Welcome to the
New England Christmas Festival’s
“Online Craft Fair” archive
For 11 episodes (10 live and 1 prerecorded) we met a number of Artisans, peeked in on their craft, and learned how to purchase their wares online. Below you watch past episodes and meet these incredible crafts people.
Meet the Artisans
Almost 40 Artisans joined us for these enlightening 11 episodes. Meet each one, visit their websites and you can even purchase their crafts online.
Previous Episodes
With Guests:
Mia Waisman, a Fiber Artist, from Portland, ME
Elissa Carr, a Candlemaker, from Carver, Massachusetts
Melissa Glick, an Artist, from Cambridge, MA
With Guests:
Holly Hagen, maker of Kids Costumes, from Maryland
Cristy Bergeron, maker of Self Care goods, from New Hampshire
Nancy Sathre-Vogel, a Jeweler, from Boise, Idaho
Dan Merson, a/an maker of fine things, from Lanesboro Massachusetts
With Guests:
Mahlon Williams, a Curator of Eclectic Sports Art, from Boston, Massachusetts
Russ Fye, Soap Makers from Ellsworth, Maine
Maria Ampolo, a Designer and Artist from West Springfield, Massachusetts
Jessica Gomes, a Jewelry Maker from Harwich, Ma
With Guests:
Christine Volpe, a Glass Artist from Connecticut
Janet McGovern, Personalized Embroidery from Hampton, NH
Jim and Helen Yetman-Bellows, Silversmiths and Musicians from Pepperell Massachusetts
With Guests:
Jessica Joy, a Handbag Maker, from Bellefontaine, OH
LeAnne Marquis, a Copper Jeweler, from Conesus, New York
Rebecca Pirone, a Cookie Maker, from Portland, Maine
Barbara Tibbetts, a Scavenger Hunt Book Author, from Acton, MA
With Guests:
Raelinda Woad, a Storyteller jeweler, from Salem Massachusetts
Fred Carpenter, a knifemaker from Marstons Mills Massachusetts
Kate McCrea, who makes Caramel Candies, from Boston Massachusetts
Lynne Puhalla, a Basket Weaving potter, from North Attleboro Massachusetts
With Guests:
Karen Kearsley who makes Key wallets, from Massachusetts
Linda Popper a Jeweler using organics from the sea, from Connecticut
Chris Gwynn Artist specializing in pop-culture, from Massachusetts
Kathleen Scranton makes purses out of vintage books, from Connecticut
With Guests:
Gabriella Diazcapt, from Ohio, who makes Whimsical Planters
John Davis, of Maine, who makes Sports and Wildlife Tabletop Sculptures
Margen Soliman, of Maine, who is a Cookie maker
Carole Shiber, of New York, who makes Tabletop Fashions
With Guests:
Monique Sousa, a Jeweler from Rhode Island
Mary Ann Geis, a Potter from New Hampshire
David Langille, a Steampunk Lamp Maker from New York
Kathleen Govotski, who makes Dips and Mixes from Vermont
With Guests:
Gwendolyn Gardner, who makes Baby and Toddler clothing from Rhode Island
Bill Champitto, who makes Stained and Blown glass from Massachusetts
Susan Shipka, an Egg carver from Massachusetts
Dean Bingham, a Chocolatier from Maine
With Guests:
Jennifer Hofman, a Soapmaker from Massachusetts
Lesley Reich, a Potter from Rhode Island
David Ackert, who makes Maple Syrup from Connecticut
Debbie Noiseux, a Jeweler from Pennsylvania