuquay Ave.), Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to look for: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.fuquayvarinaartscouncil.wildapricot.org/events.html?eventId=885624&EventViewMode=EventDetails

Saturday, May 10 

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; knits & fiber, and more!  

Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 8:00 am - Noon  

Artist to visit: Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

Waverly Place Farmer's Market - Cary

Featuring 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://waverlyfm.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 

- Katiebug Bows - New flat shipping rate $2.75 for every order! SHIPFREE coupon code still active for orders of $20.00 and more.

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 or sale coming up, please send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - February 7-9, 2014

Tie-dye and Floral Fleece Hoodie
by Torrey Hill Inc.

It's First Friday in Raleigh, and the fun continues on Saturday in Fuquay-Varina at the Love One Another handcrafted event at Torrey Hill Inc. See you there!

Friday, February 7
First Friday - Raleigh
Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 5:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)
Artists to visit:
* metamorphosis metals will have an open studio in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
* Orange Cat Art is one of the featured artists in the Visual Art Exchange's Launch Gallery for January & February! They also have a piece in the Open Source exhibit. VAE is located at 309 W. Martin Street and open tonight from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm 

Saturday, February 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; knits & fiber, and more!

Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 

When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/
 

Love One Another - Fuquay-Varina 

Purchase handcrafted gifts for the ones you love! All handmade & local at Torrey Hill, Inc.
Where: 216 S Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
When: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM 
Artists to visit: Torrey Hill Inc (formerly JusShar Designs),
More info:  http://www.torreyhillinc.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- Marla Faye Creations - Celebrating special feature on the blog Ishje's Bits, Marla is offering a 10% off coupon, good through Feb. 16. Read the post to access the code!
- Orange Cat Art - NC Seasons Calendars are 20% Off! No coupon code required.
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 40 items in special SALE shop section!
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 


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 winter & spring! 


(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 - January 31 - February 2, 2014

"The Riley" Pink Cluster Fabric Flower
Headband by Lucy2s

Hope everyone made it through the snowy weather this week safe & sound! It will be a little warmer this weekend, so if you're ready to get out, come join our team members at some fun events! In addition to the weekly Wake Forest Farmers' Market, we have the inaugural Let's Shop Local! event in Raleigh. If you want to meet some of our team members in real life, join the Special Delivery Project party in Durham! See you there!

Saturday, February 1
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; knits & fiber, and more!

Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 

When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Let's Shop Local! - Raleigh
   Featuring artists, crafters, and other creative businesses from or near Raleigh, this is an event you don't want to miss out on! You'll find affordably-priced jewelry, hand-painted scarves, soaps, lotions, unique crochet items, pottery, art and so much more!
   Come out and find the perfect gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day, and feel good about the purchase, knowing your money is going right back to your local community! All of our vendors live within 30 miles of Raleigh! Don't forget, when you buy local your money stays in your local community!
Where: NC Fairgrounds' Holshouser Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC
When: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Artists to visit: Lucy2s, Art With Knobs On, Split Infinity Jewelry, Amanda Cousins Studio 
More info:  http://letsshoplocal.weebly.com/

Etsy Special Delivery Project Party - Durham
TiffyBlanchflower has graciously offered to host a get-together for any local Etsy artists who would like to meet up and create greeting cards for Etsy's Special Delivery project, which creates cards for Meals on Wheels recipients. Contact Tiffy to RSVP, let her know if you can volunteer to bring supplies and/or snacks! :)
Where: 1135 Haven Hollow Way Durham, NC 27713
When: 2:00 PM - ?
More info: Contact Tiffy through her Etsy shop

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!

- AveryMac&Roo - 15% off any purchase all month long! Discount Code AMR15 - Coupon expires 1/31/14.
- Marla Faye Creations - Celebrating special feature on the blog Ishje's Bits, Marla is offering a 10% off coupon. Read the post to access the code!
- Orange Cat Art - NC Seasons Calendars are 20% Off! No coupon code required.
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 40 items in special SALE shop section!
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 


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 winter & spring! 


(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 - December 13-15, 2013

Quilt Art Christmas Tree Painting
by Alvelo Quilt Art

There's a chill in the air, so Christmas must be getting close! We've got unique events all around the Raleigh area, and Sunday the Boylan Heights neighborhood will be fun of great artists to visit in yards and on porches. They are all great events and opportunities to shop handmade & local for the holidays!

Friday & Saturday, December 13 & 14

Holiday Open House - Raleigh
Meet some of our wonderful local artists and crafters! We will have a hot mulled cider and wine to sip Friday night as well as demonstrations, book signings and more! This is a great time to do a little Christmas Shopping among friends-no parking hassles-no long lines-we hope to see you all!
Where: Gifts with a Heart, 2889 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh, NC 27606

When: Friday 6-8pm, Saturday 1-6 pm
Artists to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art, Orange Cat Art

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/258286910989253/

Saturday, December 14

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; knits & fiber, and more!

Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 

When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Sunday, December 15
20th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk - Raleigh
(Rescheduled to to last weekend's weather!) Over 100 artists display and sell their work from porches, homes and studios. This is a wonderful opportunity to stroll through an historic neighborhood and shop for special gifts for the holidays.
Where: Boylan Heights (S. Boylan Avenue & surrounding area)
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Isabel's Rose, Orange Cat Art, The Wayward Stitch
More info: http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Dainty Jewelry by Tonya - 25% off more than 40 items in special SALE shop section!
- AveryMac&Roo -  All pants are buy one get one 30% off- discount refunded through PayPal.
- Katiebug Bows - Free shipping on orders of $20 with coupon code SHIPFREE 
- jdfootloose - Coupon Code: MOMMA Gets you 15% off your order
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) or 50% off on select prints!

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 - Sept. 19-22, 2013

Bouquet in Music, Navy and Blush
by Flowerthyme

From handmade crafts to fine arts, we have lots to enjoy this weekend in the Triangle! Come out & meet your fellow artists & crafters!

Saturday, September 21

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; knits & fiber, and more!

Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587 
When: 8:00 am - Noon 
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl 

More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22

Centerfest - Durham
140 juried fine artists and craftsmen from 17 states, continuous music and entertainment on six stages from 72 performing groups, lively Kids Zone art activities, the CenterFest Food and Beer Garden, and more! 
Where: Downtown Durham Loop (Directions & Map)

When: Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Flowerthyme, Isabel's Rose

More info: http://centerfest.durhamarts.org/

Pagan Pride Days Festival - Raleigh
The Central NC Pagan Pride Days Festival attracts 3000 pagans, pagan friends and the pagan curious every year. Open to the general public, this autumn celebration offers two days of both entertainment and education through social, commercial and spiritual activities. All are welcome to join or observe rituals, attend workshops, meet local groups, and much more, all in a festival environment full of vendors, music, and fun.
Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5, 974 Youth Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
When: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Designing Impressions Crochet, Blessed Bead Jewelry
More info: https://sites.google.com/a/cncppd.org/event/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Shelia Kempf ArtWorks -  BOGO (buy one, get one free) on select prints!


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 - June 14-15, 2013

Handmade Upcycled Leather and Metal Cuff
by Salvaged Jewelry

Spend some time with Dad this weekend at one of our local events! Whether he's an art aficionado or a mad scientist, we've got you covered. Thank you for supporting your local handmade creators this summer! 

Friday,  June 14
Art After Dark - Fuquay-Varina
The event showcases local artists and musicians in a variety of events, performances, and activities at sites around downtown. Come enjoy a variety of local artwork and crafts. Meet the artists, view and buy their work, and get inspired! 
Where: Artist Market: 103 Raleigh Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC
When: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.quadrant3.info/aadthismonth.html 

Saturday, June 15
Maker Faire: North Carolina - Raleigh
Every year at Maker Faire: NC makers, crafters, inventors, evil geniuses, scientists and artists come together for a day of family-friendly fun and inspiration. From home-made cookies to home-made robots, Maker Faire: NC promises something for everyone in a showcase of the American creative spirit. Bring the whole family out to Maker Faire: NC at the NC State Fairgrounds and get your creative juices flowing!
Where: Gov. Kerr Scott Building, State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raleigh NC 27607 (Gate 11)
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artist to visit: Salvaged Jewelry
More info: http://makerfairenc.com/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Salvaged Jewelry - Free shipping with coupon code - FREE SHIPPING
- Celia Currin Art - 40% off with code MEGASALE
- 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 get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings - April 4-7, 2013

Round Crochet Wool Rug by ChixMix

It's the first week of April, and there is so much to do in the Triangle and across North Carolina! It's First Friday in Raleigh and Charlotte; many of our local farmers & craft markets opening for the year, or expanding their hours for the spring & summer; and Durham is hopping with the Full Frame Film Festival and the Rock & Shop Market.  See you there! 

Thursday, April 4
First Thursday Local Market - Raleigh
Local bands, local beer, and local artists, showing art, prints, T-shirts, jewelry and more! Music starts at 10 with Durham hip hop juggernauts Toon & The Real Laww.

Where: Tir Na Nog Irish Pub & Restaurant, 218 South Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: 9:00 pm - midnight

Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.tnnirishpub.com/event
 
Friday, April 5
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: 6: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.
* Two artists with open studio hours in The Carter Building, 14 Glenwood Avenue:
   - metamorphosis metals, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
   - Isabel's Rose, Studio #6 from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

First Friday Spring Art Market - Charlotte
Join us for First Friday in the heart of Charlotte’s historic South End District for original art, culinary delights, jewelry, pottery, soaps, live music, beverages from Triple C Brewing Company, and more!
Where: Atherton Market, 2104 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
When: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Orange Cat Art, Whispering Willow Soap
More info: http://www.facebook.com/athertonmillandmarket
(Can't make it Friday night? Orange Cat Art will be there during the market's regular hours Friday & Saturday, and Whispering Willow Soap has a permanent booth at the Market!)

Saturday, April 6
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; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: A Stitch Niche, Poppy & Purl, Tracey Gurley Bath & Body
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 8:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Rock & Shop Market - Durham
A hip shopping event that features more than 75 juried emerging artisans & makers from the Southeast and beyond. These artisans sell their wares alongside bands, djs and food trucks.
Where: Durham Armory, 220 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
When: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Chixmix, Freshly Given, metamorphosis metals, Lauren Amos Designs, Michelle Smith
More info: http://www.rockandshopmarket.com/web/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- Rabbit Hollow Prims - Everything 10% off through Saturday, April 6
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning" 
- 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 spring! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, February 22-24, 2013

Amethyst and Garnets Pendant and Earrings
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

Welcome to the first Handmade Happenings of 2013! We're very excited to bring you information about where our artists & crafters will be showing their wares at events around the Triangle area, as well as special sales in our Etsy shops. We hope this weekly post will make it easy and fun to shop handmade & local all year long.
 
Saturday, February 23
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; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 110 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 10:00 am - Noon
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/

Sunday, February 24
DtownMARKET - Durham
A bi-weekly market for local artists, artisans, and designers to sell their vintage and handmade wares. 
Where: Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
When: Noon - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://dtownmarket.com/ 

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- JB Lawson Photography - 10% off with coupon code "TRIANGLE10"
- Prickly Paw Crafts - Use code "Ribbon10" for 10% off Ribbons
- The Gift Garden - 20% off your purchase with coupon code "SpringCleaning"

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 or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, November 14-15, 2012

Natural Ginger Lemongrass Aloe Spa Soap
by Karen's Soap Co.

A special mid-week edition of our Triangle-area handmade event calendar, with events in Raleigh & Wake Forest, in the mornings & this evening. See you there!

Wednesday - Thursday, November 14-15
Sugar Plum Fair & Silent Auction - Raleigh
Local Vendors selling unique products and homemade craft items! This will be a great place for you to buy Holiday Gifts - Toys, Clothing, Kitchen Items, Jewelry, Cosmetics, Books, Homemade specialty items, and Much more!
Where: Soapstone United Methodist Church,
12837 Norwood Rd Raleigh, NC 27613
When: Wednesday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Artists to visit: Karen's Soap Co.
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-Plum-Fair-and-Silent-Auction/147644676812

Wednesday, November 14 
4th Annual RAWards - Indie Arts Awards - Raleigh
The top 3-5 nominees, in each craft, showcase in their city. The local community casts a LIVE VOTE! Three local judges, invited by RAW, also cast their vote. These two factors decide who will represent their town in RAWards Finals. City winners announced at the show!
Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603 
When: 7:00 pm - Midnight 
Artists to vote for: Cockamamie Jewelry, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/rawards2012

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; knits & fiber, and more!
Where: 150 S. White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587
When: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artists to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.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 holiday shopping season! 

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto the calendar! )

Handmade Happenings, August 10-12, 2012

Matisse Abstract Woman Pendant
by Bordeaux Lane Studio

Hope everyone is enjoy these last weeks of summer! This weekend, we have events in Fuquay-Varina and Cary! Come out and visit one of our most active team members, Donata of Bordeaux Lane Studio! 

Friday, August 10
Artists & Crafters Market - Fuquay-Varina
Part of the 2nd Fridays "Art after Dark" series in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, meet & shop with local artists, enjoy the Open Mic / Talent Showcase, participate in a community mosaic project, and more!
Where: 103 Raleigh St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (across from "Artistic Expression")
When: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.fvartscouncil.org/aadthismonth.html 

Saturday, August 11
Waverly Farmer's Market - Cary
Featuring 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/2012/06/03/waverly-farmers-market/

Shop Local Online! Team Member Sales!
- Heebie Jeebie Designs - SUMMER SALE! 25% off all jewelry! Enter coupon code: BEACHBUM


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 next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, May 18-20, 2012

It's going to be a great weekend, with events in all corners of the Triangle - Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, plus Wake Forest and Greensboro! The fun starts tonight and runs through Sunday. Come out and see your local team artists! 

Friday - Sunday, May 18-20
St Barbara's Greek Festival - Chapel Hill
Fun for the whole family, with food, arts & crafts, live music, dancing and more!

Where: East Chapel Hill High School, 500 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: Friday, 5-8 pm;  Saturday, 11 am - 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am - 7 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://www.stbarbaranc-greekfestival.org/Pages/default.aspx 

Saturday, May 12

Durham Craft Market
A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans, representing a variety of crafts, all hand-made in the Durham area! Come enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans! 
Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/

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/

Spring Craft Fair and & Bazaar - Greensboro

Handmade arts & crafts, supplies, antiques & more, to benefit the Southwest North Carolina Food Bank.

Where: First Christian Church of Greensboro, 900 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403

When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Artist to visit: Twice As Loved

More info: http://fccgreensboro.org/news-and-events/events/spring-craft-fair-and-bazaar-may-19/

Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20
Artsplosure - Raleigh
Raleigh's annual downtown arts festival is back! The Art Market is in the streets surrounding Moore Square & south on Blount Street. Many downtown locations are hosting special events in conjunction with Artsplosure, so there's lots to do!
Where: Moores Square & City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh 
When: Saturday, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Trende Femme, Gilded Lily Glass
More info: http://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosure2012/index.html

Insplosure - Raleigh
The Pour House Music Hall is hosting artists indoors, too, as part of the weekend's festivities.  Stop in to listen to some live music and shop from more local artists & crafters!
Where: 224 S. Blount  Street, Raleigh
When: Both days, Noon - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: La Te Da Jewels & Adornments, Flytrap, Ara Leigh Studios, Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/article/sixth-annual-insplosure-returns-this-weekend/
 
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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, April 20-22, 2012

This weekend's calendar includes events in Durham & Apex for our Triangle area friends, and one road trip event in the Charlotte area. It looks like it will be a beautiful weekend, so we hope you'll come out and join us!

Saturday, April 21
Durham Craft Market

A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.

Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/

Artists for Animals Faire - Apex
More than 50 local artists will be gathering this weekend to support area animal charities at the Artists for Animals Faire. Live music, performing artists, wine tasting, snacks animals to visit & adopt round out the festivities.
Where: Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, NC 27523 
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions
More info: http://designingimpressions.blogspot.com/2012/04/artists-for-animals-faire.html 

Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22
Art on the Green - Davidson
This juried art festival features booths with top quality works from artists throughout the region. Enjoy art, live music, and food choices from on-site vendors and area restaurants.
Where: Village Green, 119 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
When: Saturday, April 21 - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, April 22 - Noon - 4 pm
Artists to visit: Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/

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, April 13-15, 2012

Downtown Fuquay-Varina is the place to be tonight for great Art after Dark 2nd Friday events! On Saturday, how about visiting the Cary Farmers Market in it's new location?  Wherever you are in the Triangle, come out & join us this weekend for some local, handmade good times!

Friday, April 13
Spring for the Arts - Fuquay-Varina
A special edition of the Art after Dark in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, including a outdoor Artist and Crafter's Market, live music, a community mosaic project, and more!

Where: 309 S. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina  (near corner with E. Vance Street, in Parking Lot behind “Pass It On”)
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://fvartscouncil.blogspot.com/

Saturday, April 7
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
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/


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!)