To ensure we have sufficient supplies for all guild members, please sign up by noon on Tuesday, Aug 9.
“A grimoire (/ɡrɪmˈwɑːr/ grim-war) is a textbook of magic, typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like talismans and amulets; how to perform magical spells; charms and divination; and how to summon or invoke supernatural entities …. In many cases, the books themselves are believed to be imbued with magical powers ….” — Wikipedia
Although the original idea was inspired by the observation that many of the Summertime LARPers have their own Smartphone (a ‘magical’ device containing directions, advice, and funny cat photos), this mystical covering does not need to be for a smartphone — it could cover a regular mobile phone, an iPod, a tablet, or even a (paper) notebook. Whatever you choose, be sure to bring your device along to the Crafter Guild to ensure proper sizing!
Bring provisions (that is, a bag lunch).
My mom and I will bring our supply of tools, but you may bring your own as well if you wish to avoid waiting your turn! Tools in short supply include hobby knives (or utility knives), metal straight edges, rulers, small sharp scissors, and small cutting mats.
You may bring your own project or you may choose to participate in the project my mom and I are leading. If you bring your own project, it does not have to be LARP related. Just come craft with us!
Materials costs will be
• $8.20 for a smartphone-sized grimoire
• $10.50 for a tablet-sized grimoire
That costs includes the clasp, dark brown alligator embossed felt, book board, black or white elastic, thread (we’ll have an assortment of colors), fabric glue, and fabric paint/markers.
Guild members may prefer to select their own felt and clasp for their Grimoire.
If you want to provide your own felt, please purchase 3 9×12-inch sheets of felt and subtract $2.70 for the materials cost.
If you want to provide your own clasp, please purchase 1 closure and subtract $1.75 from the materials cost.
We will using only part of the third sheet of 9×12 felt to make the belt for the clasp, so if you are buying felt for more than one grimoire and everyone is okay with a belt of the same color, you only need 1 additional sheet for up to 4 belts.
You are also encouraged to make a free-will donation to Waite Park Church in appreciation of their generosity in allowing the Crafters Guild to use their space. This is truly free-will! The organizers will not be monitoring these donations but encourage you to consider donating $3 to $5 per family.
The Crafters Guild has the downstairs Junior Chapel at Waite Park Church reserved from 10am until 2pm. We will start at 10am and work on our projects until we are done.
SAFETY FIRST!
Crafters will be using hobby knives, utility knives, scissors, needles, permanent glues, etc. While crafters are expected to use tools safely and responsibly at all times, the potential for accidents exists.
Crafters should wear clothes, footwear, hairstyles and eye protection appropriate for a workshop. That means no loose sleeves or shirt tails, no open-toed shoes, and tie back long hair. Safety goggles are recommended, but you must provide your own.
Crafters who engage in unsafe behavior will be asked to leave.
All crafters are expected to assist with clean up. All crafters are expected to stay until clean up is complete.
Parents are solely responsible for the safety of their own children.
Crafters Guild is recommended for ages 12 and up, but as skills and maturity vary by child, parents or legal guardians are responsible for determining the suitability of projects for their own own children and for determining whether or not their children will require their assistance to succeed. Parents may also choose to participate in the group project — or bring their own project to work on during the gathering.