Our Next Market will be Saturday, July 19th, 2008 (Rain Date: July 26th). 9:00am - 3:00pm
At the parking lot of Ornamentea and The Purple Armchair at 509 & 600 N. West Street, Downtown Raleigh.

News
Welcome to The Designers' Downtown Market!  Those of you who already know us from The Crafter's Flea Market will be happy to know that we are still putting on the same great open air arts and crafts market as always.  After more than two years and nine successful markets under The Crafter's Flea Market name, we found that both our shoppers and vendors had evolved over time.  We feel that Designers Downtown Market better reflects our vendors and tells our customers more accurately what they can find at one of our markets.  As Raleigh grows, we want to grow with it!

Our markets feature 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!  Every show is different, with new artists and craftspeople coming in every event.  Peruse the vendor list below to find out who will be at the upcoming Market.  Hope to see you there!


Feedback for the Crafter's Flea Market:

"I've been meaning to drop you a note to thank you for the last Crafter's Flea Market...it turned out to be one of the best shows I've ever done...I'm looking forward to the next show."

- Lori from Loriola for Isabel's Rose

"At the crafter's flea market I am able to get really unique items. What's better than spending a few hours looking at jewelry, bags, cards, and other items that have been handmade by your friends and neighbors? It's also an excellent place to be inspired and share ideas."

- Shira Easley

"The Crafter's Flea Market is one of my favorite local shows, because there's always an easy-going vibe among the artists and shoppers. Thank you for organizing the Markets and helping Raleigh's local artisan scene to grow and thrive."

Jenni Moore Myers, milk&honey

"Thank you so much for providing a fun venue for us to showcase our arts...Every vendor seemed to provide a different signature style of craft even though there were 40 of us there. I enjoyed making some new crafting friends...I enjoyed seeing customers grab my extra findings that I had not used. I think they found great new homes."

Krista Ayscue, Jewelry by Kristalyn

Vendor List For March Market
Stay Tuned for July market Coming Soon!

Mostess Creations baby bibs, aprons and burp cloths
Second Grace beaded jewelry, findings
Angel Designs wearable fiber art
Below 14th Designs handmade jewelry & accessories
MegRNC interactive play quilts, handbags, accessories
PamOr Designs handmade jewelry, photographic prints,
Beanie & Boo Paints handpainted children's furniture
Laurel Vadala paper dimensional embellishments
Robinson Studio mixed media paintings, assemblage jewelry
Loriola for Isabel's Rose lampwork beaded jewelry
Seven Colors Ornamental Design handmade jewelry w/pearls and natural stones
Sweetgum Handbags purses, totes, pouches, wallets, clutches
Kelsey's Creations handcrafted jewelry
Metamorphosis handcrafted silver jewelry
Janine Maves silk paintings, hangings, wearables
Cathy's Creations personalized handbags, gifts, baby items,
Mermaid Photography framed, matted prints, note cards, pottery
Creative Gemstone Designs handmade sterling and hand cut jewelry
Karess Krafters bath & body products
Robert Byers lampwork pendants, beads, winestoppers, vases
Jinja Jewels paper-bead jewelry, handmade bags & scarves
Eluna Jewelry Designs handcrafted jewelry w/semi-precious stones
Palmetto Crafts home, garden, jewelry
Lbarnett Designs fish & masks made from gourds; tote bags
Holly's House ribbon & fabric belts, headbands, camera straps
Decomposition Studios photography, backed and matted
Silvery Moon Art mixed media, paintings, gift items
iro handmade handbags
Camic Designs, LLC wood engraved coasters, magnets, ornaments
Printed Hues original botanical prints, handmade books
Funky Fibers & Accessories vintage paper journals, felt accessories
Jill's Jewels jewelry and accessories
Anne Terry pottery, jewelry, etc.
Sculpture by Dexter steel garden sculpture aged to a rust patina
Photo Glassworks handcrafted glass jewelry
Marcie Walton mosaic quilts, stuffed animals, dolls, etc
Inspired Reflections clay pendants with some bead work
Smutopia pearl, stone and beaded jewelry
Ahpeele screen-printed t-shirts
India Romeo apparel & accessories
Everything Patchy clothing, journals and accessories
Lucky Accessories jewelry and accessories
Pink Wine Studios/Eclectic Simplicity pendants and earrings
Stella Road Design handmade silver jewelry
Amy Keith Stained Glass stained glass

Food/Refreshment Vendors:
Larry's Beans
fresh fair trade coffee
Scratch Seasonal Artisan Bakery
sweet and savory pies
Loco Pops Mexican-inspired frozen gourmet treats