Hand-Made Village
Hand-Made Village
The Hand-Made Village celebrates the long-standing history that arts and crafts share with folk music festivals.
We welcome artisans from all over who bring hand-crafted clothing, homewares, jewelry, kid's toys and so much more. We love seeing folkies walking the Festival with these beautiful hand-made creations!
Accessories
Earth and Hide by Chuck Allen - Booth #40
High quality leather goods with a timeless, rugged simplicity.
Earth and Hide is a lifestyle brand that focuses on high quality leather goods with a timeless rugged quality.
Earth and Hide products are connected with its owner through the things it carries, and the way it's used. Every customer has a unique story and their product will become an integral part of that story especially through consistent use. Imagine what you put in your bag and the importance these items have; the contacts in your phone, the things that are written with the pen, the e-mails exchanged on the laptop, the drawings held within the sketchbook. Chuck's hope is that his work will be an integral part of the amazing things his customers do.
Masagana Flower Farm & Studio by Lourdes Still - Booth #38
Growing joy, creating magic are right at your fingertips.
Lourdes Still is founder of Masagana Flower Farm & Studio, an award-winning, seasonal flower farm with a year-round studio located in Southeast Manitoba. She wears many hats, farmer, natural dye artist, and as an experience guide for her signature tourism offering, Tinta Experience, a one-of-a-kind workshop on natural dyeing.
Rooted in slow, intentional and regenerative growing practices, Lourdes’ work invites others to reimagine our relationship with the land through decolonized land stewardship, creative expression, and experiential tourism.
Lourdes believes that cultivating gardens is necessary, impactful and transformative, and where joy and magic are abundant.
Oldhat by Nathan Dueck - Booth #12
Hand-Made for Fine Folks. Hats made by Nathan in Winnipeg with recycled fabrics. Used ice cream pails are salvaged and used for brim stiffening. Uniquely numbered since hat #0001.
Nathan has 18 years of hat-making and direct to consumer selling experience.
The quality, fit, feel and diversity of Nathan's hats have been shaped by both the honing of his skills and the thousands of customer interactions he has had in the nearly two decades of Oldhat's life.
Reclaim Goods by Anna-Marie Janzen - Booth #32
Clothing and accessories made from 100% reclaimed materials. It's Literally Made Of Garbage!
Anna-Marie has been sewing since she was 3 years old, and learned at the feet of her grandmother, whose sewing supplies can still be found in the Reclaim Mending studio.
Anna-Marie's work comes out of a love for all things textile, concern for the environment, and frustration with the current garment industry. Her goal is to help people make their beloved clothes last longer, and thereby help reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfills, and the amount of fast fashion that circulates. Reclaim Goods comes out of a desire to make useful all the scrap fabrics she ends up with. Making something beautiful and functional out of what once was garbage is especially satisfying.
Anna-Marie is neurodiverse and queer, and loves making space for fellow queer folks to get their garments mended and altered in a safe environment.
Body Products
Apothecandy by Leiah Bauer - Booth #43
Forest-inspired artisan goat milk soap and botanical self-care made right here in Manitoba.
Apothecandy is the creation of Leiah Bauer, an herbalist and first-generation farmer located deep in the forests of Southeastern Manitoba.
Taking inspiration from the magic of the woods around her she creates small batch artisanal goat milk soap and botanical self care products that tell the story of the changing seasons throughout the year. Her soap begins with creamy goat milk from her own herd of woodland goats, natural pigments and scents are carefully crafted from home grown botanicals and wildcrafted ingredients.
Henna Tattoos by Aruna - Booth #30
Traditional and modern henna designs using all natural products. We can create a unique design to express your personality or bring us your own creation!
Henna by Aruna specializes in traditional and modern designs using free hand artistry using all natural products. Aruna is a henna artist providing services to all major festivals in Manitoba. They are proud to be part of Winnipeg Folk Fest for over 25 years.
Rooted in Medicine. Made with Love.
Dana Connolly (she/her) is a proud Anishinaabekwe from Peguis First Nation, with ties to Swan Lake First Nation and the Red River Métis, living and creating on Treaty 1 Territory. She is the founder of Mashkiki Garden Creations, an Indigenous family-run business specializing in plant-infused wellness products that honour ancestral teachings and reciprocity with the Land.
With 8+ years of hands-on making, Dana blends traditional medicine knowledge with contemporary formulation methods, creating products that reflect cultural integrity, artistic intention, and high-quality, small-batch craftsmanship. Through her workshops and community programming, she shares teachings on Indigenous plant medicines, holistic self-care, and land-based wellness—work that inspires connection, balance, and healing in community.
An inclusive, environmentally friendly boutique salon located in the heart of St. Boniface.
Formerly, Samantha James Hair Design, the SJ Collective are a boutique salon in the heart of St. Boniface. They strive to create an inclusive, safe space for all of their clients through inclusive pricing & services, silent service options and even a private room for those who prefer a private experience and for those with religious headwear, immune compromised, hair replacements, etc.
Swing by the SJ Collective booth to have your festival braids done, with a touch of glitter if you so choose.
Clothing
Astrifer and Co. by Carly Gallant - Booth #28
Wear what you love.
Astrifer and Co. is a slow fashion shop based in Winnipeg. They focus on quality, comfort, and fit, making pieces meant to last and tell a story. They work with a combination of new and repurposed textiles to create unique pieces in a range of sizes and styles.
Astrifer and Co. loves giving you unique looks to style, no matter where you're going.
Boomerang 360º by Kylie Stomp - Booth #34
Anyone can make the simple complicated, creativity is making the complicated simple.
Kylie Stomp's work is inspired by the Prairies, nature, travel, and urban cycling. From pillows and patches to your favourite T-shirt, there’s something for everyone. Every design is original and created with care, from concept to print. Sustainability is at the heart of the process. Products are thoughtfully sourced, with a focus on local makers whenever possible. Each piece is hand screen printed using eco-friendly, water-based inks and heat set for long-term durability—made to be worn, used, and loved for years to come.
Inclusivity at the core, one-of-a-kind clothing, unique like you.
Tara White grew up among meadows and forests an hour North of Toronto. From an early age, she had an interest in dressing up and fashion, especially vintage clothing. Driven by an innate desire to create with her hands, Tara enrolled in the Material Art and Design program at The Ontario College of Art & Design studying Metalsmithing, Textiles, Ceramics and Painting. Her thesis work incorporated several wearable art pieces crafted from unconventional materials.
After graduation, Tara happened upon a knit dress shirt at a thrift shop, knowing instantly that it was destined to be the first piece in an exploration of dress and identity through fashion. She then combined heaps of passion and 12 years of professional sewing experience into Embody Clothing & Accessories.
Today, 22 years later, Tara continues to design and make every single piece with her own hands, in her studio in Guelph, Ontario. EMBODY is a line of eco-friendly clothing and accessories that fuse historical elegance and edgy styling with function. Tara’s passion is creating one of a kind garments for all genders using post consumer waste and vintage fabrics.
Kristie MAH Clothing by Kristie Hamm – Booth #13
Kristie MAH creates a 100% hand-made, eco-friendly clothing and one-of-a-kind basket line that stand the test of time; in her Winnipeg-based art studio.
Kristie is in charge of it all, as a single mom to three beautiful children. She is a business owner, entrepreneur, and full-time artist; designing, cutting, sewing, screen printing, photography, editing, modelling, marketing, social media, communication, shipping and graphic design.
Each piece of clothing and basket design was thought up in an inspired vision and brought to fruition; with loving intention and great attention to detail.
Kristie MAH Clothing is a re-birth of what was formerly Velvet Plume Clothier for 18 years.
Kunai by Tusa Rosebud - Booth #24
Magical clothing that embodies the festival spirit!
Tusa Rosebud grew up in the festival world, surrounded by
artisans, crafters, and makers. Inspired by her community, and especially the children in her life, she found her niche in creating wearable art for kids.
Utilizing many fibre art techniques, quality sustainable textiles, and an impeccable eye for detail, Tusa weaves together magical one of a kind pieces. She has traveled the world soaking up inspiration, always connecting with the children and relating to their unique visions.
Mumble Tease by Heather Reinhardt - Booth #9
Perhaps the most colourful and whimsical screen-printed apparel around. Original artwork and ideas are lovingly hand-printed onto a variety of quality garments for men, women and kiddos of all ages.
Heather graduated from the Alberta University of the Arts in 2008 with a Bachelor of Design specializing in Illustration. That degree gave her a good foundation in drawing and painting and design, but she didn’t learn to screen-print until after graduation, at a weekend continuing education course. During the course they made their own screens and printed a couple of our their own images, which would become the first two Mumble Tease designs. Heather had immediately fallen in love with the process of screen-printing on fabric. The rest of her journey into screen-printing has been self-taught.
Eighteen years have now passed since Heather took that screen-printing on fabric course. While she has improved her methods and equipment over the years, she still has fun printing everything herself, using cut stencils and water-based inks, in her home-based studio.
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Poison Pear Clothing and Accessories by Beth Ardron - Booth #48
Hand screen printed clothing and accessories inspired by dark forests and deep seas.
Beth Ardron graduated from NSCAD University in Halifax, where she took textiles, drawing, ceramics, and photography classes.
Poison Pear was founded in 2010 out of a desire to create comfortable and fun clothing and accessories hand screen printed with her unique designs.
S A R A H S U E D E S I G N by Sarah MacLachlan - Booth #17
Inclusive Slow Fashion, Hand-made in Winnipeg.
Sarah Sue Design brings together artistry, sustainability, and thoughtful hand-made craftsmanship. Working with natural and eco-friendly textiles — bamboo, silk, hemp, cotton, linen — Sarah creates small-batch clothing collections inspired by slow fashion and the textures of the natural world.
With inclusive sizing from XS–5X, Sarah’s flowy tops, boxy layers, and contemporary silhouettes are made to feel comfortable, expressive, and beautiful on a wide range of bodies. Every piece is a wearable work of art, created with care, purpose, and a love for handmade tradition.
studio OCTAV/Lounge Lakers by Graham Epp - Booth #3
Studio OCTAV blends a 1960's-inspired colour palette with modern craftsmanship, offering vibrant, hand-made Lounge Lakers clothing and unique baskets—bringing timeless style and functional art into everyday life.
Studio OCTAV is the operating name of Graham Epp; a multi-faceted artist and designer whose work bridges the worlds of vibrant fashion, functional art, and creative craftsmanship. The flowing shapes and curves of his baskets and vessels mimic nature with a nod to the art nouveau movement. In contrast, the clothing, under the LOUNGE LAKERS moniker, boasts bold colours and vintage appeal. Both mediums rely on natural fibres - cotton, bamboo, linen.
The Quarrelsome Yeti Press by Geordan Moore - Booth #22
Original screenprinted artwork and apparel from Nova Scotia artist.
Geordan Moore is owner and artist behind the Quarrelsome Yeti. He founded the Dartmouth-based print studio and apparel company in 2010. It’s been going gangbusters ever since, producing clothing, household items, accessories, art prints and posters decorated with the wacky, bizarre and baroque characters Geordan creates, including his namesake Yeti. The Quarrelsome Yeti was spawned through Geordan’s love of silkscreen printmaking.
Size-inclusive crochet clothing.
Wandering Daisy Crochet is a size-inclusive clothing company based in Winnipeg. They offer a wide selection of crochet products ranging from tank tops, cardigans, tote bags, and much more. They pride themselves in offering a wide-array of sizes, and are always willing to make pieces for specific sizes at no extra cost.
Homewares
Alan Lacovetsky by Alan Lacovetsky – Booth #4
Advanced wood fired pottery made on a foot powered potter's wheel using local materials.
Alan has been making wood fired pottery for fifty years, working and exhibiting in many countries around the world. He has previously been awarded the Glass Banjo Award from The Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Brook Drabot Glass by Brook Drabot – Booth #16
Colourful, graphic pots and prints from Winnipeg, MB.
Sage Wednesday (they/them/it) is a queer functional ceramic artist and printmaker. Originally from Alberta, Sage now resides full time in Winnipeg's core.
Sage focuses on the creation of community around and through the usage of functional objects. As a transgender and neurodivergent artist and instructor, Sage focuses on creating inclusive, constructive, collaborative and accessible learning environments.
Earthshaper Studio by Crystal Nykoluk - Booth #1
From Earth to Everyday - Pottery That Connects.
Crystal creates hybrid forms of pottery and sculpture using dripping glazes applied over bark-like texture. In her quest for harmony she believes accepting differences is how we learn; contrast adds richness to our lives. Crystal’s work is a synthesis of city and nature as it inspires her to see spaces where both worlds coexist and magnify the others’ beauty.
Ed Dufort Fine Arts & Crafts by Ed Dufort - Booth #15
Images and colours already found in natural wood grain, combined with new unique wood burnt images, to depict natural landscapes and outdoor scenes inspired by Ed Dufort's native province of Manitoba.
Ed Dufort has been doing art from a young age, since elementary school, to high school, to being graduate of University of Manitoba Fine Arts where he majored in painting.
As a lover of wood, he switched to designing and selling basic wooden furniture. However, he kept enjoying the art he found in his materials; the wood grain, knots and wood character, always looking for choicest pieces to enhance the appearance of his furniture. He often found images hidden in the wood he used for his furniture, and eventually tried to bring some of these images out with wood burning.
He never looked back and spent his subsequent years making unique wood burning art décor for hanging or display and began selling them at small craft sales.
Fibre & Farm by Anna Hunter, Christel Lanthier & Crystal Salkeld - Booth #44
Local, Regenerative, Traceable.
Fibre & Farm is a collaboration between Christel Lanthier (Ferme Fiola Farm) and Anna Hunter (Long Way Homestead) both shepherdesses that have wool at the forefront of their craft. Bringing in their friend Crystal Salkeld (Purl & Hank), the trio based on Treaty #1 Territory, Manitoba make beautiful and useful objects for your home, for your crafts or to adorn yourself, that you can feel good about. Fibre & Farm has priorities of land regeneration, traceability of materials, locally produced crafts, community care and community building as well as education and advocacy work.
Kelli Rey Studio by Kelli Rey - Booth #10
Artfully designed functional ceramics with an eclectic mix of colour and texture that may surprise, puzzle or amuse.
Kelli Rey, based in her studio in Winnipeg, is an innovative artist known for her vibrant, distinctive pottery. Drawing inspiration from early to mid-20th century design, her work is characterized by a bold use of colour and a sense of playfulness. Kelli enjoys incorporating elements that may surprise, puzzle or amuse.
Kozmic Art by Shaylene Picard - Booth #35
Dreamy creations inspired by the universe.
Shay is a self taught Indigenous artist based on Treaty 1 Territory. She has explored many mediums of art including painting, mural painting, beading, illustration art and graphic design.
Shay creates dreamy, mystical, surreal artworks inspired by nature and the universe. Focusing on portrait studies and character design. Colour plays a huge role in creating that ethereal and dreamlike feeling in her art.
Shay enjoys creating surreal, imaginary worlds for people to get lost in and finds the flow of creating to be meditative, grounding, healing and inspiring.
Liminal Print Shop by Celeste Cote - Booth #39
Art is medicine is magic is nature is art.
Celeste Inez Mathilda is a rural animist printmaker and writer who's been doing screen-printing for over twenty years and linocut for more than five. Their work is almost entirely analog, from concept to design to printing, and they print almost exclusively on repurposed materials.
Celeste is also a herbal medicine farmer and mental health counsellor; these themes are woven deeply into the content of their art and zines.
Michael Astill Pottery by Michael Astill - Booth #10
Functional, handcrafted pottery designed to enhance your environment and culinary experiences.
Michael Astill is a ceramic artist, blacksmith and kiln builder who lives and works in Ile des Chênes, Manitoba. Astill works with stoneware, porcelain and fires his pieces in a wood fuelled kiln he designed and built. He integrates forged metal accents to some of his ceramic pieces such as teapot handles and platter stands.
potTerry by Terry Hildebrand - Booth #1
Coffee tastes better in Ceramics...
Originally from a small town in Manitoba, Terry Hildebrand graduated with an MFA in Ceramics from the University of Minnesota in May 2014. He received a BFA Honours degree from the University of Manitoba in 2007. Terry and his partner Miriam Rudolph are full time artists based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Tactile and cozy felt, shaped like clay, crafted by hand!
Laura Vogt is a fiber artist based in Parkland County, Alberta. Her studio practice, TangledArt Studio, focuses on functional and sculptural felted work created using traditional wet-felting and nuno-felting techniques, with an emphasis on texture, form, and natural materials. Felt is treated as a sculptural medium in her work, molded, shaped, and built by hand almost like clay.
Laura works from a small, eco-conscious permaculture homestead, using wool alongside reclaimed fabrics and papers, and approaches her art as an extension of a material-aware, low-impact way of living rather than a separate philosophy.
Wild Woods Pottery, Boreal Forest inspired stoneware that begs to be enjoyed every day.
Experience the craftmanship of Wild Woods Pottery by Megan Morin, a skilled artist who brings to life each piece with her hand-carved relief stamps. While Megan primarily works on the wheel, she adds unique hand-built elements to select pieces, making every creation truly one of a kind. Don't miss your chance to meet Megan and explore her work.
Instruments
Simply Bamboo by Scott Buxton - Booth #25
Come and check out a large variety of Hand Crafted Bamboo Woodwind instruments including; Transverse Flutes, Irish Whistles, Panpipes, Quenas, Didgeridoos, and of course Loon Calls! Celebrating 26 years in business.
Scott Buxton has been an artisan instrument maker since 1999. He began playing bamboo woodwind instruments in 1991, mainly flutes that his uncle had made. After playing for seven years, Scott's love for the instruments had grown so much that he decided to travel to his uncle's place in 1998 where he was taught the skills required to start making instruments himself. Over the next couple years Scott was his uncle's apprentice.
Scott builds all his instruments out of bamboo that he planted on a friend’s property 25 years ago. Every year in the spring he harvests from those stands and ships the materials back to his shop in BC. There he uses a variety of tools and techniques to create a wide range of woodwind instruments. He says, "it’s been a true joy providing quality instruments to people of all ages and skill levels."
Jewelry
Alexandra Tumanov Jewellery by Alexandra Tumanov - Booth #46
Leaves fallen to the ground, woody plants, precious stone, and hand carvings make up this jewellery line of natural objects clad in metal armour.
Alexandra is an established jewelry artist and certified goldsmith in today's craft movement. She is purely concerned with the term 'hand-made' from start to finish.
Anishinaabe Girl Designs by Shauna Fontaine - Booth #2
Urban boujee chic. Indigenous handcrafted jewellery, accessories and art.
Anishinaabe Girl Designs, by Sagkeeng First Nation artist, Shauna Fontaine, defines luxurious Indigenous artistry with its urban, boujee-chic aesthetic.
Anishinaabe Girl Designs is wearable art meant for everyone, perfect for every day, a special occasion, or any person who wants to express themselves. As an Anishinaabekwe artist, she transforms stories of resilience and heritage, merging meticulous traditional craftsmanship with a modern, luxurious flair.
Shauna views her practice as an act of reclaiming and honouring ancestral knowledge. Her goal is to create jewellery that evokes profound confidence, serving as a vibrant testament to strength and style.
Indigenous Owned.
bead n butter by Jessie Pruden - Booth #11
Contemporary beadwork for a serotonin boost.
Jessie Pruden is a Metis beader from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her fun and colourful designs are inspired by her friends, family, nature and her culture.
Jessie started beading in 2020, during quarantine. The loneliness of lockdown made her want to connect with family, so she ordered a beading kit from Cedarlilie Beads, and invested 12 hours every day for months practising using YouTube, and eventually reaching out to fellow beaders and family for help. She soon found an amazing beading community, and this new craft allowed her to connect to many new friends, and reconnect with old ones.
Indigenous Owned.
Known for weaving together colourful beads to create affordable investment jewelry that is contemporary, original and bold wearable art.
Daria Tittenberger is a jewelry artist living and working in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Working predominately with off-loom bead weaving techniques, she uses a single needle and thread to sew glass beads together into three-dimensional wearable art.
Daria has been published in Beadwork magazine and has contributed work for publication in the Contemporary Geometric Beadwork Pattern Book.
Blue Sky Jewelry by Amanda Greisman - Booth #19
Polymer clay jewelry that champions individuality, crafted in joyful colour and playful design. Celebrate the joy of standing out.
At Blue Sky, jewelry is more than an accessory, it is a way of bringing joy and expressing oneself. Amanda views each piece as a work of art – quality and attention to detail are essential, so every aspect is approached with meticulous effort. Styles range from micro studs to big fun dangles, and gravitate to vibrant colours and playful designs. The goal in every piece is to make the wearer feel bold, beautiful, and confident.
Modern Jewelry for the nostalgic soul.
Burlap Sac is a collaborative Canadian jewelry brand founded in 2004 by designer and goldsmith Kayley Therrien and her partner, Dustin Parr. The brand is built on a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, material honesty, and the beauty found in work that resists convention.
Burlap Sac creates jewelry that is both wearable and expressive—pieces that carry a sense of process, purpose, and quiet rebellion against the expected.
Copper & Pine by Jessica Solta - Booth #18
Real pieces of Canadian nature. Made in Canada, made of Canada.
Winnipeg Resin Artist Jessica Solta creates little portals of nature to wear and decorate your home with. Each piece is created with handpicked Canadian nature and individually set in resin to show the intricate details of flora and fauna that aren’t always given the attention they deserve. Her simplistic designs ensure the focus is on the details of nature itself that inspire her every day.
Crafted with fire. Worn with heart.
Dany MetalArt is the handcrafted jewelry studio of Chilean-Canadian artist Daniela Sanhueza-Oteiza, who has been working with metal since 2002. Her pieces are born from a dialogue between identity, memory, and traditional hand-crafting techniques — transforming metal into expressive wearable art that honours the beauty, resilience, and storytelling power of hand-made work.
Indigenous-owned, hand-crafted beadwork and upcycled goods.
Ghostpipe Creations is an Indigenous-owned business based out of Treaty 1 Territory that sells hand-crafted beadwork and upcycled goods.
Ghostpipe Creations was established by Holly Monkman, a Peguis First Nation member of mixed Ininew, Anishinaabe and European ancestry.
Holly is a long-time artist and maker, having obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Calgary in 2015, though she began her beading practice in 2020 as a means of channeling her inner creativity and reconnecting with culture.
Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, Holly now resides in Treaty 1 Territory/ Winnipeg where she works as a Community Planner. She often strives to incorporate elements from her profession into her craft, drawing inspiration from the land, and embedding cartographic imagery into her beadwork.
Kat Cadegan Jewellery by Kat Cadegan - Booth #33
Inspired by nature, made by hand.
Kat Cadegan's love of quality and craftsmanship is the driving force behind her work. In a world of mass production, she creates jewelry as a quiet reminder of how things should be: thoughtfully made, beautifully considered, and built to last.
Guided by a deep respect for the environment and humanitarian causes, Kat is committed to responsible sourcing and conscientious studio practices.
Macramaya Jewelry by Jasmine Van de Laar - Booth #29
Refined craftsmanship for elevated expression.
Macramaya Jewelry is the work of Canadian artist Jasmine Van de Laar, who began weaving micro-macramé in 2017. What began as a personal creative outlet has developed into a distinctive jewelry brand rooted in craftsmanship, intentionality, and elegant design. Each piece is intricately handwoven with fine Italian waxed cord and crystal cabochons, created through thousands of precise knots.
Giving new life to old silverware.
Hand-made spoon jewelry made in Martensville, SK. Est. 1999
Jason, the craftsman, has been making one thing or another his whole life; from knives to stone pendants. While in college, a friend broke the handle off of a spoon. Taking a closer look, he saw it had a beautiful pattern and decided to make it into a ring. He has been making jewelry out of old silverware ever since.
Sheppards Hook by Katie Sheppard - Booth #20
Sheppards Hook Jewellery is hand-made in Manitoba using naturally-shed antler, gemstones and hand-forged metal to create wild, unique pieces that embody the beauty of Manitoba’s wilderness.
Sheppards Hook is the culmination of Katie's love for the natural world, her experience as a biologist and her life in the Boreal Forest. She is a self-taught metalsmith and loves to hand-forge one-of-a-kind jewelry in silver and brass. She uses naturally-shed antler from Manitoban forests and gemstones to create powerful adornments.
Kids
Aly Apocalypse Art by Albany Drabot - Booth #16
Dolls - Art - Magic
Aly Drabot is a multidisciplinary artist based in Winnipeg and the creative mind behind Aly Apocalypse Art. Her focus is to create high-quality, one-of-a-kind hand-made items that are accessible to anyone who appreciates art and magic. She firmly believes that art has the power to connect people to their inner selves and the world, and strives to create visually stunning and thought-provoking pieces that explore the spiritual and occult realms, as well as her connection to the earth. Her inspirations include fantasy, nature, and the macabre.
Hand-made by Emilie.
Without realizing how it would change her life, Emilie bought a Harry Potter crochet kit on a cold January night in 2020. She learned how to crochet dolls and toys just in time for COVID-19 to sweep over the world and force us indoors. She spent the next two years crocheting full-time and honing her skills. Once Emilie gained enough confidence to share her craft online, her inbox quickly filled with commission requests, leading to becoming a vendor at all sorts of markets.
Emilie has been attending the Winnipeg Folk Fest since she was a young child and is looking forward to sharing her art with this community she love so dearly.
Mya Papaya by Angie Tucker - Booth #37
At Mya Papaya, we believe that even the simplest yarn can be spun into something magical. With a playful hook and a dash of imagination, we weave creations that bring joy, comfort, and a touch of whimsy to everyday life.
Mya Papaya began in 2012 while Angie was on maternity leave with her youngest child. With a lifelong passion for creativity, she found myself inspired by the everyday moments of parenthood.
As Angie's children grew, so did her design style—evolving into the playful, thoughtful pieces she creates today. Her focus is on crafting high‑quality items that spark joy, offer a touch of whimsy, and bring a genuine smile to those who receive them.
Second life textiles, one of a kind.
Helena is a textile artisan specializing in upcycled, hand-made goods created from reused and salvaged materials. With formal training in fine art, she brings an artistic perspective to her work, designing children’s toys, clothing for both kids and adults, and a wide range of sewn goods that are creative and functional.
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, shaped by unique curation of found materials and crafted with the intention to extend the life of textiles that would otherwise go to waste. Sustainability, thoughtful design, and durability are at the heart of Helena's practice, with the intention of making whimsical, well-made items that can be loved for years to come.
ZAM!! by Lynet Dzaman - Booth #36
LONG LIVE FUN!!
Art and creating are daily occurrence for Lynet - she has created since she can remember. Zany-Amazing and Magical
playthings for all ages. They educate, entertain and amuse.
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