Metalsmith Symposium IX
(2010-09-24 - 2010-09-26 - Site opens at 5 PM & Closes at 3 PM)
Stierbach
The Barony of Stierbach and the Kingdom of Atlantia welcome all interested in learning about metal, glass, and other arts related to Metalsmiths’ Symposium IX on Sept 24-26, 2010 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Prince William, VA. This weekend long event is dedicated from the beginner to the advanced student wanting to learn all types of metal and earthen pursuits including casting, jewelry, forging, glasswork, metalwork, pottery, dyeing, chandling, and anything that is fire-friendly. Please visit the official MSS website for tips on attending and what to expect http://ekmg.eastkingdom.org/mss/All classes will be considered for Atlantia University credit. To sign up as a teacher, go to http://www.stierbach.org/events/metalsmi th/teacherform.html
. For those wishing to fight either heavy or rapier, we plan to run a bear pit tourney and have training sessions. Site will open at 5 pm Friday and close at 2 pm Sunday.
Website: http://www.stierbach.org/events/metalsmith/metalsmiths.php
Martial Activities: Armored tourney and practice. Rapier tourney and practice.
A&S Activities: It is all about metal, glass, and other related arts. Check the website for details of the classes!
Cost:
Adult, Members: $20.00 Day Trip, $6.00 Feast, $10.00 Camping
Adult, Non-members: $25.00 Day Trip, $6.00 Feast, $10.00 Camping
Youth, 6–17: $10.00 Day Trip, $6.00 Feast, $10.00 Camping
Children, 0- 5: $0.00 Day Trip, $0.00 Feast, $0.00 Camping
Make Checks Payable To: SCA, Inc., Barony of Stierbach
Cost Notes: Pre-reg available on ACCEPS. On site tent camping: $10 for the weekend. RV hook-ups: $25 per day. A listing of local hotels will be provided on the event website.
Site: Prince William County Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112. Site opens at 5 pm Friday and closes at 2 pm Sunday.
Site Restrictions: No alcohol, ground fires.
Feast Information: Simple feast for 75. Pre-reg only!
Merchanting Information: Contact the Event Steward.
Event Steward: Gustav von Silberwald (Peter Topkis), 204 Lancaster Gate Dr Apt 102, Midlothian, VA 23113, Phone: (804) 690-9693, E-mail: gustavvs[AT]yahoo.com
Reservations: Ceridwen ferch Rhys ap Michael (Lisa Mitchell), 13813 Rainer CT, Woodbridge, VA 22193, Phone: () , E-mail: exchequer[AT]stierbach.org
From Richmond, VA and Points South & East: Take I-95 north to Virginia Route 234 north (Dumfries Road), exit 152; Follow Virginia Route 234 north approximately 14 miles to Business Route 234 and turn right; Proceed approximately 1 mile to the Fair Grounds entrance on the left.
From Frederick, MD and Points West: Take US Route 15 south to I-66 east (at Haymarket, VA) Follow I-66 east to Virginia Route 234 south (Bypass), exit 44 Follow Virginia Route 234 south (bypass) to the 6th traffic light (Business 234), turn left; Proceed approximately 1 mile to the Fair Grounds entrance on the left.