MPG October 2-4, 2009 Wells, Maine

Hi Folks,
I'm already starting to put things together for this years MPG. Mainly I am soliciting instructors and volunteers (see below), but I also wanted to remind everyone of the dates (always the first weekend in October) and location- due to the kindness of John and Randy we will be staying here in Wells. We had a great turnout last year, and I expect it to continue. We have commitments this year already from Bob Berg (Thunderbird Atlatl) and Craig Ratzat (Neolithics.com.) Craig will be demonstrating, giving private classes during the Gathering, and running a two day flintknapping course after the Gathering. He will also be bringing lots of rock for sale. I'm holding a work day on June 28th and will appreciate any and all help I can get.

Thanks and see you in October,
Mal Stephens
Organizer
Maine Primitive Gathering
mallorystephens@yahoo.com

Open Call for Instructors & Volunteers

This is an open call for instructors and volunteers. Instructors will be paid a $50 stipend and the $25 weekend registration fee will be waived for 2 three hour blocks of instruction. Volunteers will have the weekend registration fee waived for 6 hours of volunteering. So you have an idea, this is generally what the weekend schedule will look like:

Friday
10am Instructor Meeting
11am Opening Circle
12noon Lunch Block
1-4pm Open Skills Share & Archery Tournament
4-6pm Open Time
6pm Dinner Block
7pm Evening Activities

Saturday
8am Morning Meeting
9-12 Morning Instruction Block
12noon Lunch Block
1-4pm Afternoon Instruction Block
4-6pm Grappling Tournament
6pm Primitive Potluck
7pm Evening Activities

Sunday
8am Morning Meeting
9-12 Morning Instruction Block
12noon Lunch Block
1-4pm Afternoon Instruction Block
4pm Closing Circle

You need not consider yourself a primitive skills instructor to teach at the MPG. I am looking for skilled practitioners not necessarily professionals- you just have to know your subject. This is a great opportunity to take your skill set(s) to the next level by sharing what you know with others. If you are interested, please email me with what you would like to teach and if you have preferred instruction blocks. Volunteers, just let me know what days you are committed to coming. Scheduling is up to the wims of the organizer. Please contact Mal Stephens at mallorystephens@yahoo.com or 207-646-1856