The Green Bean: February 2011

The Hand to Hand Market

Get ready for the Hand to Hand Market! On Saturday, March 19th from 3pm-10pm, The Hand to Hand Market will be taking over the whole building to bring you all sorts of Awesomeness and stuff!!!

The Hand to Hand Market features hip, handcrafted goods, underground art and vintage finds from some of the best North Carolina artists, designers, crafters, and collectors this state has to offer.
This one day, indoor designer craft market is sure to have something for everyone: fine art, apparel, vintage goods, jewelry, accessories, housewares, paper goods, music and more. Find unique, handmade gifts for any occasion.

But the Hand to Hand Market isn't just about finding quality locally hand-crafted goods. It's also about connecting with your community. The Hand to Hand Market offers you the chance to SHOP, EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARN, and CONNECT by hosting a series of short, educational, TEDx style talks throughout the day from local DIYers and community organizations such as

- Deep Roots Cooperative Market
- Urban Harvest
- Local Organic Clothing maker and top ETSY seller Andrea Crouse of Gaia Conceptions
- DIY publisher and Author of the ABC's of Anarchy-Brian Heagney
- Vegan/Gluten Free Baker-Angie Kenny from Zen Cat Bakery
- Designer/Illustrator/Artist Jordan Grace Owens
-and more!

There will also be hands-on demonstrations featuring:

DIY printmaking,
full-on stitch and bitch knitting circle
Guerilla Gardening seed bomb making table
A 'make-something-awesome' hands-on craft table

This full day of activities will be topped of with a free WUAG sponsored concert on the Green Bean Stage featuring Trekky Record Recording Artist: The Butterflies with local favorites Matty Sheets and the Blockheads.

Look for updates here and at the Hand to Hand website.