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The Bristol Renaissance Faire

2011 Marketplace

 
 
  Merchant Adventurers from lands near and far bring myriad works of artistry, imagination and skill to the Bristol marketplace this summer. Enjoy!  
     
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Arms & Armor Artwork Candles, Soaps & Scents Clothing, Costumes & Accessories
Eclectic Handcrafts Footwear Furnishings Glasswork
Jewelry Leather Wares Metals Musical Instruments
Paper & Books Porcelain & Pottery Special Services Toys & Fun for Young People
Wood Diverse Others... And Featured Visiting Artists Interested in 2012?
 
 
 

 
     
 

Arms & Armor

Joshua Diliberto
The Mithril Weaver
430 Shakespeare's Meadow, E
Handmade Chain Maille Armour and Art

 

Shawn R. Girtz

SRG Medieval Armor

162 Guild Hall Row, N

Authentic Handmade Armor and Weapons

 

Mary & Morgan Hill
Barbarian Weaponry
375 Shakespeare’s Meadow, C
Foam Practice Weapons for Barbarians


Craig Johnson & Christopher Poor - (HD)
Arms & Armor
440 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Fine Armor and Weapons


Tim Lawler
Sabersmith - Beyond Battleready
130 Guild Hall Row, N
Battleready Handcrafted Weaponry


Paul Schneider
Mayhawke Armory
33 Farnham Way, W
Historic Replica Swords and Daggers


Ande & Brian Wolf
Siege The Day
67 Trader’s Wharf, C
Handmade Miniature Catapults, Trebuchets & Ballistas



Artwork

Cherie Gerhardt
Mystic Moon Media
22 Farnham Way, E
Custom Fantasy Portraits and Artwork


Thomas Konrath
Man In The Wood Studio
734 St. John’s Crossing, N
Pen & Ink Drawings on Leather


Robin Raab
Stoneworks
133 Guild Hall Row, S
Distinctive Stone Art for Home & Garden


Josie Rodriguez
Faire-icatures
221 High Street, W
Lords & Ladies Drawn Out Loud


 

Candles, Soaps & Scents

Hatem Abusoud
Sahara Mist
668 Farnham Way, E
Exotic perfumed oils & incense


Anne W. Beeson
Salt of the Earth
633 Farnham Way, W
Handmade Bath & Body Indulgences


Victoria & Harrison Beeson
Wicks & Woods
73 Trader’s Wharf, C
Handmade Candles & Woven Baskets


Dana Gass
Kamala Perfumes
436 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Oils, Incense, Herbs & Apothecary


Anita Hero
Cream City Soap
289 Shoplatch Lane, W
Premium Handmade Soaps & Body Products


Keridwyn Hershberger
Devonshire Incense & Soap Company
29 Farnham Way, W
Certified organic incense, soap & candles


Bryan & Melissa Penney
Seventh Sojourn Soaps
647 Farnham Way, W
Handmade Soaps and Scrubs



Clothing, Costumes & Accessories

Heidi Alexander & Diane Loos
Domba! Tribal Bellydance
716 St John's Crossing, N
Costuming for Women & Girls


Cynthia & Krystyna Brzezinski
Camelot Enterprises ~ The Royal Fan Shoppe
550 The Buttery, N
Feather fans, halos & masks


Ginger Burkholder
Faire Pair Tights
536 The Buttery, N
Tights and Jester Socks


Katherine Bus & Richard Weber
Masquerade
457 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
Hats, Feathers and Masks


Leigh Chamberlain
Casta Diva
432 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Fine Clothing for Ladies & Lords Too


Leigh Chamberlain
Casta Divettes
147 Guild Hall Row, S
Costumes for Girls & Boys Too


Angus Harvey
Angus Harvey - Kiltmaker
150 Guild Hall Row, N
Scottish Kilts & Clothing


Leanne Harvey
Ophelia’s
25 Farnham Way, W
Costumes for Men and Women


Steven J. Hynnek
Felix Needleworthy
324 Shoplatch Lane, E
Fine Renaissance Costumes


Mary Kipp
Wizard’s Wardrobe
652 Farnham Way, E
Costume Sales and Rentals


Brian Lemke
Wyldethyngs
623 Farnham Way, W
Spirited Horns and Spriteful Ears

 

Starr Majerus ~ (New)

Starry Dreams Worldly Wares

625 The Buttery

Exotic Body Adornments & Hair Embellishments


Brenda Marcelain
The Royal Garland Shoppe
16 Farnham Way, E
Floral Head Garlands

 

Brenda Marcelain

The Royal Garland Shoppe Gypsy Caravan

700 Shakespeare’s Meadow, C

Floral Head Garlands

 

Laura & Adam McGraw ~ (New)
Silver Leaf Costumes
630 Farnham Way, E
Steampunkery for Discerning Ladies and Gents           


Deborah & Ron Mesker
Heart’s Delight
747 St. John’s Crossing, S
Clothing and Costumes


Pamela A. Palmer
La Paloma Hats
637 Farnham Way, W
Fine and Custom Hats & Millinery


Rachel Roang
Four Winds Clothing
655 Farnham Way, W
Handmade Clothing for Men & Women

 

Stacy Staeck ~ (New)
The Milliner’s Wife
187 Guild Hall Row, S
Handmade Hats, Coifs & Collars


E.B. Stone
Eyes in Disguise
169 Guild Hall Row, S
Beautiful handcrafted leather masks



Eclectic Handcrafts

Keith Bonfield, Alison Love & Cindy Rosin ~ (New)
Garden Gothic
59 Trader’s Wharf, C
Gargoyles, Grotesques and Assorted Beasties

 

Carole Cianelli & Jamie Cheatham
Wayfarer's Whimsey
153 Guild Hall Row, S
Handmade Felted Wool Fairytale Folk


Sara Feldkamp
Serendipity - An Oberon Design Boutique
317 Shoplatch Lane, W
Leather & Accessories Fit for Shakespeare


Cynthia Fuson
Tails Upon Tails
36 Farnham Way, E
Hair Wraps and Beaded Accessories

 

Stephanie Lynn & Sandra Bong
Bast’s Garden Menagerie
257 High Street, W
Here Be Dragons & Magical Creatures


Josanne & Bruce McAfee
Enchanted World
676 Farnham Way, E
Mystical Mermaids & Fanciful Fairies


Devonna & William Pinkous
Small Spirits
546 The Buttery, N
Soft Sculpture Dolls and Pillows


Tom Shadowens & Joshua Arrant
Seekers & Settlers
644 Farnham Way, E
Handmade, Handcrafted Brooms & Hiking Sticks


Dzvenyslava Shchepanovska
Karpathian Leather Artistry
27 Farnham Way, W
Original Handmade Belts, Bags & More


Melissa & Joseph Smith
Grichels - A Wrinkle In Reality
640 Farnham Way, E
Creature Comforts in Leather



Footwear

Tim Budrys & Mary Helgeson - Final Season!
Windwalker Moccasins
32 Farnham Way, E
Custom-made Leather Moccasins


Kim & Doug Dealy
Renboots
664 Farnham Way, E
Exquisite Footwear from Around the Globe


Jim & LeeAnn Granville
Old Soles by Nativearth
293 Shoplatch Lane, W
Footwear Through the Centuries


Arik Helman
Son of Sandlar
50 Trader’s Wharf, S
Boots, Shoes & Men’s Garb


Ken & Gail Wilson
Swashbuckler
723 St. John’s Crossing, S
Pirate From Stem to Stern



Furnishings

Robert Anderson
Sky Chairs
636 Farnham Way, E
Hanging Sky Chairs


Sara & Noel Eskew
Music of the Spheres
459 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
The Stradivarius of Windchimes


Diana Kush
Land of Kush / Brutti Gargoyle
333 & 335 Shoplatch Lane, W
Mixed Media Accessories and Home Decor


Jose & Rose Michel
Elizabethan Tapestries
530 The Buttery, N
Tapestry in Pillows & Wall Hangings


Archie Peltier
King’s Ransom
77 Trader’s Wharf, W
Treasure Chests, Tankards & Furnishings


Robin Raab
Tudor Tiles & Tokyns
140 Guild Hall Row, N
Hand-designed original tiles & accents


Alan Van Der Like
Candlelight Rocks
283 Shoplatch Lane, W
Mystical, enchanting, warm, glowing rocks



Glasswork

Alan & Carolyn Gardner - (HD)
Creations in Glass
619 Farnham Way, W
Hand-blown Glass Art


Carol Kurtz & Steve Mudd
Gemini Glass
511 The Buttery, W
Stained Glass & Glass Constructions


Shannon Morgan - (HD)
Faire Maiden Glass
312 Shoplatch Lane, E
Hand-blown Art Glass


Marshall Rey
Dream Weavers
28 Farnham Way, E
Unique Kaleidoscopes & Stained Glass



Jewelry

Jessica Chover
Ladysmith
733 St. John’s Crossing, S
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Jewelry & Crystals


Brenda & Don Davidson
Heirloom Jewelry
177 Guild Hall Row, S
Heirloom and Amber Jewelry


Brenda & Don Davidson
The Black Pearl
337 Shoplatch Lane, W
Jewelry in Silver & Onyx


Paul Hapip
Gems of Antiquity
542 The Buttery, N
Jeweler in Gold


Tim James
Pendragon Silver Crafts
659 Farnham Way, W
Sterling Silver Jewelry & More


Jane Markham
Carved Coin Jewelry
717 St. John’s Crossing, S
Coin Jewelry


Jeff L. Matthews & Norman Greene
Honorable Company of Metalsmiths
127 Guild Hall Row, S
Puzzle Rings and Scientific Instruments


Juli McCarthy
Mockingbird Studio Jewelry
426 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Original Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry


Brian & Nancy Nagle
Nagle Forge and Foundry
37 Farnham Way, W
16th Century Accessories & Jewelry


Barbara Ogle & Jim Slatton
Uncommon Adornments
46 Farnham Way, E
Earrings & Pendants


Sean & Erika Potter
Medieval Metal
281 Shoplatch Lane, W
Hair Accessories & Jewelry


Paul Reeves
Singletree
295 Shoplatch Lane, W
Handcrafted Hair Wraps, Jewelry and Flasks


Margaret Rogowski
Baltic Amber - Gold of the Sea
422 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Polish handmade natural amber jewelry


Ralph Sellers - (HD)
Village Coin Mint
241 High Street, W
Stamped Coins and Medallions


Jennifer Snitko
Crown Jewels
118 Guild Hall Row, N
Jewelry and Hair Adornments

 

Jim Slatton & Barbara Ogle
The Silver Shamrock
66 Trader’s Wharf, C
Irish and Celtic Jewelry

 

Melissa Starks & Jesse Taggart ~ (New)
Enchanted Chains Jewlery
23 Farnham Way, W
Chains in Silver and Aluminum


Devora Susman & Joya Butler
Silver Lady
273 High Street, W
Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Jewelry


A.J. Von Tauffkirchen ~ (HD)
The Royal Exchange - Jewelers
144 Guild Hall Row, N
Handmade Tudor Elizabethan-era Jewelry


Ashley Wiloff
Shooting Stars Beadwork
253 High Street, W
Galaxies of Hand-Woven Beaded Jewelry


Lisa Wylie
Wylie Woven Wire
730 St. John’s Crossing, N
Wire-wrapped Jewelry



Leather Wares

Cory Bebault & Stephanie Brown
Dark Cloud Twizted Leather
530 The Buttery, N
Handcrafted Custom Leather Armor


Keith & Tracy Brubaker
Chase Tannery ~ The Leather Guy
645 Farnham Way, W
Fine tanned hides and skins


Curtis E. Burrell, Jr.
New Wineskins Leather Magicians
156 Guild Hall Row, N
Leather Clothing, Hats and Bags

 

Kelly Cochran Davis
Excalibur Leather
517 The Buttery, S
Leather Costumes, Hats & Accessories


Nicole Fullerton & Marita-Beth Carruthers
Pendragon Costumes
523 The Buttery, S
Leather Doublets and Bodices


Vincent & Theresa Randazzo
The Sheepskin Shop
438 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Sheepskin and Leather Products


Susanna Ruggieri
Oh Susanna’s Leather

138 Guild Hall Row, N
Handmade Leather Wares



Metals

Joseph "Raven" Bilella
Black Dragon Pewter
218 High Street, E
Fine Pewter Fantasies Fulfilled


Tracy Maisel
The Copper Dragon
447 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
Handmade Original Copper Sculpture


Randolph Markham
Chain Maille Fashions
717 St. John’s Crossing, S
Chain Maille for All Occasions


Randall Moore
Fellowship Foundry Pewter
249 High Street, W
Pewter Goblets and Wedding Glasses


Ken Nelson - (HD)
Iron Wolfe Forge
322 Shoplatch Lane, E
Blacksmith, Bladesmith & Forging Demonstrations


Karyn Rivas
Ballena Bay Pewter
121 Guild Hall Row, S
Fine Pewter Wares


Forrest Tandberg
King of the Crowns
744 St. John’s Crossing, N
Crowns, Circlets & Accessories



Musical Instruments

Christopher Heuer
Earthen Arts
247 High Street, W
Sweet-potato Ocarinas & Bird Whistles


Martin Thomas Hill
Tribal Revival
455 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
Didjeridoos, Drums & Tambourines


William E. Miller - (PD)
Windwood Flutes
219 High Street, W
Bamboo Flutes



Paper & Books

Mark Brasher
Under the Mango Tree
729 St. John’s Crossing, S
Handmade Leather Journals & Sketchbooks


Linda & Vern Medeen - (HD)
Calligraphy by Linda
183 Guild Hall Row, S
Calligraphy & Calligraphy Artwork


Julia Romanski
Blackheath Books
612 Farnham Way, E
Books For All Ages


H.G. Taylor
Orphan Moon - A Blackheath Book Store
124 Guild Hall Row, N
Pagan, Wiccan and Druid Books


Peter & Jennifer Townsend
Hall of Family Names
672 Farnham Way, E
Your Family Name History



Porcelain & Pottery

Michelle & Ray Amsbury
Amsbury Beads
658 Farnham Way, C
Handcrafted beads & hand-painted tiles


Patricia & David Chrest - (HD)
Patti Originals
418 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Stoneware and Porcelain


Chris & Ann Major - (HD)
The Potter’s Market
237 High Street, W
Elegant Handmade Stoneware Pottery

 

Greg & Marion Panske ~ (New)
Canterbury Clayworks
165 Guild Hall Row, S
Original Handmade Porcelain & Stoneware Delights


Mike Polkinghorne - (HD)
St. Ives Pottery
285 Shoplatch Lane, W
Handmade Pottery


Julia & Craig Sutter
Pottery by Sutter Junction
631 Farnham Way, W
Stoneware and Porcelain Pottery


Mike & Sara Wisdom - (HD)
Hearthstone Arts
428 Shakespeare’s Meadow, E
Handmade Celtic & Heraldic Ceramics



Special Services

Karen Clarkson
Barbary Coast - Henna Design & Tattoos
71 Trader’s Wharf, W
Creative and Traditional Henna Tattoo


Gayle French & Melanie Mundy
Twisted Sisters
600 The Buttery, C
Elegant Hair Braiding for Everyone


Susan M. Griffin
Face Paint Emporium
634 Farnham Way, E
Face and Body Painting


Judith Harris & April Joy Fischer, Consultants
Merlyn’s Daughters
261 High Street, W
Psychic Tarot and Astrology

 

Kimbelle & Ray
Ladies in Braiding
635 Farnham Way, W
Hair Braiding

 

Thomas G. Konrath
Face Painting
414 Shakespeare’s Meadow, C
Face Painting


Philip Nearing
Mehendi Henna from the Past
445 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
Henna Painting


Mary Ellen Pride
Mary Ellen’s Mystic Oracles
326 Shoplatch Lane, E
Astrologer, tarot reader, psychic


Robin Raab
Pyewacket’s Body Art
85 King’s Landing, C
Face & Body Painting


John Rupkey & Timothy Cross
Celestial Circus
313 Shoplatch Lane, W
Readings and Sale of Celestial Items


Susan T. Sigl
Tarot Tree
69 Trader’s Wharf, C
Readings, Books, Cards, Jewelry


Joe White
Bluebeard, Face Painter
200 High Street, C
Face and Body Art



Toys & Fun for Young People

Guy Fuson
Wax Hands
41 Farnham Way, W
Your Hand in Wax


Dan Gilbert
Swords & Shields
648 Farnham Way, E
and 200 High Street, C
Wooden Swords and Shields


Rebecca & Brian Hendrickson
The Complete Fool
55 Trader’s Wharf, N
Juggling Items and Costume Accessories


Karl & Mary Houser
Ancient Artillery
300 Shoplatch Lane, C
Marshmallow Catapults: Handheld, Desktop & Kits


E.B. Stone
The Queen’s Giggles
215 High Street, W
Toys and Whimsical Items


Gerald Swendsen & Family
Swendsen’s Wood Shop
627 Farnham Way, W
Wooden Swords, Shields and Toys


Robert Walker
Midsummer Knight’s Dream
158 Guild Hall Row, N
Woodbabies and Marionettes



Wood

Darryle Inselman & Elmer Bensen
IOM Woodworking
451 Shakespeare’s Meadow, W
Fine woodworks for home & living


Donna McDaniel
Lady Mack’s Horns, Canes & Staffs
328 Shoplatch Lane, W
Horns, Canes and Staffs


Sherrie Phillips
Wondrous Works in Wood
167 Guild Hall Row, S
Turned Wooden Objects



Diverse Others...

Marc Benzakein & Curt Gonzales ~ (New)
Camera Obscura
329 Shoplatch Lane, W
Photo Portraits, Your Garb or Ours

 

Hayes Cheatham & Carole Cianelli ~ (New)

Danny Boy Pypes

148 Guild Hall Row, N

Tobacconist & Pipe Fitter

 

Chris Jones & Tricia Smith-Jones
Bella Fiori di San Cristoforo
670 Farnham Way, C
Roses and other lovely fresh flowers

 

April Kearns
Art & Exploration
80 King’s Landing, W
Artisan Accents from Around the World


Melissa Kreuzer
Dream Hayven Farm
864 The Royal Mews, N
Fell Ponies, Horse Wares & A Unicorn Too

 

Trish Mack
Age of Equus
858 The Royal Mews, N
Horse & Equestrian Accessories & Accents


Michaeline Roland
Rockgarden
159 Guild Hall Row, S
Earth jewels of rock & crystals


E.B. Stone
Spellcaster’s House of Wands
169 Guild Hall Row, S
Unique wooden wands, surprisingly magical


George Tarke
Cigars a la Carte
460 Shakespeare’s Meadow
Fine cigars from around the world


H.G. Taylor & Julia Romanski
The Compass Rose
42 Farnham Way, E
Exploration Through Music and Movies

 

Robert Turner ~ (New)
The Historical Research Center
316 Shoplatch Lane, E
Hand-Embroidered & Painted Coats of Arms

 

Pat West
Garlic Festival Shop
63 Trader’s Wharf, S
Gourmet Garlic-Based Cooking Essentials

 

And Featured Visiting Artists

Jeff Easley ~ Weekends 1 - 3

Easley Studios

629 Farnham Way Arts Pavilion

Fine Art Paintings & Prints

 

Bill Hodgson ~ Weekends 4 - 6

Southern Cross

629 Farnham Way Arts Pavilion

Fantasy Fine Art & Prints

 

Doug Lais ~ Weekends 7 - 9

Leatherhelms

629 Farnham Way Arts Pavilion

Shape of Steel, Warmth of Leather

 
     
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ARE YOU A MERCHANT ADVENTURER? COME JOIN OUR MARKETPLACE!

 
     
  The Bristol Renaissance Faire is one of the best fairs in the country, offering a dynamic and ever-changing Elizabethan-era festival. Present your handcrafted product line in our beautiful historical setting to a willing, happy audience. Unique crafts and high-quality artistry quickly captivate our patrons and result in repeat customers year after year. Place your product in a Tudor-style shop (build or rent), wear a costume, demonstrate your work if you are able, and interact with people of all ages and interests. The requirements are few, the rewards many. Contact Julia Romanski, Marketplace Director, by phone at (847) 395-7773, ext. 228, or via e-mail to romanski@renfair.com to request an application pack or discuss presenting your product line in the 2012 25th Anniversary Season Bristol Renaissance Faire Marketplace.  
     
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