The Shire of Talmere presents -
- May 16-18, 2008 -
- FDR State Park, 2970 GA Hwy 190 - Pine Mountain, Georgia, 31822-

Attention - A GA State Parks pass will be required for parking.
Pay and receive pass at troll.
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Event Schedule -

 - Friday -
Site Opens - 5 pm
Travelers Fare - 7 pm
Night Classes - 8 pm

- Saturday -
Armor Inspection - 9 am
Fighting Begins - 10 am
Youth Combat Begins - 10 am

Classes Begin - 10 am
Lunch - Noon (Fundraiser Lunch available)

Feast/Children's Feast - 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Desert revel and dancing to begin at 9:00.
Curfew for minors (under 18 - no exceptions) 10:45
Floor show and adults only revel will commence at 11:00 and will end sometime before dawn.

- Sunday -
Site Closes - noon

 

 Classes - Schedule and more classes coming soon!

Friday Night Classes

Medieval Herbalism - 7 pm Friday night
Discussion of the key medicinal herbs and their use in period. We will also have a seed swap, please bring extra seeds to share! Your instructor will be Lady Randalin in kyrra

 

Brothel Games - 8 pm Friday night.
In the middle ages, a single establishment might well serve multiple functions. While a single building might serve as a church for the Glory of God and yet at the same time be a hospital to tend to the sick and injured, other multipurpose establishment might be combination restaurant, bar, gambling den, and brothel. One such establishment has left a curious document, which details various games played and wagers placed within during the later years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth the first. This infamous den of iniquity was located in one of the channel ports, where it provided entertainment of a low and common type to the worst sorts that always accumulate in such places. In reporting on these degraded practices, my sincere hope is that by educating oneself to the horrors that occurred in such places, people will more fully appreciate the wonders of Truth, Justice, and the Meridian way that we live with every day. Due to adult subject matter you must be at least 18 years old to attend this class. Your instructor will be
Ameris of Erlinstar.

 

Medieval Drinking Games - 9 pm Friday night
Norse, Roman, whatever we can work in. Bring your own drinks - beer, wine or mead - and we'll provide games appropriate for each. Games of endurance, dexterity, and mental ability. Nota bene: You must be 21 years of age in order to take this class. Your instructor will be Lord Guillaume des Pyrenees

 

Saturday Afternoon Classes

Medieval Mud - Basic introduction to pottery. 1 pm Saturday afternoon
How to prepare clay and use of the wedging board. Learn basic handbuilding and decorating techniques, and make something to take home. Class limited in size. Adults only. Materials and tools provided. Your Instructor will be Lady Kerstyn Gartenier

 

Mead: Liquid Love or Nectar of the Gods? 2:30 pm Saturday afternoon
This roundtable takes a look at Mead, a honeywine often associated with the Norse culture and the Middle Ages. We'll talk about mead in history and legend, as well as the different varieties of mead, and I'll offer a few tips on making the beverage at home for those who may be interested in modern mead making methods. Participants must be 21 of age - ID required, we will be sampling several varities of mead, from commercial offerings to homebrewed varieties. Attendees who make mead are welcome to bring their honeywines to share - please have recipe available for those who may ask. Your instructor will be THL Jocosa d'Auxerre

 

Ghwazee Dance - 3:30 pm Saturday afternoon
We will study the history of the Ghwazee, how the culture shaped their dance and also study the dance
style as compared to modern dance. Students will need a basic knowledge of Middle Eastern Dance movement.
Your instructor will be THL Elspeth of Talmere

 

Drum Circle Etiquette - 4:30 pm Saturday afternoon
Drum circle events of any kind, are about dynamic interactive musical and personal relationships. Do you know how to act within a drum circle? Do you know the do's and do not's? There are unwritten musical and personal relationship guide lines are contained within that I call Drum Circle Etiquette. Please join me as I go over the rules of a drum circle. Your instructor will be David of Foolshaven

 

Basic Middle Eastern Dancing - Between the youth and adult revels.
Beginning ME dance moves for males and females. Your instructor will be Mistress Jadi
 

Children's Activities

Children's activities will run from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. All children from 5 and up are invited.
Children under 5 are invited with parent.
10 am - 12 noon- Mask Making with THL Elspeth of Talmere and Keira of Talmere. Come and make a mask for the masked children's ball! All material will be provided!
1pm - 2pm - Period Golf with Ameris of Erlinstar
Learn golf the way it was!
2pm - 3pm - Kumihimo with Ameris of Erlinstar and THL Elspeth of Talmere
Ever wonder how to make braided cord? This is a Japanese braiding that you will get to learn how to
make!

12 noon -12:30pm - Mother's Day Tea All Moms and their children are invited to a Mother's Day Tea to be held at the children's area. Come and enjoy tea and other goodies!


Children's Feast  

Send your young lords and ladies to enjoy a feast fit for a prince and princess! This kid-friendly feast has lots of familiar dishes that really came from the time of the Musketeers. And prepared with a French flair? But of course!

For purposes of keeping track of the kids, this will be treated as any other childrens' activity. Please sign your child in when dropping off and out when picking up. You may of course leave your child through the childrens' revel which will be held in the same location. All childrens' feast spaces are by advance registration - there will be no spots available at the door. All parents are welcome to accompany their children, and of course all children under five must be accompanied by an adult or responsible teen. Parents pay regular feast price for an adult portion of the feast. To do so, please let us know when you send in your registration.