Värttinä & Väripata
What
Would you like to dye threads with natural colors, but you are not sure how to get started? Or are you already an experienced dyer, but it would be more fun to do it in company? Would you like to get to know the secrets of spinning? All this is promised at the Värttinä & Väripata event. Come, see, experience, learn and share your knowledge!
Where and when
17-19th of May in the Meriharju camp center, Helsinki (Uutelantie 32), Värttinä & Väripata event is organized with the opportunity to learn about natural dyeing and yarn spinning. The event is suitable for both beginners and experienced dyers and spinners. During the weekend, there will be guidance on spinning and natural dyeing, but also an opportunity for independent dyeing for experienced dyers.
NOTE! Exceptionally, you can also participate in the event in ordinary clothes so that the lack of medieval clothes suitable (for danger of getting dirty) would not be an obstacle. Please note, however, that to participate in Saturday's dinner, you'll need medieval clothes.
Event site
In the building there are 2 dormitories with 12 beds each (bunk beds) and a toilet. Event site offers blankets and a pillow for overnight guests. Guests must have their own bed linen. Showers (2 pcs), large economy kitchen, dining room, fireplace room and three rooms for small group work. There is also a separate sauna building with two outdoor toilets next to it.
Event information
The event starts on Friday at 18:00 and ends on Sunday at approx. 13:00. After this, those present are considered to be part of the voluntary cleaning assistance. It's also possible to come as a day visitor, which includes Saturday's dinner. You can bring your own drinks to the event (preferably only mild alcoholic drinks). We ask everyone to take empty bottles and cans with them, as there is no collection point at the event. Smoking only in designated smoking areas.
Food
All foods are prepared lactose-free. If necessary, a gluten-free and vegetarian version is also available. We try to take other food restrictions into account as much as possible, but even then we cannot guarantee all possible options, nor that there is no risk of contamination. If you are unsure, please contact the autocrat in advance. If necessary, you can prepare your own snacks, in which case we will arrange a cold storage space and the possibility of heating.
Registration and payment information
Due to the hot liquids and chemicals used in the event, the age limit for the event is 15 years. The price of the event is 30 euros for SCA/SKA members and 33 euros for non-members. The price includes the venue fee and the following meals: evening meal on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. The membership price for a day visitor is 20 euros and the non-member price is 23 euros. The day visitor price includes lunch and dinner on Saturday. Binding registrations must be made by email to pyhanlyytinkilta@gmail.com. Starting from Monday 19th of February 2024 at 18:00. When registering, please provide the following information about yourself and the other persons you have registered:
- your name
- SCA name and whether it can be published in the list of participants
- phone number
- food allergies
- membership number of SCA / SKA
- possible accommodation wishes (e.g. the need for the lower bed of the bunk bed)
- are you a beginner or a seasoned dyer (so that we can plan the teaching as needed)
- will you participate in collective dyeing or do you dye yourself
Payment information will be provided after registration. The payment must be made no later than 19th April 2024. This is also the last free cancellation day. We can negotiate the payment date, otherwise late payments of 10 euros will be added. Foreign participants who have registered by the deadline can pay at the door, however, they must state when registering if they intend to do so.
Organizing team
Autocrat: Elizabeth Beatrice Beaufort
Head cook: Lady Adeliza de bello