2026 Art Vendors at Harvest Moon Fest
At The Making Place we support all forms of art, that’s why we feature local Montana artists at Harvest Moon Fest. From handcrafted goods and original artwork to herbal remedies and one-of-a-kind treasures, each booth is a chance to connect directly with makers who pour creativity and care into their craft.
Explore the marketplace, meet the artists, and take home something special that reflects the spirit of community and celebration. Scroll down to read bios for each of our talented vendors and learn more about the stories behind their work.
Anne Higgins : Tarot Reading
Chelsie Dwello: Art for the soul
Welcome to art for the soul. I am a self taught intuitive artist. During the pandemic I had a spiritual awakening. I started my Journey of discovery, discovery of who I am , where I came from, what I am, and the meaning of my life. These paintings are a visual representation of that journey. My creations are more of a co-creation with spirit (or the universe). They do not come from me but through me. Thank you for taking this journey with me.
Namaste,
Art for the soul
Christina Smith
I'm Christina Smith, an artist, wife, and mom who was born and raised in the great state of Montana.
I love to paint animals, nature scenes, and still life with watercolor and other mediums. My inspiration comes from nature walks, my children, and the many wonderful animals and plants we see in our home. My goal is for my artwork to bring little bursts of joy and nostalgia, filled with tiny creatures and quirky illustrations.
Cooper Jeppesen: Hearth Ceramics
Cooper Jeppesen’s work is deeply rooted in the ritual of wood-fired ceramics, where the gathering of artists around the kiln mirrors the cyclical, meditative nature of his craft. He cultivates a close relationship with each kiln he fires, creating pieces that respond to and honor its unique character. Drawing inspiration from the natural landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and the refined tradition of Chinese Yixing teapots, Cooper’s teapots, bowls, and vessels emerge from the fire as monuments to the labor, community, and experiences of the kiln site.
Here, amidst Montana’s rugged beauty, Cooper’s creations echo the rhythms and textures of the land, each piece offering a tangible connection between nature, craft, and collector.
Heidi Haugen Pottery
Heidi Haugen has been making ceramics for the past 20 years. She and her husband, Leif, and their two dogs live and work in West Glacier, Montana.
Heidi is a fourth-generation resident of the Flathead Valley and a graduate of Whitefish High School, which is where she first experienced her love for clay.
Heidi received her degree in Forestry from the University of Montana and after working for both the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, she decided to pursue working with clay full time in 1998.
Heidi is primarily a self-taught artist, without any formal fine arts education. Her pots are stout, simple, functional, and are intended to be a part of your daily routine. “When I am not elbow deep in clay (which is most of the time), I love exploring Montana’s high country.
Jeanne Langan: Side Porch Pottery
Jeanne is bringing comfy, warm, handmade beanies and assorted hat-related ceramic sculpture! She loves slow-crafts, especially creating and sharing objects that bring joy and whimsy to every day life. A nearly-life-long knitter, this will be her first event selling a collection of knitted work alongside a variety of ceramics including buttons, magnets, trinkets, and heads (wearing beanies of course). All handmade in Columbia Falls.
Kassie Dawn & Kyle Dean: Bees Knees Mercantile
Bee's Knees Mercantile is locally owned by husband-and-wife duo, Kassie Dawn and Kyle Dean, offering heritage gifts and goods from their homestead in Bigfork, Montana.
With an emphasis on utilizing locally sourced ingredients and raw materials, they honor their folk heritage and traditional methods of slow-crafting by offering small batches of functional pottery, wooden kitchenware, beeswax candles, wildcrafted herbal salves, traditional soaps, and wool dryer balls.
Sarah Moody
Nestled in the beauty of West Glacier, Sarah is a leadership facilitator and coach who draws inspiration from creativity and the natural world. She believes that creative pursuits enrich her work, deepen her connections with others, and foster a greater sense of connection to the world around her. For more than a decade, she has channeled the beauty of nature into designing and creating handcrafted jewelry.