Other Mask Makers

There are some real masters in the field. We are proud to count ourselves among their company.

• Lauren Raine, Rainewalker Studios -- Our initial teacher in the medium of sculpted leather. Her goddess masks are a wonder to behold. Thank you, Lauren.
• Larry Wood, Fantasy Guilde Studios -- Our neighbor, friend, competition, mentor, inspiration, and totally master of the art. Larry is just cool.
• Task Maskers -- Friend and delightful performer, Michele Schultz and crew. Creator of the character Stupina and the Teatro di Pecorino Romano show at MD Ren Fest.
• John Fleming -- Completely unique and amazingly complicated. Nobody does work like it!
• Mansour Designs -- Amazing work with lines and forms to be seen. Check out his metal masks!
• Tiger Torre -- Good friend and amazing detail artist.
• Goblin Art -- Amazing work and some of the masks from the movie "Labyrinth".
• Duncan Eagleson, Shapeshifter Studios -- One day, we might be this good.
• Merchant of Venice, Cheryl Mandus -- Inspiring to say the least.
• Semmerling & Schaefer Masks Studios -- Some of the most famous.
• Deramis Creations -- More than a mask maker, Nicole is really headed for great things!

Mythology and Inspiration

• Faerie Magazine, A Journal of Art, Myth, and Culture -- Shane is an Assitant Editor and we are proud to be associated with them.
• Joseph Campbell Foundation -- Continuing the work of the greatest mythologist every.
• Endicott Studios -- Some of the best mythic reading and art on the web.
• Duirwaigh Galleries -- Their online flash film, "Open the Duir" is amazing.
• Fae Nation -- An excellent, regularly updated portal to Things Faery on the web.
• Encyclopedia Mythica -- Name says it all...
• Mythic Imagination Institute
• SurLalune Fairy Tale site
• The B.O.G Brothers -- The Beloved Order of the Greenman. A Marching Troop dedicated to spreading the Green Word. And Shane is the Abbot. See our links section here for lots of info.
• Kiva -- Music for the Spirit. A group of dear friends and very talented musicians.

Labyrinths

• The Labyrinth Society
• Labyrinth Enterprises, Robert Ferre -- The designer of our orginal logo and labyrinth pattern. Thank you, Robert.
• Caerdoria -- One of the best resources
• Earth Symbols, Alex & Joan Champion -- Really amazing stuff!
• The Labyrinth Company
• Relax4life
• Labyrinth Work
• The Artline -- Our former labyrinth garden was laid on this alignment of Sacred Sites stretching across the country.

Other Artists and Friends

• K & A Creations -- Craftwork runs in the family. Shane's aunt is a talented bead artist.
• Sputnik Cafe -- Our former neighbors in our old studio. Great food, great folks!
• Ancient Xcess, Chain and Maille -- One of the best Chain and Maille artisans I have ever seen and one of our best friends, Louis Bracht.
• LizAyn Design -- Good Friend, Dryad Sister of BOG, and excellent jewelery and bead artist!
• Brigid Ashwood -- A delightful fairy artist and a joy to hang out with!
• Linda Kertzman -- A master doll sculptor and light in the world. Her faeries will make you believe!
• Van Ness Studios -- Master Carver!
• Pandora's Locks -- Excellent Hair Braider and good friend.
• Ann Lyneah Curtis -- Life casters, painter, artists, fellow bubble folks, and all around nutty friends.
• Crafty Celts -- Good friend and master jewelers.
• Dancing Pig Pottery -- Some really really wonderful Celtic inspired pots from a couple of really wild Celts!
• TStar Leather -- Talent and quality in leather work!
• R. E. Piland Jewelry
• Potomac Leathers
• The Fairy Trail -- Lynn Jones. Our company wing maker...!?
• Posie Fairy -- Fablous Celebrefairy, and AdminstraElf for Spoutwood Farm Fairy Festival. (See Fest Links below)
• Dragon Wings Studios
• The Bee Folks
• Noblesse Oblige
• Medieval Moccasins
• Unicorn Strings
• Dan the Master Joyner
• The Wheat Goddesses
• Lazy Dragon Graphics
• Rapunzel Hair Braiding
• Waltzing Dog Quilts
• Renae Taylor -- amazing fantasy artist!
• Lisa Ann Crusoe -- Dear friend and excellent jeweler.
• James Browne -- another awesome artist!
• House of Dra -- Some of the best costumes around!

Spirituality

• Unitarian Universalist of Annapolis -- We are members of our local UU Church
• BuddhaNet -- One of the best resources for the Dharma teachings.
• Pantheism -- The universe... it's enough.
• Rainbow Gatherings
• The Great Story -- The Evolutionary Epic. Remember, we are all star dust.

Arts and Crafts

• American Craft Council
• Crafts Report -- The best online resource for the craftsperson and one of the best magazines. If ya don't have a subscription, your not taking your business seriously enough.
• Graphic Display -- Our display panels and some of the best in the business.
• Flourish Company -- Canopies and display covers.
• Crafts Business Magazine -- Excellent new magazine for craftspeople. They featured us in the article, "Of Meade and Money", about Renaissance Festivals in their July/August 2005 issue.

Festivals and Fairs

* Denotes Festival in which we participate.

• *Spoutwood Farm Fairie Festival -- One of our favorite fests. Really great fairy fun!
• *Maryland Renaissance Festival -- Our home faire, literally. Just down the road from us.
• *Potomac Celtic Festival -- Excellent festival of Celtic art.
• *Maryland Fairy Festival -- A delightful new festival run by good friends.
• *Greenbelt Maryland Greenman Festival (link coming soon) -- Celebrating the enviroment and the symbols that inspire us.
• *The Celtic Fling -- Hosted by the PA Renaissance Fair.
• Balticon -- One of the biggest Cons on the eastern seaboard, this is their biggest year yet, in the best location and most importantly, their guest of honor is NEIL GAIMAN!
• Mythic Journeys, by the Mythic Imagination Institute -- Major Mythic conference. All the best in Myth and Fantasy... CAN I GO,PLEASE!?
• Western Pennsylvania Faeire Festival -- 1st year of the event. Unsure, but I think
• Pagan Spirit Gathering -- Major Pagan Gathering. One of the biggest.
• Fairy and Humans Relations Congress -- Fairies, Humans, in congress...nuff said.
• Labyrinth of Jareth Masqurade -- A faery ball inspired by the movie Labyrinth.
• Starwood -- The largest, longest running, and most successful pagan event. 30 years and counting. Much of the mythic, counter-culture, and pan-pagan community has attended over time.
• Comic Con International -- The largest comic-fandom event.
• Faeireworlds Festival -- A fablous faery event featuring all the best in Faery Art. Co-sponsored by Faerie Magazine.
• World of Faeries -- In its second year and headed for success.
• Otakon -- Major Japanense Anime Con, one of the biggest in the States.
• World Fantasy Convention -- World Fantasy Awards. Biggest names in fantasy writing. Very limited, exclusive attendance