Lord Randolph & Lady Jane of Chainmaille Fashion & Jayne's Coyne Jewelry Retire
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The King visits With Lord Randolph. Randolph shares his life changing story of how Jane, a coin carver, chainmail, and George Coulam transformed an a broken veteran battling PTSD and alcoholism into the Lord of Chainmaille Fashions and a Renaissance legend.
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Lord Randolph & Lady Jane of Chainmaille Fashion & Jayne's Coyne Jewelry Retire
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
The King visits With Lord Randolph. Randolph shares his life changing story of how Jane, a coin carver, chainmail, and George Coulam transformed an a broken veteran battling PTSD and alcoholism into the Lord of Chainmaille Fashions and a Renaissance legend.
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The Great Rondini
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The Texas Renaissance Festival King speaks with Rondini Alexander Porter. The Great Rondini has performed at TRF for nearly 15 years. An Escape Artist, magician and showman, Rondini pushes the limits, challenging himself and his audience to escape the mundane and embrace life's extremes with dignity and love.
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New Wineskins Leather Magicians: Joy & Curtis Burrell Following in Daddy's Footsteps
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Goodly Folks,, In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 and all our previous podcast episodes. https://www.texrenfest.com/podcast
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New Wineskins Leather Magicians: Joy & Curtis Burrell Following in Daddy's Footsteps
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Goodly Folks,, In episode 60, I speak the New Wineskin Leather Magicians. These artisans have been involved with Renaissance Festivals from around the country for over 50 years. Curtis Burrell started a business that has lasted 4 generations and though each generation has their own style and stride, they follow in daddy's footsteps. Huzzah! -The King Follow the link below to download Episode 60 and all our previous podcast episodes. https://www.texrenfest.com/podcast
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Alli Goff- From Texas Girl to Renaissance Artist & Woman
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In this episode the King continues learning about one the Texas Renaissance Festival's premier shops - Great Hall Designs. In our last episode, number 58, we spoke with Jon Coiner who has spent over 50 years creating, teaching, sharing his vast variety of talents, knowledge and his enduring friendship. In this episode we talk with his business partner, Alli Goff. Alli shares her story about growing up in Texas, becoming an artist, and getting involved with renaissance festivals. She talks about learning from a wide array of artists and finally finding her place working along side and with Jon...
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Great Hall Designs Part 1- Jon Coiner
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Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is...
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Great Hall Designs Part 1- Jon Coiner
Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Join The King as he speaks with Jon Coiner. Jon was one of the first artists George Coulam called upon to bring their wares to his newly created Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Soon George would open the Texas Renaissance Festival, and again he looked to Jon to display sell his amazing art. Jon has shown his wares at Renaissance festivals across the country. Jon has also spent time teaching, sharing his experiences and lifting up other artists across the globe ,who have gone on to be successful artists opened their own shops and businesses. Jon is always learning and expanding and at 82 he is...
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Rio Blue: Bridging Hemispheres
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Episode 57 focus is Rio Blue, this multi-talented performer gained his chops by traveling the United States learning from a variety of artists, performers, musicians, actors, craftsmen, and his beloved guru. His love of art, music, poetry, and life has been his bridge from a quiet town in the desert of Chile to traveling the United performers States and performing at renaissance festivals for over 50 years. He has been a carpenter, cook, puppeteer, stilt walker, musician, artist, booth owner, community activist and more. Folks recognize him by his friendly smile and joyful laugh. Rio is a...
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The Dragon Forge Experience: A Trial by Fire
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Meet Josh Weston the Dragon Lord behind The Dragon Forge Experience, new to the Texas Renaissance Festival.
info_outlineWe’re joined by Lady Darla Smith, our TRF Craft, and Vending Coordinator, as we put a bow on 2021 and get started on our 2022 festival season! Darla shares how new renaissance artists, craftspeople and vendors can get involved at the 2022 Texas Renaissance Festival.
In this podcast, the following tales are told by Darla and the King:
- TRF 2021’s record-breaking festival vendor sales and attendance
- Our biggest renaissance vendors of 2021’s season
- New and open retail and vending spaces for 2022
- Getting involved in TRF and applying to sell your goods
- Sneak peaks at the newest area.
Notable moments:
Saying goodbye to an incredible TRF 2021
The 2021 Texas Renaissance Festival was extremely successful and Darla is incredibly proud of the many vendors that met and exceeded their sales goals. With pandemic concerts still heightened, we were able to pull off a safe festival with many exciting attractions and new additions that we wouldn’t have been able to pull off without the support of our many amazing patrons and our hardworking staff.
“We had an amazing year last year. Our attendance was fantastic and our sales for vendors were record-breaking.”
Seeing what’s on the horizon for new vendors in our 2022 festival season
Looking to get involved as a vendor or craftsman in 2022? TRF has plenty of opportunities available with shops up for sale and new temporary sale spaces open! During our episode, Darla discusses the ins and outs of the vendor approval process and encourages anyone (familiar with renaissance festivals or not) looking for a new opportunity to sell to jump on our website and fill out our online vendor application.
“I’m really looking for some exciting new vendors to come in.”
“Big things are coming for TRF in this new area.”
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