Zola Craft Gallery

Spring Sale

jennifer — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:44:21 +0000

It’s time again for Zola’s annual Spring Cleaning Sale! We’re clearing out the old and onlies to make way for the new. There is a table full of items at 50% off including apparel, mirrors, glassware & more. We have also filled a book shelf with albums, cards and frames and that’s not all… a whole case of jewelry is 50% off! There are some real gems. Stop by and take a look! Now through April 9th.

Top 5 Valentine’s Day gifts

jennifer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:22:47 +0000

Zola has lots and lots of sweet ways to woo your sweet, but we’ve narrowed it down to the top 5 to give you a taste of the possibilities.

1. “You are loved” ceramic plaque on brass twig easel – simple, sweet, says it all.

2. North Carolina jewelry – From pearls and beads to stainless steel and recycled silver, show your love with a unique piece of art by one of NC’s own. Our best-selling NC jewelers include: Rachel Bass, Ashley Brodie, Donnabeth Mitchell, Zahria, Jenni Leigh Creations, foundling, Lucky and spark metal studios.

3. Bud vase to hold a single stem of a favorite flower will rival a dozen roses for romance, plus you’ll get points for originality.

4. Collage photo frame – place your own reminder of a special moment into an original collage with the words “True love stories never have endings”

5. Swirl hearts & bird couples – bright, colorful wood & metal hearts by one of our favorite local artists can adorn home or garden as a reminder of your love.

Stop by to take a look! We also have cards, hearts, candles, bath salts, prints and many other tokens to declare your love.

happy hugs & hearts!

holiday hours

jennifer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:30:13 +0000

Extended holiday hours start this week! Beat the weekend crowds by stopping in after work or early on Sunday. From December 12th through 23rd we’re open:

Monday – Friday 10am to 8pm

Saturday 10am to 6pm

Sunday 11am to 5pm

New things are still arriving daily. Come in to see or check facebook for updates!

Monday discount of the day

jennifer — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:14:02 +0000

StoryPeople prints & cards! (& books too) Iowa artist Brian Andreas has been creating these original sayings and sketches for several decades now so there is one for every occasion and every person in your life.

Sustain-a-Bull Shop Independent Durham week

jennifer — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:47:48 +0000

Shop Independent Durham week has begun! More than 30 independent businesses all over town are offering specials and promotions this week to encourage shoppers to support their local economy this holiday season.

At Zola, we’re doing a discount-a-day:

11/26 Saturday – 10% off all jewelry

11/27 Sunday – 10% off apparel

11/28 Monday – 10% off StoryPeople cards & prints

11/29 Tuesday – 10% off lamps, pillows, throws

11/30 Wednesday – 10% off handmade pottery

12/1 Thursday – 10% off bath products

12/2 Friday – 10% off cards, albums, journals

12/3 Saturday – 10% off frames

12/4 Sunday – 10% off garden art

And… with each purchase you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a Zola gift certificate and other Zola prizes! The more you spend, the more chances you have to win: 2 entries with each purchase over $25, 3 with purchases over $50 and 4 with a purchase of $100 or more.

Visit the Sustain-a-Bull website for a full list of participating businesses or to play the sustain-a-bull scavenger hunt!

spark metal studio

jennifer — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:42:44 +0000

Kathleen Dautel, of Raleigh, NC, left her career in architecture to launch a jewelry line called spark metal studio a mere 2 years ago and has since become one of Zola’s most popular artists. Her stainless steel designs are feminine, modern and fun. She is constantly creating and we love everything she does.

Buy a piece of spark metal studio jewelry this weekend to celebrate American Craft Week and save 20% on any other item of your choice!

Ed & Kate Coleman

jennifer — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:04:03 +0000

Husband and wife artistic duo Ed & Kate Coleman create wonderfully wacky ceramic tiles, vases, clocks and more from their tiny studio in Swannanoa, NC just outside of Asheville. They put a new spin on NC pottery with bright colors and a modern aesthetic.

Buy any Coleman piece between now and Sunday 10/16 to celebrate American Craft Week and get a coupon for 20% off that’s good until 10/31!

SWIRL

jennifer — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:37:46 +0000

Swirl is not only the signature design on many of her pieces, it’s the name given to the colorful creations of Andrea Iliadis. Wood from torn down barns, nails, metal roofing and many other found objects are reborn as funky fish, flowers, birds, snakes, stars and more. Working from her Carrboro, NC studio, there is no end to Andrea’s creative energy and no two pieces are alike.

Buy a SWIRL piece this week to celebrate our NC craft artists as part of American Craft Week and get a coupon for 20% off anything in the store!

Rachel Bass

jennifer — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 18:19:41 +0000

Durham’s own Rachel Bass is one of Zola’s best-selling jewelry artists. Her delicate pieces combine sterling silver or gold with gemstones, glass beads and pearls, creating a sense of elegance and grace. Rachel is an active member of the local craft community and has her work in galleries across North Carolina.

Buy a piece of Rachel’s jewelry this week to celebrate American Craft Week and get a coupon for 20% off anything in the store!

Ray Pottery

jennifer — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:15:31 +0000

Ray Pottery, handmade by Paul and Sheila Ray in Seagrove, NC, is known for its distinctive dark red glaze. Each piece of stoneware is fully functional and embraces North Carolina’s tradition of ceramic craftsmanship.

Buy a piece of Ray Pottery this week and get a coupon for 20% off anything else in the store good through the end of October!