[TheForge] Fwd- SCA metalworking event in Mass
Phlip
[email protected]
Wed Mar 6 20:59:04 2002
Hey ;-)
Part of my idea is to get non-SCA smiths involved, and with that in mind, I'll
be happy to help you get set up. I've been discussing this with my Household
members, and essentially, we'll be there for you guys. You'll camp with us,
we'll help you get garb, introduce you around, and pretty much everything else
you need to feel comfortable in a new situation ;-) Consider bringing your SO
and/or kids, too- most SCA events are pretty family friendly.
It's a camping event, so you'll need a tent- we're planning on renting any
extras we need from the Navy. Meals will be served on site- since my Household
are Cooks, we might be eating in camp, too. As far as garb, if you don't sew,
we can make you some, if you do sew, we can give you instructions. Don't have
any prices up yet, but the max should be about $50 per person for the weekend-
what we'll likely plan on doing, is registering us all as a group.
Let me find out who else is interested, and I might set up a List so we can
share information and plans....
Phlip
Aaron Silver wrote:
> Phlip-
>
> I'm not sure who I should direct my questions to, but since you're the one
> who let the cat out of the burlap bag, I'm gonna pester you! :-)
>
> I'm in Upstate NY (Around Albany) so this looks close enough that I can
> make. The problem is that while I have SCA leanings, I have not formally
> joined the local groups. (Primarily because I don't think I can make
> regular meetings, but also because I don't have a clue as to what I want my
> persona to be. :-))
>
> Is this open to non-SCAdians, or do I need to join before signing up?
>
> And if I should be directing my questions to someone else, please feel free
> to tell me who I should be pestering. (BG)
>
> Oh, and I certainly hope to see you there. It'll be great to meet more of
> theforge folks face to face.
>
> Aaron Silver
>
> At 04:55 AM 3/6/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> >This just got posted on one of my mailing Lists- it's an SCA event,
> >focused on metalworking. If any of you on TheForge are interested,
> >whether in teaching, or possibly just trying a fairly laid-back
> >reenactment experience, I'll be happy to help you get involved. Please
> >contact me privately at:
> >
> >[email protected]
> >
> >Johan, you'd better start planning now. If I hafta go to Ohio to collect
> >you, so help me, I'll strap you on the hood and tie a deer tag on your
> >ass. We can use my forge- an anvil (no block needed) and hand tools
> >would be nice, but not necessary.
> >
> >SPCA, I think this would be a great chance for our Household to get
> >together, and maybe help in the kitchen and promote period cooking.
> >
> >Phlip
> >
> >######################################################
> >
> >Greetings,
> >
> > Last night I received the final approval for an event I have been
> >wanting to put on for
> >years. What I would like to have is they widest range of classes
> >possible. To this end I am
> >looking for people to teach classes from all over the East Kingdom. So
> >if you are interested
> >or know some one who you think should teach a class please contact me
> >off list.
> >
> > A formal event announcement will be forthcoming shortly.
> >
> >YIS,
> >
> >Olaf of Trollhiemsfjord
> >
> >Metal Smith's Symposium
> >
> > The event is the fourth, though sixth of Oct. 2002. It will be at
> >Camp Blanchard in Sutton, MA in
> >cooperation between the Canton of Aschehyrst & the Shire of Quintavia.
> >This is the site that is used for
> >Boredom War.
> >
> >Classes:
> >
> > The plan is to have as many people learning by doing as possible. I
> >plan to have at least four tracks that are
> >running more or less concurrently:
> >
> > One that starts with iron ore & building a bloomery then
> >finishes with the working of the iron that has
> >been smelted.
> >
> > One that starts with a piece of soapstone & proceeds through to
> >a finished piece of pewter jewelry.
> >
> > One that starts with a piece of wax & ends with a piece of
> >silver jewelry.
> >
> > One would be building the tools to do period metal smithing made
> >of both wood & metal. Such as
> >bellows, tongs, hammers, drills & maybe an anvil.
> >
> >
> > What I would like from prospective teachers is the following: A
> >short resume of experience of why they are
> >qualified to teach their class/classes; a class description including
> >how long, how many people the class
> >is limited to, what tools or equipment the student should bring, what
> >level of experience the students should
> >have (rank beginner, experienced beginner, moderately experienced or
> >advanced), which days/times are they are
> >available to teach, how many times they are willing to teach each class,
> >if the class will be using mostly period
> >methods or more modern methods & a budget of materials that will be
> >needed. This information will be used
> >to make up the class schedule & advertising for the event.
> > Class size will be limited by each instructor to ensure that
> >everyone gets to do as much hands on work as
> >possible. We will have access to up to 5 indoor class areas if we can
> >fill the teaching roster & have enough
> >students to justify using all the space. Other subjects that are
> >appropriate to this event would be: Pattern
> >welded blades; Goldsmithing; Armoring; Making period wood working tools;
> >Copper smithing; Tin smithing;
> >coin making; Bead Making; Period Lapidary work & any other related
> >subjects we can find teachers for.
> >
> >Schedule:
> > This is a preliminary schedule, it is not set in stone. If we can
> >not get enough Teachers & Students to fill the
> >scheduled class hours we will end earlier on Sunday. It is planed that
> >most beginners classes will be held on
> >Saturday.
> > Friday: Site opens at Noon.
> > Class on building Bloomery starts at 2 PM
> >continues until completed.
> > Travelers Repast served at 7 PM.
> > Saturday: Breakfast 7-8 AM.
> > Classes.
> > Lunch 2-3 PM.
> > Classes.
> > Classes end at 7:30 PM
> > Feast 8-10
> > Sunday: Breakfast 7-8 AM.
> > Classes
> > Lunch 12-1 PM.
> > Classes end at 3 PM
> > Cleanup starts at 3 PM
> > Site closes at 5 PM
> >
> >
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