OK, a crazy idea: Kilt Camp

[furrycelt]

Phil, I will selflesly offer to help you out. Just send me a sample of each item you wanted photographed and I will do the rest. Of course, I am not sure when/if I will be able to return the samples... but that is a small price to pay for advertising, right? And I will even work them into an online catalog for you!

I certainly do not mean to trump KCW's kind offer, but I was gonna say the same. I do web-design on the side and am a photographer; so I have all the necessary resources. Geographically I am closer to Phil, so that *might* make shipping faster/cheaper.

(now let's all watch Phil blush as we vie for his attention) ;)

-ian

[GlassMan]

Boys, boys, please, there's enough of my work to go around! ;)

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I certainly do not mean to trump KCW's kind offer, but I was gonna say the same. I do web-design on the side and am a photographer; so I have all the necessary resources. Geographically I am closer to Phil, so that *might* make shipping faster/cheaper.

(now let's all watch Phil blush as we vie for his attention) ;)

-ian

Hey, Hey now, no piling on with better offers! I saw this bird first... err... that is... I presented Phil with an attractive offer first and I am willing to be gracious and cover shipping for the items. The least I can do to help a friend (who is supplying free, custom made items!).





(Psst. Furrycelt, check your PM's I think we can take him for baubles for both of us if we play this right. Keep up the good work) :grin::grin:

[Southern Breeze]

How does this sound for all those sewing impaired ones among us...
Care of kilts and acessories.
Basic leather work-belts,sporran etc.
Making flashes.
Basic kilt fashion tips,what goes with what.

Just a few ideas I thought I'd toss out,some have already been mentioned.

[The Wizard of BC]

Guys, I need some input here for Kilt Kamp.

For Dr. Barb, the best time is the week of 5 June. That is wonderfull kilt wearing time here in Victoria. Thoughts?????

For those of you seriously thinking of attending, what would you like to see and do. I for one, do not feel comfortable teaching a "Make you own Freedom Kilt" class. Without a non-compitition aggrement that would be shooting myself in the foot. I would however be willing to teach a course in contemporary kiltmaking. (What makes a good looking and wearing kilt, What should you look for in a kilt, what to look out for etc.)

I also think it would be neat if the attendees brought as many kilts from as many kiltmakers as is possible. This would give everyone the chance to compare them side-by-side. Perhaps even approach some makers to loan us one of their kilts.(HINT, HINT MATT.)

I would also like everyone to have a chance to do the tourist things that this city is famous for. Our world class Royal BC Museum, the Butchart Gardens, Whale watching, etc.

I would also like to host a dinner and kilt night as part of the course fee. We have some fine restaraunts and some pretty good local celtic bands.

Ideas, ideas, ideas. Throw them into the hat and let's make this THE event of the year.

[GlassMan]

Let me check my calendar but I like the idea of June. That's usually a slow time for me business wise.

[Big Dave]

Kilt-Camp is a fantastic idea, lucky I live so close. But what are we looking at price wise for all this cilty-goodness?

[Alan H]

Kilt-Camp is a fantastic idea, lucky I live so close. But what are we looking at price wise for all this cilty-goodness?

It's looking like it'd be something along the lines of about $175, maybe up to $200. I'm trying to keep it as affordable as possible. It depends on stuff like Barb's schedule, how many folks sign up (Do we need more sewing machines?) and stuff like that. What material you want to bring for your kilt, or if you want to purchase out of Steve's stock is up to the individual.

There are hotels in Victoria that can be found for around $80 a night, in USA dollars. We might be able to arrange a package deal if enough of us all stay in the same place. I don't know how close those are to Steve's shop. Food is up to each individual person.