Open Saturdays and Sundays and Memorial Day, April 14th through June 3rd, 2012.
Artisan Demonstrations
Experience world-class shopping in our charming and unique European Marketplace. Over 150 Master Artisans demonstrate daily the time honored artistry of weaving, coin minting, spinning, sculpting, glass blowing, leather crafting and many other mediums creating the most superb wares for your shopping enjoyment.
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE ARTISANS WHO WILL EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN YOU WITH THEIR CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS:
OLD TOWN AREA
Castle Creations - T14
Artist - Brenda Haring
Demonstrating how to magically bend wire into the shape of your name.
Demonstrations 11:00am - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rapenzel 's Hair braiding - T27
Artist Rhonni Perry
History and demonstration of hair braiding (traditional renaissance art form).
Demonstrations all day long.
Leaders in Glass Studios - T49
Artist Jerry Leaders
Demonstrating glassblowing start to finish.
On the hour.
Magical Rice Writing - T50
Artist - Callie Griggs
Watch the percision of writing on a single grain of rice
Demonstrations all day long
Ancient Arts - T52
Artist - Carla Lee Kane
Learn the history of Runes and how rune readings are done
Demonstrations 11:00am -1:00pm - 3:00pm.
Patti Orginals - T56
Artist - Patricia Chrest
Demonstrating Hand build stoneware sculptures. Answers all questions pertaining to firing, finishing and techniques.
Demonstrations all day.
ROYAL HIGHLAND AREA
The Coin Mint - J1
Artist Hans Heinen
Demonstrating Leonardo Da Vinci's Drop Hammer Forge (the first industrial Machine).
Demonstrations all day long.
Woman of the Hearth – M6
Artist: Ann Lynn Whiteside.
Demonstrating the art of weaving throughout History. She helps you weave on one of the looms that are set up for you to play on. Stay as long as you like and weave.
Crystal Dragon Eggs - M101
Professional Egg Cleaver Dusty the Son of Atkin
Demonstrating the live cracking of Ancient Crystal Dragon Eggs on the Geo-tuin
Demonstrations all day long
QUEEN’S GARDEN AREA
Red Dog Forge - G103
Master Blacksmith: Shane Stainton
Demonstrates the early traditions of a blacksmith and bladesmith .
using a coal fired forge. See his hand forged knives, swords and home décor.
Demonstrations all day long.
Imaginarium Galleries - G106
Artist Anthony Alfaro
Carving sculptures and demonstrating tools and techniques.
11:00 & 11:20 a.m. and 1:00, 1:20, 3:00 & 3:20 p.m.
Ravens Nest Herbals - G29
Artist Terry Cochran
Making potpourri and Historical perfumes.
11:30 a.m., 3:30 & 5:00 p.m.
Artist Lisa Wylie- G41
Demonstrating jewelry design and Jewelry making.
Noon and 4:00 p.m.
