Meet the Artists and Craftmakers
Behind the Extraordinary Work
NOTE: Content below is from 2009 event. Check back 3-4 weeks before the event for updated information.
Crocheted hats and scarves, beautiful photography, seasonal wreaths, holiday-themed placemats and napkins, shimmering glass vessels, Halloween-themed garden art, one-of-a-kind shawls and scarves, bold mixed media art, dazzling jewelry, recycled metal work, funky chic wearables, whimsical sculptures, handmade quilts, handblown ceramics and handcarved woodwork are some of the one-of-a-kind items you’ll find at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 16-17. Stroll and browse well-stocked booths and meet 250 of America’s top artists and craftmakers showing original work in sculpture, paintings, photography, glass, ceramics, textiles, leather, wood, metal, and mixed media in the autumn splendor of the San Mateo coast.
Denise Best placemats
Linda Farrell doll clothes
Scott Carlson glass pumpkins
Katie Beier pumpkin ornaments |
Tina and Greg Ackley lamps
Kellie Clark metal art |
Functional Art
Set a breathtaking holiday table with colorful placemats, table runners and napkins by Fremont resident Denise Best. Choose from an array of whimsical designs and check out her new quilted accessories for dogs. Every little girl on your holiday shopping list will love doll clothes by San Jose seamstress Linda Farrell. The adorable collection fits the ever-popular American Girl doll and includes Halloween costumes, sleepwear, dresses, coats and accessories. Ashland artist Scott Carlson sells shimmering, functional glass bowls and vessels. Choose from glass pumpkins, vases and other statement pieces. Tina and Greg Ackley of Staten Island make unusual household accessories –– toothpick holders, lamps, vases and napkin rings –– from recycled silverware. The Ackleys comb antique stores, garage sales and thrift sales to find their vintage silver.
Sculpture and Mixed Media
Nothing says “welcome” like a pretty front door wreath. Stop by Angela Parker’s booth for holiday wreaths, baskets and swags. The Menlo Park resident uses silk and dried flowers in her beautiful arrangements. Visit Katie Beier and Linda Young for all sorts of gifts, ranging from knitted toddler caps to seashell ornaments. The talented Half Moon Bay residents also stitch cozy flannel rag quilts – perfect for autumn nights by the fire. Santa Ynez artist Ellen Bartfield makes unusual plates and bowls, embellished with gold foil graphics and beads. Dragonflies and Koi fish are among her favorites. Give your neighbors something to talk about with a spirited lawn stake by Oceano artist Kellie Clark. She sells Halloween-themed garden art, birdbaths, painted weather vanes and recycled tractor discs.
Yvonne Stone watercolor
Anne Brooks weaving
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Larry Calof photography
Julie Goodenough purse |
Fine Art
Take home the simplicity of coastal living with a beautiful photo by Supie Davis. The Half Moon Bay photographer enjoys beach scenes, sunsets and the magical quality of the ocean. Impressionist Yvonne Stone began painting in her 70s only four years ago! The watercolorist paints churches, boats, dancers and gardens. Her colors are soft and her style is serene. Atherton photographer Larry Calof travels the world to photograph amazing railroads, national parks and wildlife. Check out Anasazi Ruins at Mesa Verde, a sunrise at Machu Picchu and polar bears running through a snowy-white winter wonderland. Visit Ed Davis for rustic fall photos of pumpkin patches, wildflowers and barns. The Half Moon Bay photographer has been busy this year capturing the beauty of Northern California and Hawaii.
Wearable Art
Warm up this season with a sumptuous shawl, wrap or scarf handmade by Anne Brooks. The Moraga resident uses chenille, silk, wool and mohair in a variety of colors. Make a fall fashion statement with a crocheted hat and scarf by Redwood City resident Julie Goodenough. She crochets pretty beaded necklaces and adorns her soft purses with fused glass beads. Move over, Kate Spade –– Jill Bornemann uses unusual vintage fabrics for her handbags, messenger bags and accessories. The Sacramento resident even sews yoga and diaper bags for busy women on the run. Oregonian Cindia Carrere collects postage stamps from all over the world to make charms, beads, earrings and pins. She also creates her own stamps with whimsical photos of the Wizard of Oz, Vincent Van Gogh, the Eiffel Tower, gardening objects and Halloween characters. Her booth makes it easy to check off everyone on your holiday shopping list!
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