A Week In Linköping
“A week in” is a Knutpunkt tradition of local larpers organizing get togethers, adventures, talks, larps and the like in the week leading up to Knutpunkt. This year A week in Linköping will be hosted 6-8 of September in Linköping.
To read more about practical information, schedule and the exciting things they have planned for us, as well as staying updated, check out the Facebook event!
See the schedule below.
EDU-LARP conference
This is a one day conference and meeting place for people working with educational larps and will be hosted during A Week in Linköping at 8th of September in Linköping.
This is a space for us to share about our projects, learn from each other’s ideas and methods and discuss topics relevant to our field.
Read more about practical information, schedule and contribution to the program in the Facebook event!
A Week In Linköping Schedule
Tuesday
Boffer Fighting for Women etc.
Were you raised as a girl? Are you (sometimes) seen as a woman? (For example cis women, trans women, trans men, some non binary folks.) Then this is for you.
The purpose of this workshop/practice session is for you to feel comfortable hitting others with a boffer sword, to feel comfortable being hit with a boffer sword, to learn new techniques and to have fun. Both beginners and experienced fighters are very welcome.
Bring shoes suitable for moving around on grass, clothes suitable for the weather and a filled water bottle.
If possible, consider bringing a boffer sword and/or shield. We have a limited amount of weapons for loan, so if there are more participants than weapons we’ll take turns.
Accessibility: You’ll be expected to stand, walk and sometimes run a few steps. You might get a bruise or two.
Time: Tuesday afternoon
Venue: TBA when we know the weather conditions
Wednesday
Boffer Games for everyone physically able
Come play with boffer weapons in the forest! Games and playful exercises with boffer weapons. No previous experience needed. Fun for both beginners and experienced fighters.
Bring shoes suitable for moving around on uneven ground, clothes suitable for hiding behind shrubs and a filled water bottle. If possible, consider bringing a boffer weapon and/or shield. We have a limited amount of weapons for loan, so if there are more participants than weapons we’ll take turns. Be aware of tics, we recommend being vaccinated for TBE.
Accessibility: You’ll be walking and (if you choose to) running on uneven ground. Maybe even climbing a hill. You might get a bruise or two. (We’ll try to avoid it, but it could happen.)
Bring shoes suitable for moving around on uneven ground, clothes suitable for hiding behind shrubs and a filled water bottle. If possible, consider bringing a boffer weapon and/or shield. We have a limited amount of weapons for loan, so if there are more participants than weapons we’ll take turns. Be aware of tics, we recommend being vaccinated for TBE.
Time: Wednesday afternoon
Venue: TBA when we know the weather conditions
Boo-boos and broken bones – planning for and dealing with LARP injuries
Alexander Arvidsson
LARPing is great fun, and with fun comes the risk of injury. Different LARPs carry different risks, and assessing and mitigating these risks can be difficult – especially if you’re responsible for a small group, perhaps with children. This session, presented by a former paramedic with long experience with LARPs and LARP-related injuries, will discuss planning and preparing for injuries and treatment as well as look at what should (and should not) go into a personal/small group first aid kit.
Preliminary timeslot: Wednesday afternoon
Improvisation Theater
Join the local group that meets once a week to play impro-games and have fun. You will be guided through some games and exercises to get your improvisation going and get to improvise scenes together. The focus is to have fun and do whatever comes up in your mind. The local group have their own facebook page (in swedish, but this night will be in english) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056585354437007
Venue: Skylten
Timeslot: Wednesday evening
Thursday
Edularp conference 2022
Welcome to the Edularp conference 2022 in Linköping!
This is a one day conference and meeting place for people working with educational larps. This is a space for us to share about our projects, learn from each other’s ideas and methods and discuss topics relevant to our field. See event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/3247408912164313
Venue: Skylten
Timeslot: Thursday 10-16
Stories by the campfire
Karin Lundengård
Storyteller Karin Lundengård tells traditional tales and leads an open story circle. If the weather permits we will make a fire and gather around Tinnerö nature preserve, but if the weather is bad there will be an indoor alternative.
Accessibility: should be wheelchair accessible, but it might be a bit away from the nearest bus stop. Please contact Karin if you have any inquiries.
Time: Tuesday evening
Venue: TBA when we know the weather conditions
Knutepedia: Nordic Larp Pub Quiz
Jaakko Stenros
Knutepedia is back! The pub quiz that got going during the pandemic in remote mode is being hosted for the second time during “a week in”. The quiz is hosted by Jamie MacDonald and Jaakko Stenros, and it is about all the things that relate, broadly, to Knutpunkt and larp. Bring a team, answer questions, win glory!
Time: Thursday evening
Venue: TBA (probably Skylten)
Most of the activities will be taking place at Skylten, which is very close to the train station and within walking distance of the city center, but sometimes you might want to see some other part of the city too. We will keep you posted about more times and places in the Facebook event.