New Virago Alley Workshop!!
Our first workshop is going to be Shamshir and Separ led by me, Bizhan Khodabandeh. The shamshir is one of the most iconic weapons from Persia dating back to the 9th century through the 18th. The Separ - also called "dahl" in India - is the Persian small shield.

We only have 6 slots available due to the limited amount of gear we currently have. We will be doing first come first serve with folks on a wait list. This small class size means you will get quality instruction as our instructors' attention won't be too divided amongst a larger sized class. To secure your spot, you will need to respond to this email and pay the fee. If you don't get a spot, don't worry because we will be doing future workshops as well as repeat workshops.

What to expect:
The workshop will include going through the footwork, guards, cuts and select techniques with the shamshir and separ. Halfway through we will break for Persian snacks and tea to chat. The snacks will be walnuts, grapes, feta cheese and flatbread. If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will try our best to find alternatives.

Cost/time/location:
$35
Sunday, April 6th 2-5pm
At Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St
For more info: classes@viragoalley.org