The Barony of Stierbach and the Kingdom of Atlantia welcome all interested in learning about metal, glass, and other related arts to Metalsmiths' Symposium IX on Sept 24-26, 2010 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Prince William, VA.

This weekend long event is dedicated to teach people from the beginner to the advanced student wanting to learn all types of metal and earthen pursuits including casting, jewelry, forging, glasswork, metalwork, pottery, dyeing, chandling, and anything that is fire-friendly.  Please visit the official MSS website for tips on attending and what to expect http://ekmg.eastkingdom.org/mss/ .

All classes will be considered for Atlantia University credit.  For more details and to sign up as a teacher, go to http://stierbach.atlantia.sca.org/events/metalsmith/metalsmiths.php .

For those wishing to fight either heavy or rapier, we plan to run a bear pit tourney and have training sessions on Sat.

Site will open at 5 pm Friday and close at 2 pm Sunday.

Lodging

On site tent camping:  $10 for the weekend.
RV hook-ups:  $25 per day.

A listing of local hotels will be provided on the event website.

Site Restrictions:  No alcohol. 

Directions:

Directions:  Prince William Fairgrounds, 10624 Dumfries Road Manassas, VA 20110

From Washington, DC and Points North:

Take I-395 south to I-495 north; Follow I-495 north to I-66 west;

Follow I-66 west to Virginia Route 234 south (Bypass), exit 44;

Follow Virginia Route 234 south (bypass) to the 6th traffic light (Business 234), turn left;

Proceed approximately 1 mile to the Fair Grounds entrance on the left. 

From Richmond, VA and Points South & East:

Take I-95 north to Virginia Route 234 north (Dumfries Road), exit 152;

Follow Virginia Route 234 north approximately 14 miles to Business Route 234 and turn right;

Proceed approximately 1 mile to the Fair Grounds entrance on the left. 

From Frederick, MD and Points West:

Take US Route 15 south to I-66 east (at Haymarket, VA)

Follow I-66 east to Virginia Route 234 south (Bypass), exit 44

Follow Virginia Route 234 south (bypass) to the 6th traffic light (Business 234), turn left;

Proceed approximately 1 mile to the Fair Grounds entrance on the left.

At-a-Glance Event Information

Site:
Prince William County Fairgrounds
10624 Dumfries Road
Prince William, VA  20112
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Site Opens: 5
Site Closes: 2

Event Fees:

Site : Adult, Member:  $20.00, includes dayboard on Saturday

Adult, Non-Member:  $25.00, includes dayboard on Saturday

Youth (6–17):  $10.00
Child (0–5):  $0.00

Note:  Children are welcome to attend the event; however, they must be supervised by an adult at all times.  We do not anticipate having any children's activities at this event. 

Feast: Simple Supper (Saturday):  $6.00 pre-registration required, limited to 75 people

Send Reservations to:
Pre-registration via ACCEPS will be available shortly.  Please check back here.

Ceridwen ferch Rhys ap Michael (Lisa Mitchell), 13813 Rainer CT, Woodbridge VA 22193, email:  exchequer(AT)stierbach.org

Autocrat:
Gustav von Silberwald (Peter Topkis).  204 Lancaster Gate Dr, Midlothian, VA 23113.  Phone:  (804) 690-9693.  Email:  gustavvs(AT)yahoo.com

Make Checks Payable to: The Barony of Stierbach

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