Packing List for Von Hand
When Packing please be aware you are responsible for your own trash. Please avoid bringing excess waste to the venue =)
CAMPING GEAR
•Tent if camping
•Sleeping bag
•Sleeping Pad
•Blanket for around the fire - it can get chilly in the evenings
•Head Lamp (its a small venue but can be helpful when finding the toilet at night etc.)
CLOTHING & PROTECTION
**Make Your Own Nametag**
New this year, inspired by our friends at the Badgers Ball in England! Embroider it, chip carve it, paint it, forge it, burn it into a bit of wood, write it on a scrap of leather — however your hands want to make it. Put it on a string and wear it. We won’t be providing these, but a handmade nametag is such a sweet way to help us all find each other, especially early in the week when faces are still new.
•Pack for all weather (bring rain boots too!)
•Closed Toe Shoes if you are in the Blacksmith courses
•Toiletries
•Towel/Shower Supplies (please choose biodegradable/eco friendly soaps)
•Sunscreen
•Personal First Aid Kit - We will have festival first aid kits as well, but the best solution will be if you have one close and on hand
•T-shirt/Patch/etc. To print this years design on - we will use silk screen printing on site.
FOOD & PERSONAL WARES
•Bowl, Plate, Cup & Utensils (we will not have extra on site!)
•Personal Snacks or meat if you need them for between meals (See a sample menu in the description of the food ticket) - Local Sausages will be available for purchase a few nights of the week. (We cannot provide any refrigeration or food storage)
•Cookies or snacks to share at coffee & tea station - We love this tradition
•Water Bottle - Important!!
CRAFTS & TOOLS & MATERIALS & WORKSHOP NEEDS
•Tools for the workshops you signed up for (some classes will provide tools where needed - please get in touch if you have questions)
•Chairs - This is very helpful during workshops and around the fire. Benches and tables are limited in the valley.
•Plastic Bag to store wood projects - we are anticipating the possibility of high heat. To protect your wood projects bring a recycled plastic bag!
•Cash for Material Fee’s in Workshops & to buy others handmade wares
•Wood - we need some more wood for our carving courses and to share. If you have a log of good carving wood please bring it.
•Fiber, or Materials to share/trade
•Craft Projects you wish to work on over the weekend
•Your favorite craft books - Books are teachers too! We will set up a small library on site for folks to browse great books & get inspiration. This is not necessary and only if you wish. Please mark your books with your name clearly.
•Unique items for the Craft Library - just like the book library we will set up a small show and tell/interesting pieces gallery for folks to check out and find inspiration
•Submission for the Raffle
•Something you have made for the Slöjd/Craft Swap (read more on this page)
•Your own handwork to sell -We will have a community market Wednesday evening
•Items to Trade (read more about our trade blanket on this page)
•Flea market items (read more on this page)
•Notebook & Pen/Pencils - to take notes in workshops
OTHER
•Cash for onsite purchases - food, evening drinks, workshop material fees, scholarship raffle/lottery tickets, & handcrafted wares
•Musical instruments, your singing voice, stories, and special talents for around the fire
•Fairy lights, Bunting, etc. - It could be sweet if folks that wanted to bring something could. These are to add to the magical feeling.
•Your best & most authentic self & and an open mind: =) The biggest and most important element of our shared event is you. Together we create a space that celebrates our differences, unique gifts and shadows. (this one should be at the top of the list =)