Hand-Made Village
The Winnipeg Folk Festival plays host each year to about 50 artisans from Manitoba and across Canada, who sell their creations in our Hand-Made Village. Clothing, ceramics, jewellery and woodworking are just a few of the types of work represented in the village.
The Hand-Made Village celebrates the long-standing history that folk art and crafts shares with folk music festivals. Come and discover original works, each as unique as the artisans who create them.
Every piece is a one-of-a-kind treasure.
2012 Hand-Made Village submissions are currently being accepted. Apply Now!
Here are the artisans that participated in the Hand-Made Village at the 2011 Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Artango
Karine Rosso & Diego Pulitano – karinerosso@hotmail.com
Creations that combine elements of nature with materials of our era. Silver, exotic woods, leather, stones and seeds united in a unique style of jewellery composition.
Asterlea
Wendy Mackie – asterlea@hotmail.com
Hand-made from real butterfly wings, Asterlea jewellery helps preserve tropical environments and celebrates the beauty of the natural world.
Bellchamber Rings
Jason Bellchamber – bellchamber.net
Historically accurate Celtic and medieval jewellery. Each piece is made of the highest quality materials to last a lifetime.
Broundoor
Marc Simard – broundoor.blogspot.com
Unique leather and wood items from recycled, scrap and off-cut materials. Simple, classic designs with a modern edge.
C.F. Casey Guitars
Fred Casey & Kate Ferris – cfcaseyguitars.com
Custom built and hand-crafted guitars, ukuleles, banjoes, dulcimers, bouzoukis and more. Skilled repairs done on site. Discount for Manitoba Music members.
Voilà par Andréanne
Andréanne Dandeneau & David Alpert – voilaandreanne.com
An aboriginal company that designs and crafts hand-painted women’s organic clothing inspired by elements of nature using certified organic cotton/bamboo fibres.
Cloverleaf Art & Fibre
Linda Glowacki & Margaret Brook – cloverleaffibre.blogspot.com
Natural Shetland fleece and recycled wool create one-of-a-kind felted products embellished with beautiful and unique needle-felted artwork.
Crushcraft & Woodbee Design
Corrine Kennedy & Larry Whitakker –
etsy.com/shop/crushcraft
etsy.com/shop/woodbeedesign
Vintage fabric tote bags, record pillows featuring old 33s, 78s, and 45s; postage stamp pendants and unisex jewellery with recycled wood.
dconstruct
Lisa & Sean Reico – dconstruct.ca
Modern jewellery constructed from concrete, bamboo and resin. Bracelets, earrings, rings and more.
Door Yard Pottery
Maria Deshauer and Michael Astill – dooryardpottery.com
Functional, hand-crafted pottery designed to enhance your environment and culinary experiences.
Ear to the Ground
Bob Hanley – rahanley@shaw.ca
Handcrafted clay instruments. Drums, udus, “egg” flutes, and the dragon’s tooth whistle.
Earth Nynja Leather Creations
Timothy Nystrom – earthnynja.com
Durable, original leather products in an expansive variety of styles. Ethically sourced hides; many one-of-a-kind pieces.
Faeries from the Prairies
Wendy van der Walt – faeriewendy@gmail.com
Costumes, clothing and fabulous accessories for all your festival adventures!
Firebugs
David Krindle & Alan Lacovetsky –
dkrindle@mts.net
alan.lacovetsky@gmail.com
Alan and Dave have been making and teaching pottery for decades. Durable, high-quality pottery for daily use.
Formations in Metal
Doreen Lapointe – doreenjl@mymts.net
Gold, silver, bronze and forged steel jewellery, inspired by textures found in nature including seedpods and tree bark.
Fwegga Leather Design
Jimmy Hodges & Christine Rouleau – fwegga@post.com
Cuffs, belts, hats, masks, elf ears and more. Don’t forget the Super Heroes stuff for kids – they really work!
Heartsease
Gwenn McDonald – heartsease@mts.net
100% natural soaps and skincare products from the finest plant-based organic ingredients. Pure, simple and hand-made in Winnipeg.
honeybea designhive
Rebecca Caulford – honeybea.ca
Eco-conscious clothing and accessories from Toronto. Purses from curtains, the signature drink coaster buttons, and more!
Inkspoon
Blake Wrinkles & Lauren Iredale – inkspoon.org
One-of-a-kind organic dream gear, sewn and hand-printed with love in British Columbia. The freshest in sustainable clothing for one and all!
Kaleidoscope Studio
Ron Rempel – ronrempel@mts.net
Unique hand-made jewellery that incorporates fused and cast glass, found objects, recycled copper, brass and aluminum.
Bump Studio
Kelli Rey – kellirey.com
Artfully designed functional ceramics with an eclectic mix of colour and texture that will surprise, puzzle and entertain.
Lennard Taylor Couture Denim
Andrew Bickford – lennardtaylor.com
Andrew creates wearable art for entertainers and individualists around the world by integrating his love of oil painting with fashion design.
leverne tucker studio
LeVerne Tucker – levernetuckerstudio.com
A unique collection of wearable art jewellery that will capture your imagination; each featuring one of a kind pieces of flame-worked glass.
Mehndi / Henna Tattoos by Aruna
Aruna Hingwala – 204-275-2327
Aruna designs traditional Mehndi body art as well as the latest elegant, exotic and intricate designs to suit any mood or occasion.
Natural Hide Drums
Sherry Quesnel – naturalhidedrums.com
Natural hide drums created with honour and respect. Committed to continuing Mother Earth’s heartbeat.
Natural Mystic Designs
Jane Hudec & Vani Sanmuganathan – naturalmysticdesigns@hotmail.com
Stylish, practical clothing made from colourful African fabrics and exquisite Indian finds. Modern styles that are easy and comfortable to wear.
Norwegian Wood
Angie Johnson – norwegianwoodonline.com
Fabulous and adventurous clothing and accessories by Angie Johnson, who has been creating for more than 20 years.
Oldhat
Nathan Dueck – oldhat.ca
Hats made by Nathan right here in Winnipeg. 99% recycled or second-hand materials – anything from pants to curtains.
Open to Chance Designs
Reid Perrier & Stefan Misse – opentochancedesign@gmail.com
Born out of a desire to make clothing with a statement. Twenty socially conscious t-shirt designs screen-printed by hand in Vancouver, BC.
Paper Fifrildi
Milli Flaig-Hooper – paperfifrildi@mts.net
Discarded paper finds new life in Milli’s beautiful art. Milli has shown that having an extra chromosome (Down’s Syndrome) and Autism doesn’t limit one’s abilities!
Paragon of Design by Skrocki
Amy Skrocki & Tanner Wilson – paragonofdesignbyskrocki@yahoo.com
Jewellery and home décor inspired by the building blocks of life, ancient history and nature. We capture the essence of design from which life is derived.
Raw Eco Jewellery
Devaki MacDonald – rawecojewellery.com
A mix of reclaimed vintage pieces and natural objects. Botanical meets steampunk in a collection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and accessories.
Redd Line Jewellery
Lori and Christopher Redd – reddlinejewellery.com
Locally designed and handcrafted art pieces created in gold and sterling silver. Magical one-of-a-kind gemstones inspired by love, family and friends.
Runs With Scissors
Heidi Hunter – runswithscissors.ca
Award winning gallery of stunning art quilts, hand-dyed scarves, sarongs and pillows, and gorgeous hand-appliquéd framed works.
Shi Studio
Cory Judge – shistudio.com
Glass and textile fusion accessories that highlight and frame carefully chosen perspectives of silk and textiles. Each piece speaks of individual expression.
Shine Glassworks
Brook Drabot and Ryan Lacovetsky – glassmanmb@yahoo.ca
Beautiful blown glass art – pendants, paperweights, goblets and more. Each piece is sure to be a favourite for years to come.
Simply Bamboo
Scott Buxton – simplybamboo.ca
Hand-crafted bamboo woodwind instruments – flutes, panpipes, didgeridoos, shakuhachis and more.
SkinGraphix Tattoos
Donna & Tegan Jacobs – skingraphixtattoos.com
A Manitoba business specializing in temporary airbrush tattoos – over 650 designs, customized designs, all colours and FDA approved.
Small Potatoes
Holly Clarke – small-potatoes.ca
Cool stuff for little tots! Unique fabrics including 100% organic cottons and mod kid prints. Dresses, slings, nursing covers, guitar t-shirts and more!
Stoneboat Pottery
JoAnna Lange – stoneboatpottery.ca
Colourful, functional hand-made pottery in a variety of patterns – teapots, bowls, mugs and more, all perfect for everyday use.
Sumak Designs
Susan McIlwain – sumakdesigns.com
Inspired by nature and assembled with the finest precious and semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, precious metal clay, sterling silver and gold.
The Honey Shack
Tammy Solberg – info@honeyshack.ca
Natural beeswax candles which burn cleaner, brighter and longer. The floral source for our honey is clover and alfalfa for a light sweet taste.
The Village Potter
Martin Tagseth – mtagseth@sasktel.net
Unique wood and salt-fired pottery including tableware, decorative and traditional forms.
Tuija Hansen Fibre Design
Tuija Hansen – tuija.etsy.com
Clothing and accessories created with recycled materials and eco-friendly fabrics for high-quality and one-of-a-kind garments.
Velvet Plume
Kristie Hamm & Graham Epp – velvetplume.com
A Winnipeg based, family-run business designing fashion for the soul. We create hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by nature.
Vinyl Recreations
Ashleigh Gray & Scott George – vinylrecreations@gmail.com
We strive to recycle, reuse and re-invent damaged or unplayable vinyl records and pop culture items, wasting nothing in the process.
Wanda June
Wanda Hounslow – wandajune.com
Specializing in beautiful, hand-made hats, clothing, and accessories. Wanda June is not just a fashion statement, but a political statement.
Whipped Cosmetics
Angela Filbert – whippedcosmetics.ca
All natural, hand-made soaps that are made from scratch. Extremely gentle, even for those with sensitive skin.
Willow Wood Works
Linda Fehr & Larry Lambert – lefehr@highspeedcrow.ca
Hand-crafted quality willow wood works including diamond willow canes, walking sticks, bent willow furniture and more!
Wood Creations by Steve
Steve Hanchuk – steveswoodcreations.ca
Magnificent hand-turned bowls and vases from reclaimed native wood, finished with various techniques to enhance the natural elements of the wood.
ZAM!!
Lynet Dzaman – worldofzam.com
Zany. Amazing. Magical. Discover the enchanting spectacle of inspiring creative play powered by whimsy, love, and laughter. Long live fun!