Shakori Hills is pleased to work with the local artist community to highlight the vast artistic and craft talent in our culturally rich area.
Spring 2019 Vendors
AdaArt
Husband and wife create and inspire together micro-macramé and filigree jewelry, using thin waxed cord to set semi-precious stones & fossils in complex knot patterns using no glue, just 1000s of knots and patience. www.facebook.com/AdaArt
Arthur Dyes
A self taught liquid dyer of quilts, tapestries and wearables. Enthralled by the movement implied in Art Nouveau, “it is my intention to create the same effect in my work: colors in motion.”
Cabin Girl Designs
Upcycles and repurposes marine grade scraps and cut-off fabrics left over from big projects into unique, versatile and all around durable weather-resistant bags. www.etsy.com/shop/CabinGirlDesigns
Caravanserai Body Care Apothecary
A traveling nature apothecary of herbal body products, using only the finest essential oils and essences, organic herbs and base oils. www.caravanseraibodycare.com
Daimaris Carmona
Has been an artisan for 10 years, mastering the technique of micro-macramé, gemstone and miscellaneum.
Earth and Iron Pottery
Offers a combination of pottery, handcrafted industrial furniture and sculpture crafted for everyday use. www.facebook.com/earthandironpottery/
Offers us temporary tattoos in intricate patterns with all natural henna paste and fairyhair—sparkly silk strands tied one strand to one hair strand. www.ezhenna.com
For Claudia’s Sayke
Crafts handmade organic body care, soaps, herbal preparations, massage oils and salves. www.forclaudiassayke.com
Glimmerfae Creations
Brings us multimedia wearable art, fairy wings, masks, jewelry and accessories, adding a flash of drama and otherworldliness to your look. www.glimmerfaecreations.com/
Indigenous Crafts Area
Located beside the pond, welcomes Native American crafters and artisans to display, demonstrate and sell their art and wares.
Indigo Brown
Designs and creates unique wallets, bags and pouches using locally sourced and re-purposed leather combined with waxed canvas and accents of vintage textiles collected in the small villages of Laos and Thailand.
Jewels
Brings us hula hoops even adults can use! Beautiful, durable, handmade hoops in a range of sizes so kids of all ages can enjoy the fun of hoop dance. Come spin a hoop and find your perfect fit.
Katie Did It
Brings us whimsical, kinetic and captivating three-dimensional stained glass inspired by nature and music. katydiditglass.etsy.com
Kcreatable
Offers us fine woodworking including mystical mobiles, twisted twirl earrings, guitar picks and other original creations.
K’Owino Batiks
Traditional and modern practices of batik, sharing the culture of East Africa by creating images of his homeland, the people and animals of Kenya. www.kowinobatiks.com
Landon Fraker
Original artwork and illustrations featuring surreal animals and abstract figure work steeped in vibrant color; a world of swirls and splatters, contained by energetic and illustrative line work. www.FarOutArts.com
Mexica Crafts
Originally designed and handmade leather boots, moccasins, bags and more. www.facebook.com/MexicaCrafts
Mountain Metal Arts
Creates both abstract and representational wall art and decorations using recycled and stainless steel, copper and brass. www.mountainmetalarts.com
New World Glass
Offers flame-worked and fused glass jewelry of borosilicate glass, incorporating recycled and reclaimed metal and found objects. www.newworldglass.com
Planet Love
Creates lovingly designed and created clothing; art for people that speaks to the soul using natural materials and excellent workmanship. www.planetlovedesigns.com
Sacred Wilderness Batiks
A Western NC based husband-and-wife team actively creating wearable art by means of batik. www.etsy.com/shop/sacredwilderness
Sassafras Design Company
Creates originally designed and hand-knotted macramé wall hangings using 100% cotton cord and hardwood dowels.
Spero Art
Creates vibrant, unique colorful visionary art that uplifts the mind and awakens the soul. www.speroart.org
Three Little Birds Pinecones
A family business specializing in pinecone pendants containing incredible geometric patterns… with crushed gemstone inlays, various charms, dried flowers and more. www.etsy.com/shop/PineConeJewelryShop
Twisted Bliss
A husband-and-wife team handcrafting unique, wire-wrapped jewelry, inspired by nature and created to highlight the beauty of natural stones. www.TwistedBlissDesigns.etsy.com
Venus and Vitriol
Creates jewelry using a variety of techniques containing elements of nature such as crystals, shells, turquoise, feathers, wood, and bone; combining the raw, earthy textures of electroforming with nature’s creations. theheadlessbuddha.etsy.com
Work Art
Crafts a range of wooden chainsaw sculptures, and has been extracting sawdust from logs of all kinds for over 12 years. Come by and interact with these enchanting characters. Look for the sculptures all around the festival grounds as their creator has generously contributed many to Shakori Hills over the years!
