Artisans, Games & Rides
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 •
MERCHANT'S BEND
*Coins: The Coin Mint by the Heinen Family. Custom minted coins & medallions, and authentic & replica historic coins.
*Printmaking: Allen Ye Printmaker, The Fenix Press by Allen Bjorkman. Replica woodcut prints. Printing and blockcutting demonstrations.
Costume Rental: Royal Rags by Laura Roe. Handmade clothing for lords, ladies & peasants.
Hairbraiding: Everlasting Braids by Gwendolyn McLaughlin. Simple and elaborate hair designs.
*Leatherworking: Potomac Leather Company by Bill & Virginia Watson. Leather garments, purses, bags, footwear, belts, and more.
Jewelry: Cole Sheckler Precious and semiprecious stones in gold and silver settings.
Leather Masks: Mr. Hide Leather by Richard Thompson. Individualy crafted fantasy leather masks.
Accessories: Something Else Studio by Jannelle Olmstead. Beautiful "pockets", collars and more to complete your outfit.
*Eggshell Accessories: Humpty Dumpty...Before and After by Claire Ludovico & TJ DeLuca. Baubles, bangles, boxes & bowls, Ostrich and Emu eggshell art.
Garlands & Flowers: Linda's Hairlooms by Linda New-Craig. Flowered hair garlands and hair pieces. Also fresh, colorful, and fragrant posies.
PEDDLER'S CORNER
Massage: Finger Lakes Massage Cooperative by various Massage Therapists. Licensed Massage Therapists to help you through your day at the Faire.
Jewelry: Rainbow Weavings by Stacy Kamas. Colored silk woven into lovely earrings and pendants. Carved Leather: Osborne Leather by John Osborne. Thick leather, often colored, and richly carved into numerous useful accessories, cobbled bags too.
*Flameworked Glass: Dream Muse Designs by Disa Baylis. One-of-a-kind beads and jewelry made from them. Demonstratins and bead stringing for children.
Whimsical Sculpture: Tideline Salvage by Roger Swezey. Rats, bats, vultures and more, all made from natural found objects. You may want to wear a roach....really!
*Ceramics: Kathy Martinez Decorative Earthenware for the home and garden.
Various Guest Artisans Weekly: Footwear, needlework, dolls, treenware and wooden bowls, children's clothing, pottery, jewelry and more!
CALIBAN'S WAY
Bags: Gypsy Wings by Rebekah & Michael Paparella. Fabric travel bags of old-world design.
Stained Glass: Best of Times Art Glass by Buddy Klausner. From light catchers to windows, all premium quality colored glass, masterfully crafted.
Sculpture: Jason Bakutis Original Sculpture by Jason Bakutis. A variety of work from the precious to the macabre, affordable too.
Wooden Swords and Shields: Black Swan Amoury by Richard Marose. Toy weapons for young knights.
Hats: Lions Heart Hat Shop by Kathel Miller-Smith. A full variety of headgear for young and old.
Clothing: Moresca by Johanaa Dun-Jones. Period clothing of quality for ladies and lords. A new addition to the Faire that's sure to please.
Wooden Toys: Jake's Toys by Dick Sheridan. Whimsical handmade wooden toys for girls and boys.
Soaps & Body Products: The Handmaiden's Garden by Connie Nicolette. Natural, herbal Artisan soaps, salves, creams and much more. A delight for the senses!
*Brooms, Fans & Walking Sticks: High Point Crafts by Dennis & Jason MacDonald. Handmade, durable, useful and beautiful.
Clothing: Wolfstone Kilt. Co. by Virginia Watson. Fine Scottish apparel.
ARMORY SQUARE
Period Photo Portraits: Enchanted Images by Richard Taecker. Portraits in period costume.
Swords & Blacksmithing: Starfire Swords Ltd. by Maciej Zakrzewski. See the fiery forge yield useful household items and high quality period weaponry.
*Flameworked Glass: Townsend Associates by Milon Townsend. Meet a true master and watch him produce amazing sculptures and jewelry; custom pieces available.
THE BOGGES
Clothing: Threads of Time by Lewissa Quinn and Geoffrey Haigh. Clothings for lords and ladies, many items with a celtic flair.
Leather Boots: Margaret Barry & Donoval Dahl. Leatherstocking custom footwear.
Chain Mail: Mardigan's Maile by Chris & Kelly Christopulous. Custom chain maile jewelry and armor.
Paintings, Prints & Stained Glass: In Cahoots by Ron Smith & Tina Dunaway. Explore the varied and original works of a two-person art exploration.
Hairsticks: KJ Craftworks by Kathleen Nelson. Elegant handmade wooden hairsticks.
HIGH ROAD
Children's Hats: The Madd Hatter by Joyce Durand. Fun head gear for small heads.
*Pewtersmithing: Ballena Bay Pewter by Rollie Rivas. A complete selection of spun and cast fantasy and utilitarian work.
Walking Sticks: Renaissance Hiking Sticks by Thomas Shadowens II. The most useful and attractive walking aids, close to the top of our hill...coincidence?
Practice Swords: Hollow Earth Swordworks by the Archote Family. Fine hardwood swords and replica crossbows.
Herbs: Earthcraftyr by Marie Tabor. If it's herbal, it's probably here: oils, tinctures, incense, perfumes, and much more, plus the knowledge of how to use them.
Honey & Beeswax Candles: J.M. Berry by Jon Michael & Kit Berry. Delicious, healthful local honey and beeswax products, all hand crafted, from the beekeepers themselves.
Jewelry: Shirley Woodcock-Kolb Hand made designer jewelry in silver & 14K gold.
Caricatures: Walt Schoonmaker. Cartoon portraits quickly drawn.
*Wax Creations: Mills Wax Works by Michael Mills. Fantasy candles & sculptures.
KING HENRY'S WAY
Drinking Horns: Barbara Mikles. Blowing and drinking horns extraordinaire.
Metal Sculpture: Casteel Gallaries by Billy Casteel. Copper and bronze sculpture.
Leather Clothing: Miles Tonne Fashion statements in leather & suede to fulfill a fantasy.
Face Painting: Painted Ladies by Patricia Wood. Fantasy designs, especially for children.
Woodcarving: The Wooden Unicorn by Emily Jane Nekritz. Hand-carved boxes, ornaments and mirrors.
Pottery: Cookie's Jars and Things by Mary Schoonmaker-Franczek. Stoneware goblets, mugs, flasks and more.
Paintings & Prints: Coquina Arts by Jace Collins. Alcehmy and Heraldry expressed in unique paintings, prints and tiles.
*Flutes: Craig Hirsch Tuneful wooden flutes and ceramic flutes plus ocarinas.
Drums: Fire and Earth Studio by Lorna Trigg-Hirsch. Hand made ceramic and wooden drums.
Paintings, Prints & Sculpture: Renae Taylor Fine Art by Renae Taylor. Talk about multi-talented; you need to visit her shop to see it all, including the finest wings ever!
Furniture: Wood Butchery by John Bridson. One of a kind furniture. *Woven Hammocks: Crysalis Hammocks by Terri Koithan. Hand-crafted hammocks and chairs.
Clothing: Fantasia by Lyla V. Nicneven & Allen W. Phillips. Distinctive clothing with a romantic flair.
*Pillows & Hangings: Dreamstress by Linda Granados. Tapestry pillows and hangings.
ARTISAN'S POINT
Clothing: The Needle Fairy by Paula Powles. The finest in elegant period ware for both lords and ladies.
*Jewelry: The Enchanted Glyph by Ben Crenshaw. Rune jewelry and prognostications.
*Bookbinding: Greenleaf Bookes by Stitch Kester. Hand-bound books and accessories.
Dolls: Ladye Fayre Dolls by Sara Dunlap. Original porcelain dolls in period costume.
*Fiber Spinning & Weaving: Inch by Inch by Deborah Perusse. Hand spun and woven clothing.
*Glassblowing: Art of Fire by Foster Holcombe & Theda Hansen. Hand blown glass. Continuous demonstrations.
*Pottery: Middle-Earthenwares by Clare Lowsby, Mark Presher & Karl Kuntz. Historic replica pottery.
*Henna Body Art: Brooke Barboza Ancient and timeless body decorations.
PSYCHIC SERVICES
(for entertainment purposes only)
Druid Grove: Psychic and shaman consultations by DEA
Tarot Readings: Dafydd of Wales by Jennifer Greene
Rune Readings: by Ben Crenshaw
Palm Readings: by Rya
GAMES & RIDES
Camel Rides: "Bones" & Cheryl Craig. King of rides, ride of Kings!
Ye Maze: Jose Granados & Doug Kondziolka. Find your way through this puzzling and colorful adventure.
Archery: Jose Granados & Doug Kondziolka. Choose your targets; beginners & long distance.
Axe Throw: Ontario Realty, Incorporated. Try your hand at the battle of the axes!
Goose Neck Slip: Ray St. Louis. Have the "slide" of your life as you are whisked to the bottom of the Shire in an instant!
The Flying Dragon: Ray St. Louis. Great fun for the young aboard a flying fiery serpent.
The Pirate Ship: Ray St. Louis. Have a swashbuckling good time aboard this vessel!
Crow's Nest: Ray St. Louis. Take a whirl in the Crow's Nest and see the New World spin!
Carrasello: Ray St. Louis. Round and round you go with fantasy animals!
The Barrel of Bedlam: Ray St. Louis. A fun-filled ride for the nipperkins!
Test of Strength: Victor Smith. Only the strongest may strike the bell with one blow of the hammer.
Tomato Justice: Ontario Realty, Incorporated. Therapeutic thrashing by hurling tomatoes at a restrained rogue.
Pillow Fyte: Richard Davenport. Seek soft vengeance armed with deadly feather pillows.
Dart Toss: Rick Schulz. The Old English art of darts for all ages.
Ladder of Truth: Mark Southwick. A test of balance and grace on a suspended rope ladder.
Cannonball Toss: Dan Looker. "Get Loaded" at the Cannonball Toss!
Turtle Display: John Fox. Frik 'N Frak - a live Two-Headed Turtle - A miracle of nature!
Emrys Fleets' Rat Splat: Jim Greene. A rat is a terrible thing to waste!
Spear Throw: Ray St. Louis. A game of skill with the javelin of your choice.
Mud Mayhem: Jim Greene. Splatter the likeness of your favorite beggar!
Crossbows: Victor P. Smith. Fun and challenging for the young and the young at heart!
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