[MR] A&S at Wastelands, June 23, Round 3

[NeedleznPinz]

I expect that this is the final version, but you never know....  ;-)

Schedule -
Open at 9:00
Classes 10 to 11:00 and 1 to 2:00
Masters' Hall 11 to 1:00
Face-to-face 11:00 to noon and 2 to 3:00
Brewing Exposition, Pick up Displays at 4:00

Classes:
10:00 to 11:00
Byzantine History - Lord Geffrei Maudeleyne - An overview of Byzantium.
Refresh you memory of what was happening in the Eastern Europe and Western
Asia in the Early Middle Ages.

The Game of Go - Lord Elys Storm - A game that is easy to teach, easy to
learn but very difficult to master.  Come to learn the basics and enjoy
working out strategies as you play throughout the day.

Basic Calligraphy - Baron Wulfstan Egweald - This class will include such
topics as layout, size & spacing of lettering and words.

1:00 to 2:00
--canceled--Illumination by Oil - Mistress Sine ni Dheaghaidh - A
make-and-take class to create authentic oil lamps with suspended wicks and
olive oil fuel.--canceled--

Largesse and Tokens - Lady Miriel Crawford - Bring your samples,
instructions and suggestions for tokens, favors, and largesse for Gift
Baskets.  We will be discussing ideas for supporting our Baron and Baronne
as they recognize the kindnesses and skills of our citizens, and showcasing
the talents and generosity of our artisans.

Gilding for calligraphers - Baron Wulfstan Egweald - This block will concern
itself with flat and raised gilding, Gesso properties and how to make it
(including how to slake the plaster), laying the gold, burnishing, etc.

4:00 to 5:00
Brewing Exposition, sponsored by Lady Ceara ní Néill
   Beverages will be displayed, tasted, discussed, and assessed by all
participants. The winner will be determined by the popular vote; entries
must have a human representative present to speak for them (participate in
discussion). Additional discussion topics will include tasting methods,
judging practices, and documentation/resources.
   Participants must be at least 21 years of age & have brought an entry
consisting of cordials/liqueurs, meads or wines. Only those individuals
entering the competition may participate.

Displays:
All Things Byzantine Display and an Open Display -- Bring your finished
items and Works in Progress to get feedback, pats on the back, and tokens of
appreciation for your hard work researching and producing your project(s).
The Display area will have 2 different Meet the Artist times (11 to noon and
2 to 3:00) so attendees can learn more about the Display items.  Artisans
are asked to attend their displays for at least one of these times (the
early session is especially for fighters, archers, staff, etc.), but both
sessions would be ideal.

Period Encampment Competition
   Asszony Bessenyei Rozsa is sponsoring a Competition for Best Encampment
with prizes in the following categories: Best Overall, Best Camping
Encampment, Best List Field set up, Best Hospitality, Best Use of Flags.
Judging will begin at 2:00.  Please register at the Gate or at the A&S area
by noon.
Judging criteria: Up to 6 points for each of the following

1. Cover - Criteria to consider would be fiber content, engineering design,
colors, decorations (if any)
2. Furniture - Criteria include design, materials, construction techniques
and methods, style and period.
3. Accessories - Again, design, materials, construction methods, period(s)
represented would all be considered.
4. Food - Content, recipes, presentation can all be considered.
5. Recreational Activities - Games, work projects, music, story telling,
leisure or vocational activities all reveal social or economic class and
time period of participants.
6. Written description of the above - Help out the judges and tell them why
they should award maximum points to the owners/creators of this particular
encampment.
7. Period primary references - If you provide period references: articles,
paintings, photographs of relics or academic recreations, the judges will be
at your mercy.
8. Use of Byzantine theme.

Masters’ Hall:
   To the Artisans and all Other Noble and Gentle Folk of Sacred Stone,
   Members of the Order of the Laurel greatly desire to have an opportunity
to become better acquainted with you, your work and your concerns. To this
end, they invite you to a small gathering at Wastelands on June 23.
   Some of them will be taking over the A&S area at 11:00. There they will
offer cool drinks and chance for one-on-one conversation until 1:00. They
would esteem it an honor if you would introduce yourself, bring a sample of
your work, or ask a question or two. This is an open, informal forum.
   For the sake of their books and references they will be bringing, they
ask that no food be brought into the area.  They would love to have you join
them before or after your lunch.