Handcrafts & Folkarts

"Be What you are. Don't be what you ain't. Because if you be what you ain't, then you ain't what you are." -Ernest Lee, Folk Artist

Along the way to enjoy some incredible music at Lakeside Stage, your senses are overcome; the scent of crepes from one side, the splash of laughter from the other, and is that your friend on a massage table over there looking ooooh so relaxed? This is indeed life the way it should be.

Ahead, the Juried Art Fair pulses with life; the muted throbbing of carefully crafted drums, sun sparkled colored glass and cleverly scented soaps and ornate candles vie for your attention with the current featured performer on Lakeside Stage. It's a tough call...

Over 40 artisans, contemporary and folk-styled, demonstrate their craft and sell original artwork, clothing, jewelry, musical instruments and more throughout the festival weekend. Dance in a new batik dress, join the drum circle with a new drum, or light up your campsite with a new candle. For many, the treasures acquired here serve to keep fond memories of LEAF fresh and alive.

LEAF Art Raffle to benefit LEAF in Schools & Streets

At each festival, the LEAF in Schools and Streets tent supports an Art Raffle. Participants can purchase raffle tickets and choose which items they would like a chance to win. There are so many wonderful items to win including: Jewelry, Folk Art, Musical instruments, clothing and more - all donations from LEAF artisans - as well as LEAF gift baskets which include CD's , mugs & posters. Don't miss this opportunity to stop by and support the LSS program - and hopefully win a fantastic prize!

May 2009 Artists
  Artist Company
Artists Name
Asheville Hoops Melanie MacNeil
ASK Apparel Alesandra Bellos
Autumn Teneyl Designs Autumn Warner
Beth Phillips Beth Phillips
Blue Moon Elise Rachel Sylvester
CAPMAN Jimmy Straehla
Ceramic Song Marston Blow
Chimes and Copper Designs Scott Bowman
Deona's Sleepy Little Dreams Deona Fish
Dog Star Drums Glenn McCulloch
Dogwood Digs Carroll Szarek
Eddie Smith Porcelain Eddie Smith
Efi Designs Inga Patterson
EnRapturing ReVisions Rosemary Kimble
Eppleseed Arts Jeff Rogers
Essencial Dreams Denise Kampouris
Felt Good Fibers Breanna Kincaid
Foundling Elizabeth Carr
Greta’s Collectibles Greta Anthony
Gypsy Folk Art Elizabeth Hundley
Henna Painting Deepika Bhatt
Ironwood Glassworks Ashley Ironwood
Jeff Martin Ceramics Jeff Martin
Jenn Feldman Glass Jennifer Feldman
Jude Stuecker Jude Stuecker
Karen Smith Metalwear Karen Smith-Diara
Katie Did It! Katie Knopp
Kendra Studios, Inc. Kendra Baird
King & Queen Emporium Andaiye Alimayu
Linda Shores Jewelry Designs Linda Shores
Lush LIfe Originals Alexis Gault
Maggie Black Pottery Margaret Black
Mayapple Creations Josephine Lamb
Mexica Crafts Gabriel Rodriguez
Michael Silks Michael Smith
Misty Mountain Soap Company Cindy Heinemann
Naturaleza al Descubierto Amy Shelton
Oh Wow Glass Creations Rhonda Pitts
Petrichor Studios Elizabeth A Holland
Planet Love, Inc. Joseph DiPasquale
Poetry N Wax Jill M Gallegos
Sea of Glass Studio Eric Hubing-Cooper
Shadow Charms Cherie Haney
Sue Handman Sue Handman
Susan Sorrentino Susan Sorrentino
Synchronia Martha Broda
The Deacon Trust Road Show Deacon Trust
Theresa Foti Theresa Foti
Vaughn's Glass David Anderson
Wildwood Originals Cliff Garren
World Gift Christina O Adeshakin
Yee-Haw Industries Julie Belcher


Naturaleza   Wildwood    Mayapple Creations

Foundling    Parvi Eddie Smith


Lush Life   Susan Sorrentino    Ironwood Glassworks

Katie Did It  Shadow Charms   Jude Stuecker

Robert SevenROBERT SEVEN SPOTLIGHT

“Art, for me, is as much how we paint ourselves inside our own head or what we do with our leftovers as it is a song or painting. This web of interconnectedness is what gives art the power to transform lives, communities, and the world in unique and endless ways.”

Award Winning art ambulance: “Emerge-N-See Art” Mobile Visionary Unit will be located on the Main Stage field along with current works by the artist for sale.



Bottlecap Truck
Jimmy Straehla’s Bottlecap Truck

Asheville Hoops   Ceramic Song

Deacon Trust    Henna Painting   Misty Mountain Soap

Michael Silks    Kendra Studios

Deonas Sleepy Little Dreams   Drum Vendor

Yee Haw   Sea of Glass Studio    Chimes and Copper Designs

Juried Fair Application & Info
  • DEADLINE TO PURCHASE your Fall booth space is June 1st, just log on any time until then.
  • After reading the Vendor Confirmation Requirements, please continue to the LEAF Online Store, sign in with the same account and password with which you applied, then go to the Vendor Applications category and purchase your booth(s) and assistant tickets if needed.

    Thanks for all of the amazing artists that have applied for the 2009 LEAF festivals! We are excited about the quality of work that has been chosen for the 2009 Lake Eden Arts Festivals! See the list above of accepted artists.

    If you are interested in applying for our 2010 Festivals please visit us online in mid November to download an application. Deadline for application to 2010 festivals will be in January of 2010. Please download our 2009 Prospectus here to see our requirements for submission. (Please note, dates and fees will be changing as necessary.)