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It had been a dream of mine for many years to have my own business as a leatherworker and just over a year ago I turned that dream into reality. I started my business - "The Happy Viking, creating unique leather pieces inspired by Viking, Celtic and Medieval cultures and specialising in custom orders for re-enactors and the general public alike.
Last year I attended the biggest Medieval Festival in the Southern Hemisphere - The Abbey Medieval Festival. This year I will be attending a number of festivals and events including NEMAS, Abbey, History Alive and Ironfest.
My stall received great reviews last year but this year I want to make it even better. Other than selling my wares, this year I want to demonstrate the skill of leatherwork and educate people about Viking history and what they have contributed to the world we know today.
It is here that the Saga begins ...
As all re-enactors know, authenticity is everything. For me to accurately portray a Viking from the Dark Ages, display my craft and educate people, I need to have a period correct tent, shelter in the form of a Viking A frame.
Viking A frame tents for sale in Australia are like hen's teeth. Fortunately though, after much searching, I found one that suits perfectly. (Photo below - if for some reason you are seeing a wedge tent instead - I am working on this! :) )
This is where my crowdfunding campaign begins ... With less than 4 weeks to go to the first major Viking event, you can help me to achieve my goal by making a pledge. Your pledge will assist me in purchasing the A frame tent so that I am able to create the best possible environment in which to display my craft and educate people about Viking history.
Your pledge will also help me to purchase roof racks to actually get my tent to the events. Viking tents were not made to fit into cars! The wooden poles for my new tent are 3.6 metres long and I need roof racks to "ship" them.
Viking re-enactment and leatherwork are my two greatest passions. I am so excited about the future and sharing with you all. If you feel to make a pledge, then I am very grateful to you. You can also help by sharing this link amongst your friends.
If you are interested in my work, please also take a look at my Facebook page - The Happy Viking.
I thank you for your time and send blessings to you all.
Elizabeth
The Happy Viking :)
This crowdfunding campaign has already reached it's target! THANK YOU!
Any pledges made from this point on will be contributing to the purchase of materials to make the shelter (similar to that shown in the photo below) for the market stall and leatherwork demonstrations.
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I've just created my first ever YouTube video! Please take a look ...
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