The Shire of Hartshorn-dale calls upon all artisans to come to the Artisans' Challenge, Display and Workshop.  Bring your latest work and show it off and talk about it with other artisans.  Got something cool you're working on now? Bring it along and show it off as you share your enthusiasm.  Issue or attempt a challenge.

Please take note of the unique start time for this event of 2 in the afternoon (the site is used in the mornings).  A light supper board will be put out around 4:00 (menu will be posted to the website when finalized).  There is no feast, and those seeking heartier fare may wish to bring food to enjoy (or share).  If cooking is your art and you wish to contribute item(s) to the food offered, please contact the head cook in advance to allow for planning.

Challenges:
We have received 20, yes 20 challenges!  The challenges are wide ranging.  Check out the list at http://sites.google.com/site/artisanscdw/

Those taking up challenges are encouraged to contact the individual challengers and let them know. 

Display/Workshop:
Artisans are encouraged to register with the coordinator ahead of the event to ensure display/work space.  If you require anything special (large display area, electricity, a “messy acceptable” area), you MUST register ahead of time to allow for planning.  For those not registering in advance, space for display/work will be allotted on a first come first serve basis.  Plan on spending some time with your work (other than when you're browsing other artisans' displays), to talk about it.

Performance:
We plan to have a performance area set up for those whose art is performance based.  Please contact Lady Siobhan (mcgoff.s AT gmail.com)for details.

All attendees are encouraged to bring personal tokens to distribute to those works that speak to you.  Some tokens will also be provided at the gate.  There will also be a supply of comment cards available, though you are encouraged to discuss your thoughts with the artisans.  The Display/Workshop is not a competition, and it is not a judging situation, it is a time to share and enjoy.

Meetings/Classes.... 
Would you like to hold a guild meeting at the event, or teach a class? Contact Lady Elizabet

Directions:

The event is located in Blue Bell near the intersection of Rt 202 and 73, slightly north of Norristown.

From the SOUTH, head north on 202 through Norristown, past Mercy Suburban Hospital, past the intersection of Germantown Pk.  Continue north through four more lights.  At the fifth light you will be at the intersection of Rt 73 (Skippack Pike), Turn LEFT, and proceed less than one mile.  The church is on your left.  If you pass the synagogue, or cross railroad tracks, you have gone too far.

From the NORTH, head south on 202, through Montgomeryville, past the William Penn Inn, past the Montgomery County Community College.  You will pass a light at the entrance to the college, and then pass a light at the entrance to a small shopping center, the next light will be at the intersection of 202 and Rt 73 (Skippack Pike).  Turn RIGHT onto 73 and proceed less than one mile.  The church is on your left.  If you pass the synagogue, or cross railroad tracks, you have gone too far.

From the WEST, Make your best route to Rt 73 and head east, pass through Skippack village, pass the intersection of Rt 363, through the pair of lights at Bethel Hill and immediately after at Whitehall Rds.  The next light will be at North Wales Rd.  Go straight through, continue over the railroad tracks and just past the synagogue, the church will on your RIGHT.

From the EAST, make your best route to Rt 73.  Continue westward though Whitemarsh, pass through the intersections at Butler Pk, and at Penllyn Blue Bell Pk.  You will go through three more lights before the fourth light at intersection of Rt 202.  Go straight through this intersection, and proceed less than one mile.  The church is on your left.  If you pass the synagogue, or cross railroad tracks, you have gone too far.

PA TURNPIKE:  you will get off at the Norristown exit and follow the sign to Germantown pike *WEST*.  Follow the ramp onto Germantown pike, and get into the center lane (this will be the right lane very shortly).  Stay on Germantown pike until you get to Rt 202 (DeKalb pike) and then turn Right. 

From your turn onto 202 follow the directions "from the south." It's only another 2-3 miles from this intersection total.

Event Website: http://sites.google.com/site/artisanscdw/

At-a-Glance Event Information

Site:
St. John's Lutheran Church
1802 Skippack Pk.
Blue Bell, PA  19422
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Site Opens: 2:00 P.M.
Site Closes: 8:00 P.M.

Event Fees:

Site : $7 per person for adults; $5 per person for age 17 and under; under 6 free.  the NMS will apply to those without proof of membership.
Feast: There is no feast.  A light supper board is included and attendees desiring a more hearty meal are encouraged to bring something along.

Send Reservations to:
Kandy Fling
225 Walnut St.
Royersford, PA 19468

Autocrat:
Elizabet Marshall (Kandy Fling) ArtisansCDW@housemarshall.org; 610-996-9405 (cell phone, call whenever and leave a message of when is best to call you back).

Other Contact Information:
John Marshall, the Head of Kitchen, can also be reached at artisanscdw@housemarshall.org

Performance Coordinator Lady Siobhan, mcgoff.s AT gmail.com

Any questions about specific challenges, please contact the challenger. 

All other questions can be addressed to artisanscdw@housemarshall.org to be forwarded to the correct person.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA, Inc.  - Shire of Hartshorn-dale

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