Marketplace Vendors

Festival Marketplace

The Festival Marketplace will offer festivalgoers the opportunity to purchase the juried, handmade creations of the finest artists and craftspeople from the State of Maryland and the surrounding region. It will include both deeply traditional crafts and more contemporary artistic expressions.

The Festival Marketplace is sponsored by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development. 

 

Artisans selected for the 2024 Maryland Folk Festival Marketplace:

Amanda Glover Illustration (Halethorpe, MD)
Amanda Glover’s line and wash watercolors capture critters and natural scenery from Maryland’s woodlands and waterways. Her whimsical creations are made in the style of the late 19th century naturalist tradition. In addition to original artwork and prints, she offers a wide variety of gifts containing her original designs.

Amused Studios (Salisbury, MD)
With a variety of classes and handmade pottery, Sarah Halcott and Robert Johnson’s studio and gallery is a popular artist gathering. They specialize in a wide variety of handmade ceramic/pottery pieces from mugs to vases, as well as handmade ceramic drums, wall art and sculptural ceramic designs. Styles range from fantastical creatures to sleek raku-glazed pots.

BayBees Honey (Salisbury, MD)
An expert beekeeper and educator on the Eastern Shore, Lauren Pascarella offers a wide variety of honey varietals and beeswax products.  Small-batch products include lip balms, salves, beeswax candles, dog paw and snout balm, and more sweet offerings.

Briarhook Farm Ceramics (Seaford, DE)
Lori and Jeremy Goldman’s ceramic studio is located on their 32-acre working farm. A family of many talents, they take great joy in creating bright, one-of-a-kind vases, mugs, bowls and stoneware platters.

Counterpoint Studio (Salisbury, MD)
Metalsmith Wanda Jester creates unique nature-inspired metal and watercolor paper jewelry out of her home-based studio in Salisbury. Her jewelry collections are inspired by the birds, sea life and natural landscapes of the Eastern Shore. 

Divine Planet Studio (Ellicott City, MD)
Marghi Barnes’ boutique and art studio in historic Ellicott City is a bohemian wonderland. Jewelry, homemade chandeliers and mosaic candle holders are popular items, and she also accepts commission work.  A recent graduate of Salisbury University’s sculpture program, Barnes is always experimenting with new techniques for her cheerful decor and accessories.

Healing Moon Co. (Taneytown, MD)
Lizmarie Zambrana’s handcrafted jewelry is made with sterling silver, fine silver and natural gemstones. Inspired by her native home of Puerto Rico, Zambrana’s creations complement her heritage and pay tribute to the memory of her indigenous Taíno ancestors.

Joan Helena Studios (Olney, MD)
Joan Helena Studios makes hand-painted, food-safe ceramics using an underglaze “watercolor” technique. Her work is inspired by and depicts the unique ecology of the Chesapeake Bay. All her designs are freehand and do not implement the use of stamps or stencils.  Each coaster, tray and platter is truly one-of-a-kind.

Kianflo (Dover, DE)
Kiara Florez’s acrylic paintings reflect the beauty of nature and the invincible human spirit. Well-acquainted with Maryland and Delaware scenery, Florez’s vibrant, abstract style still allows collectors to draw their own meaning from her pieces. She will also offer festivalgoers a small collection of handmade jewelry.

Kent Island Spice Company (Stevensville, MD)
Kyle Hildebrand crafts unique spice blends and seasonings to bring out the best flavors from burgers, tacos and other foods. All products are gluten free, and this family-run business also offers gluten-free baked goods.

M&M Links (Ludlow, MA)
Maureen Abdullah specializes in modern, lightweight jewelry and accessories made with semiprecious stones, wood, shells, glass, pearls and various metals using techniques of wire wrapping, beading and weaving. Inspired in her travels by the Ndebele tribe’s craftsmanship, Maureen brings her award-winning pieces to festivals and special events from Maine to Florida.

Magan Ruthke: Art & Design (Baltimore, MD)
A painter at her core, Magan Ruthke is an artist and maker of diverse interests, spanning from pieces created with natural, reclaimed materials to hand-painted, wearable art, to unique woven artworks. She draws inspiration from folk art, patterns, memory, the environment and landscapes.

Mill Creek Artisans (Cordova, MD)
Eric Asche’s scroll saw shadow boxes, 3D wood sculptures, and handmade cutting boards offer festivalgoers a wide range of decor options. Asche largely works on a commission basis, with styles ranging from clean-cut and modern to whimsical, depending on each client’s needs.

Monocacy Forge (Frederick, MD)
Located near the banks of the Monocacy River, artist and blacksmith Stephen Dill crafts an eclectic mix of custom ironwork for homes, businesses and public spaces. His hammer work is featured on a diverse array of items, from bottle openers to vases, while his larger designs include botanical-inspired sculpture and ornamental yard décor. 

Mudboy Guitar Works (Chincoteague Island, VA)
Edward Opiel handcrafts acoustic and electric cigar box guitars, each one a distinctively ornamented instrument. People will be amazed at the sounds that can come from these unusual three- and four-string instruments — especially when they are plugged in. 

Shore Woodcraft (Salisbury, MD)
Using locally-sourced wood from the Eastern Shore, and even wood from his customers’ favorite trees, Kevin Dzimiera specializes in handcrafted bowls, plates, salt and pepper mills, and “live edge” charcuterie and cutting boards. 

Split Acres Maple (Grantsville, MD)
Shaun Broadwater is the heart of this 30-year-old family business, which harvests maple syrup from Garrett County. Along with offering pure maple syrup in a variety of sizes, Split Acres produces delicious maple sugar and maple candy.

Twangela Crafted (Cambridge, MD)
Angela Brooks specializes in handmade macrame and fiber art gifts, including jewelry, plant hangers and driftwood sailboats with wood sourced from the Choptank River. Her popular macrame jellyfish would be a whimsical addition to anyone’s home.

The Weyward Sisters Soap and Candle Company (Salisbury & Sharptown, MD)
Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, Weyward Sisters Beth and Rachel are inspired by natural scents and landscapes to create their vividly-colored candles and soaps. With homey scents in modern designs, their personal care products transport customers to their favorite beachside retreat. Beth and Rachel pay careful attention to detail from creation to packaging, making their products the perfect gift.

Windmill Hill Studios (Bivalve, MD)
Windmill Hill Studios is a family-based guild of jewelry artisans, raised on the banks of the Nanticoke River on the sixth-generation Rencher family farm. While Dorothy Ansell dazzles with her fine silver and reactive glass creations, John Gorney stuns with his stained glass and Venetian-style lampwork beads. Barbara Gorney fuses texture, form and patina in her metalwork, while Joanne Hoeffner creates original pieces in textured silver and semiprecious stones.