[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Metalsmith's symposium announcement

[Wade Hutchison]

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Metalsmith Symposium VI
October 19-21, Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais
( Camp Karoondinha Glen Iron, PA, 17845; no street address)

The Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais is proud to sponsor an intensive
symposium entirely devoted to smith work, glass, enameling, casting,
forge work, bang-on-it-until-it-looks-like-it-should-look work.  This
event has been held in the East Kingdom in past years, and we are
grateful that the organizers have graciously allowed us to host it
this year.
Your autocrat this year is Maitre Gilles de Beauchamps (David Brooks;
herald at micro-link.net;  570 584-2306, 507 East Academy Street,
Hughesville, PA 17737.)

Our site is Camp Karoondinha in Glen Iron, PA.  Please note that this
is a DRY SITE and no alcoholic beverages will be tolerated on site.
Lodging is available in cabins with bunk beds.  You will need to bring
your bedding. We are planning a Middle Eastern feast cooked by Lady
Aibell ingen Dairmata, please contact her at ladyaibell at yahoo.com or
at 570 713-7653 with dietary concerns.


Fees for the event are as follows: on board $25.00.  Non-member adults
will also be charged the $3.00 non member surcharge.
On board includes site fee, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, as well as
lodging.  A one day site fee is $10 and includes lunch for Saturday.
Make checks payable to  SCA, Inc. Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais.  Our
reservations clerk is Lady Aine Ingen ui Aeongus (Joanne Miller,
aineanfaid at micro-link.net , 570 998-2076; 27 Veteran's Lane, Trout
Run, PA 17771.   The site will open at 6pm October 19 and close at
12pm October 21.

For a list of classes, sign up in advance, or to offer to teach a
class, please visit the link at
http://ekmg.eastkingdom.org/scheduler/?event=mss6
or contact Lord Gilchrist MacNaughton at gilchrist at micro-link.net .
Additional information about the event and the East Kingdom Metalsmith
Guild is available at www.ekmg.eastkingdom.org -

We are holding a silent auction to benefit the Metalsmith's guild.
Please bring any unwanted tools or materials as a donation.

We also welcome anyone who wishes to bring a project, either completed
or a work in progress, along with descriptions and documentation for
an A&S display during the day on Saturday.  Be prepared to field
comments and questions about your work from the attendees.

Stay tuned for further announcements concerning a guest speaker!
Details soon to follow.

The cut off date for reservations is October 5. If you wish to be
onboard for feast please reserve your place by that date.  You may
still send in reservations after that date, but cutoff for feast is
October 5.  The only good reservation is a paid reservation.


DIRECTIONS:
>From the East and North: Find your best route , Route 15 South to
Lewisburg. Proceed to and turn onto Route 45 West. Proceed west on
Route 45 West, passing through the towns of Mifflinburg and Hartleton
(beware of speed traps!). ** At the intersection of Route 235 South,
turn left. (SCA signs will be posted from this point.) From this turn,
follow signs for 235 South for approximately 3 miles through Laurelton
(last chance for food, gas, and ATM) and Glen Iron. The road makes
several 90-degree turns; just before the last one, you will pass the
West End Fire Company on your left. Turn right onto Creek Road at the
4-way intersection past this last 90-degree turn. Penn's Creek should
be on your left. Stay on this road for approximately three miles; you
will pass a large 3 story stone house with three arches, on your
right, at this point you are about one mile from the Camp. After you
pass Penn's Creek Campground on your right, turn right at the sign for
Thomas Dam Road/Boy Scout Camp. Camp Karoondinha is on the left, up
the hill. Troll will be located at the Dining Hall; look for the Troll
sign. From the South: Find best route to 15 North. In Lewisburg, turn
left at the second light onto Route 45 West. Follow from * above. From
the West: Find your best route to Route 45 East. Follow Route 45 East
through the Hairy Johns State Forest. Just past the Laurelton State
School (there will be many large stone buildings and well kept ground
on the left), turn right onto Route 235 South. Follow from ** above.