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.
Below is a list of the artisans who will show their wares this year.
Are you an artisan hoping to present your work? Click here for more information.
Artango
Karine Rosso & Diego Pulitano
karinerosso@hotmail.com
The creations of Artango combine elements of nature and metals of our era. Copper, silver and exotic woods find themselves united in a unique style of jewelery composition.
Asterlea
Wendy Mackie
asterlea@hotmail.com
Hand-made from real recycled butterfly wings, Asterlea jewelry is an environmentally sustainable product. Supporting the people who farm and collect the butterflies and encouraging the preservation of the rain forests where they live, Asterlea products are created to celebrate the beauty of the natural world.
Bellchamber Rings & Celtic Goldsmithing
Jason Bellchamber
www.bellchamber.net
Jason Bellchamber has produced custom made rings and jewelry since 1992. Celtic art and Buddhist designs and other art history periods are his specialty. Jason produces the coloured golds and platinum himself.
C.F. Casey Guitars
Fred Casey & Kate Ferris
www.cfcaseyguitars.com / cfcaseyguitars@mts.net
While their reputation was built on hand-crafted guitars, Fred & Kate also build ukeleles, banjoes, dulcimers, bouzoukis and more. Skilled repairs done on site. Discount for MB Music members!
Clear Energy Glass Studio
Jolanta Sokaska
psikus@mts.net / zeta-media.com/sokalski
Very unique glass works featuring fused glass and stained glass methods. Jolanta’s pieces incorporate wood, metal, stone with glass to create outstanding quality and abstract designs. Designed by a professional artist.
Dahlia Drive
Wendy Van Riesen
www.dahliadrive.com / wendy@dahliadrive.com
Dahlia Drive recycles previously worn garments and materials and resurrects them into one of a kind wearable art for the unique individual. Ultimately, Dahlia Drive creates a sculptural piece which is only fully realized on the actual body of its new owner.
Dancing Bears Hemp
Caroline Thibault
carolineinfulford@gmail.com
Salt Spring Island’s colorful fabric artist will be ‘performing’ on Hand Made Village stage all weekend long! Come and see our hemp bargain bin. All sizes of arm, leg and headwarmer.
Dooryard Pottery
Maria Deshauer, Kelli Rey & Michael Astill
dooryardpottery@gmail.com
Specializing in high-quality functional ceramics, Dooryard features a myriad of artfully designed items. You’ll find an eclectic mixture of colour and texture that grace every piece we make.
Driftwood & Rustics
Charles D. Shepard
canuckhiker123@hotmail.com / ph: 204-754-3878
Unique and original hobbit furniture handcrafted from natural driftwood collected on remote Manitoba shorelines. Plus an unusual collection of artistic log and driftwood candles, cabin decor, signs, bat houses and bird shelters.
Ear to the Ground
Bob Hanley
rhanley@shaw.ca
On Bob’s wheel, clay transforms into music. Powerful drums, haunting udus, sweet ocarinas, custom-made guitar slides and more featuring sounds from around the world.
emk
Erin May Kembel
www.emkclothing.com
Designer Erin May Kembel’s line of handbags, clothing and other accessories. Erin is inspired by print and texture with a focus on vintage inspired prints. Her work is functional and affordable.
Faeries from the Prairies
Wendy Sadonick
www.faeriesfromtheprairies.ca
Wendy is back with festival finery for all. Try on a recycled sari sundress with matching organza wings and just see if you can’t take flight!
Firebugs
David Krindle and Alan Lacovetsky
dkrindle@mts.net / aljo@mts.net
Natural looking wood fired pottery with rich decorative glazes that exhibit the effects of the firing. Some of their glazes incorporate local materials. All are non toxic.
Forever Remember Journals
Heidy Friesen
foreverremember@mts.net
Heidy has turned her personal passion of penning things down on paper into a beautiful unique journal. These soft, thick, hand-cut bison leather journals are one of a kind and 100% Manitoba made.
Formations in Metal
Doreen Lapointe
doreenjl@shaw.ca
Combining gold, silver, bronze and forged steel Doreen creates one-of-a-kind designs inspired by intricacies found in nature. Her work features organic casting techniques. Doreen also teaches jewelry making classes and is a certified goldsmith.
Fwegga Leather Design
Jimmy Hodges and Christine Rouleau
www.fwegga.com / fwegga@post.com
Fwegga Leather Design has been making cuffs, wristbands, masks, belts and other unique leather products for almost a decade. New this year are wings for kids…and yes, they really work!
Gypsy Circus
Sandra Iannuccilli
www.gypsycircus.ca / sandra@gypsycircus.ca
Gypsy Circus designs are inspired by the art of living lifestyle which reflects Sandra’s global influence. A fusion of colours weaved from textures of textiles has a strong influence of the creative flow that truly defines Gypsy Circus.
Hearts of Glass
Heather Stewart and Andrea Steinwand
www.HoGtalismans.blogspot.com / HoGtalismans@gmail.com
Intricate beads and miniature art objects are individually torchworked in molten glass by two Winnipeg artisans. Hearts of Glass Talismans appeal to anyone, young and old, who has an appreciation for unique, handcrafted items that bend light and catch the eye.
Heartsease Inc
Gwenn McDonald
www.heartsease.ca / heartsease@mts.net
Heartsease offers 100% natural vegetable-based soaps and skin care products that soothe your skin. We use no chemicals and package our products in re-usable bottles and jars.
Hempen Stuff Handcrafted Soaps
Della & Mark Thompson
www.hempenstuff.com
Artisan soaps and body care products featuring Canadian-grown hemp oil and other renewable and sustainably grown ingredients from nature. Plus, 100% pure soy and hemp candles!
Honeybea Designhive
Rebecca Caulford
www.honeybea.ca
A colourful friend of the green movement Honeybea Designhive recycles a range of materials from bedsheets to drink coasters, creating a beautiful line of clothing and accessories.
Inkspoon Clothing
Lauren Iredale and Blake Schulhauser
www.inkspoon.org
Inkspoon Clothing is hand-screened with care and printed in small batches by the artists themselves. We are a syndicate of artists net-worked through out BC, Canada, collaborating to create custom textile artworks. With all image design and screening done in the studio, each garment is original, and inconsistencies are a mark of the craft!
JB Designs
Wendy and Sean Galagan
ph: 204-669-8640 / galagans@mts.net
Barnboard and wood products including frames, mirrors, birdhouses, custom signs, stars, candleholders, stained glass pieces and more. All items are one-of-a-kind and eco-friendly.
Jungle Tribe
Dustin and Beau Blanche
junglistictribalism@hotmail.com
Twin artists Dustin and Beau Blanche create tribal accessories using a variety of exotic materials. Unique items such as key clips and pocket belts ensure that you keep track of all of your possessions while at a festival. Discover the freedom of wearing your camera, keys, cell phone and lighter all on your hips!
Kaleidoscope Studio
Ron Rempel
ronrempel@mts.net
Ron uses many non-traditional materials ranging from abalone to zippers in his jewellery. His work captures the imagination of his customers with eclectic use of materials as well as the creative employment of sandblasting, glass fusing, embossing, decorative solder and acid etching techniques.
Kleewyck Stained Glass
Joshua Dowbak
www.kleewyck.com / ph: 807-622-6636
Kleewyck Stained Glass Studio uses brilliant colours, bold patterns and textures to design one-of-a-kind, functional art pieces. Our fused glass hangings, dishes and jewelry create a vibrant living space for your home.
Lady Bug Creations
Carol Schroeder
ladybugcreations@shaw.ca
A colourful display of one-of-a-kind handpainted treasure boxes, light switch plates, tiles, greeting cards, bookmarks, picture frames, wearable pins, magnets and puzzles.
Mehndi/Henna Tattoos by Aruna
Aruna Hingwala
ph: 204-275-2327
WIth over 30 years of experience in mehndi body art free hand designs, Aruna excels in the latest elegant, exotic and intricate designs to suit the festival mood.
Mehndi & More Body Art
Leanne Fogerty
www.mehndiandmore.com / ph: 604-812-2048
Mehndi & More Body Art, the supplier of Canada’s largest range of body art services, serves up henna tattoos, glitter tattoos, face art, body painting, hair wraps and henna & glitter tattoo kits.
Melanie LeBlanc Jewellery
Melanie LeBlanc
www.melanieleblanc.com
Melanie uses organic objects as research material. Karat gold, silver & bronze are her current metals of choice. A piece of jewellery reaches completion when these materials come alive and develop a life of their own.
Natural Hide Drums
Sherry Quesnel
www.naturalhidedrums.com
Natural Hide Drums are completed in my home ….The Elk hides that create the Beautiful tone of Mother Earths Heartbeat are prepared by hand in a Traditional Respectful way.….
Hand stretched and chemical free … Getting Back to Basic’s .
Natural Mystic Designs
Jane Hudec & Vani Sanmuganathan
www.naturalmysticdesignsonline.com
Natural Mystic design clothing for comfort in a variety of different styles. Jane & Vani use fabrics inspired from around the world. Featured clothing includes pants, capris, skirts, tank tops, tunics & scarves- all great for travel, Festivals and everyday wear.
Ojibway Originals
Sylvia Halifax
ph: 204-474-1829
Ojibway Originals features Aboriginal hand-made jewelry & handbags, gift sets, pouches, hand painted earrings, beaded sun visors, children’s necklaces & barrettes, wall hangings and bracelets.
Oldhat
Nathan Dueck
www.oldhat.ca
Hats made by Nathan right here in Winnipeg with 99% recycled or second-hand material: anything from pants to curtains. Find the perfect fashionable and functional hat at the Oldhat booth.
Redd Line Jewellery
Lori and Christopher Redd
www.reddlinejewellery.com
Christopher and Lori’s creations are truly symbolic expressions of the soul - silver, gold, titanium and gemstones. Experience Redd Line.
Revelations North
Michelle Mathews
www.revelationsnorth.com / michelle@revelationsnorth.com
Revelations North is inspired by life and living, both complex yet simple in design. The majority of Michelle’s jewelry and its components are hand forged, Stones are carefully selected and placed. Many pieces are one-of-a-kind, never to be created again.
Righteous Rags
Katya Mycyk and Steve Forbes
ph: 1-800-243-9562
Yes, the rumors are true! Those colourful, west coast tie-dye folk are returning yet again to bring you an ever-expanding selection of vibrant funky clothing for all ages!
Runs With Scissors
Heidi Hunter
www.runswithscissors.ca
Award-winning fibre artist Heidi Hunter creates spectacular art quilts, gorgeous hand painted silk and hand dyed wearables. Inspired by her extensive travels across the country, Heidi’s work celebrates the colour and design in nature.
Shine Glassworks
Brook Drabot & Ryan Lacovetsky
shineglassworks@hotmail.com
Shine glassworks strives to create unique and dazzling works of jewellery and home decor, utilizing lampworked pyrex glass, cast class, blown glass, metal and stones. Made in Winnipeg since 2001!
Silk Angel
Helga Schulte-Schroeer
www.silkangelonline.com
A life-long passion for fibre arts is distilled in Helga’s hand-felted work. She specializes in the nuno-technique, which allows for extraordinary fine felted materials with fascinating textures.
Simply Bamboo
Scott Buxton
simplybamboo@hotmail.com
A variety of bamboo woodwind instruments hand crafted in the southeast corner of British Columbia including flute, panpipes, didgeredoos, Irish whistles and more!
Stoneboat Pottery
JoAnna Lange & Martin Tagseth
jlange@mts.net / mtagseth@sasktel.net
JoAnna creates functional pottery and sculptural objects that explore a variety of motifs, colours and textures. Martin’s work is functional in nature, yet artistically influenced. His work is wheel-thrown from high quality porcelain or stoneware, then wood and salt fired. All ware is appropriate for everyday use; including in the oven, microwave & dishwasher.
Sumak Designs
Susan McIlwain
www.sumakdesigns.com
Sumak Designs is handcrafted and unique jewellery. Inspired by nature and artistic insight, Susan creates pieces from the finest materials of precious and semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls, precious metal clay, sterling silver and gold.
The Honey Shack
Tammy Solberg
tsolberg@tcmsnet.com
Featuring delicious Manitoba alfalfa clover-honey & beeswax products that come direct from Tammy’s farm. All candles are made from 100% beeswax (no paraffin or filler) and come in a variety of scents & colours. Or pick something from her natural line featuring the simply beautiful scent of honey, the natural beeswax.
Velvet Plume
Kristie Hamm and Graham Epp
www.velvetplume.com
Unique and inspired one-of-a-kind clothing for the true fashionista! Immerse yourself in Velvet Plume’s free form lines, detailed appliqués and heavily textured seam-work in pixie-inspired attire. Unbelievable beautiful clothing for the undeniably beautiful woman.
Wanda June
Wanda Friesen
Wanda June is shabby chic, beautiful and functional hats accessories for men, women and children. Each creation is one of a kind and made with attention to quality and detail.
WeMade Collective
Angie Johnson, Marc Simar, Yana Gorbulsky and Elaine Ho
www.iheartnorwegianwood.etsy.com / www.roadkill.etsy.com / www.supanaya.etsy.com / www.broundoor.etsy.com
WeMade is a collective of four independent designers based out of Montreal, QC. Originally hailing from Manitoba, Quebec, Alberta and New York, this group came together to learn from each others strengths and help with each others weaknesses. WeMade are: Angie Johnson - Norwegian Wood, Marc Simard - Broundoor, Elaine Ho - Roadkill and Yana Gorbulsky - Supayana.
Wood Anchor
J. Neufeld & Grant Dyck
www.woodanchor.com
Premium reclaimed, responsibly harvested, landfill diverted and ecologically sound lumber, furniture & wood flooring. Furniture: rethought, reclaimed, reused.
Wood Creations by Steve
Steve Hanchuk
www.steveswoodcreations.ca
Steve works with different species of Canadian and imported burl wood and uses finishing techniques to enrich and capture the wood’s natural grain in addition to surface enhancements such as dye, inlays, scorching, hammering and sand texturing. This attention to detail ensures that each of Steve’s Hanchuk’s “wood creations” is unique. All wood is either reclaimed or recycled.
ZAM!!
Lynet Dzaman
thewonderfulworldofzam@hotmail.com
Zany…Amazing…Magical…
Wander by to join the enchanting spectacle of inspiring creative play!
