Date: November 23 , 2013
Site opens at: 12:00 AM on November 23th 2013
Site closes at: 12:00 AM
Event site:
First Christian Church
2000 Kessler Blvd
Longview, WA 98632
Greetings to the
Citizens of Antir!
The Shire of River’s Bend is
once again hosting the annual Autumn Gathering now in it’s 7th
year. This year’s theme is OWLS….whooooo will win the Chess
Championship this year? Whoooo will win the Arts and Science
Competition?? Whooo will win the Subtlety contest??
Well, you get the idea…have fun with the theme for your
entry in the Arts and Science Competition and the Subtlety
contest!!! We have a new location this year and it is all on one
level and is right across from the lake, so there is a wonderful
area for fighters – heavy and rapier. Perhaps even thrown weapons,
all depending on weather of course.
Classes:
Many do have attendance limits, so please send a note to
Magda (e-mail purpleflutterby28@yahoo.com)
in advance if possible so she can let the teachers know how many
students to plan for. Please be prepared to pay instructors
directly and in small bills only so they don’t need to make
change.
A class in wire weaving is also coming, details
TBA.
SCHEDULE (class ending times approximate)
10-11:30 THE LOPSIDED STITCH: LONG ARM CROSS
STITCH
Mistress Arlys o Gordon, OL, OP
Class size: 8 max
Class cost: $2
Students to bring: sewing snips. Instructor will provide all other
materials.
Long arm cross stitch is a variant of plain cross stitch, and was
used throughout Europe from at least the 1200’s on. While it is a
little tricky at first, it lends itself well to a variety of
uses and is a very sturdy stitch. Students will learn a bit about
its history, and see some period and SCA period examples before
learning to work the stitch with a small class
project.
Long arm cross stitch is a component of Assisi
work, and students wishing to take the Assisi class in the
afternoon will find this class very helpful to
them.
10-12 BYZANTINE NECKLACES
Her Ladyship Khanzara
Class size: 6 max
Class cost: $5
The Byzantines loved their jewelry. In this class you will learn to
make your own beaded chain Byzantine-style necklace or bracelet, in
a style that was common around the 6th-7th centuries
A.D.
10-12 WIRE WEAVING
Instructor:
HL Kolfinna Vallagyoja, Courtier of Glymm Mere
10am Basic
Wire Weaving
1pm Advanced Wire
Weaving
The
beautiful style of trichinopoly known as Norse Wire Weaving has
been found in multiple hoards and is an example of beautiful, fun
hands on jewelry making. Come learn how to do several weaves and
walk away with your very own necklace or arm
band $7 for
morning session, $4 for afternoon, cost includes handouts, mandrel,
draw plate, wire and findings. Afternoon includes additional
findings, beads, more time from basic class for work on pieces. 2
hrs per session. If already comfortable with basic wire weaving,
then option for only 2nd session is
fine.
Second session is Advanced
wire weaving and Norse jewelry.
First is Beginning Wire
Weaving
I don’t have a class limit and
also students should bring jewelry snips and pliers if they have
them.
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Lunch Break
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1-3 Wire Weaving See above class announcement
1-3 BEGINNING ASSISI
Her Ladyship Rosamond Winder
Class size: 7 max
Class cost: $2
Students to bring: sewing scissors. Instructor will provide all
other materials.
This class is a hands-on project oriented class. Students will be
taught long arm cross stitch as well as backstitch and Holbein
stitches. Once familiar with these stitches, they will be given a
small project to apply their knowledge to.
1-3 BLACKWORK
Her Ladyship Anja Snihova
Class size: 10 max
Class cost: $5 includes a beginner kit
Students to bring: sewing snips
Students will learn basic blackwork if they are new to the style;
if they would like to learn more advanced techniques, they will
learn other stitches which were used in blackwork. Learn the
beautiful stitch the Tudors were raving about!
1-3 MAKING A SATCHEL
Her Ladyship Hannah Tobias
Class size: 8 max
Class cost: $2
Students to bring: scissors, tape measure, needle and
thread
Whether called a scrip, a wallet, or a satchel, everyone wants a
way of carrying things hands-free. This class will show you how to
construct a simple rectangular satchel with a
flap.
1-3 EMBROIDERY 102: LOOPED STITCHES
Her Ladyship Havoise de Rohan
Class size: 6 max
Class cost: $2
Students to bring: snips or other small scissors. Handout, marked
fabric, hoop, needle, and threads will be provided. Loopiness on
the part of the student is not required, but sometimes it
helps.
An introduction to looped stitches, where the next stitch begins
before the previous one ends. We will learn blanket, fly, feather,
Cretan, lazy-daisy, and chain stitch.
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Please drop Magda a note with the names of the classes you want to
take at the e-mail given above.
Come and learn new things with us!
Bards come and entertain and
compete for lovely prizes.
Lunch of soup, bread and
dessert will be served for a mere $4. A potluck feast will be
served in the evening. Please bring according to modern last
name: a-l = Main dish; m-o = finger foods; p-z
desserts.
Gate opens at 9:00 am and
closes at 10:00 pm.
Gate fee is $5 (NMS applies)
Under 16 free.
Address:
First Christian
Church
2000 Kessler
Blvd.
Longview, WA
98632
Corner of 20th and
Kessler
From I-5 take exit 36b to
Longview, stay on hwy 432 it becomes Tennent Way, after you pass
the Arco station it becomes Nichols Blvd. Turn right on 20th to
cross lake and the Church is on the corner. Parking is available in
the school parking lot across 20th from the Church and on both
sides of the streets. Entrance will be marked with
signage.
Stewardess:
THL Magda Murdoch of Derhirst
purpleflutterby28@yahoo.com cell 360-431-8307
Protégé to Maistreas Anderwyn na Sionain,
OP
Arcuarius to
Archos Sionaid ine Cullaich, OGGS
and Elizabeth Kincayd
elizabethannie78@yahoo.com