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Renaissance of the Arts 2008
The Elkhart Memorial Madrigal Singers were one of the many special music groups that performed throughout the weekend.
Doug Overmyer showed off his blacksmithing skills.
Karol Kintz took time to give this visiting Girl Scout Troop an oil painting lesson. Maybe one of these scouts will be the next Leonardo!
Sallie Goppert demonstrated several different techniques used in creating some of her PMC jewerly pieces. 
Visitors didn't have to worry about the weather, since most of the event is always held inside of our historic buildings.
Guest Woodturner Chuck Tayler has been a crowd favorite for years! Its just too bad that he never laughs or enjoys talking with people! !0)
The Alpacas were SO SOFT and people really enjoyed purchasing wearable items made from their fur!
Jenny Bartlett gave pastel demonstrations in her studio. 
Neil Gloudemans brought in a 700 pound lathe to give woodturning demonstrations on both days of the festival.
Neil's daughter, Jean Daeger told people about her artisan wood boxes and demonstrated some woodburning techniques.
A crowd enjoyed watching six clay artists all working together at Dick Lehman's Studio and Gallery.
Guest Artist, Kim Andert paints embellishments on a piece of fabric that she will later use to create a new one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.
Judi Smith and her mother, Guest Artist Anna Murphy worked on art and welcomed visitors to Judi's art studio on the second floor of OBF.
Kettle Korn and other special food choices help to make the day all the more enjoyable!
Gerrit Huig and a number of guest artists worked in the print studio that Gerrit shares with Ellen Ridenour.
Something unique this year that visitors really enjoyed was Mark Mooney's hand built motorcycle. On diplay with his bike was an amazing jacket that fiber artist Kim Andert had created just for him. Watch for the bike show that OBF is planning to have this summer. As soon as the dates are set we will post them on the website. 
As on every Saturday, young and old alike enjoyed the model train display that is run by volunteers from the Indiana Model Train Club.
While at the festival of course visitors also enjoyed shopping in the many unique galleries and retail stores here at The Old Bag Factory.
Special Times all through the Year at Old Bag Factory!
The Magic of Christmas!
Carriage Barn Antiques 
A new Pointsettia Quilt by Shirley Shenk of Quilt Designs!
Unique handcrafted gift items abound! It is almost like Santa's workshop!
Other Photos of the Old Bag Factory!
Various Workshops run throughout the year.
A visit to John Mishler's Studio, affords visitors a chance to often see one of his monumental pieces in progress!
Guest Artists and Musicans can be found during Sycamore Fine Art's Opening Receptions, or during our special events.
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