[Hartwood] Fwd: The Tir Righ A&S and Championship draws nigh!

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Just in case you haven't seen this yet...

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Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 13:29:11 -0700
From: Paul Puhallo <liciniusc at hotmail.com>
To: "northern at antir.sca.org" <northern at antir.sca.org>,
	"rocks at tirrigh.org"	<rocks at tirrigh.org>
Subject: [Rocks] The Tir Righ A&S and Championship draws nigh!


  The Tir Righ A&S and Bardic Championship is now only two weeks away!  
   On September 26th, 2015, in the fair Barony of Seagirt, come join  
Prince Vikingr and Princess Lishinia and bear witness to the selection  
of a new Skald and Scholar of Tir Righ.  As well as the competitions  
there will we much revelry and merriment, with a potluck and Tavern  
night on Saturday Evening.  For the Potluck,The Barony of Seagirt will  
provide the main course; attendees are asked to bring sides and  
desserts. A full grocery store is located near the event site.  TUTR  
sessions will take place as well an informal Heavy Fight Practice  
along with Cut and Thrust.   Viscount Sir Kerrigan urges attendees to  
bring their armor and join him! Event Schedule:
Friday:
  7:00pm - 10:00pm - Site open for A&S Display drop-off.  *Please note  
complete set up of A&S displays will not be possible Friday night.*

Saturday:
  8:00am - Gate/Site Opens
9:00am - Opening Court (swearing in competitors)
9:30am - Judges and entrants meeting
10:00am to 4pm - A&S & Bardic Judging
10:00am to 4:30pm - TUTR Sessions
4:00-5:00pm - Laurel's Meeting
5:30 pm - Principality Court
6:30 pm - Potluck
8:30 pm - Dance
11:30pm - Clean up
12:00am - Site Closes
    Some very Exciting classes will be held at the Event.   Anyone  
wishing to pre-register for a class to reserve their spot please email  
the Event Steward.

Silk Banner Painting "Getting Your Heraldry On"
Taught by Archos Aline de Seez Class Length: 12:30pm ? 4:30pm (4  
Hours)  Number of Participants: 2-8 Class Description:  Have you ever  
wanted to have one of those fluttery banners, bravely flying over your  
encampment? But painting silk seems so very scary. Well in my quest to  
have people "Get their Heraldry On" I am offering a simple  
introduction to painting silk. We will also cover period  
banners.Students should bring a simple design to paint approx. 8"x8".  
(Not too detailed). If you have a device then perhaps bring one  
element of it to use. We will be painting a 10"x10" silk square. (I  
will be supplying the silk, dyes and resists for you to use) If you  
have water colour brushes (or fine pointed brushes) then please bring  
them. 3 pre-framed silk squares will be available to the first 3  
students.
Cost: $10
  Mead 101Taught by Lady ChaostiClass Time Length:  10am-12:00pm (2  
Hours)Number of Participants: 1-8Class Description:  A brief discourse  
on how to brew mead; Students will learn all the equipment and  
techniques required to brew a basic mead.  Attendees under the age of  
19 must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $1.00
Writing with Runes
Taught by HL Taliesin ap HafganClass Time Length:  2:30pm ? 4:30 pm (2 Hours)
Number of Participants: 4-8
  Class Description:   The art of writing in Viking runes (also known  
as the Elder Futhark)., the sacred alphabet of the Germanic peoples of  
Northern Europe.  The class will offer basic instruction on the  
history of runes, their meaning and the writing of the characters.
Runes are steeped in history & spirituality and were commonly used for  
divination.  Some consider runes to be an ancient oracle particularly  
when considered in the history, stories and myths of the Vikings and  
Norse.   The very name ?rune? derives from the ancient Gothic ?runa?  
meaning a secret or a mystery (Runes, Dee, J  001)
Cost: $5.00

Uncials (Calligraphy)
Taught by HL Taliesin ap HafganClass Time:  10:00am ? 12:00pm (2 Hours)
Number of Participants: 4-8
Class Description:  Uncials, introduced in the 3rd Century is a  
majuscule alphabet (upper case only), historically used by monks for  
the writing of religious books and manuscripts.  Uncial?s broad single  
stroke letters use simple round forms, taking advantage of the newly  
available parchment and vellum surfaces, as opposed to the angular,  
multiple stroke letters more suited to the rougher surfaces previously  
available.
Students will be introduced to the basic Uncial alphabet and how to  
form each of the letters of the alphabet.
Supplies, tools etc. will be supplied by instructor.  For this class  
the instructor will provide chisel nib felt pens for use in the class.  
  Students are welcome to bring their own pens, ink and paper if they  
prefer to use a regular nib.  A C-2 Speedball nib or its equivalent is  
recommended.
Cost: $5.00

Basket Twinning (Weaving)
Taught by HL Topher MackenzieClass Time: 12:30pm ? 2:30pm (2 Hours)
Number of Participants: 4-8
Class Description:  In this class you will learn Twining technique to  
construct a small basket.  This technique is used in various weaving  
styles, in everything from Basket making to Tapestries and material  
weaving. This it a medieval art form the technique is valuable in  
medieval and mundane projects.
Students may not complete the full project in class but will be shown  
how to finish it before the end of class.
  Patterns will be provided at class.
Cost: $5.00  The Site fees for the event will be:

  Adults: $20 ($5 NMS will apply) ,Youth (13-18):  $10, Children 12  
and under - Free
  (Please Make Cheques payable to ?The Barony of Seagirt?)  In Service,-Tristan
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