Every year, Live from the Rock Folk Festival hosts an Artisan Village full of unique and creative items, from repurposed tea cups to metal sculptures to funky clothing.
2026 Festival Artisans:
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Healing Journey Beadwork
Diana Lidemark of Healing Journey Beadwork is a Thunder Bay-based bead artist who will be selling her beautifully crafted, intricate beaded designs.
Tine M Schrijvers Designs
I create a variety of various art pieces, so I will have different types of pieces.
- I work in pencil crayon, watercolour and pen and ink on paper. The works are either framed, matted or slipped into protective sleeves.
- I create works in fired clay which are functional pieces that can be used.
- I also design jewelry pieces using clay, leather and metal ranging from silver, copper and brass and often combined with leather, fabric, beads, stones and various gems.
Ancient Sounds
Our vision is to nurture others and help them find balance through self awareness, sound healing, Forest Therapy, Breathwork & Mindfulness.
Essential Oils by Deb
Essential oils are aromatic, concentrated plant extracts that are carefully obtained through steam distillation, cold pressing or resin tapping. Whether you want to boost your energy or improve your wellness, essential oils empower you to meet your goals the natural way.
Handmade by Donna
Beautiful “one of a kind” items: quilts and more!
Sista’z Carpet’z
Looking to add a little colour in your life? Sista’z Carpet’z will be in our Artisan Village with a variety of their beautiful made-to-order rugs and carpets using colourful retro polyester fabrics. Stop by and visit makers Janice Forneri and Constance Akis in their artisan tent.
New this year:
Dedrick Homestead
Dedrick Homestead offers a curated collection of handcrafted soaps, shampoos, infused oils, and herbal skincare, made in small batches using carefully selected herbs and medicinal plants. Each product is created with a focus on skin health, simplicity, and traditional herbal practices, using all-natural ingredients and thoughtful, minimal low-waste packaging.
Thanh Lan Handmade Clothing
Lan Thi Tran, the artisan behind Thanh Lan Creations, has devoted her life to the crochet craft, beginning her journey by making unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family. As her skills and reputation grew, she transitioned from a hobbyist to a business owner, opening a formal storefront where she not only sold her creations but also taught and mentored a team of creative entrepreneurs. She guided them in mastering new crochet techniques and developing business strategies for success in a retail setting. Though Ms. Tran has since retired from the formal storefront environment, her passion for the creative arts remains as vibrant as ever. She continues her work through a Facebook Marketplace page, accepting custom orders from customers around the globe, and recently joined Live from the Rock Artisans alongside her husband Tom Alexander, who serves as her enthusiastic assistant.
If you are interested in having a booth at the festival to show off your wares, please direct your inquiries to lftrfestivalartisan@gmail.com.