Geir Fokstuen's guide to creating a Viking shield is up on youtube you can view it here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/BalenF13#grid/user/F2B344AB7B710C21
AET Althing, Ostara Blot and Feast was a great success. Please see below for the video from the ritual.
Time: 22 October at 15:00 - 24 October at 15:00
Location: Canberra, Australia
Details: A call to all AET Members, Asatru, Vanatru, Odinists, Heathens and Northern Germanic folk.
The AET have been invited to conduct a Blot and Feast as the Main Ritual at the Teapot Pagans' Spring Gathering at Cotter, just outside of Canberra, on 22 - 24 October 2010.
In discussions it has been decided also for the AET to hold it's Althing(and Annual General Meeting) on the Saturday afternoon, prior to the blot.
...We would like to have as many people attend this event as possible.
Please follow the links on the website for registration. Prices and such are extracted below.
I am also of the understanding that accomodation for the Sat night if required will be $35.
Any members of the AET wishing to assist with the blot please express your desires to do so.
http://tpotpagans.webs.com/springgathering.htm
Ticket Prices
Adult Prices (Ages 16 +)
Full Weekend1: $170.00 (Early Bird2: $150.00)
Full Weekend - Camping: $150 (Early Bird2: $130.00)
Full Weekend - NO ACCOMMODATION: $120.00 (Early Bird2: $105.00)
Saturday Only3 - $80 (EarlyBird2 $70)
Feast & Ritual Only - $35.00
Sunday Morning Markets Only 4 - $50
Children Prices
Children (Under 15) Full Weekend1 - $110 (EarlyBird2 $100)
Children (Under 15) Full Weekend - Camping: $130.00 (EarlyBird2 $110)
Children (Under 15) Saturday Only3 - $50 (EarlyBird2 $40)
Children (Under 15) Feast & Ritual Only - $25.00
Children Sunday Morning Markets Only4 - $30
Children (Under 5 [Babies at no charge]) Full Weekend1 - $75
Deposits & Discounts
Please note that you are eligible for the Early Bird rates if your $50 Deposit is received by 10 September 2010 and the outstanding amount is paid by 15 October 2010.
The AET Will no longer be holding a Midwinter Feast, Instead a Spring feast is planned. Details will be provided closer to the date.
The AET will be holding its Midwinter Feast on Saturday, 19 June 2010 for members and guests
The Feast is for AET members, family and friends. It will be a chance to meet in fellowship, to feast, to quaff, and to tell tall tales. If you have fire toys - staffs, poi, etc - please bring them along (fuel will be supplied).
Fire and a roast meal will be provided (plus other goodies as we think of them). Please bring a plate to share and your favourite beverage.
Venue: Cancelled
The Feast of Einherjar
Will be held on 25th April (ANZAC Day) 2010 in Canberra
This will be a a catered blot so numbers need to be confirmed by the 23rd please RSVP to webmaster@aetaustralia.org
No fixed cost though donations are requested towards cost of event.
Further details of time and location will be provided closer to the event.
Given that the date will be a Sunday and the Monday is a public holiday, accommodation for the night can be arranged on request.
New website launched.
Very basic at this stage, improvements are being worked on and should be implemented throughout the year
Stay tuned for information about coming events.
Planned improvements for members include:
Online courses/workshops
Online bookstore
Online forum
Webmail services