Gulf Wars XVII

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Welcome to Artisans Row at Gulf Wars. Located near the “Collegium Tents” downtown, Artisans Row is a collection of workshops where artisans demonstrate, share, and teach hands-on their particular skills in smaller, more intimate, and often informal settings. Artisans Row is also a great place for artisans and those interested in the arts, to network, share ideas and collaborate on joint projects. We invite everyone to come by and see what’s happening any day – visitors, observers and questions are always welcome!

Artisans Row hours are generally 10am – 4pm, Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 10 – 3pm. Folks are welcome to come by and help us set things up on Sunday and Monday of the War. While many events and classes for Artisans Row are listed in the Class Schedule, several have been added at the last minute and are “unpublished.” Please check in at Artisans Row or the Collegium tent for additional Artisans Row events/classes and any class/event changes. Sign up for classes with limits is at the Collegium tent the day before the class is held.

Artisan areas at Gulf Wars this year are:

· Botanical Arts · Culinary Arts · Gaming · Fine Arts (Illumination, Bookbinding, etc.)	· Pottery · Textiles – Dry · Textiles – Solar · Textiles - Wet
· Metal, Leather & Woodworking (the “Art using loud &/or dangerous tools” tents)	· Theatre (a 16^th century stage)

We are pleased to highlight several special “Events” at Artisans Row this year:

Ø Clay to Pottery Track – all week – Lady Danica Sovova and THL Kit Marik will guide you throughout the week in making and firing pottery. Kiln and firing held in Early Period Life.

Ø Fiber to Finish – sponsored by the Textiles Dry & Wet areas. Artisans are available throughout the week to assist you in going from wool to finished, dyed article by Saturday of war!

Ø A 16^th Century Portable Theatre – sponsored by Lady Amelia van Hemessen, stage construction Sunday and Monday. Classes and performances throughout the week. Stage available at various times for other performers, drop by to schedule your group!

There will be a meeting of those interested in participating in Artisans Row 2009 on Saturday from 3 – 4pm. Join us then, or join the Artisans Row discussion list at ArtisansRow@yahoogroups.com

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