In Charlotte? Awake in the morning? You should come by Pickles Farmers Market in NoDa and come say hello to me! [also try some of the local wares and have some coffee!] It’s open from 8am to 2pm!

I visited last week as a shopper and really enjoyed myself, and spent all the money in my wallet on pistachio encrusted tofu, local-roasted fair trade, organic coffee beans, dark cherries, and a demi-baguette from a nice bakery vending there. Totally worth the trip.

I’ll have my newest hand spun yarn and my spinning wheel – if I can get some Be A Spinner kits together in time, I’ll have those, too. And if you’re interested in taking lessons from me, I’ll be taking requests for that, too!

I hope to see you there!

So Etsy had this great idea. Since June 18th will be their 5th anniversary [and the 3rd anniversary of my husband working there, incidentally!] – why not have parties EVERYWHERE, featuring the people who make Etsy what it is… the site users!

BRILLIANT!

If you don’t live in the Charlotte Metro area, you can click on the badge to take you to the entire offering of various parties worldwide. And if you’re not currently signed up for Etsy, well.. what a wonderful time to find out all about it, and meet artisans in your area to boot!

The Charlotte party looks amazing. The kickass Crown Town Handmade team is hosting, and they’ve made QUITE a nice set of activities. Here’s the scoop:

When:
Friday, June 18, 2010
6:00 PM

Where:
Midwood Park / Patchwerk Playhaus
Charlotte, NC

@ THE PARK…
6-8pm, free
Handmade Raffle with prizes donated by Crown Town Handmade artists
Crafty Supply Swap
Make-Your-Own Miniature Terrarium
Cupcakes & Punch in honor of Etsy’s 5th B-day

MIDWOOD PARK
2100 Wilhelmina Avenue
all ages welcome

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@ THE PLAYHAUS…
8-10pm, free*
Happy Hour Craft Circle: work on your latest personal craft project & see what your local makers are crafting
Screening of Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY, Art, Craft & Design

PATCHWERK PLAYHAUS
1508 Central Ave.
in the back of Century Vintage (enter through alley between Snug Harbor & Soul)

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WHAT TO PACK IN YOUR CRAFT BAG:
__ $3 cash/raffle ticket
__ unused craft supplies to swap
__ jar with lid or container for mini terrarium
__ personal craft project
__ beer or wine ($5 cash fee per container/6-pack)*

You can find out more at the Meetup link above, or on their Facebook event page.

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Look for me there! I’ll probably be the only one in all black.