Artisans
of the Festival
The Festival's Artisan Program has long been known for its diversity and high quality.
Artisans come from all over the country to participate in the Festival, bringing with them a multitude
of talents and skills, many having won awards for their creations.
All products are handcrafted or overseen by the artisan himself. Many of the artisans demonstrate
their techniques, which allows visitors the opportunity to ask questions and interact with them.
Patrons can see molten glass, red hot metal or wet clay being transformed into numerous functional
and beautiful items. One can hear artisans playing the instruments they have made, including drums,
flutes and stringed instruments. You will be delighted by the variety of wares offered, from handmade
armor, herbal blends, brooms, books or dolls. Whether you are looking for a durable pair of
moccasins, a unique chair or metal sculpture, all can be found in the wooded village known as Warwickshire.
• YE ARTISANS •
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Paula Andrews Fine period clothing for men and women
Margaret Barry Custom-made unique footware
Joyce Durand Hats for children
Tracey Greene Period costumes for children
Miles Tonne Leather fantasy clothing for women
Kathel Miller-Smith Hats for men and women
Linda New-Craig Flowered garlands for girls and women, fresh flowers too
Lyla Nicneven & Allen Phillips Period clothing for women
Deborah Perrusse Hand-woven garments for all
Lewissa Quinn & Geoffrey Haigh Celtic-themed clothing for men and women
Virginia Watson Scottish clothing for men and women
JEWELRY
Disa Baylis Flame-worked glass beads and much more
Ben Crenshaw Silver Jewelry with Celtic themes
Chris & Kelly Christopulos Chain mail fashioned into jewelry
Stacy Kamas Silk-woven pendants and earrings
Claire Ludvico & TJ DeLuca Ostrich and emu egg jewelry and accessories
Athena Moore Silver head and neck ware
Cole Sheckler Fine gold and silver jewelry
Shirley Woodcock-Kolb A wide variety of hand-made jewelry
SCULPTURE
Jason Bakutis His own originals, cast and colored
Billy Casteel Fabricated metal beasts for the home or yard
Kathy Martinez & Mark Hyman Earthenware garden pieces
Karyn & Rollie Rivas Functional and decorative pewter wares
Roger Swezey Rats, bats, vultures and more from found objects
Renae Taylor Fantasy art in mixed media, awesome wings
WOODWORKING
John Bridson Furniture and much more
Mark Cooper Wall-hanging symbols, all in cedar
Dennis & Jason MacDonald Brooms, walking sticks and fans
Emily Jane Nekritz A variety of boxes, clocks and small figures
Kathleen Nelson Hair sticks of distinction
Dick Sheridan Toys, fun, and more toys for children
TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART
Allen Bjorkman Reproduction period prints, often framed
Jace Collins Prints and tiles with symbolic themes
Mary McAndrew Paintings, prints and cards, often neoclassical
Ron Smith Original paintings with natural themes
POTTERY
Clare Lowsby-Kuntz Stoneware and porcelain reproduction pots
Fritch Martin Salt-glazed stoneware reproduction pottery
Cookie Schoonmaker-Franzek Timeless functional stoneware pottery
ARMOR & SWORDS
Steven Archote and Family Practice swords of the finest domestic hardwoods
Chris Christopulos Chain mail armor for the knights
Justin Parker Wooden shields and swords for youngsters
Charles Moore Plate armor skillfully fabricated
BODY DECORATION
Brooke Barboza Henna body art expertly applied
Gwendolyn McLaughlin Wonderful, intricate hair braiding
Patricia Wood Body painting for the young or not-so-young
STAINED GLASS
Buddy Klausner Small lightcatchers to wonderful windows
Tina Dunaway Small sculptures, fountains and windows
FABRIC BAGS
Jannelle Olmstead Wee "pockets" and other accessories
Rebekah & Michael Paparella Sturdy, beautiful tapestry bags for every use
LEATHER
John Osborne Carved and dyed leather goods
Richard Thompson Amazing sculpted and dyed masks
Bill Watson Leather clothes and accessories
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Gene Jaegar Bowed Psaltries...old instrument, great sound
Lorna & Craig Trigg-Hirsch Drums, flutes much more
OTHER FINE ARTISANS
Jon Michael & Kit Berry Honey and honey products...yum
Sarah Dunlap Amazing dolls and their outfits
Linda Granados Pillows and tapestries of distinction
Rick & Barbara Heinen Coins minted before your eyes, to wear or collect
Foster & Theda Holcombe Hot glass blown while you watch
"Stitch" Kester Hand-bound books...the definition of old school
Tern Koithan Colorful, hand knotted hammocks
Barbara Mikles Drinking horns made of cow horns
Michael Mills Wild candles in many forms
Connie Nicolette Super soaps, lotions and much more
Laura Roe Costume rental...live the dream
Walt Schoonmaker Caricatures with style
Marie Taber Herbs, oils, tinctures, incense and more
Richard Taecker & Todd Burgess Period photographs...our costume on you
Alex Wieber & Tanya deNee Wax seals from history more than reproductions
RIDES & GAMES
"Bones" Craig Elephant ride: "Judy" is the biggest gal in the Shire, and camel rides too
Rick Davenport PillowFyte
Jose Granados & Doug Kondziolka Ye Maze and Archery
James Greene "Rat Splatt"...you have to meet the Ratcatcher
Tim Karkniff Axe Throw
Ray St. Louis Goose Neck Slide, Tomato Justice, Crow's Nest, Carrasello, Barrell of Bedlam,
Flying Dragon, Pirate Ship and Spear Throw
Rick Schulz Dart Toss
Victor Smith Cross Bows and Test of Strength
Matthew Southwick Ladder of Truth
Marty Waisbrot Star and Knife Toss
PSYCHIC SERVICES
Ed Becker Tarot Readings
Connie Burke Palmistry
Ben Crenshaw Rune Readings
Jennifer Green Tarot Readings
Gael Steele "Dea" Psychic and Shaman Consultations
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