[Archers] Period Archery Event Classes Still Needed

[Garth Groff]

Noble Friends of the Bow,

Some really great people have stepped up to offer classes for Isenfir's 
Period Archery Event on 24 September. On the range Lord Godai will offer 
a hands-on Yumi bow class, and Lord Naran will do a hands-on thumb ring 
class. For the sit-down classes we have traditional arrow-making and 
string making classes by Sir Tnek, and Lord Eirik plans a class on 
bamboo/cane arrows. I have a general shooting theory class by Lord Godai 
in reserve.

Sadly, we still don't have enough classes to fill out the day, and if we 
don't have a full slate by Ruby Joust, our hosts will cancel the event.

I'm looking for a hands-on crossbow technique class. An instructor would 
need to bring several crossbows and bolt sets (I can offer three sets of 
bolts and my light combat crossbow).

We would still need one more hands-on range class. Atlatls would work, 
or maybe somebody has something else they could offer.

For sit-down classes, we absolutely need one more, but two classes would 
be great. I would like to see a class on period arm guards and finger 
tabs, perhaps with templates provided to the students. Another 
possibility is making period targets (using modern materials is o.k.), 
and their adaptation to our SCA needs (multiple arrow ends rather than 
single-arrow competitions), perhaps suggesting various games and 
scenarios. Any other ideas would be welcome, though please keep in mind 
the theme is period archery, and the emphasis is on practical classes 
rather than pure history (I would still take a good history class in a 
pinch though).

Below is the draft of the event web site for your reference. Please note 
that no reservations are being taken yet.

Yours Aye,


Lord Mungo Napier, Autocrat & Class Coordinator

*ISENFIR PERIOD ARCHERY COLLEGIUM*

*24 September, 2016*

*Shire of Isenfir*

Join the Shire of Isenfir for a one-day session of classes and range 
time devoted to period archery using English-style longbows, Mongolian 
horse bows, Japanese yumi bows, Native American flatbows, crossbows, 
etc. Here is a chance to learn more about period archery in its many 
forms, and how we can “up our game” as re-enactment archers. If you’ve 
ever thought of switching to period archery, here is a chance to “test 
the water” and see if the change is right for you, or just come for a 
great day shooting with friends.

*MARTIAL ACTIVITIES: *Just target archery: shooting with period-style 
equipment at period-type targets. Range time will include both 
instructional classes, and general shooting. Archers with modern 
SCA-compliant hand bows are also welcome. Some period loaner bows will 
be available for testing. Please bring your own arrows/bolts and leathers.

*CLASSES:* Proposed classes include building period-style arrows for SCA 
sport-weight bows, building period targets, thumb ring shooting, yumi 
bow shooting, or other classes TBA. The emphasis will be on period-style 
shooting or making period gear and its use, rather than pure history. A 
total of eight or nine classes will be offered.

*COSTS:* This is the Shire of Isenfir’s gift to the kingdom--no site 
fee, however Blue Cards or waivers at troll will be required. Advance 
reservations for the lunch and feast will be required so our chief cook 
will know how much food to buy.

*SITE:* Oakhaven Farm, 1850 Browns Gap Turnpike, Charlottesville, VA 
22901 (434) 823-2336. Site restrictions: This is a dry site from sunrise 
Saturday until the feast (remember, we’re shooting). Oakhaven is a 
working farm, so no pets please. Our hosts’ home is off-limits, except 
for the toilets and showers in the basement and the barn. We cannot 
accommodate young children and there will be no child care or alternate 
activities for them. Older youngsters who are serious about archery and 
will participate in the classes and range time are certainly welcome.

*FEAST INFORMATION:* Food will be provided by the Shire of Isenfir as a 
fund-raiser: Day-board lunch, $5; evening feast, $8. Saturday and Sunday 
breakfasts $3. Vegetarian alternatives are planned. Please contact Lady 
Clare Garland for any other special dietary needs. You are also welcome 
to bring your own food or go off site (Crozet is about four miles away). 
Remember, meals must be reserved in advance.

*CAMPING:* Limited tent camping will be available at no charge. Toilets 
and showers will be available (please bring your own soap and towels). A 
fire pit will be provided. Camping space MUST be requested in advance 
from Lady Nicolosa d'Isenfir.

*FOOD AND CAMPING RESERVATIONS:* Lady Nicolosa d'Isenfir (aka Kendra 
Schmid, knschmid AT gmail.com )

*CLASS PROPOSALS:* Lord Mungo Napier (aka Garth Groff, sarahsan AT 
embarqmail.com)

*EVENT STAFF:*

Autocrat and Class Coordinator: Lord Mungo Napier (aka Garth Groff, 
sarahsan AT embarqmail.com)

Deputy Autocrat Lord Bryan Morgan (aka David Oxford, david AT Oakhaven.org)

Event Marshal-in-Charge: Lady Sarah Sinclair (aka Sally Sanford, 
sarahsan AT embarqmail.com)

Chief Cook/Site Manager: Lady Clare Garland (aka Karen Oxford: karen AT 
Oakhaven.org)

*DIRECTIONS:* David and Karen Oxford,1850 Browns Gap Turnpike, 
Charlottesville, VA. /From Charlottesville: /Easiest route is to follow 
250 W towards Crozet and make a right onto Browns Gap Turnpike. This 
will be a three way intersection between 250W as it turns left, 240W as 
it goes straight into Crozet, and Browns Gap Turnpike is a sharp right 
by the ruined building. Follow the road past Beaver Creek Park and we 
are about a mile beyond the park on the left just past the power 
substation. SCA directional signs will be posted. If you get lost, call 
(434) 823-2336.
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