SCA West

10th-14th Century Ball
Balls are one of the most common toys throughout time and a myriad of cultures. Depictions of different games played with either a ball or a ball-like object can be found as early as Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The exact date of the first ball unknown, although highly debated. Medieval manuscripts show people playing many different types of games using balls: marbles, bocce, stool ball, all the way to tennis. These balls were many different sizes and made of many different materials depending on the game.

The Design
There are three basic constructions to balls dating from the second through the seventeenth centuries (see Mould, page 3407). I chose to use design b using dyed sheepskin from a local leather shop (I was hoping for white, but it was too pricey). The two pieces were cut to the same size circles. Due to some differences in the skins, they did not stretch equally. The seams are sewn together with linen thread coated in beeswax using a butted edge seam except for where the leather proved to be too thin to withstand the strain. The next set will be done of a thicker piece of vegetable tanned calf skin. I first sewed the seam half way round before placing my filling (I’ll talk about that below) into it and finishing the ball.

The Filling
Medieval balls were filled with a huge variety of things. According to Mould, balls were usually stuffed with moss, wool or leather scraps, with some examples having a central core of wood or tightly packed moss wrapped in leather strips. Still others are thought to have been filled with sawdust, chalk, pebbles and earth. The Museum of London has a tennis ball dating from 1485 AD - 1603 AD that is stuffed with hair. The tighter packed the ball was, the more bounce it has. To get a decent bounce I first fit a bunch of Spanish moss into the empty ball to get a good estimate for the core of the ball. I then took it out and wound wool yarn around it to both compact the moss core and give it a good shape. This also made stitching the rest of the leather covering much easier and cleaner. In the end, the ball does have some bounce, fine for playing with as seen below, which appears to be a game akin to volleyball without a net.

Bibliography
http://aelflaed.homemail.com.au/do…

http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/Viewe…

Egan, Geoff. The Medieval Household Daily Living: C. 1150 - C. 1450. London: H.M.S.O., 1998.

Mould, Quita; Carlisle, Ian and Cameron, Esther: Craft, Industry and Everyday Life: Leather and Leatherwork in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York: Published for York Archaeological Trust by the Council of British Archaeology: Charlesworth England: 2003 (http://www.yorkarchaeology.co.uk/r…)

http://www.museumoflondonprints.co…

The Mist Fall Investiture will including a brewing display!! Brings your brews. Any Brew you wish to display and sample out. Meads, Ales, Wine, Cyser, Soft Brews, Cordials or anything else you wish to share.

Mists Fall Investiture will be November 19th At St Annes of the Sunset in Sf. Fear not!!! There is LOTS of PARKING and the bus line is at its door. Those wishing to participate please email my self at cooklover32388@yahoo.com or Baron Joel The Brewer of Westermark. (whose email I will add later after checking he wants it on FB.)

I encourage one and all to join this. There will be no Judges no pressure just friends sampling and enjoying our brewing artisans.

Did I mention there will be Parking too?

YIS
Lady Esnad O Muirin
Autocrat

FRIDAY FIGHTER (and A&S) “FORUMS”

 WHAT: A practice/workshop/training session for those interested in the Armored Combative Arts. (Informal A&S sessions will happen on these days as well.)

WHEN: Starting July 8^th, 2011 the sessions will be held on the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month (if it conflicts with a Crown or Coronet tourney we will reschedule as needed).

TIME: 7:00 – 9:00pm. (Bring something to toss on the grill and hang out after.)

WHERE: Chateau de Camville located at 2735 Possum Creek Lane in Placerville, CA. 95667  (530) 621-2430

 You are invited to attend a bi-monthly combative arts training session/practice/workshop which will happen on the 2^nd and 4^th Friday of each month starting July 8^th, 2011. The training will begin at 7:00pm (so getting there a little early is recommended) and will run until 9:00pm. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF COMBATIVE ART STUDENT! We’ll have exercises, drills and sparring for every level of combatant. Bring your fighting gear, a chair, a beverage, a GREAT attitude and improve your combative art skills!

 Not a fighter? No worries! The house will be open for informal A&S activities! Bring your projects (or offer to teach a class) and let your creative energies flow!

 Bring something to toss on the grill or a something to share and hang out afterwards and enjoy the cool country nights!

 Kids are welcome. We have lots of space and a swing set for them to play on. PARENTS NEED TO BE MINDFUL AND ATTENTIVE TO THE NEEDS AND BEHAVIOR OF THEIR CHILDREN. We want these sessions to be fun and productive for all who attend! Please keep this in mind.

 Dogs are welcome too! Please note that there are three horses and two friendly dogs on the property. Dogs are welcomed BUT they should be leashed up, if your canine has wanderlust, as the surrounding area is pretty vast, heavily wooded and there is an irrigation canal nearby. Please keep your dogs tethered to something (we have two dog runs and a large kennel available) if you are concerned about them getting lost. If your pups know enough to come home after an adventure it is up to you! Stickers and ticks will be in season! The horses are not afraid of dogs and can potentially kick at them if pestered. Just an FYI.

 Crash/camp space is available! Simply let us know by Thursday afternoon (email is best) that you may need space and we’ll prepare it for you!

 DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 50 heading towards Placerville, take the Missouri Flats Road exit and head SOUTH. Follow Missouri Flats Road (you’ll pass several strip centers) until it T-stops at Pleasant Valley Road./Hwy. 49. Make a LEFT on Pleasant Valley Road. You’ll go through part of Diamond Springs (really cheap gas there). There is an unoccupied office building on the right hand side just before Hanks Exchange Road. Make a RIGHT on Hanks Exchange Road.  Make a LEFT on Ranch Road (it’s gravel from here). Stay on Ranch Road (there is a fork and going to the right puts you back on Hanks Exchange). Make a RIGHT on Kenwood Rd. Make a SHARP LEFT at Possum Creek. At the end of Possum Creek there are two long driveways. Take the one to the LEFT and it will lead you to the last house on the left!

 If you have questions or comments please contact us at dcamville@hughes.net or give us a call at the number above.

 In Service,

 Richard de Camville

Alloria Somerled

Chateau de Camville

BURKES JUNCTION SPRING FAIR DEMO HELP NEEDED

Saturday May 21, 2011

3300 Coach Lane  Cameron Park, CA.

Come on up the hill for a day of fun, fighting, fellowship! Mountains Gate will be part of the Spring Fair at Burke’s Junction. We have been asked to put on a demo for this event. This is a great opportunity to educate the masses and recruit new members!

Artisans and Crafts-people…bring your Arts, Crafts and Science projects for display in the Gallery! Share your interest in the middle-ages!

Armored Combatants…bring your banners, your surcoats and heraldic display! Come help recruit new members into the S.C.A! Don your armor to fight in a variety of scenarios and weapon forms much like a Pas d Arms!

Rapier Combatants…bring out your flashing blades and sharp wits in a variety of scenarios in the Arte of Defense!

Teachers and instructors…teach a mini-class! Give a mini-talk! Teachers…come test drive your classes! Just drop us a note and we’ll get you on the schedule!

Musicians and dancers…come and take advantage of the beautiful mountain spring weather and hone your crafts! Just drop us a note and we’ll get you on the schedule!

Mountains Gate will also choose it’s armored combative “champion” at the Spring Fair. Those interested in competing for this grand title will need to enter an A&S piece as well as fight! There will be an after-fair POTLUCK BBQ at Chateau de Camville once the day’s festivities are done. Bring a side dish or something to toss on the grill for sharing! Crash space Friday and Saturday night is available! (For those staying over Saturday night, we will have a relaxing breakfast Sunday, do some combative arts training and Horse 101…just to tempt you some more!)

The event runs from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Set up is one-half hour prior to the start time (feel free to come and help).

We will do SEVERAL fighting demos throughout the day. Schedule of what and when is currently under construction (grin)!This is a great chance to get some more practice time in before Spring Cynagua Coronet! The championship tourney will be held sometime “mid-day” during the Fair. The format will depend on the number of entrants. Remember to bring you’re A&S entry as well!

Questions? Comments? Please contact our fearless Seneschal, Lady Kaitlyn at 530-642-9769 or a lee_marla@yahoo.com (from 4/12 to 4/28 please contact Richard de Camville at dcamville@hughes.net as Lady Kaitlyn will be in Germany).

DIRECTIONS: Take your best route to Hwy. 50 East. Exit the highway at Cameron Park Drive (Exit 35). Head SOUTH (If coming from Sacramento it is a RIGHT, if coming from Placerville it’s a LEFT). Take a RIGHT onto Coach Lane, The center is on the left.

Stay tuned for more information!

YIS

Richard de Camville

SPRING EQUESTRIUM

Saturday April 2, 2011

West Kingdom (Somerset, CA)

Pioneer Park Equestrian Arena

6740 Fairplay Road Somerset, CA. 95684.

 

Hello West Kingdom!

When we say that Spring Equestrium has something for everyone we REALLY mean it!

For the newest of equine novices we have FIVE (5) 101 level horse related classes that you DO NOT NEED A HORSE FOR!

For the more experienced equine enthusiast we have SIX (6) 201 level horse related classes that you and your horse can enjoy!

A Challenge Course which will test your horsemanship on the ground and under saddle will be on hand!

We are having a Silk Banner Painting class, a Single Sword class, a discussion on the Period Picnic Project based on the Gaston Pheobus Hunt Book, a Potluck Picnic (prizes awarded for the best period or period-like picnic set up), an after-event BBQ/Revel and more!

 

Come to the beautiful foothills and enjoy a day of equestrian classes, equine interaction, great FOOD, grand fellowship and FUN! Spring Equestrium will be held at the Pioneer Park Equestrian Arena in the shire of Mountains Gate (Somerset, CA)! It is a beautiful location with lots of shaded picnic areas, a great playground, flush privies, two great arenas and easy trailer parking! We’ll also have pavilions set up to relax under! There are great wineries right up the road from the site if you want to make it a weekend stay. There is also a trailer friendly convenience store/fuel station at the corner! Crash space for people and horses is available on Friday and Saturday night about 20 minutes from the site. We plan to feed “crash space” guests so please RSVP by March 30, 2011 if you need crash space (or just want to come and hang out afterwards). A BBQ dinner will happen after the event on Saturday. If you would like the full schedule please drop us a note!

 

So head on up the hill and enjoy an amazing and fun event!

 

Site Information: Pioneer Park Equestrian Arena is located at 6740 Fairplay Road Somerset, CA. 95684. Site opens at 8:30am and closes at 6:00pm. Classes start at 10:00am. Site fee is just $15.00 per person (main course for lunch provided…you provide the side dishes please). Autocrat Team: Richard de Camville and Alloria Somerled, dcamville@hughes.net  (530) 621-2430

 

(NOTE: SR16 - SR 49 - CR16E , please note county Hwy E16 splits off (CR16E is NOT they way to go!)

 

Directions:

From the North Bay Area: Take your best route to Hwy. 80 East to Hwy. 50 East. Take the WATT AVE exit, EXIT 11. Take the WATT AVE SOUTH ramp. Merge onto WATT AVE. Turn LEFT onto JACKSON RD/CA-16. Continue to follow CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 

From the South and South Bay Area: Take your best route to CA-99 N toward SACRAMENTO. Take the CA-88 E/WATERLOO RD exit, EXIT 255, toward JACKSON. Turn RIGHT onto WATERLOO RD/CA-88. Continue to follow CA-88 East. Turn left on CA-124. Turn LEFT onto W MAIN ST/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 1st RIGHT onto PRESTON AVE/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 3rd RIGHT onto PLYMOUTH HWY/CA-124. Continue to follow CA-124. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 

From the NORTH and Sacramento: Take your best route to 50 East. Take the WATT AVE exit, EXIT 11. Take the WATT AVE SOUTH ramp. Merge onto WATT AVE. Turn LEFT onto JACKSON RD/CA-16. Continue to follow CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 

From the EAST: Take your favorite route to Hwy. 50 West and heads towards Placerville, CA. Take exit 54 in CAMINO. Slight right on CARSON ROAD. Left on SNOWS ROAD. Turn right to stay on Snows Road. Left on NEWTOWN ROAD. Left on PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD. Right on MT. AUKUM ROAD/ CR-E16. Left on FAIRPLAY ROAD. Park on the right hand side.

 

SPRING EQUESTRIUM

Saturday April 2, 2011

West Kingdom (Somerset, CA)

 West Kingdom! Come on up the hill and enjoy a day of equestrian classes, SCA classes, equine interaction, great FOOD, grand fellowship and FUN! Spring Equestrium will be held at Pioneer Park in the shire of Mountains Gate! Pioneer Park is a beautiful location with lots of shaded picnic areas, a great playground, flush privies, lush green grass, two great arenas and easy trailer parking! Spring Equestrium WILL have something for everyone! You DO NOT need a horse…but if you have one please bring it with you! We’ll have LOTS of interactive, hands on classes – mounted and un-mounted – and activities for equine enthusiasts of every level such as weapons handling, silk banner making, improving your period appearance and a discussion on the Gaston Phebus hunt book!  MORE CLASSES BEING ADDED DAILY!

 Here are just some of the AWESOME classes and activities being offered!

  “PERIOD” POTLUCK PICNIC! Bring a dish to share. Kudos for period dishes! There will be a prize awarded for best “period” picnic set up!

(Main dishes will be provided. Bring a side dish to share)

PRIZES AWARDED FOR BEST PERIOD-LIKE PICNIC PRESENTATION!

Gaston Phebus Hunt Book-Inspired Picnic Project (a discussion) with Mistress Genevieve Vondome, OL

Working with “Problem Horses” (bring your “problem” horse and get help with a solution) with Lady Zinaida

Single Sword for Mounted and Armored Combat (no horse needed) with Vis.Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Introduction to the Horse (a 101 class – no horse needed) with Alloria Somerled

Gaining Your Horse’s Respect 1  (a 101 class - no horse needed –but if you have one please bring it) with  Vis. Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Weapon Handling for SCA EQ Games (horse needed) with Mistress Gwen the Silent, OP

Intermediate Groundwork (a 201 class which ties into Gaining Respect - no horse needed –but if you have one please bring it) with Haley

Mounted Drill Team Skills (201 class –horses needed) with Else

Silk Banner Making (no horse needed) with Mistress Marguerite du Royon, OP

Mounted Armored Combat (a 201 class –horses needed-spectators welcome) with Sir Connor and Mistress Siobhan, OP

The Importance of “Bend” (a 201 class –horse needed, spectators welcome) with Laurentia vom Aldstat

Improving your EQ Gear/Field Appearance (no horse needed) with Duke Henrick

Fundamentals of Classical Horsemanship 1 (a 101 class on the ground) with Sir William Brannan

Fundamentals of Classical Horsemanship 2 (a 201 class under saddle) with Sir William Brannan

Challenge Course (an all day activity for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders)

 WANT TO TEACH A CLASS? If YOU want to teach a class or host an activity that you feel would fit the “theme” of the event please let us know! We will be putting out updates and schedules periodically.

There are great wineries right up the road from the site if you want to make it a weekend stay. There is also a trailer friendly convenience store/fuel station at the corner!

 FOOD/PICNIC: We’ll be having a PICNIC as well! Prizes awarded for the best period/peri-oid picnic set up! We’ll be providing chicken, sausage and other delectables for the “main course”…you bring some side dishes to share!

  Crash space for people and horses is available on Friday and Saturday night about 20 minutes from the site. We plan to feed guests so please RSVP if you need crash space (or just want to come and hang out afterwards) by March 30, 2011. A BBQ dinner will happen after the event on Saturday.

 Site Information: Pioneer Park Equestrian Arena is located at 6740 Fairplay Road Somerset, CA. 95684. Site opens at 8:30am and closes at 5:00pm. Classes start at 10:00am. Site fee is just $15.00 per person (lunch provided).

 Autocrats: Richard de Camville and Alloria Somerled  dcamville@hughes.net (530) 621-2430

 Directions:

From the N. BAY AREA: Take your best route to Hwy. 80 East to Hwy. 50 East. Take the WATT AVE exit, EXIT 11. Take the WATT AVE SOUTH ramp. Merge onto WATT AVE. Turn LEFT onto JACKSON RD/CA-16. Continue to follow CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 From the S. BAY AREA: Take your best route to Hwy. 580 East and head towards Stockton. Keep LEFT to take I-205 E toward TRACY/STOCKTON. Merge onto I-5 N. Merge onto CA-4 E toward CA-99/DOWNTOWN STOCKTON/ANGELS CAMP. Merge onto CA-99 N via the exit on the LEFT toward SACRAMENTO. Take the CA-88 E/WATERLOO RD exit, EXIT 255, toward JACKSON. Turn RIGHT onto WATERLOO RD/CA-88. Continue to follow CA-88 East. Turn left on CA-124. Turn LEFT onto W MAIN ST/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 1st RIGHT onto PRESTON AVE/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 3rd RIGHT onto PLYMOUTH HWY/CA-124. Continue to follow CA-124. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

From the NORTH and Sacramento: Take your best route to 50 East. Take the WATT AVE exit, EXIT 11. Take the WATT AVE SOUTH ramp. Merge onto WATT AVE. Turn LEFT onto JACKSON RD/CA-16. Continue to follow CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 From the SOUTH: Take your best route to Hwy. 88 East. Turn left on CA-124. Turn LEFT onto W MAIN ST/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 1st RIGHT onto PRESTON AVE/CA-104/CA-124. Take the 3rd RIGHT onto PLYMOUTH HWY/CA-124. Continue to follow CA-124. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto CA-16. CA-16 becomes CA-49. Turn RIGHT onto SHENANDOAH RD/CR-E16. Continue to follow CR-E16. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRPLAY RD. Park is on the right hand side.

 From the EAST: Take your favorite route to Hwy. 50 West and heads towards Placerville, CA. Take exit 54 in CAMINO. Slight right on CARSON ROAD. Left on SNOWS ROAD. Turn right to stay on Snows Road. Left on NEWTOWN ROAD. Left on PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD. Right on MT. AUKUM ROAD/ CR-E16. Left on FAIRPLAY ROAD. Park on the right hand side. (If you are coming from the Reno side it has been suggested to take 80 West to 50 East and follow the directions from Sacramento)

FIRST CdC COMBATIVE ARTS and A&S SKILLS WEEKEND of 2011!

RAIN or SHINE!

Hosted by Chateau de Camville.

Lead Instructor: Viscount Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Guest Instructors to be announced as the event gets closer

 

DATE: March 11, 12 & 13, 2011

PLACE: Chateau de Camville

ADDRESS: 2735 Possum Creek Lane  Placerville, CA.

PHONE: 530-621-2430

EMAIL: dcamville@hughes.net

FEE: $10.00 (includes  FIVE MEALS & REVELS) weekend. $5.00 (includes TWO MEALS and REVEL) Saturday day-rate.

RSVP DATE: March 8^th, 2011

 

UPDATE #1: 2/13/11: Viscount Brion of Bellatrix, KSCA will be joining in the Combative Arts training as a guest instructor! Viscountess Ysabella Dolphine will be teaching a two day class on creating 16^th C. German Clothing (email us for a supplies needed list)! Their presence offers everyone a fantastic opportunity to work and train together! Don’t miss out!

 THIS IS THE FIRST CdC WEEKEND of 2011! Do not miss out on this opportunity to have a GREAT time, eat well and improve you SCA related skills! Please RSVP as soon as you can! Deadline for RSVP (to reserve crash space and to ensure you actually get fed) is March 8^th, 2011! When you RSVP please tell us how many in your party, combatant/non-combatant, food allergies, Friday or Saturday arrival, and if you need camping or crash space (crash space fills quickly so please RSVP).

NOTE #1: This is NOT official SCA event. The gathering is being held and sponsored by Chateau de Camville. Participants please RSVP by the deadline so we can plan to FEED YOU WELL! You can show up the day of the workshops but if you don’t RSVP you may not get enough to eat (or we may not have enough crash space!) If you have questions about this one-day workshop please drop us a note at dcamville@hughes.net or give us a call at 530-621-2430.

NOTE #2: The house will be open from Friday 3/12/11 at 3:00pm to Monday 9/6/10 at 3:00pm. We will have some form of dinner for folks arriving on Friday, Three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday. CRASH SPACE/CAMPING: We have LOTS of room for tent set up and crash space (you will need to RSVP for crash space) for those traveling from outside the area. If you need crash space over the weekend please let us know by dropping us a note at dcamville@hughes.net by March 8^th, 2011.

COMBATIVE ARTS TRAINING: SATURDAY: START TIME IS 10:00AM SHARP! DO NOT BE LATE! Saturday is going to be a one-full-day of training geared towards improving the combative art skills used in the SCA and WMA forms of Armored Combat. OPEN TO ALL LEVEL OF COMBATIVE ARTS ENTHUSIAST!  Viscount Brion of Bellatrix will be joining us as a guest instructor! This will be a good starting point for newer student and a wonderful refresher for those more experienced combatants. We will be TRAINING with drills, slow-work, focused sparring and more. A large portion of the day will be partially unarmored (helms/pads/gambesons) and the latter part of the day will be armored. One of our PRIMARY focuses for the day is DEVELOPING YOUR FIGHTING STRATEGY. Should be a blast! SUNDAY: It will be a bit less structured. We may work on a variety of different skills (we even teach a class with horses as your sparring partner! Curious? Then RSVP!). We may even take a walking tour of Old Placerville after we are done training and working on projects. There are some AWESOME shops in “Ol’ Hangtown”. See the notes below for more information.

A&S ACTIVITIES: We’ll have lots of room to work on projects and there will be lots of A&S stuff happening…along with staying cool inside!  A  two-day class on 16^th  German Garb Construction (email us for a supplies needed list) with Viscountess Ysabella Dolphine is being offered. A Research/Documentation class is on the schedule. A Celtic Music History class will happen! Horse 101 will happen! Soap Making will happen! A nature walk will happen! More classes are being added as we get closer to the event! Bring your projects and enjoy the day! If YOU want to teach a class, keep reading! More A&S classes are being added! Teachers get priority placement for camp/crash space and get the weekend FREE!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Everyone: Bring your bedrolls, comfy clothes, your favorite beverages, music (CD’s) and whatever you need to feel relaxed. Side dish contributions are ALWAYS welcomed! If you plan on taking the nature walk good hiking boots are recommended. When working with the horses, boots are a MUST and jeans are STRONGLY advised!  Combatants: Bring your fighting gear and a note pad. If you have loner bits, please bring them. Some loaner gear may be available. As part of the day will be unarmored we recommend training in your gambeson or other fighting clothes. Bring your A&S projects too. We have plenty of space to work on various projects. A chair is also recommended. Your favorite sports beverage is a good idea. Water and lemonade will be provided. When not in a fighting class mundane dress is fine. You can wear garb if you want to. You will also need to PLEASE BE ON TIME! We have LOTS of material to cover and we need everyone up to speed and ready to go. Non-Combatants: Bring your projects, your note pads and a great attitude!

FOOD: As stated a majority of your meals are covered for the weekend IF YOU RSVP by March 8^th, 2011! Please let us know if you have any food allergies at that time. Side dish contributions are AWLAYS welcome.

ROUND TABLE/REVEL: There will a revel evening! Roundtable type discussions will occur. Bring your positive attitude and get ready to have some fun in the country!

PARKING: We will have a cleared parking area along the RIGHT SIDE of the long driveway. Please look for the PARKING signs to help you out. Please be courteous when you park (consider the space your vehicle REALLY needs to be parked) and try not to block folks in.

ANIMALS: Please note that there are three horses and two friendly dogs on site. Dogs are welcomed BUT they should be leashed up, if your canine has wanderlust, as the surrounding area is pretty vast, heavily wooded and there is an irrigation canal nearby. Please keep your dogs tethered to something (we have two dog runs and a large kennel available) if you are concerned about them getting lost. If your pups know enough to come home after an adventure it is up to you! Stickers and ticks will be in season! The horses are not afraid of dogs and can potentially kick at them if pestered. Just an FYI.

HISTORIC GOLD COUNTRY: Placerville is in the heart of California’s Gold Country. There is a lot to see and do in the area. “Old Hang-town” is worth a stroll to see all the amazing shops and eateries. Coloma, which is where gold was found, has a great historic area with period reenactment done! Amazing hiking and horse trails abound. Wonderful wineries and restaurants can be found throughout the region. Come and make a weekend out of it and enjoy the region!

WANT TO TEACH AN A&S CLASS? We have some fun classes set up! If YOU want to teach an A&S please let us know at dcamville@hughes.net ASAP so we can get you on the schedule!

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 50 heading towards Placerville, take the Missouri Flats Road exit and head SOUTH. Follow Missouri Flats Road (you’ll pass several strip centers) until it T-stops at Pleasant Valley Road./Hwy. 49. Make a LEFT on Pleasant Valley Road. You’ll go through part of Diamond Springs (really cheap gas there). There is an unoccupied office building on the right hand side just before Hanks Exchange Road. Make a RIGHT on Hanks Exchange Road.  Make a LEFT on Ranch Road (it’s gravel from here). Stay on Ranch Road (there is a fork and going to the right puts you back on Hanks Exchange). Make a RIGHT on Kenwood Rd. Make a SHARP LEFT at Possum Creek. At the end of Possum Creek there are two long driveways. Take the one to the LEFT and it will lead you to the house (there may be some farm equipment as  landmark…yeah, really). We’ll leave the lights on for you! For our “city friends” please be mindful of the wildlife. Lots of deer and turkey walk around in the evening and can cross the road at the most inopportune times. It is also VERY dark on the roads so take your time driving. Look for the signs that say PARTY in calligraphy to help guide your way!

 

We look forward to sharing the weekend with you!

 

In Service,

 

Viscount. Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Alloria Sommerled

Chateau de Camville

For those who missed being leafletted by me at 12th Night, I'm now officially launching the "Historic Picnic Project" -- a year-long experiment in a new way of "doing art" communally. The Project has its very own LJ community picnic_project where you can learn more about the project and how to participate.

FIRST CdC COMBATIVE ARTS and A&S SKILLS WEEKEND of 2011!

RAIN or SHINE!

Hosted by Chateau de Camville.

Lead Instructor: Viscount Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Guest Instructors to be announced as the event gets closer

 

DATE: March 12, 13 & 14, 2011

PLACE: Chateau de Camville

ADDRESS: 2735 Possum Creek Lane  Placerville, CA.

PHONE: 530-621-2430

EMAIL: dcamville@hughes.net

FEE: $10.00 (includes  FIVE MEALS & REVELS) weekend. $5.00 (includes TWO MEALS and REVEL) Saturday day-rate/

RSVP DATE: March 8^th, 2011

 

THIS IS THE FIRST CdC WEEKEND of 2011! Do not miss out on this opportunity to have a GREAT time, eat well and improve you SCA related skills! Please RSVP as soon as you can! Deadline for RSVP (to reserve crash space and to ensure you actually get fed) is March 8^th, 2011! When you RSVP please tell us how many in your party, combatant/non-combatant, food allergies, Friday or Saturday arrival, and if you need camping or crash space (crash space fills quickly so please RSVP).

NOTE #1: This is NOT official SCA event. The gathering is being held and sponsored by Chateau de Camville. Participants please RSVP by the deadline so we can plan to FEED YOU WELL! You can show up the day of the workshop but if you don’t RSVP you may not get enough to eat (or we may not have enough crash space!) If you have questions about this one-day workshop please drop us a note at dcamville@hughes.net or give us a call at 530-621-2430.

NOTE #2: The house will be open from Friday 3/12/11 at 3:00pm to Monday 9/6/10 at 3:00pm. We will have some form of dinner for folks arriving on Friday, Three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday. CRASH SPACE/CAMPING: We have LOTS of room for tent set up and crash space (you will need to RSVP for crash space) for those traveling from outside the area. If you need crash space over the weekend please let us know by dropping us a note at dcamville@hughes.net by March 8^th, 2011.

COMBATIVE ARTS TRAINING: SATURDAY: START TIME IS 9:00AM SHARP (it gets warm up here so be ready)! DO NOT BE LATE! This is going to be a one-full-day workshop geared towards improving the combative art skills used in the SCA and WMA forms of Armored Combat. This will be a good starting point for newer student and a wonderful refresher for those more experienced combatants. We will be TRAINING with drills, slow-work, focused sparring and more. A large portion of the day will be partially unarmored (helms/pads/gambesons) and the latter part of the day will be armored. One of our PRIMARY focuses for the day is DEVELOPING YOUR FIGHTING STRATEGY. Should be a blast! SUNDAY: It will be a bit less structured. We may work on a variety of different skills (we even teach a class with horses as your sparring partner! Curious? Then RSVP!). We may take walking tour of Old Placerville after we are done training and working on projects. There are some AWESOME shops in “Ol’ Hangtown”. See the notes below for more information.

A&S ACTIVITIES: We’ll have lots of room to work on projects and there will be lots of A&S stuff happening…along with staying cool inside! Horse 101 will happen. Soap Making will happen. A nature walk will happen! Bring your projects and enjoy the day!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Everyone: Bring your bedrolls, comfy clothes, your favorite beverages, music (CD’s) and whatever you need to feel relaxed. Side dish contributions are ALWAYS welcomed! If you plan on taking the nature walk good hiking boots are recommended. When working with the horses, boots are a MUST and jeans are STRONGLY advised!  Combatants: Bring your fighting gear and a note pad. If you have loner bits, please bring them. Some loaner gear may be available. As part of the day will be unarmored we recommend training in your gambeson or other fighting clothes. Bring your A&S projects too. We have plenty of space to work on various projects. A chair is also recommended. Your favorite sports beverage is a good idea. Water and lemonade will be provided. When not in a fighting class mundane dress is fine. You can wear garb if you want to. You will also need to PLEASE BE ON TIME! We have LOTS of material to cover and we need everyone up to speed and ready to go. Non-Combatants: Bring your projects, your note pads and a great attitude!

FOOD: As stated a majority of your meals are covered for the weekend IF YOU RSVP by March 8^th, 2011! Please let us know if you have any food allergies at that time. Side dish contributions are AWLAYS welcome.

ROUND TABLE/REVEL: There will a revel evening! Roundtable type discussions will occur. Bring your positive attitude and get ready to have some fun in the country!

PARKING: We will have a cleared parking area along the RIGHT SIDE of the long driveway. Please look for the PARKING signs to help you out. Please be courteous when you park (consider the space your vehicle REALLY needs to be parked) and try not to block folks in.

ANIMALS: Please note that there are three horses and two friendly dogs on site. Dogs are welcomed BUT they should be leashed up, if your canine has wanderlust, as the surrounding area is pretty vast, heavily wooded and there is an irrigation canal nearby. Please keep your dogs tethered to something (we have two dog runs and a large kennel available) if you are concerned about them getting lost. If your pups know enough to come home after an adventure it is up to you! Stickers and ticks will be in season! The horses are not afraid of dogs and can potentially kick at them if pestered. Just an FYI.

HISTORIC GOLD COUNTRY: Placerville is in the heart of California’s Gold Country. There is a lot to see and do in the area. “Old Hang-town” is worth a stroll to see all the amazing shops and eateries. Coloma, which is where gold was found, has a great historic area with period reenactment done! Amazing hiking and horse trails abound. Wonderful wineries and restaurants can be found throughout the region. Come and make a weekend out of it and enjoy the region!

WANT TO TEACH AN A&S CLASS? We have some fun classes set up! If YOU want to teach an A&S please let us know at dcamville@hughes.net ASAP so we can get you on the schedule!

DIRECTIONS: From Hwy 50 heading towards Placerville, take the Missouri Flats Road exit and head SOUTH. Follow Missouri Flats Road (you’ll pass several strip centers) until it T-stops at Pleasant Valley Road./Hwy. 49. Make a LEFT on Pleasant Valley Road. You’ll go through part of Diamond Springs (really cheap gas there). There is an unoccupied office building on the right hand side just before Hanks Exchange Road. Make a RIGHT on Hanks Exchange Road.  Make a LEFT on Ranch Road (it’s gravel from here). Stay on Ranch Road (there is a fork and going to the right puts you back on Hanks Exchange). Make a RIGHT on Kenwood Rd. Make a SHARP LEFT at Possum Creek. At the end of Possum Creek there are two long driveways. Take the one to the LEFT and it will lead you to the house (there may be some farm equipment as  landmark…yeah, really). We’ll leave the lights on for you! For our “city friends” please be mindful of the wildlife. Lots of deer and turkey walk around in the evening and can cross the road at the most inopportune times. It is also VERY dark on the roads so take your time driving. Look for the signs that say PARTY in calligraphy to help guide your way!

 We look forward to sharing the weekend with you!

 In Service,

 Viscount. Richard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP

Alloria Summerled

Chateau de Camville

As part of my promise to HRH Catherine to foster the combative arts I will be hosting a series of combative arts classes starting on Wednesday January 12, 2011 at the Golden Rivers practice/gather which is held at Carmichael Park (5750 Grant Ave. Carmichael, CA).
Classes will begin at 7:00pm and will last one hour.
Classes will be hosted weekly (weather permitting).
We will focus on the skills needed to become comfortable and confident in the SCA's armored combat activities.
Student do not need armor but should have a "sword length" stick of rattan or wood waster and basic pads. Shields would also be a great idea. Some loaner gear will be available until week 5.
Each class builds upon the material covered in the previous class so it is recommended that student do their best to attend each class.

Also, in conjunction with these classes, Chateau de Camville will be hosting a Combative Arts/A&S Weekend on March 12, 13 & 14, 2011.
The weekend will include at least FIVE meals and a revel, lots of training, classes, laughter and fellowship. Camp and crash space are available when you RSVP. We are looking for teachers to share an art or science that are passionate about. If you want to share your skills with others please let us know. The weekend will be held in Mountains Gate at 2735 Possum Creek Lane in Placerville, CA. Watch for a post containing further information soon.

In Service,

Viscount RIchard de Camville, KSCA, OL, OP