Iron & Ink A.S. XLIX/2015

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Date

June 12-14, 2015

Branch

Barony of Wealdsmere

Autocrat

Katla Jamkona

Site

Lancaster Estates, 6325 Highway 21, Nine Mile Falls, WA

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Autocrat: Katla Jamkona ...

Site Info: Name: Lancaster Estates 6325 Highway 291 Nine Miles Falls, WA 99026

Directions to Site:

Coming from the I-90 West and East;

1. Take the 281 exit to Hwy 2 (N. Division). 2. Go North to W. Francis make a left at the W. Francis light. 3. W. Francis is also Hwy 291. 4. Continue west; stay on the right lane, until W. Francis turns into N. Nine Miles Rd. 5. Drive North passing Nine Miles Falls (on your left), keep going North on Hwy 291. 6. You will inter Stevens Co. 7. Continue north, you will pass a Zip’s on your left, a small shopping center and gas station further on the right, you are now getting closer. 8. Continue north, you will see mile markers, pass marker 16 at your left, you will see Sundown Rd, Villier Rd and to your right, mile marker 17, the next left is the site, it will be clearly marked.

From N. Stevens Co.

Take Hwy. 395 south, it will turn into Hwy 2 or N. Division. Continue south until you reach N. Francis, take a left at N. Francis and follow the directions from # 4 above. Or Take Hwy. 395 south until you reach Hwy 231. Take Hwy 231 south take a left into Hwy 291. Continue on Hwy. 291 pass the town of Tumtum; continue south the site will be to your right.

Note: If you look it up in Google Map, as you come from the south, the site will be directly to the left of a red building pass the Corkscrew Canyon Rd. letters on the map, the road is marked but not named. The Hwy 291 number and the number 6318 are right pass the driveway.

ACTIVITIES Saturday Morning: 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hosts: Mistress Svava in litla and Master RefR Fiachson Ref & Svava's General Cooking Geekery Svava and Refr will be having an open kitchen all day, producing period foodstuffs and working with anyone that comes by. Time: Saturday, all day Fees: none

Hosts: HL Tova Fransdottir & Master Phelan Tǫlusmiðr Craft Grotto Drop in and out as you will for social sharing, working on your craft, asking others about crafts. Learn a stich, or how to start a fire with flint and steel, to set a rivet, to rivet chain, to tie knots, to make rope, etc. Time: Saturday, all day

Instructor: HL Michael of Lancaster Bodkin Arrowheads Forging socketed bodkin points for armor-piercing arrows, plus broadheads for those who wish to try period hunting. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 2 hours Fees: $2 Class Size: 4 (working) with as many others as wish to watch. Will work with observers afterwards during open forge to make more arrowheads.

Instructor: Master Ulrik Grimwolf de Montazure Chainmail Basics Learn the basics of chainmail construction, from simple butted to riveted mail. Discussions on historical use and evolution of chainmail, ring making techniques and sizing, and simple 4 in 1 construction techniques. Demonstrations on riveted mail construction and repair. Demonstration and hands on instruction in making simple byzantine chainmail jewelry. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 3 hours Fees: 2 sizes of colored aluminum rings will be available for $5 per bag. Class Size: 8 Materials needed: 2 pairs of small needle nose pliers, jewelry pliers are best, (available from most Craft stores).

Instructor: HL Sessidi MacThoy Bamboo: An Intro to Sumi-e (Japanese Black Ink Painting) This class will introduce you to the art of Sumi-e. You'll learn about the art form, tools and techniques, and get hands-on experience in painting bamboo. Sumi-e is the Japanese style of Ink Wash Painting dating back to the 7th century. Sumi-e paintings have a few commonalities to make the painting come alive: such as Notan (the various tones of gray), simplicity of subject, and variations in wet/dry brush strokes. Unpainted areas support the viewer in moving around the painting. All of these factors and more are important for the sumi-e artist to capture the essence or personality of the subject. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 3 hrs. Fees: $3 Class Size: 3 to 6

Instructor: Mistress Madrun Gwehyddes Intro to Tablet Weaving This class will explore the difference in approach, aesthetics, and technique between modern and medieval tablet weaving. Students will make their own tablets, learn to prepare a circular warp, and will learn how to do simple diagonals and double-face techniques. Students bring a chair, scissors, note taking equipment and a loose long cloth belt (like a bathrobe belt). If they own a band weaving shuttle or beater/weaving sword it would be good to bring them but it is not necessary. Teacher supplies tools, thread, tablets, belts for those who need them, handout and equipment. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m., 4 hours Fees: $8 Class Size: 8

Instructor: Jarl Sir Styrkarr Jarlsskald Damasqunado de oro Students will learn how to prepare steel and inlay precious metal wire using the Spanish Renaissance version of this ancient technique. Students will receive handout. Tools and precious metals will be provided. Students will ideally leave with a completed piece. Time: Saturday, 9 a.m. 4 hours Fees: $10 Class Size: 6

Apothacary (cancelled)

Instructor: Hon. Lord Takakane Seiiji Pewter Casting Learn to cast small pewter objects using plaster molds. One- two- and three-part molds will be demonstrated. We will also briefly cover the history of pewter, and various pewter alloys. Participants will have the opportunity to carve their own molds and cast in them. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. 2 hours Fees: no charge Class Size: Max. 10 students

Instructor: Mistress Julia Sempronia and HL Fina MacGrioghair Food & Feasting in Ancient Rome This is a hands-on introduction to Roman food and feasting. Students will have a chance to prepare a Roman dish before sitting down to a Roman table. They will get to sample Roman food while learning about the complexities of Roman dining and etiquette. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. 2 hours Fees: $5 Max. 10

Instructor: Master Ruadhan O Fearain Producing a Period Poem This class will cover several basic poetic forms from across medievel Europe. We will talk the when and where of these poems while also practicing their form. At the end of this class you should have several poems and a better understanding of period poetic aesthetic and form. Master Fearain is an accomplished storyteller and oral researcher from the Barony of Wyewood. Specializing in oral poetics, and early period storytelling, Fearain brings years of experience and a hands-on approach to teaching. Class size 12, 1 hour duration, $1 for handouts. Time: Saturday, 11 a.m., 1 hour Fees: $1 Class Size: Max. 12

Instructor: HL Teagan McKie Intro to Lampwork Beads This class covers safety and basic lampworking concepts. Students will learn basic materials needed to lampwork with a Hot Head torch, as well as general tips for lampworking. This is a prerequisite to work on torches, either during free time or subsequent classes. Time: Saturday, noon, 1 hour Fees: $1 Class Size: 6 working, up to 12 max

Instructor: Mistress Morgaina of the Woodlands Brush Making Students will receive instruction on how to make their own brushes. We will look at Cennini, but brushes will be generally Oriental style. Materials Provided: handles, pelts, glue, linen thread, cutting board, Japanese saws, exacto knives, shaker. Students bring exacto knife if you have it and hair if you want to use something you have. Time: Saturday, noon, 1 hour Fees: $3 Class Size: Max. 6

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