Friday, July 10, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 7/10/15-7/23/15

Fall Geometric Art Acrylic Painting
Zendustria: Fall Geometric Art Acrylic Painting
Saturday  July 11, 2015

Midtown Raleigh Farmers' Market

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market is located on the Commons at North Hills. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. Come to the market for a direct connection to 35 new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more

When: 8am-12noon
Where: Commons at North Hills, Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday July 12, 2015

Artsplosure is bringing its expertise to a series of warm weather month art and craft markets in downtown Raleigh. The first “Second Sunday City mARTket Fair” will take place on Sunday, July 12, from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. in City Market located at 215 Wolfe Street, Raleigh. 

Artsplosure is known for its annual namesake spring festival that draws thousands to downtown Raleigh. A major feature of its spring festival is the juried Art Market, which features the talents of visual artists and fine crafters from North Carolina and nationally. The experimental “Second Sunday” fair will be similar but on a smaller scale, featuring from 20 to 40 mostly local artists in the market. 

When: 11am-6pm
Where: City Market (215 Wolfe St., Raleigh)
Artist to Visit: Zendustria

Come on down to Ashworth Village in downtown Cary for local music, food trucks, and artists in a family friendly atmosphere!
When: 12noon-4pm
Where: Ashworth Village, Cary
Artists to Watch: Bordeaux Lane Studio



Thursday July 16, 2015
Maltese Cross Pendant
Bordeaux Lane Studio: Maltese Cross Pendant
Pickin' in the Plaza

Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday July 18, 2015
The 4th Annual Waverly Place Farmers’ Market will kick off on April 25th with 20+ local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods and handmade crafts. You will find the market vendors under the green and white Waverly tents. lined up from the entrance near Triangle Wine Co. through to the Promenade.
The Waverly Farmers’ Market is part of LOCAL at Waverly Place, which is the backdrop every Saturday to all that our amazing community has to offer. From local musicians, to charities, to community performance groups, you can always expect something fun and exciting during LOCAL!
When: 9am-1pm
Where: Waverly Place, Cary
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 53 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
Art in the Park’s high standards and professional jury attract artisans from all over the Southeast to exhibit in a series of six shows, May through October. The quality of work exhibited draws thousands to the mountains each month.

Where: Blowing Rock, downtown
When: 10am-5pm
Artists to Visit: Zendustria

Thursday July 23, 2015

Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

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 season!

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

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 6/25/15-7/9/15

Thursday, June 25, 2015
Womens Van Gogh Shoes, Custom Starry Night Shoes, Painted Eiffel Tower, Starry Night, Van Gogh Theme Shoes, Gifts for Women
PricklyPaw: Women's Custom Van Gogh Shoes
Oak City 7

Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday, June 27, 2015
The 4th Annual Waverly Place Farmers’ Market will kick off on April 25th with 20+ local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods and handmade crafts. You will find the market vendors under the green and white Waverly tents. lined up from the entrance near Triangle Wine Co. through to the Promenade.
Local LogoThe Waverly Farmers’ Market is part of LOCAL at Waverly Place, which is the backdrop every Saturday to all that our amazing community has to offer. From local musicians, to charities, to community performance groups, you can always expect something fun and exciting during LOCAL!
When: 9am-1pm
Where: Waverly Place, Cary
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Thursday, July 2, 2015


Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Friday, July 3, 2015
Enjoy local artisans, live music, entertainment, and local craft beer, at The Morning Times Market, an outdoor art market. All ages are welcome. Come out to enjoy this free event.

Where: The Morning Times Market (Hargett St. between Fayetteville and Wilmington Streets)
When: 6pm-1am
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio (7pm-11pm)

***We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello at these events or via our Facebook page: NC Triangle Team on Etsy .  (Members: if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to zorarts to get onto the calendar.)***



Thursday, June 18, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 6/18-6/25/15

Thursday, June 18, 2015
Maltese Cross Pendant
Bordeaux Lane Studio: Maltese Cross Pendant
Pickin' in the Plaza

Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday, June 20, 2015
Midtown Raleigh Farmers' Market

The Midtown Raleigh Farmers Market is located on the Commons at North Hills. The market fosters a community atmosphere and delivers fresh foods from producers to your table. Come to the market for a direct connection to 35 new and returning vendors featuring locally produced breads, desserts, vegetables, produce, nuts, dairy, meats, crafts, and more

When: 8am-12noon
Where: Commons at North Hills, Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

NC Fresh Catch Festival
Artist to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio



Thursday, June 11, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 6/11/15-6/18/15

Fall Geometric Art Acrylic Painting
Zendustria: Fall Geometric Art Acrylic Painting


Thursday  June 11, 2015

Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday June 13, 2015
Art in the Park was created in 1962 by a handful of area artists and craftspeople to showcase local talent. 53 years after its start, Art in the Park is host to 90 artisans at each show. Some of the best local and regional artists and craftspeople showcase their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, fiber, glass, photography, painting and more.
Art in the Park’s high standards and professional jury attract artisans from all over the Southeast to exhibit in a series of six shows, May through October. The quality of work exhibited draws thousands to the mountains each month.

Where: Blowing Rock, downtown
When: 10am-5pm
Artists to Visit: Zendustria


The 4th Annual Waverly Place Farmers’ Market will kick off on April 25th with 20+ local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods and handmade crafts. You will find the market vendors under the green and white Waverly tents. lined up from the entrance near Triangle Wine Co. through to the Promenade.
Local LogoThe Waverly Farmers’ Market is part of LOCAL at Waverly Place, which is the backdrop every Saturday to all that our amazing community has to offer. From local musicians, to charities, to community performance groups, you can always expect something fun and exciting during LOCAL!

When: 9am-1pm
Where: Waverly Place, Cary
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday June 14, 2015

Come on down to Ashworth Village in downtown Cary for local music, food trucks, and artists in a family friendly atmosphere!
When: 12noon-4pm
Where: Ashworth Village, Cary
Artists to Watch: Bordeaux Lane Studio

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 season!

Come visit us on our Facebook page, too, NC Triangle Team on Etsy. (Members: if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to zorarts to get onto the calendar.)

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 6/4/15-6/11/15

Sorry, Sold --- Antique Italian Instruments Canvas
Bordeaux Lane Studio: 

Thursday June 4, 2015
Pickin' in the Plaza

Come on down to Raleigh's free downtown summer bluegrass concert series!  Though the music, socializing and fun is free, there will be food, beer, and local vendors and artists available with plenty to purchase.  All ages (except the beer purchasing, of course!)

When: 5-1030pm
Where: City Plaza, Fayetteville St., Raleigh
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Friday June 5, 2015

The Morning Times Market, First Friday

Enjoy local artisans, live music, entertainment, and local craft beer, at The Morning Times Market, an outdoor art market. All ages are welcome. Come out to enjoy this free event.

Where: The Morning Times Market (Hargett St. between Fayetteville and Wilmington Streets)
When: 6pm-1am
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio (7pm-11pm)

Saturday June 6, 2015


Experience the flavors, sounds, and traditions of Greece at Greek Festival 2015 in Durham, NC. Enjoy delicious Greek food and pastries, a Greek Taverna and CafĂ©, traditional music, folk dance performances, shopping, video travelogues of Greece, church tours, and kids’ activities. New this year: sample premium select Greek wines at our wine-tasting tent.

Where: St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 8306 Highway 751, Durham
When: Sat June 6 and Sun June 7: 11am-9pm (rain or shine)
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 

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 season!

Come visit us on our Facebook page, too, NC Triangle Team on Etsy. (Members: if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to zorarts to get onto the calendar.)




Thursday, May 28, 2015

Handmade Happenings: 5/28/15-6/4/15

Emily Dickinson and Emily Bronte Pendant (Two Emilies Pendant)
Bordeaux Lane Studio: Two Emilies Pendant

Thursday May 28, 2015

Oak City 7

Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located in City Plaza (on Fayetteville Street) in beautiful downtown Raleigh.  Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
OC7 features notable local and regional bands along with local and craft beers.  There are at least 3 bands per event.
OC7 does not utilize any taxpayer money and is 100% sponsor driven.  The series will drive substantial revenue into the local economy encouraging attendees to visit local shops, bars, and restaurants before and after each event. Given that the series is sponsor driven, we greatly appreciate your support of these companies who are assisting in local economic growth.
Showcasing amazing local products, services, and artists is the foundation for Oak City 7, all the while providing the public with a comfortable and enjoyable free concert setting.
Where: City Plaza, Raleigh
When: 5-10:30pm
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Saturday. May 30, 2015


The 4th Annual Waverly Place Farmers’ Market will kick off on April 25th with 20+ local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh baked goods and handmade crafts. You will find the market vendors under the green and white Waverly tents. lined up from the entrance near Triangle Wine Co. through to the Promenade.
Local LogoThe Waverly Farmers’ Market is part of LOCAL at Waverly Place, which is the backdrop every Saturday to all that our amazing community has to offer. From local musicians, to charities, to community performance groups, you can always expect something fun and exciting during LOCAL!

When: 9am-1pm
Where: Waverly Place, Cary
Artists to Visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio

Sunday May 31, 2015


Every Sunday in May and October, The AFAS (Art for Art's Sake) Group organizes and sponsors an afternoon arts and crafts festival that's held outdoors on Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Each festival features over 60 artists and includes a fun kids craft corner for the little ones.

Where: Trade Street, Arts District, Winston Salem
When: 1pm-5pm
Artists to Visit: 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 season!

Come visit us on our Facebook page, too, NC Triangle Team on Etsy. (Members: if you have an event or sale coming up, please send your information to zorarts to get onto the calendar.)