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Storytelling, Craft Demonstrations & Gàidhlig Language Schedule |
All Day |
Craft Tent Open - Site 17 Demonstrations and Kids Crafts |
10:00 - 10:45 AM |
Scottish Gàidhlig Language Village Scottish Gaelic Song Session Site 20 |
11:00 - 11:45 AM |
Scottish Gàidhlig Language Village Scottish Gaelic Language for Beginners Site 20 |
11:00 - 11:45 AM |
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12:30 PM |
Welcoming Ceremonies: Parade of Clans and Nations; Living History Regiments; and Massed Bands Site 7 |
1:00 - 1:45 PM |
Scottish Gàidhlig Language Village Scottish Gaelic Poetry Site 20 |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
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3:15 - 4:00 PM |
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3:30 - 4:15 PM |
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4:00 PM |
Open Storytelling for ages 3 to 103 years! - Site 16 |
Our Artists and Their Crafts!
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Craft Demonstration |
Children invited to paint swords and shields |
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Stained glass, barrettes, baskets and jewelry |
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Spinning, weaving and bead weaving, fiber arts |
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Fiber braids for spinning |
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Custom jewelry, rosaries, and shawl sticks |
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Spinning and weaving demonstrations |
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Celtic mountain and hammered dulcimers, European mountain zithers, and bowed psalteries |
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Pottery wheel demonstration and clay designs |
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Leatherwork |
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Viking, Celtic, and ancient jewelry |
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Bowed Psaltery Playing and Acrylic Paintings |
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Silverwork, Shields, Furs, and Viking / Iron Age Goods |
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Felted Clothing, Fairies, Vases, and Puppets / Puppet Shows |
Want to know more about the Gàidhlig Language Village?
Fàilte don Bhaile Chànain! - Welcome to the Language Village!
Gàidhlig is the oldest surviving language of Scotland. It offers a unique perspective on the history, culture and future of Scotland and communities of Gaels, wherever they are. The Language Village is an interactive, engaging space where Gàidhlig is being spoken, visitors are introduced to the language, and everyone can take part in singing, learning, and other activities.
We will run a variety of language activities throughout the festival designed to educate festival goers about the broader Gaelic culture using a “hands on” learning approach including: static and video displays, waulking songs and demos, poetry, music, and introductory Gàidhlig classes. Harp playing is throughout the day.
The Language Village is operated by Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhóir (The Gaelic School of Baltimore), and is made possible by a partnership with Southern Maryland Celtic Festival. Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhóir teaches the Scottish Gaelic language in its contemporary and historical context, and builds Gaelic community in the Chesapeake region. We are dedicated to cultivating new Gaelic speakers, using methods that honor and perpetuate Gaelic culture and language.
Do you want to learn Gaelic? Are you interested in exploring the culture and history of the language? Are you interested in Gaelic singing or Gaelic stories or Gaelic poetry? Thigibh don Bhaile Chànain. - Come to the Language Village.
Gàidhlig is the oldest surviving language of Scotland. It offers a unique perspective on the history, culture and future of Scotland and communities of Gaels, wherever they are. The Language Village is an interactive, engaging space where Gàidhlig is being spoken, visitors are introduced to the language, and everyone can take part in singing, learning, and other activities.
We will run a variety of language activities throughout the festival designed to educate festival goers about the broader Gaelic culture using a “hands on” learning approach including: static and video displays, waulking songs and demos, poetry, music, and introductory Gàidhlig classes. Harp playing is throughout the day.
The Language Village is operated by Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhóir (The Gaelic School of Baltimore), and is made possible by a partnership with Southern Maryland Celtic Festival. Sgoil Gàidhlig Bhaile an Taigh Mhóir teaches the Scottish Gaelic language in its contemporary and historical context, and builds Gaelic community in the Chesapeake region. We are dedicated to cultivating new Gaelic speakers, using methods that honor and perpetuate Gaelic culture and language.
Do you want to learn Gaelic? Are you interested in exploring the culture and history of the language? Are you interested in Gaelic singing or Gaelic stories or Gaelic poetry? Thigibh don Bhaile Chànain. - Come to the Language Village.
Want to know more about the Storytellers?
Students of Storytelling join generations of the traditional practice of oral entertainment and passing on "history" and news long before the advent of the printed word. Long a part of the Celtic tradition, this art form often took place around a camp fire as warriors relieved battles, reposed community incidents, or in Courts, fabricated tales to enhance the credibility of the Lord or King.
In the Celtic culture, storytellers often accompanied themselves on the harp as they traveled around from place to place. Known, as Bards, they were accorded great respect and value. Join us as we enchant you with tales of past, present and future!
In the Celtic culture, storytellers often accompanied themselves on the harp as they traveled around from place to place. Known, as Bards, they were accorded great respect and value. Join us as we enchant you with tales of past, present and future!
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Margaret Chatham
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Margaret Chatham was named for her Irish great-grandmother, but only knew her by hear-say — hear-say is good for storytellers, though. And Margaret has been telling stories for more years than she cares to admit to, from library story times to the Washington Folk Festival to Voices in the Glen story swaps, always with special affection for Celtic tales. Does anyone remember the Potomac Celtic Festival? Margaret ran the storytelling stage for them for a number of years. Return with her now to those thrilling tales of yesteryear…
A technical dinosaur, Margaret Chatham may be contacted at [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Anne L. Sheldon
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Anne Sheldon has told stories as a children's librarian in DC Public Libraries and as a member of Voices in the Glen; and has taught storytelling at the University of Maryland and at Catholic University. Her specialties are literary tales, poetry and anything Celtic.
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Want to know more about the Crafters?
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John P. Mowrey
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John Mowrey provides a magical experience for children and encourages creativity by inviting them to paint pictures, as well as his handmade swords and shields. He offers easels, paper, paint, and even treats for the children. John also advises them on the safe handling of the swords and shields, emphasizing that they are intended as props for stories and play acting, not as weapons to be used against other children.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Rainbow's End Crafts
(Gary and Kitty Frick) 
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Gary and Kitty Frick work with a variety of media to produce stained glass, barrettes, baskets, and jewelry. Gary has been a stained glass artisan since 1980. His wife, Kitty, has been a basket-weaver since 1996 and a jewelry maker since 2005. Together, they demonstrate their craft at shows throughout Southern Maryland as Rainbow's End.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Ch’Naca Farm and Fiberworks
(Nancy Donley) 
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Since 1997, Ch'Naca Farm and Fiberworks has provided quality fiber, yarns, and knitted and woven wearable products. Ch'Naca began at the Calvert Country Market and sells their wares currently at The Studio in Huntingtown, MD. Nancy also offers one-on-one spinning and weaving lessons on-site. She is joined in her booth by Fuzzy Frog and Bay Beads.
For more information, please contact Nancy at: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Fuzzy Frog
(Miranda Jarnot) 
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Since 2003, Fuzzy Frog has specialized in hand-dyed fiber and yarns, as well as custom spun designer yarns. Miranda also provides washing and carding of single fleeces and small batch fiber. She is joined in her booth by Ch'Naca Farm and Fiberworks and Bay Beads.
For more information, please contact Miranda at: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Bay Beads
(Leslie Downs) 
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Bay Beads got its start in 1998 in Calvert Country Market. Leslie makes creative, handmade, custom jewelry, rosaries, and shawl sticks. She now sells her beads out of The Studio in Huntingtown, MD. She is joined in her booth by Ch'Naca Farm and Fiberworks and Fuzzy Frog.
For more information, please contact Leslie at: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Calvert Spinners & Weavers
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The Calvert Spinners & Weavers group was founded at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD, in 1991 by Betty Seifert and Janet Dalton, who wanted to create a Calvert County organization that would promote education about the fiber arts through regular monthly meetings, public demonstrations at cultural events, and one-on-one instruction. They enjoy participating in local area events, educating others, learning more about fiber arts, and hosting fun events such as group dying days and annual fiber retreats. They meet the second Sunday of each month (except May) from 2 to 5 pm in Room 108 of the Harriet Elizabeth Brown Community Center (former SMECO building) on Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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June Apple Dulcimers
(Carl Gotzmer) 
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June Apple Dulcimers was founded in 1987 but master luthier Carl Gotzmer has been crafting musical instruments for more than 50 years. June Apple builds hammered and mountain dulcimers, bowed psalteries, and European mountain zithers. The instrument designs are either traditional or invented by Carl and many feature carved rosettes, such as a Celtic cross from an 11th Century tombstone in Ireland and the Welsh dragon. Jessica Wills, a June Apple Dulcimers luthier, will be chip carving rosettes at the festival. Carl and his wife Kathleen have also managed the crafts area of the Celtic Festival for many years.
Visit their website at: www.juneappledulcimers.com For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Diana Manchak
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Ceramic artist Diana Manchak has been working in clay for over 30 years. She uses various stoneware clays to design and create decorative, functional, and sculptural one-of-a-kind treasures. Her pieces may be wheel-thrown, hand-built using various methods, or shaped and carved into sculptural forms. Diana incorporates carving, texture, and interesting glazes to enhance the surface of her forms, whether they be elegant and graceful or fun and whimsical. As a long-time Ceramics Instructor and mentor, she enjoys sharing the basics and creative possibilities of working with clay.
Visit her website at: www.designsinclay.net For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Elizabeth (Betty)
Lehman-Chamberlain 
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Elizabeth has enjoyed working with leather and other mixed media for over 30 years. Her work has shown up on the big screen and small. She takes pride in her work and in teaching others the history of leather crafting.
Visit her website at: www.emporersneedle.com For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Rigr Crafts
(Jacqueline Thomas) 
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Rigr Crafts specializes in historically inspired and replica jewelry, as well as Viking Jerk's Beard Care products. They will have Roman, Celtic, Viking, and more artifacts on display and will demonstrate historical jewelry making and hair styling techniques at the festival.
Visit their website at: www.rigrcrafts.com For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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A Brush with Music
(Aimee Henderson) 
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"A Brush with Music," Aimee Henderson brings both musical and visual art talent to the festival. She is a master at playing the bowed psaltery, a stringed instrument played with a bow. Aimee plays using two bows, which adds harmony to the unique harp-style sounds. She also paints a variety of beautiful detailed scenes using acrylics.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Vlad's Tovary
(Stephen Polinski) 
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Vlad's Tovary creates an assortment of Viking and Iron Age silverwork, shields, furs, and goods. Work includes handmade Viking-age silver based on grave and horde finds. Shields are combat-ready and are based on Iron Age shields.
Visit his website at: www.vladstovary.com For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
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Feltic Celtic Creations
(Inna Landowne) 
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Inna wore warm, lightweight felted garments as a child growing up in the Eastern European town of Brest. She later felted fairies and dolls for her children and attended Juniper Tree Puppetry School to learn how to make felted puppets, bringing puppetry into her family and classroom as a teacher. Don't miss her puppet shows performed from her festival booth! Today, Inna felts fairies, vases, hats, slippers, scarves, and other items adorned with needle-felted Celtic knots. Some of her items are made with wool from sheep in her Accokeek community. Her felted items are inspired by nature and natural beings, including such designs as ferns, mosses, mushrooms, and shamrocks.
For more information, please contact: [email protected] Back to Storytelling and Crafters Schedule |
