Handmade Happenings - Oct. 11-13, 2013

Bottle cap magnets - Breast Cancer Awareness (5 magnets)
by Sprouts & Sprockets

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Triangle area artists & crafters have a wide variety of pink items to help you show your support! Check out our list of shop sales & specials below for great deals and items that support a great cause!

Saturday, October 12

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/

Autumn Fest & Antiques on the Street - Mebane
Antiques and Artisans on The Street, Gourmet Food Truck Rodeo, Live music by "Mason Lovette Band" & "C&J Bluegrass", Kids' Hands-on Activities & more!
Where: Downtown Mebane, NC
When: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Piecefully Home
More info: https://www.facebook.com/mebaneautumnfest

Sunday, October 13

Trunk Show - Carrboro

Vespertine in Carrboro is kicking off Fall Trunk Show season this Sunday with lovely Sonya of metamorphosis metals from Raleigh and mini Mimosas or sparkling water with grenadine syrup-Yum!!

Where: Vespertine, 118 B East Main Street, Carrboro, NC 27510

When: Noon - 3:00 pm

Artist to visit: metamorphosis metals

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/236487979839476

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales!
- Sprouts & Sprockets - 10% of all proceeds on sales of Breast Cancer Awareness magnets will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!
- jdfootloose -  15% off your order with Coupon Code: MOMMA
- 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, April 26-28, 2013

North Carolina Native Hand Towel
by Piecefully Home

It looks like a beautiful weekend is in store for the Triangle, and we have two fun events to share. For those of you who enjoy a personal shopping experience, check out the Trunk Show at Noah's Nook in Goldsboro. If you're looking for something on a larger scale, Cary's 20th Annual Spring Daze Festival is for you. Either way, we know you'll find something unique! See you there! 

Friday & Saturday, April 26 & 27
Trunk Show - Goldsboro
Enjoy refreshments, shop the store's selection of beautiful boutique children's wear, and find matching accessories from Lucy2s full spring and summer inventory for both kids & moms!
Where: Noah's Nook, 4744 US Highway 70 E, Goldsboro, NC 27534
When: Friday 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Artist to visit: Lucy2s Accessories 
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/473422616062235/

Saturday, April 27
20th Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - Cary
This 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.
Where: Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road, Cary
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to look for: Tracy Gurley Bath and Body, Bordeaux Lane Studio, Piecefully Home
More info: http://www.townofcary.org/Departments/Parks__Recreation___Cultural_Resources/events/festivals/springdaze.htm

Shop Local Online! Team Member Etsy Shop Sales! 
- JDFootloose - Mother's Day SAle ~ Coupon Code Momma for 15% off!
- Celia Currin Art - New customers save 15% with code: NEWCUSTOMER
- Flowerthyme - Mother's Day Sale! Discounts on multiple bouquets, up to 25% off! See shop announcement for details.
- 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, September 22-23, 2012

Golden Sweetgum Trees
by Orange Cat Art

This weekend, we have two Trunk Shows to share with you - one in Chapel Hill, and one in Hickory (for those of you making a road trip to the mountains. ;) These events offer opportunities to meet artists in a retail setting, so they are great for making a connection to the people behind the art! See you there!

Saturday, September 22
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis during "Celebrate North Carolina" month at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints and cards will be there!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 4 pm
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Trunk Show at Razzberries - Hickory 
Combining vintage pieces that have been passionately hunted and gathered with interesting modern elements, Cockamamie Jewelry represents a convergence of yesterday and today. Join jewelry artist Mamie Wilkins this special event!
Where: 44 29th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artist to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Razzberries/269892231402 

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/ 

Wednesday, September 26 
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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist 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 fall! 

(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 11-13, 2012

Around the Triangle and beyond, let our team of artists & crafters help you with gift ideas & fun outings for Mother's Day weekend!   

Friday, May 11
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: 600 E. Broad St. Fuquay-Varina, NC (next to Aviator Tap House)
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://fvartscouncil.blogspot.com/ 

 

Saturday, May 12

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/
 
Heritage Day Spring Fling - Asheboro
Music, exhibits & demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, master gardeners & bee keeping, arts & crafts, and Pumpkin Chunkin!

Where: Sunny Slopes Farm, 2994 Fairview Farm Rd., Asheboro, NC 27305

When: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Artists to visit: Twice As Loved, Simply Notes & Totes

More info: http://sunnyslopesfarm.com/

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  

The Handmade Market - Raleigh 
Shop for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest independent artists, designers, and crafters from North Carolina and beyond.
Where: Cobblestone Hall (downtown City Market) 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh, NC 
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Trende Femme, metamorphosis metals, Melsie Glass, Flytrap
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Bloomin' Wine Festival - Trinity 
Celebrate the annual rite of grapevines in bloom! Wine, live music, a wide variety of arts, and more!
Where: Zimmerman Vineyards, 1428 Tabernacle Church Rd, Trinity, NC 27370
When: Noon to 6:00 pm
Sellers to look for: Forrest Photography NC 
More info: http://www.zimmermanvineyards.net/#/bloomin-wine-festival/4559394624 

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, November 10-13, 2011

We have a full calendar for you this weekend, with trunk shows, craft fairs and markets indoors and out.  So many great opportunities to shop local & handmade this holiday season! See you there! 

Thursday, November 10
Trunk Show at We "3" Thrift Shop and More... - Sanford
Meet jewelry artist Vicky Brown during "Ladies Night Out" in Downtown Sanford, NC. See a wire coiling demo and browse a selection of handmade jewelry and Christmas ornaments.
Where: We "3" Thrift Shop and More..., 131 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Shore Debris
More info: www.facebook.com/pages/We-3-Thrift-Shop-and-More/146842455382078

Friday, November 11

Trunk Show at Circa Gallery - Asheboro

"Pure Vintage" jewelry from designer, Mamie Wilkins (Cockamamie Jewelry) and "Clearly Defined", the art of Susan Harrell will be featured at Asheboro's Circa Gallery. Please come out and bring friends!
Where: 150 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Artists to visit: Cockamamie Jewelry 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Circa-Gallery-NC/133520880050481

Friday - Sunday, November 11-13
Fall Craft Fair - Raleigh
Arts and crafts of all types will be featured at the State Farmers Market this weekend! 
Where: I-40 and Lake Wheeler Road, exit 297 
When: Friday 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday - 10 am - 5 pm 
Artist to visit: Designing Impressions
More info: http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/facilities/markets/raleigh/promos.htm

Saturday, November 12
The Handmade Market - Raleigh
Shop Raleigh, NC’s The Handmade Market for hip, handcrafted goods from more than 50 of the best and brightest independent artists, designers, and crafters from North Carolina and beyond. This one day, indoor designer craft market features fine art, apparel, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, and more. Find unique, handmade gifts or treat yourself to something special.
Where: Cobblestone Hall (City Market/Moore Square)
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: metamorphosis metals, Trende Femme, Flytrap, Michelle Smith, Turtle Grass Body
More info: http://www.thehandmademarket.com/

Highland's Bazaar Holidays - Raleigh
More than 40 artists and craft vendors, a bake sale including soups & sandwiches, silent auction and more!  To benefit the Stop Hunger Now project.
Where: Highland UMC, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio (formerly OldBroomStreet)
More info: http://www.highlandumc.org/article309560c4970138.htm

Sunday, November 13
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints, cards will be there, plus 2012 calendars and holiday card sets.
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 5 pm  
Artist to visit: Orange Cat Art 
More info: http://www.southernseason.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 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 27-30, 2011

This weekend's event calendar starts early with a Trunk Show at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill on Thursday.  Then join several of our members at a Galleria Craft Fair in Raleigh on Saturday.  See you there!

Thursday, October 27
Trunk Show at A Southern Season - Chapel Hill
Meet photographer Jill Davis during "Made in North Carolina" month at Chapel Hill's landmark gourmet market!  Orange Cat Art's complete line of NC photographic prints, cards will be there, plus 2012 calendars and holiday card sets.
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 @ Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 10 am - 5 pm 
Artist to visit: OrangeCatArt 
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/

Saturday, October 29
Galleria Craft Fair at St. Raphael - Raleigh
More than 50 artists & crafters presenting: cards & paper crafts, jewelry, doll clothes, Christmas ornaments, cookbooks, silk flowers, purses, decorative items, wood crafts, baby items, baskets, kitchen items, mixes & soups, children items, scarfs, soaps, metal yard art, wreaths, candles and more!
Where: 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
When: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: OldBroomStreet, LindaSearcyJewelry
More info: http://galleriacraftfair.com/ 

Holly Fest - Holly Springs
Entertainment, arts & crafts, pirates, kids' corner, pumpkin carving contest, costume parade, Robinson's Racing Pigs, food for every taste, and much more!
Where: Womble Park, across from 301 Stinson Avenue, Holly Springs, NC
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: BeyondWords12 , DesigningImpressions
More info: http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/hollyfest/index.html

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 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 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 - 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 - May 6-May 9, 2010

Looking for a unique gift for Mom? Or the graduate in your family? How about handmade for something really special!

Thursday, May 6
Trunk Show at A Southern Season
A special opportunity to meet Orange Cat Art in Chapel Hill. Just in time for Mother's Day and graduation shopping!
Where: A Southern Season, University Mall
201 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sellers to look for: OrangeCatArt
More info: http://www.southernseason.com/info.asp

Friday, May 7
indieNC First Friday Market
Shop local North Carolina. Now you can shop in person from emerging designers selling their wares each First Friday! From the producer of The Rock & Shop Market. See you there!
Where: 131 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - 10:00 pm
Seller to look for: joannasphotography
More info: http://www.newraleigh.com/articles/archive/indienc-first-friday-monthly-market-debuts-this-week/

Saturday, May 8
Designers Downtown Market
This is a terrific event that attracts a wide variety of talented artisans! (Coffee & Crepes will be there, too - yum!)
Where: 509 N. West Street (Ornamentea parking lot) & surrounding area, Raleigh
When: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sellers to look for: latedajewels, LindaSearcyJewelry, metamorph, olivethebeach, piecefullyhome, smutopia, TrendeFemme
More info: http://www.designersdowntownmarket.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, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday at Noon to get onto next week's calendar!)