#renfest

[wickedstepmommy]

Posting this everywhere cuz I look good

#goth pirate #renfest #fit check #me

[knittingazoo]

Cute alert! Here’s a dragon so small and gentle he’ll sleep on your shoulder.

Yarn info:

Yellow: Goldfish Love Fibers. Hand-dyed fingering weight, merino and nylon blend. Goldfish colorway

Pink: Patons Kroy Socks. Wool and nylon blend. Brown Rose Marl colorway

Pattern Credit: Sleeping Dragon by Irina Latukhina

#knittingazoo #knit #knitting #knitter #amigurumi #dragon #renaissance festival #renfest #April

[gean-grey-blog]

I feel like a dumbass bc I didn't get this lovely person's name or pronouns when I asked to take their picture, but they were absolutely rocking themselves at MD Renfest. It's such a queer haven, and I feel like people were being extra loud and proud this year in response to so much hate

#trans #transgender #gnc #kilt #kilts #renfest #ren fest #md renfest #md ren fest #maryland

[aspenwitch]

I dreamed this image existed so I had to wake up and make it. I manifested it through sheer renfest Fomo tbh hahahaa

#my art #original content #jester #harlequins #renfest #clowns

[nollimet]

FUN FACT! - a set of commissioned pins, hand carved and printed by yours truly. 3” x 1 1/2” each

As you may or may not know, I’ve worked the Maryland renaissance festival for the last three seasons, with this season likely being my last full one for a long while. These pins were commissioned by my boss to celebrate a group of patrons who have visited us consistently (almost) every single day of the fair for the past three years. Rain or shine, they graced our presence with love, joy, and of course, FUN FACTS!

I Hope I’ll be able to visit next season, but until then, Hazzah!

#original art #artists on tumblr #relief printing #printmakers on tumblr #printmaking #pins #commissions #ht’s art #I’ll likely be taking on commissions like this more in the future so if that interests you in any way let me know and keep an eye out #if you are like ‘why are these so janky’/‘why do your stitches look like ass’ #I had 4 days to make them.. it was a rush order I didn’t have time I had to just GO #also we love jank here in this house #renaissance festival #renfest

[alextbphotography]

"I longed with all my heart for a fresh green silence between living water and forests." –Renée Vivien 🌿 // all photos are mine 🌙

#photography #my photos #photoset #aesthetic #renaissance faire #renaissance festival #renfest #castlecore #royalcore #knightcore #princesscore #fairycore #adventurecore #forestcore #cottagecore #cottage aesthetic #gremlincore #gremlin aesthetic #goblincore #goblin aesthetic #dirtcore #springcore #green aesthetic #greenery #nature #nature photography #photographer #photoblog #photos #aesthetic photoset

[gothyhobbit]

Faire Wenches (plus Josh & Nick)

#renaissance faire #sherwood forest faire #renaissance festival #ren faire #renfest #witch #gnome #friends

[designsfromtime]

WANT TO LEARN TO SEW YOUR OWN COSTUME?

After a decade of back-to-back commissions, I’m shifting my focus from creating costumes to teaching my techniques and walking students through step-by-step on-line courses that will be available through Teachable.com.

I’ve been working without any substantial time off since 2013! The only time off during the year I took was the month of August to participate as a cast member at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance faire each year. That’s not really a vacation ya’ll! I direct a fiber arts demonstration group so while I wasn’t sewing, I was still working as an entertainer!

While I am SOOO grateful for the success I’ve had with a full commission schedule booked out one to two years in advance, I need to free myself to travel, finish writing my historical based novels and FINALLY publish them, and sew for the passion of it again! – Hell, sew for myself and my family again because I “want to” rather than have to! Americans are notorious for taking their passion and torturing it until you end up hating what used to bring you joy. So, I’m changing that!

At 63 It’s time for me to take my 50 years of experience sewing, and my 20+ years of historical costume construction, and pay it forward to a new generation! My courses will be very detailed, with step-by-step videos, printed handouts, and a private Facebook page for my paying students. I will be able to answer questions, post videos to answer questions when necessary, and my students can post pictures of their work and support each other.

While I’m not closing down my Etsy store, I have drastically pared back my listings and will only be taking commissions for projects that inspire my creativity.

I am currently booked out to January 2025, but after that I’m closing my commission books for a year or so to concentrate on teaching and writing. Once my courses are filmed and uploaded, I will open my books again but will only take a limited number of commissions every year - or not at all if my sewing courses take off. I’m leaving my options open!

I’m hoping to have the first course available by January 2024. If you’re interested in taking my courses, I recommend following me on Facebook. I will be posting information there as well as my TicToc and Instagram. I’m not on Tumblr very often but will ‘TRY’ to keep ya’ll posted.

My first class will be a 16th century kirtle (bodice and skirt) like you see in the picture above. I will be offering my students a custom drafted pattern for their kirtle bodice at a cost of $30. The listing is available on my Etsy store. 

Other classes will include:

-        18th century stays

-        16th Century men’s doublets

-        16th century children’s clothing

-        16th century smocks

-        And more!  - - Tell me what YOU want to learn sew!

I will also be offering blackwork cuff and collars to my students, and I’m kicking around the idea of offering to embroider your fabrics for noble gowns - just the skirt facings, bodice front, sleeves and “maybe” the forepart (under skirt) - of course for a fee. Embroidery fees can be rather pricy, but I charge the industry standard of $1.00 to $1.50 per 1000 stitches. 

So, stay tuned for more information and thank you for all your support!

#Historical Sewing #renaissance #renaissance faire #renfair #renfest #historical costume #historical fashion #historical clothing #costume design #costume #costume designer

[paltering-peculiarity]

To regale you all with my lovely experience at the Renaissance Festival—

I sat in a strange large human transportation device for a total of two hours, because my delicate stems would not fare well walking all the way there. The sun came up as I was carried along, and the light was very pretty.

My companions helped me take some photos of myself when we entered! It was a magical place. So many of my kind there, I felt at home.

I crafted some lovely trinkets the night before (top) and got to trade with some very kind fellow fae! Look at the pretty baubles I’ve amassed in exchange! (Bottom)

I got to speak to a band of skilled musicians called Saxon Moon! The lady Violet is a fire dancer. It was a compelling performance.

And, perhaps most excitingly, a strange little creature alighted upon my staff suddenly and decided to stick around. I’ve named them Arinne! Say hello! Does this mean I have a familiar now?

I had a lovely time and I hope to attend again!

#picsies #birdsong #arinne #renfest #renfaire #rennaisance festival #renaissance faire #cosplay #ooc: #( hey please don’t be weird about th pictures of me please and thanks I’ve had #bad experiences with people sayin weird shit about me and it’s made me feel odd about posting myself online. be normal y’all )

[vintagehexe]

Another year, another amazing Tolkientage!! Expect a LOT of pictures to come (also maybe a YouTube video 🤫 and some tiktoks probably). Honestly, the Tolkientage are hands down my favourite con. The people are just SO SO lovely and it is incredibly beautiful. It is all run by a non-profit, so tickets are affordable and the people building the sets and doing the battles and cosplays are all such incredible artists!

#tolkientage #tolkientage 2023 #middle earth #j r r tolkien #elfcore #elf cosplay #Fantasycore #fantasy larp #renfest #renaissance festival #ren faire #lord of the rings #lord of the rings cosplay #cosplay #LARP

[wickedstepmommy]

A candid photo I actually like :’)

#MIRF #michigan renaissance festival #me #renfest #goth pirate

[eiledon]

I have the amazing privilege to work at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, and the even bigger privilege to portray one Gian Giacomo Caprotti, better known as Salaì.

Salaì has been a super important historical figure for me for about two years now. His existence allowed me to meet a very close friend, which in turn gave me the ability to fly all the way to Italy to meet her. I even got to eat dinner in his home town of Oreno on one of my final nights there.

The fact that I’m going to be able to spend the next several weeks embodying this person that’s brought me so much joy and opportunity throughout these past two years makes me so happy and so excited. If even one person leaves the grounds and looks him up to learn more about him, I’ll consider my job well done.

I love you Salaì, and I hope to do you justice.

(also i will be posting many stupid memes as him because what’s love if you can’t make fun of the person you love?)

#still doesn’t feel 100% real #Salaì #Renaissance Festival #Gian Giacomo Caprotti #Italian Renaissance #Renaissance Faire #RenFest #MN RenFest #Minnesota

[johnthestitcher]

Bf and I at King Richard's Faire 2008! Damn! We look good!

#handsome bearded men #gay bears #king richards faire #renfest #renfaire #carver ma

[trekraider]

And here was my fit for the Sherwood Forest Faire last weekend!!

#me #renfest #renaissance festival #sherwood forest faire

[aspenwitch]

I made a new costume for this weekend and I don’t have photos yet but here’s my design drawing.

#my art #me #original content #cosplay #renfest #satyr

[knightwithakay]

Made a tiktok abt my look for the new season! Featuring: why velvet is a winter fabric and why you should always put shoes on before armor.

#kaytoks #knight #armor #renfest #renaissance festival #costume #elvencore #knightcore