Faire Ladies, Faire Lords

08/08/2026

It's that bi-annual time again, canopy wash day! Followed by a waterproof coating, then some maintenance and repairs. Faire build is coming soon.

We are a neighborhood spectacle, lol!

08/06/2026

Check it out and report back! HOW DID THE PIRATES GET SO FAR FROM THE SEA? Rum? Poor map reading skills? Treachery?

We need to know.

08/05/2026

Recommended for my So. California friends! Idyllwild is lovely!

08/05/2026

Holy Makrilandy!!! Germans at cosplay in 1590. Soak it up.

https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/radical-fashion-from-the-schembart-carnival-1590/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTgT1dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1dGxUREx2RG1DSTgzcUMxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjQhx_xCGVp-PZEwI5wdBEO4FuM89KXAN9vP6jJFIwEeS9xgqebyLGC89nbR_aem_SHLN79d_bEqrMnCiGNnzsA

Illustrations from a 16th century manuscript detailing the phenomenon of Nuremberg's Schembart Carnival, (literally "bearded-mask" carnival). Beginning in 1449, the event was popular throughout the 15th century but was ended in 1539.

08/03/2026

Back in the office and studio today! I'm excited to announce that The Northern California Renaissance Faire build starts in 3 weeks. One more big push here and I think we'll be ready and able.

Huzzah!! Its getting closer!

07/30/2026

This is wonderful news for the arts and artists too. Live performances, live music, humans. My heart is happier.

The Lompoc Theatre Project today announced a historic $6 million gift from Santa Barbara philanthropist and arts champion Cheryl Goldberg, the largest

07/30/2026

Its been a busy week, pulling extra hours and fighting the migraine monster too. Why? So I can attend a wedding for an old and dear friend in Berkeley on Saturday and then spend some quality time with my mom on Sunday.

I'll be back in the studio on Monday, picking up where I've left off.

07/27/2026

When the Creative Overlord (that's me) goes to faire in patron mode!

07/21/2026

I ran into a few of these scurrilous characters this past weekend whilst gallivanting around as a tourist at Central Coast Renfaire..

07/20/2026

They're here!! Time to strike a Hero's Pose and show the world your BROWN LINEN DOUBLET!!

https://faireladiesfairelords.com/product/linen-mens-renaissance-doublet/