Packing List for Borkfest
CAMPING GEAR
•Tent if camping
•Sleeping bag
•Sleeping Pad
•Camp Chair (these are good for your campsite or around the fire)
CLOTHING & PROTECTION
•Pack for all weather
•Closed Toe Shoes if you are in the Blacksmith courses!
•Bathing Suit - There is wonderful swimming nearby
•Toiletries
•Towel/Shower Supplies
•Sunscreen
FOOD
•Personal Snacks if you need them
•Cookies or snacks to share at coffee & tea station
•Water Bottle - Important!!
CRAFTS & TOOLS & WORKSHOPS
•Tools (classes will provide tools where needed)
•Cash/Swish for Material Fee’s in Workshops & to buy others handmade wares
•Wood, Fiber, or Materials to share
•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.
•Your own handwork to sell or trade - We will have a collective market Sunday before heading off
•Notebook & Pen/Pencils - to take notes in workshops
•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
OTHER
•Cash/Swish for onsite purchases - food, evening drinks, workshops, raffle, & handcrafted wares
•Musical instruments, your singing voice, stories, and special talents for around the fire
•Fairy lights, Bunting, etc. - I was really hoping to make a bunch of bunting and decor ahead of time… then I thought it could be sweet if folks that wanted to bring something could. These are for outside to add to the festival feel. Completely optional =)
•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 =)