Come meet the artisans and craftspeople of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Nearly forty good people will be demonstrating historical arts and sciences at June Faire!
They are passionate in their chosen fields and have done incredible amounts of research, study, and practice to be able to create the works of art they do.
Where to See Them
The Artisans will be located in two general areas this year: inside the VanZee Building and on the North side of the Marketplace (near the Minstrel’s Stage). Make sure to walk through both areas and watch them in action. Ask questions!
You might discover the love of the arts and sciences yourself and want to join in the fun. And you would be most welcome to come join us!
Our Artisans
| Demonstration | Artisans & Craftspeople |
|---|---|
| Elizabethan Costuming | Yvette du Coeur |
| Culinary Arts | Dragon’s Laire Culinary Guild: Ciar Ingen Fiachnae, Rycheza z Polska, Maenach na Cailled, Stuart of House Awry, and Friends |
| Italian Salon: Cultural History | Ataliana de Segna, Giata Magdalena Alberti, Raffaella di Contini, and Vittoria di Carduci |
| Glamfolk Norse Culture Presentation | Sven Red Beard Einarson |
| Falconry | Lady Dagrun Harasdottir |
| Fiber Arts: Spinning, narrow band and cloth weaving, etc. | Alys Graye, Elisabeth de Besancon, Elizabethe FittzWilliam of Carlisle, and Sigridr Vilhjalmsdottir |
| Tablet weaving (outside) | Madrun y Gwehyddes and Tuirrean ni Chaoilte Dal gCais |
| Needlework | Angharat verch Reynulf |
| Games from the medieval and Renaissance era | Chrysalis of Dragon’s Laire and Isabella de Walingeford |
| Moneyers’ Guild: Coin Manufacturing | Raymond von dem Lowengrab |
| Pottery | Gwenllyn Potter and Morgaina of the Woodlands |
| Scribal Activities: Calligraphy and Illumination | Tamlyn of Wyntersea, Gracia Abrabanel, Vittoia di Carduci, Jehanne Catterill, Lundi of Summer Gate, Soraya Abdo, Nykera Drago D’Argento, and M’Lady Drifa. |
| Medieval Bestiary for kids | More Scribal Activities — guessing game, drawing activity and Calligraphy Demo |
| Illuminators’ Materials Demo | Lyndi Ten and Illuminators |
| Woodworking and Wood turning | Ellen Fraser, Hrollaugr Njalsson, and Mateusz z Plocka |