[Namron] A & S Demo at Beltane--Spang Decorating Contest

[Vallie Copley]

Greetings m'Lords and Ladies,

Winter is ended, the crops are planted, and the land turns green, this 
must mean that it is time for Beltane Games hosted by the Barony of Namron!

In years gone by Namron has hosted a contest of the greatest Artisans of 
the land to see who would be named their Champion, this Beltane is 
different. This year the A&S Championship has been moved to the Fall 
when their Excellencies will also be choosing their Champions in 
Chivalric, Rapier, and Brewing.

This year for Beltane I will instead be hosting a showing. The showing 
will allow people to present their works so that others may see what 
they have been working on. Those wishing to have their item(s) critiqued 
(judged) may request that as well. This review will not be done by 
Laurels. Instead the judges will have Laurels that follow them and help 
them so that they can get a better understanding of what it takes to 
judge items.

This is a great opportunity for people to have their work reviewed in a 
relaxed easy environment where the purpose is learning and knowledge. 
This will also help those that are wanting to learn more and possibly 
become a Laurel one day to learn and grow also. (Think of this as a 
mini-Laurel's Prize Tourney)

So come bring your finished or in process works of art, share your 
knowledge with others that they can learn and hopefully you too will 
have an opportunity to learn as well.

Setup will start at Noon on Saturday at the covered pavilion, reviews 
will be done from 1pm to 2pm. Artisans are encouraged to be there so 
that the reviewers can talk with them directly. Pick up of all art work 
should be done by 2:30 pm.

There will also be a "Spang Decorating Contest" it will be set up along 
side of the A&S demo.  Please bring your decorated "Spang", drop off at 
noon and pick up by 2:30pm. The A&S Demo will be held at the lower field 
under one of the pavilions.

YIS,
Margherita de Mantua
A&S Champion, Barony of Namron