Glastonbury Medieval Fair and a Medieval Hare.

On a chilly day back in April I visited the annual 'Glastonbury Medieval Fair.' held in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.
Back at home it inspired me to try my hand at some medieval style artwork.
The hare in the video will be available to buy in my next shop update. (tbc)
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[@johnparr5879]

This place called... Glastonbury..... So........ So........ ..... SPECIAL * .

[@elainecoll7868]

Such a beautiful Hare. I feel incredibly privileged to see them in the wild.

[@annloker4503]

so lovely---just the calming, cheering break i needed today.

[@mariemorgan7759]

Thank you so much for the video, I love medieval fairs. It is simply wonderful that in the UK you can celebrate in probably the same place that your ancestors did.💕🙏🇬🇧

[@moonlightandhares]

Yes it makes it all the more special. Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@donnalowe9334]

In past times the hare for the Royals represented HEIR ..symbol. Beautiful hare. Thank you for sharing. Quality always is enjoyed. Appreciated. Much love...hugs...peace..

[@bethwildwood443]

Lovely to see Glastonbury again. I was born nearby and spent my early adulthood there 😊 I love the bearded man jug called Bartsmann krug here in Germany and was manufactured in the 16th and 17th centuries in the Cologne region of West Germany. There are also reproductions and I have a small collection of them. Your medieval hare is delightful. Thank you for another lovely video ❤

[@bethwildwood443]

Just saw your info! Trinity Court pottery make some amazing pieces don't they 😊

[@moonlightandhares]

Ah it's a lovely place isn't it. Not too far from me as I'm in the next county, so do go a few times a year normally. They are wonderful old jugs aren't they. I would love to find a genuine one at a car boot sale or something. Although i don't think there is much chance of that... haha Trinity Potteries do a good job with replicas at affordable prices though, so I'm more than happy.🙂 Thanks for watching x

[@nataliedavies69]

I bet those fires smelled and felt good on a chilly day! You always seem to share something special when I'm particularly missing England Karen! Thank you, as always, for taking us along. Your medieval hare is beautiful, I marvel every time I see you create one. Thank you :)

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks Natalie. The fires were just what was needed on that day as it was absoulutely freezing. That and a few mugs of hot cocoa. 🙂

[@彭依帆]

I am an Eastern mystic

[@SueMitten]

Goddess of the Moon, one of Diana's 'familliars', the hare...there was and/or is, a statue in the middle of a big pond in one of the Kings' Royal parks, near where l used to live. It was always known as the Diana Statue....

[@claremaidofthewave251]

The horses looked so happy and proud ❤x

[@autumnangel4808]

they were magnificent to us today, imagine seeing that hundreds of years ago 😲just mind-blowing!!

[@Lizziebird-pg4gj]

I love this hare! I would urge anyone watching this channel to check out this ladies website. The art work is magical and stunning. I’ve purchased a number of prints and cards and so happy with them, delivery is fast and well packaged. ❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Ah thank you so much! Thats so kind of you to say :) x

[@catherineleslie-faye4302]

Lovely blue hare... you have me hooked!

[@MsDamosmum]

So beautiful, all of it. The filming, the editing, then the art work. Simply lovely 🥰

[@moonlightandhares]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NahvalurSólsetur]

Enchanting Medieval Fair ❤ and Ever So Lovely Hare ~ I can hardly wait 😊

[@angelicasalinas4416]

Muy hermoso trabajo gracias por compartir

[@moonlightandhares]

Muchas gracias

[@RockDove5212]

The hare you made is stunning. I love it ❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks. Glad you like it!

[@jessicastrideart]

Your new hare and medieval inspired artwork is stunning Karen!😍 We went to the Tewkesbury Medieval Fayre the other week, it was a very hot day, I felt sorry for all the soldiers in their heavy armour! x

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

You produce such beautiful videos..Many thanks Greetings from Ireland ☘️

[@moonlightandhares]

Glad you like them! :)

[@ruthfairley-oo9wx]

Beautiful Hare and what a fun day out at Glastonbury Fair.🐾🐾❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you! It was a lovely day, but very cold!

[@kerenasmith1120]

I have just found you, how wonderful to see you work you are amazing ❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much and welcome! :)

[@MollyDaniels-nu6lx]

You are a truly gifted artist and that beautiful, magical hare’s creation was wonderful to watch. Thank you

[@moonlightandhares]

Ahh thank you so much. :)

[@ruthjames9278]

We missed this by 2 weeks as we were in thGlastonbury in March, next year we will go for sure.

[@CrowSkeleton]

This is all lovely, but I appreciate being shown the Good Bug at the end, too!

[@jenasthecrowfliesart4797]

Beautiful as ever Karen. Love all things Medieval. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks. Me too x

[@juliaforsyth8332]

The Bartsmann! jug is wonderful!

[@mousiemakespod]

Another wonderful video, thank you! I love the jug that you chose. And I always love watching you create works of art!

[@moonlightandhares]

I'm glad you enjoyed x

[@thurayya8905]

I used to work the Agoura Renaissance Pleasure Faire back in the eighties. One thing we really needed was actual English weather! Watching the medieval fair brought back beautiful memories and your gorgeous little works of art always thrill my heart. The green god on the brown jug was a wonderous find!

[@moonlightandhares]

Sounds great! What wonderful memories to have. :)

[@SuperKabookie]

Love the hare!

[@timtaylor1365]

What a lovely video, what a good artist, how relaxing the music!

[@moonlightandhares]

Many thanks!

[@FG-ie7cu]

Wonderful video. Loved the horses . . . so colorful, mighty, and dramatic! I laughed and laughed over your "indulgence"--"please put money in the jar," lol--it was delightful to see, thank you for sharing. Love your Hare writing and Hare. You are so talented.

[@moonlightandhares]

So glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@debbralehrman5957]

What a lovely tour. It was delightful watching you paint. Thanks 👏🏻🎶🌹

[@gentianvandewerken929]

Cool hare and I loved the jug with a face on it/I love your channel/i'm a fellow artist in Alaska making my own style hare and a bear for a outside sculpture /lol

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks! Ooh that sounds like a great project! Have fun. 🙂

[@gaiagreen2690]

The hare you painted was absolutely magickal! Love and hugs from Switzerland 🤗🇨🇭

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks so much! :)

[@lawriefoster5587]

I finally found you after 4 years!! Totally enchanting as usual. The jug is superb. Thank you for sharing this treasured day with us. Lawrie in Philadelphia.

[@moonlightandhares]

Welcome! :)

[@wildewoodfarm9121]

Thank you Karen for an utterly magical video, I'm feeling very inspired tonight ❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks Kim. x

[@lizzieh5284]

Thank you for taking us to Glastonbury. I loved it and I love your hare creations. Beautiful colours.😊

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 💫

[@elizabethpatria5341]

Amazing video - thank you for sharing with us your beautiful experiences and art :)

[@moonlightandhares]

My pleasure 😊

[@tinaweeks438]

Oh I love to watch you create l get totally mesmerised, beautiful Hare 🌙 blessings 💫

[@moonlightandhares]

🐇Thanks Tina 🙂💫

[@Cs-ry3fx]

We have a medieval renaissance fair in Wisconsin. It's one of my favorite places to go in summer. Thank you for sharing your visit. Love your inspired creations, so pretty. Glastonbury looks like a fun adventure..

[@moonlightandhares]

Sounds great! The Fairs are always lovely to see aren't they. A step back into the past for a few hours :)

[@melissaduncan9988]

Beautiful! Thank you ;) A wonderful feast for the eye and for the soul.

[@CarolineDevereux-cf8nq]

love the jug it's the same has your picture the Bee spell. it did look a bit chilly, very good day out.

[@moonlightandhares]

Ahh you noticed! How could I resist 😊

[@lynseysrecycledbliss1111]

Your art is exquisite ❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you very much x

[@SacredSoulArt]

Absolutely beautiful work 🤩

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much!

[@highlandjournalart654]

Stunning artwork as always x

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you! x

[@carmellarkin4803]

Love Glastonbury. I was there in early May.

[@mandycook9037]

Absolutely blown away by the hare. The artwork is beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Cant wait to be able to have the chance to be able to purchase the hare. Ive started to collect hares only have 8 pieces at the moment of various quality and price but would love something this special. ❤❤❤

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much!

[@karal6968]

Beautiful ! I once made a Das Pronto ( papier macher) Hare with little quartz crystals hanging under the belly. This is very inspiring and gives me much wonderful energy, Thank you.

[@moonlightandhares]

Sounds lovely. I also use to make things with paper mache. It’s a great medium 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@juliewilson-homewood6131]

I know I always say it but truly magical Karen!✨️🐇 Thank you for taking us to Glastonbury to see the fayre..would love to go but always clashes with a yearly event we go to! 🍯🕯❤

[@moonlightandhares]

It was the first time we had ever been Julie. It's one of those things I always say oh lets go, but then something else comes up or clashes with it. There are always lots of things going on at that time of year it seems. Glad you enjoyed x

[@baldwinleatherworks]

Oh, your hare is just absolutely beautiful ! It was such a special magical feel to it.

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it :)

[@stellasanford9511]

At last I've missed you, magical, great artist x

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much!

[@michellecelesteNW]

Significantly more accurate of a faire than I've seen stateside. That hare you created - it's so pretty. I'd pay cash for it. Please consider selling those at faires.

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks. I do sell them via my website shop. :)

[@zoewhiteart7676]

Aww wonderful fair! The hare is gorgeous as well. I love hare also. Thanks for the video. 😍⚔🐰🧝

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks for watching!

[@dollyhare5186]

Absolutely gorgeous video! Thank you!

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@activistwitch]

We had posters to promote the gladto fair all the way here in Wales! I was wondering if ren fairies were just an American thing but I would have totally come to glasto had I not had a previous engagement, I really hope they do it again! Thank you for taking us there with you!

[@moonlightandhares]

It is an annual event so yes will definitely be on again next year. There are quite a few fairs. Loxwood and Tewkesbury are two that I know of.

[@lolly7608]

Such a lovely video…thanks for sharing. Your work is truly magickal! 💫

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much!

[@christinehodge3608]

Just nice,

[@marciawordsworth9464]

completely exquisite

[@ellief3177]

The fair looked really interesting with lots of wonderful crafts to enjoy. The jug is lovely - based on the Bellarmine jugs with their enigmatic faces peering out? I absolutely love the hare with the Medieval style art work - might you get some printed? One day, I would love to own one!

[@moonlightandhares]

The old bartman/bellarmine jugs are lovely arent they. I found a piece of pottery here in the garden a few years back which led to my painting 'The Bee's Spell' which features one of the jugs. There is a video of it if, you haven't watched already, do go and see. I would love to do some medieval inspired ones to be printed at some point. The original will be for sale in the next shop update. 🌼

[@deedowning3327]

Beautiful!

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you!

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@DulceN]

Lovely video. The closest we have in the USA to what is shown is the SCA and maybe some Renaissance Faire (although they tend to be mixed in with lots of fantasy elements). How I wished I was back in my natal Europe, surrounded by History! I am an amateur artist and loved your hare.

[@moonlightandhares]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@sweetattitude]

So enjoyable. I gave you a thumbs up.

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you!

[@elaine6045]

Ive Just found your wonderful channel and I'm absolutely enchanted by your work it's truly magical ✨️ I'm so looking forward to the home blessing print😊 🤍✨️

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you so much and welcome! :)

[@terrielburrell5545]

Wow! You are an amazing artist!

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you very much! That's kind of you to say :)

[@Colganology]

Wonderful work :)

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you very much!

[@4950joan]

Hello just found you and subscribed, such lovely relaxing videos and I love your hares, I wish this fair had been on when I visited Glastonbury 5years ago

[@moonlightandhares]

Welcome! So glad you enjoy the videos.

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Wonderful❣️😍👍

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks so much!

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

You’re most welcome. 🙂

[@lindsayjeanae]

This is so awesome. A true ren faire. Thank you SO much for sharing. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@moonlightandhares]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xxzcfdxc]

Please make more vlogs like these ❤ it's so enchanting and magical

[@rosemarymccarron3887]

That was the time when England was catholic. Not many people are aware but it was the catholic monks that took care of society,looking after the sick and the poor,organizing markets snd teaching people how to buy and sell. This all ended with the king with seven wives.

[@DulceN]

Seven wives? Six, actually…

[@SueMitten]

Ps, was at Glastonbury last weekend July 14th, for a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Glastonbury! Recognised all the sights.... really good...

[@SueMitten]

Glad you liked my comment(s), Glastonbury is indeed a very special place...in more ways than one. Lots of History, some of it not at all nice.... Yes l too like your Artwork. My niece, who lives in Devon has the 3 interlocking Hares, (joined by their ears), as her 'trademark....The Hares originate somewhere in a cave in Central Asia...well BEFORE the Mediaeval Period....

[@SueMitten]

I grew up in a house which had a mural hand painted on one of the walls of the then nursery. A scene of a joust, with the opposing knights, horses, court ladies and accompanying flags/banners. Seeing the your section on the knights joust, reminded me of it.

[@ZeldasMask]

Lovely video! Subscribed!

[@moonlightandhares]

Thanks! :)

[@leeworley5160]

I haven't seen all your video's yet i've never seen a rabbit or a hare in them. What was if i may ask your inspiration for your channel name? It't lovely as are your creations!,😊

[@moonlightandhares]

It all began with a blog of the same name, way back in 2008. I named it after two things I love. Moonlight and Hares and since then the name has just stuck . :)

[@SueMitten]

Ps:- There was a gentleman who made a BEAUTIFUL gold hare jewel with lots of bejewelled dangley bits hanging from it, similar to yours. Then he hid it!,...and wrote and published a book about how to find it...but it was NOT at all straight forward, cos it was a complicated puzzle that you had to solve on nearly every page!!!

[@moonlightandhares]

Yes, Kit Williams and his wonderful Masquerade book and golden hare. Wasn't it wonderful. I grew up with that book and the hare inspired my work. :)

[@SueMitten]

@@moonlightandhares Got ewe at last! Um, thankyou for all your LOVELY videos and music, very nice...if l had known about the Ladybird exhibition l would have gone, like a shot,(bang!)...Talk about evocative... recreation of Childhood! A neighbour of ours, when 'we' were first married, with two small children, had books left over from her own children, which she read to 'ours'. They enjoyed them so much, she said we could keep them! Yes, the art work is absolutely amazing.... very consistent...much better than ANYTHING I could do!!!

[@HenachokoFujoshi]

Does anyone know what the music is that starts at 5:28?

[@moonlightandhares]

The music at 5.28 is actually a clip of the singing I heard at the medieval fair. I didn’t include the piece of film itself of them performing because the footage was spoiled by too many heads blocking my view. As it was so lovely though, I wanted to include it as audio. Have no idea what the piece is called though?

[@HenachokoFujoshi]

@@moonlightandhares oh OK. Thank you anyway.

[@marymeyer8185]

Lovely, thank you.

[@moonlightandhares]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Beautiful ❤