[Ansteorra] Artisan Row at Steppes Warlord 2012

[Joanne Murphy]

This sounds like fun.  A few of us in Seawinds are very interested. Do you
know how big the spaces will be. Can two artisans share a space?
Joanna

On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 10:13 PM, Vickie <arastya at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have talked to several of you over the last few months
> about an A&S display format I am sponsoring at Steppes Warlord this
> year.  I am calling it “Artisans
> Row”.  I didn’t know at the time I named
> it that Pennsic has a similarly named event, but they are very similar in
> purpose so I don’t think the cross identity will be a problem. Individuals
> and
> groups may enter, though each entry type is limited to a 10 x 10 foot
> space in
> the hall. (Outside will naturally have more space available.)
> I am inviting artisans of all levels (beginners to Laurels)
> to display their art form in a period style working environment.  Examples
> would be tailor shops, cobbler
> shops, blacksmith shop, etc.  I have even
> had some ask if creating a Lady’s solar would be allowed and by all means
> that
> is do-able.  I am looking for an
> environment that encourages creativity and teaching.  I would like to
> encourage the artisans to sit
> with their work as much as possible, so they can interact with the populace
> showing them how they do their craft and helping create the feeling of
> walking
> through a medieval craft fair.
> The winner will be determined by a combination of populace
> vote and input from the B&B and Royalty.  Each person entering the Artisan
> Row area will receive a bead to bestow
> on their favorite artisan.  There will
> also be special beads for Laurels, Pelicans, and Knights to bestow on their
> favorites, plus, of course, other special beads for the Landed and Royalty
> to
> bestow.  At the end of the day these
> beads will be strung on a cord and presented as a memento to each of the
> Artisans entering.  There will be a gift
> basket to the Artisan deemed to the best display.
> I am really hoping for a fun and informative A&S entry where
> we can all have a great time interacting with each other.   My inspiration
> for this was an event years
> ago with a similar format that I personally remember as the best and most
> fun
> A&S thing I ever did.
> By the way,  most of
> the Artisan Row area is inside the hall with A/C!  Only things that need
> to be outside will be
> housed outside the hall.  Please contact
> me for any questions you might have, we also have a Facebook page set up
> for
> questions and other information.
> https://www.facebook.com/groups/385486931468098
> or search groups for Artisans Row at Warlord 2012.
> I would appreciate any and all feedback from you on what you
> think of the idea and if there is anything you can think of to help make it
> better.
> Mistress Asiya
> Vickie Bratcher
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