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Noble Friends of the Bow,<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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).<br>
<br>
We would still need one more hands-on range class. Atlatls would
work, or maybe somebody has something else they could offer.<br>
<br>
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).<br>
<br>
Below is the draft of the event web site for your reference. Please
note that no reservations are being taken yet.<br>
<br>
Yours Aye,<br>
<br>
<br>
Lord Mungo Napier, Autocrat & Class Coordinator<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">ISENFIR
PERIOD ARCHERY COLLEGIUM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">24
September, 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt">Shire of
Isenfir<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">MARTIAL ACTIVITIES: </b>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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">CLASSES:</b> 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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">COSTS:</b> 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. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">SITE:</b> Oakhaven Farm, <span
style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">1850
Browns Gap Turnpike, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 823-2336. </span>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.<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">FEAST INFORMATION:</b> 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.<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">CAMPING:</b> 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.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">FOOD AND CAMPING
RESERVATIONS:</b> Lady Nicolosa d'Isenfir (aka Kendra Schmid,
knschmid AT gmail.com )<br>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">CLASS PROPOSALS:</b> Lord
Mungo Napier (aka Garth Groff, sarahsan AT embarqmail.com)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">EVENT STAFF:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Autocrat and Class
Coordinator: Lord Mungo Napier (aka Garth Groff, sarahsan AT
embarqmail.com)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Deputy Autocrat Lord
Bryan Morgan (aka David Oxford, david AT Oakhaven.org)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Event
Marshal-in-Charge: Lady Sarah Sinclair (aka Sally Sanford,
sarahsan AT embarqmail.com) </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">Chief Cook/Site
Manager: Lady Clare Garland (aka Karen Oxford: karen AT
Oakhaven.org)</p>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">DIRECTIONS:</b> <span
style="mso-bidi-font-size:16.0pt;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">David
and Karen Oxford,</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:13.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-family:Arial"> <span
style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">1850 Browns Gap Turnpike,
Charlottesville, VA.</span> <i><span
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">From Charlottesville: </span></i>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.</span><br>
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