Welcome to the Southern Illinois Art and Fiber Fest.
For the past two years we have been known as the Turning of the Tide Artisan Retreat, because we were focusing on the classes we offered. However, this year we have expanded our location to allow for more classes and more vendors, and more outdoor activity. There will be more reason for folks to come by and see what we have to offer, even if they aren’t taking a class. Our goal is to instill a love for traditional artisanal crafts, as well as contemporary art forms. We hope you will join us in May 2020 for our next event!
We are currently accepting applications for teachers and vendors.
If you are interested in teaching a class at our event, please fill out a Workshop Proposal.
If you are interested in being a vendor at our event, please fill out a Vendor Application.
Our Locations:
We have expanded our location to make room for more classes. The second location is at Scheve Park, is very close to the chapel. We have this location for Saturday only.
Espenscheid Chapel 317 N County Road Mascoutah, IL 62258
Scheve Park Harnett St & Harper Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258
Come for a weekend of classes and fun!
Friday hours:
9:00 to 12:00
1:30 to 4:30
Saturday hours:
9:00 to 12:00
1:30 to 4:30
There will be music during the lunch break, and vendors throughout the event. Even if you don’t want to take a class, come join us for the fun, and shop at all our vendor booths.
Check out some of our amazing classes from last year!
Sponsored by:
Our mission is to rejuvenate heritage crafts and fine arts in southwestern Illinois. Our instructors are well known for their experience in their art and craft.
What our students had to say:
