Working Studios

One of the most vibrant areas of the Festival is the Working Studios. This area features artists demonstrating traditional and contemporary arts – recognized as masters of their craft. These artists are happy to interact with the audience and explain their creative process.

2026 Working Studio Artists

  • CERAMICS:

    Girl Pots | Sasha Polonko

    Ola Makes Art | Ola Lessard

  • CHAINSAW CARVING:

    Steve Backus | Charlie Campbell | Heather Hoovatar | Ben Zender

  • CHALK ART:

    Betsy Diamond

  • FABRIC MARBLING:

    Marius Hibbard

  • FOLK ART PAINTING:

    Gustavo Vargas

  • LEATHERWORK:

    Bandana's Studio 102 | Michael Staum

  • PIANO-CORTES:

    Cal Robinson & Chelsea Wirtz

  • WEAVING:

    Whidbey Weavers Guild

  • WOODWORKING:

    NW Corner Woodworkers Association

    NW Washington Wood Turners