Handmade Happenings: 9/25-10/8/15

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Zendustria

Historic West End ARTSfest


The Historic West End ARTSfest will hold its 7th biennial juried fine art and fine craft festival this Sept. 27, 2015 from 11am to 5pm. Charming Grace Court will once again host thousands of art enthusiasts from all over NC. Nestled in the lovely West End historic district the official “front porch” of downtown Winston-Salem, Grace Court has been the home of ARTSfest since its inception in 2003.

When: 11am-5pm
Where: Grace Court, 931 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Wake Forest Farmers' Market

The Wake Forest Farmers' Market has grown into a lively community event each Saturday morning. They offer their own fresh-off-the-farm produce; pasture-raised beef, poultry, lamb, and pork; fresh seafood; free-range eggs; cheeses; fresh pasta, ravioli, and sauces; fresh and dried herbs; honey, jams, and preserves; fresh-cut flowers; delicious baked goods, and arts and crafts items of all sorts.

Where: 405 Brooks St, Wake Forest
When: 8am-12noon
Artists to Visit:  Poppy & Purl, A Stitch Niche 


Sunday, October 4, 2015

Festifall

Join thousands in downtown Chapel Hill for the 43rd annual Festifall Arts Festival on October 4th, 2015! It is an extraordinary opportunity for the community, art enthusiasts and artists to interact. A variety of performing arts and a vibrant market of handmade artworks present a day of discovery for the festival’s attendees as they engage with the local art community. Historic West Franklin Street in Downtown Chapel Hill provides a beautiful backdrop to our celebration of arts culture in our community.

Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill
When:12noon-6pm
Artists to Visit:  Zendustria, Split Infinity

  Come check out our Facebook page, too: https://www.facebook.com/NCTriangleEtsy

Members, if you have any upcoming events, please send them to Amanda at zorarts on Etsy, or to our FB page. Thank you, kindly!

Handmade Happenings, October 5-7, 2012

Pendant - Oxidized Copper with Sterling Rivets
by Linda Searcy Jewelry

This weekend the fun starts Friday night in Raleigh & continues around the Triangle on Saturday & Sunday! And should you find yourself in Washington, DC this weekend, you can still support our team artists on their road trip events.  ;)  
See you there!

Friday, October 5
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 from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, October 6
Gifts With Heart - NC Triangle Team Promo!
 Come into Gifts With A Heart between 10 and 4 and mention NC Triangle Street team, and get 10% off your entire purchase of local crafts and Fair Trade Items!
Where:2889 Jones Franklin Road, Raleigh, NC 27606
When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: Alvelo Quilt Art
More info: http://www.giftswithaheartraleigh.com/

Sunday, October 7

Festifall - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts boasts more than 100 quality artists, live entertainment for on three stages, local food, and more! Come explore our booming local art scene supporting the artists that make our communities and local economy vibrant. 
Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Curious Goods Curious (Booth B57), Linda Searcy Jewelry (A12), Artfully Out Loud (B37), Flytrap (B71), Flower Thyme (A41)
More info: http://www.townofchapelhill.org/index.aspx?page=1827

Wednesday, October 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: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Artist to visit: Poppy and Purl, A Stitch Niche
More info: http://www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org/  

Road Trip! Washington, DC Area 
Saturday, October 6

Art on the Avenue Festival - Alexandria, VA

A multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine! More than 300 artists (jewelers – silversmith & beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, fabric artists), musicians, and food vendors. Kids activities, too!

Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LORiOLA, Cockamamie Jewelry
More info: http://artontheavenue.org/

Sunday, October 7 

Trunk show at Zoe Boutique 
Opportunity to meet with Mamie of Cockamamie Jewelry at Alexandria's fashion destination!

Where: 130 South Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia
When: Noon - 5

Featured Artist: Cockamamie Jewelry

More info: http://www.facebook.com/shopatzoe

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, October 1-2, 2011

Autumn is truly upon us, with great events in the Triangle area this weekend! Southern Pines, Chapel Hill and Raleigh each feature festivals for the whole family, and two of our members are taking a trip to a festival in the DC area.  Near or far, we hope you'll come out and say hello!

Saturday, October 1
Autumn Fest - Southern Pines
Presented the 1st Saturday in October, Autumnfest is a small street festival that includes live entertainment, arts & crafts booths, food, 5K road race, rides, and more. Everyone is invited to come early to the picturesque setting of Southern Pines and enjoy this wonderful, small-town festival!
Where: Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC
When: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Artist to visit: LindaSearcyJewelry 
More info: http://www.mooreart.org/programs/special-events/autumnfest/

Creative Hearts Marketplace - Raleigh
Craft & bake sale at the Open Door Baptist Church!
Where: 9801 Durant Road, Raleigh, NC
When: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Artist to visit: AdorableOriginals
More info: http://www.opendoorlife.com/

1st Annual Downtown Oktoberfest - Raleigh
Beer, food, fun, local arts vendors, and did we mention beer?
Where: The corner of Pace Street and N. Person street (near Krispy Kreme)
When: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://www.downtownraleighoktoberfest.com/

Sunday, October 2

Festifall - Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill’s annual celebration of the arts boasts over 100 quality artists, live entertainment for all ages, hands-on activities, and local food. Chapel Hill residents and people from neighboring communities will have the opportunity to explore our booming local art scene supporting the artists that make our communities and local economy vibrant. 
Where: West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
When: Noon - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: DesigningImpressions,  metamorphosis, curiousgoodscurious, GildedLilyGlass, ecstewart 
More info:

Road Trip - Washington, DC Area

Saturday, October 1

Art on the Avenue Festival - Alexandria, VA

A multi-cultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine! More than 300 artists (jewelers – silversmith & beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, fabric artists), musicians, and food vendors. Kids activities, too!

Where: Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Artists to visit: LORiOLA, CockamamieJewelry
More info: http://artontheavenue.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 coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)