Revised 7/27/04
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| Archery | On the Archery Range | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Basic Archery Learn Archery Position & Form & the Usefulness of an Aiming Point : Use correct posture and enjoy better scores instantly. Beginners welcome.Established archers will benefit as well |
Instructors: Mark von
dem Falkensfenn and Diane de Winchester Limit: 10 Fee: none Bring: your own archery gear if you have it , plus a golf ball or other small, highly visible object. We have some loaner gear. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Archery in Medieval Society The artful and practical use of the bow (and crossbow) will be discussed with an eye towards understanding the pivotal role of its skillful use in shaping medieval society. |
Instructor : Ariel Ebbon Class Limit: 10 Fee: None. Bring: None |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | ||
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Legal SCA Missile Combat: Understanding and Applying the Rules Construction of current SCA war legal equipment (armor standards, arrows and bolts, etc.) as well as applying the Western Combat Standards Manual at home and abroad. Those who wish to become SCA missile authorized (or reauthorized) come on over! |
Instructor: Ariel Ebbon Class Limit: 15 Fee (if any): None Bring: None required (Copy of SCA Combat Standards Manual may be helpful). |
| Bardic Arts | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Going On Pilgrimage Pilgrimage and Quest and its social and mythic function in period art forms. |
Instructor: Branwen Cryccthegn Deorcwuda Limit: none Fee: $1 Bring: your curiosity |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Music from the Court of Henry
VIII Come learn about the wonderful wealth of songs and music that characterized the court of Henry VIII. |
Instructor: Juliana
of Tregony Limit: none Fee: none Bring: your interest |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Wordsmithing Poetry writing and refining on all levels of experience |
Instructor: Branwen
Cryccthegn Deorcwuda Limit: none Fee: none Bring: paper, writing implement, and if you wish a piece to polish |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | More Elizabethan Drinking Songs We may wear ruffs and corsets, but we can still drink with the best of them. Come learn how to carouse in style. |
Instructor: Gregory
Blount Limit: none Fee: none Bring: your singing voice |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Bardic 101 - so you want to be
a Bard hands on help for those who want to become a Bard or who have tentatively put a toe into the waters of performance. |
Instructor: Crimthann
Mac Giolla Phadraig Limit: none Fee: Bring: note taking materials |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Beginning Gregorian Chant No guts, no glory! We will be working on the Solemn Regina Caeli. Beginning chanters, and beginning singers, are specifically welcome! Please contact me if you have questions. |
Instructor:Joan the Harper Class: none Fee: none Bring: nothing needed other than note-taking materials |
| Brewing | in the Brewers Guild Pavilion | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Period Markham Masking Hands on making beer with hops |
Instructor: Henry Eynhallow Limit: 5 to take home, observers welcome Fee: $5 Bring: |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Near Beer 2nd time through with your hops |
Instructor: Henry Eynhallow Limit: 5 to take home, observers welcome Fee: $2 Bring: |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Beer Appreciation This is a hands on beer tasting workshop emphasizing period style beers and ales that can be purchased commercially. You must be over 21 to attend - and be prepared to show a valid picture ID as we will be consuming alcohol |
Instructor:
Henry Eynhallow Limit: 24 Fee: There will be a small class fee to pay for "supplies." Bring: Drinking vessel |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Cream Cordials This is an introductory hands on class on cream cordiatls that will cover a brief history of cordials and then make cream cordials for students to take home. There will also be some to taste. |
Instructor: Cassandra von Verden Limit: 12 Fee: $3 Bring: proof of age/over 21 required |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | ||
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Non-alcoholic Beverages for a
Hot Day An overview of period non-alcoholic beverages with examples to taste. |
Instructor: Euriol of Lothian Limit: none Fee: Bring: a goblet or tankard to drink from |
| Clothing | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Archaeological Sewing A historic survey of basic constructional sewing techniques. As time permits, students will create a sampler using an assortment of stitches. |
Instructor: Tangwystyl
verch Morgant Glasvryn Limit: none Fee: none Bring: |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Clothing Your Children A look at historical garments and what can be done for easy SCA children's garb. |
Instructor: Ascelin
Meare of Ravenslocke Limit: 10 Fee: $3 for handout and materials Bring: note pad, pen, ultra fine sharpie pen or other permanent marker |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Making 16th Century German Hats We will cover the styles and construction of this type of hat, including patterns and materials. |
Instructor: Johanna Ludwiger von Hertesberg Limit: None Fee: $2 to cover the handout Bring: Questions |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | A More Period Approach to Field
Appearance This class will focus on a discussion of more period garments to be worn under armor. Included in the discussion will be undergarments, materials for padding, and garment construction. The focus will be on the 14th century France and England, although other times will be touched upon. |
Instructor: Yseult Summerhall
and Robert of Woodsende Limit: none Fee: none Bring: |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun |
Hooding Around This class is appropriate for participants of all |
Instructor : Aurelia
d'Ouessant Class Limit: none Fee: No fee if you bring your own fabrics, $10 fee for fabrics I provide. Bring: Please bring one yard of linen, wool, or silk fabric, preferably solid colored and one yard of a solid lining fabric such as linen, silk, or cotton. Some will be provided for a fee, for participants who forget or are unable to bring fabric. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Cartridge Pleating and all it uses A hands on how to do cartridge pleating and a survey of it historical uses for creating all manner of clothing parts. |
Instructor : Aurelia d'Ouessant Class Limit: none Fee: none Bring: your questions |
| Cooking | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | A Day in the Dairy This is a hands-on demonstration of what is involved in the daily operation of a small dairy, from the product perspective. We will begin class with a bucket of cream-line milk, and make a variety of products from all the milk components. At the end of class we will have made butter, buttermilk, and two varieties (possibly three) of cheese - all from the original single bucket of milk. Please come prepared to get involved, as this is a hands-on class |
Instructor: Eibhlin nic'Raghailligh Fee: None Limit: None Bring: aprons are suggested, as is clothing without loose or drapey sleeves. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Snacks and Tourney food, beyond
salami and grapes This class will discuss and make some easy recipes for historical snacks. Some snacks and drink will be sampled. Also included will be a brief discussion on "Shopping for Potlucks, period food from your local grocery". |
Instructor: Crystal
of the Westermark Limit: 12 handouts with recipes/shopping suggestions will be available Fee: none Bring: pen, plate, cup |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Wood Fired Oven Cooking: Day
in the Life of an Oven Learn how medieval kitchens managed their resources to cook dishes efficiently |
Instructor: Wulfric
of Creigull Limit: none Fee: none Bring: |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Period Pasta Discussion on the origins and history of Pasta within period. Demo and a hands on workshop to make "tartlettes"(a pork ravioli) and "Other Ravioli" (a spinach ravioli). Take home samples you make. |
Instructor: Rowan of Hakesleah Limit: 10 Fee: $3 Bring: bowl & spoon |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Mustard Make a period mustard from scratch, great to serve on roasted meats. A period recipe will be provided and we will go over the types of mustard seeds that were available and spices that were used. We will grind the mustard ourselves and taste it when done. |
Instructor: Euriol of Lothian Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Handout will be provided. Gring a small jar to take some of the mustard home with you. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | ||
| Dance | In the Dance Area off the Main Square | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Easy Bransles and Pavannes This class will focus on Bransles and Pavannes, some truly enjoyable (yet often neglected!) dances. No dance experience required! |
Instructor Name: Vyncent
atte Wodegate Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Yourself! |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Dances of Joy and Jealousy popular fifteenth century Italian dances, likely to include Rostiboli Gioioso, Petit Riense, and more! |
Instructor: Isabel D
Triana Limit: maximum : none, minimum : 4 Fee: none Bring: yourself - grab a friend too, but not necessary |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Surviving
a Revel on Two Left Feet We will cover 5 of the more common dances that show up at revels. Time permitting we will learn Sellinger's Round, Black Nag, Bransle Official, Manschaft Pavanne, and Hole in the Wall |
Instructor:
Ghislaine d'Auxerre Limit: none - the more the merrier Fee: none Bring: comfortable shoes |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Fiamma D'Amore The dance Fiamma D'Amore is a easy introduction to the late 16th. c. Italian dance repetoir. It is a one couple dance from the Il Ballarino collection by Caroso. The dance will be taught and at 6 pm, following the class, the Pied D'Argent competion will be held in this dance. No further teaching for the Pied competition will be done prior to the competition. |
Instructor: Geoffrey
Mathias Limit: none Fee: none Bring: yourself |
| Equestrian | On the Equestrian Field or adjacent pavilion | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Basic Horsemanship This class will cover the basic groundwork skills needed to lead, tack, handle and groom a horse...from the hooves up. |
Instructor: Elisabeth
de Champagne Limit: 10 Fee: none |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Basic Horsemanship - continued with the horses in hand. | (see above) |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Historic Equestrian Training
and Games This class will provide an overview of mounted training exercises/games that were performed in period based on readily available translations of manuscripts and riding manuals. Class will cover both martial and pleasure riding, from what a Knight did to prepare for a tourney to how period riding masters comported themselves when performing before a Prince. |
Instructor: Marguerite
du Royon Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Yourself and an interest in period horsemanship. |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Saddles and Stirrups - a History | Instructor: Elisabeth
de Champagne Limit: Fee: Bring: |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Riding Costume A survey of costume suitable for SCA EQ activities |
Instructor: Genevieve de Vendome Limit: none Fee: none Bring: pen or pencil for notes, if desired. Handouts will be provided. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | ||
| Fighting | On the Fighting Field | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Practical Application of Historic
Sword Techniques to SCA Fighting This class will cover aspects of the existing historic sword manuals that are allowable and applicable to SCA combat. The majority of the material will be drawn from Royal Armouries Manuscript I.33 (ca. 1295) and the Getty version of Fiore dei Liberi's Flos Battaglia (ca. 1409). We will cover fundamentals such as footwork, positions or guards, controlling your opponent's blade, timing, and defense. |
Instructor: Sir Robert
of Woodsende (Robert Holland) Limit: 25 Fee: None Bring: Armor is not required, but please wear comfortable clothing. If possible, bring a one-handed sword, a shield (buckler if available) and a bastard sword. Wooden wasters are acceptable for the class. Some loaner equipment may be available for class. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | "What do I do, if.......?" In response to the questions of the students, the class will cover techniques of fighting against different weapons or styles, how to deal with specific problems, and how to fight with mixed weapons combinations. |
Instructor: Paul of
Bellatrix Limit: 20 - unlimited auditors Feee: None Bring: Bring any weapons you want to fight with or against, and questions. |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | ||
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Concepts of working the Pell Techniques of Pell work to enhance your fighting and improve muscle memory. |
Instructor: Mari Alexander Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Pell sword (sword you don't mind destroying) |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Crown Fighting 101 for Consorts and Fighters Fighters- have you ever fought or wanted to fight in a list for your consort? Consorts - have you ever wondered what you could or should be doing to help your fighter? We will talk about this and much more. |
Instructor: Leohtulf of the Silver
Hills Limit: none Fee: none Bring: your thoughts and questions |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | ||
| Leather & Woodwork | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Beginning Woodcarving A hands on woodcarving class. Basic techniques will be discussed, along with suggested projects. Different kinds of wood will be available for "play". |
Instructor: Johann von Drachenfels Limit: none Fee: none Bring: if you have your own set of woodcarving tools, please bring them. Some will be provided to try. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Make a 14th C. Simple Drawstring Purse |
Instructor: William Warren Limit: Fee: Bring: |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Basic Viking
Pouch Make a viking half round pouch, in the style the Queen wears. You will cut, sew, and rivet, learning basic saddle stitch and rivet peening. All materials are provided, except any decoration you might want to put on the pouch. Bring whatever you have we'll put that on too! A good source of cool metal bits to put on pouches is Raymond's Quiet Press |
Instructor:
Artus Quintus Limit: 10 Fee: $10 (all materials provided) Bring: Awls, if you have them. Any decoration you might want to put on. |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Painting and Gilding on Leather
Discover another way to ornament tourney-gear. Paints and brushes provided. |
Instructor: Diane de
Winchester Limit: 8 Fee: small materials fee may apply Bring: Students please bring a completed leather item ready to paint (something not previously oiled or waxed) & we will embellish this in class. Otherwise a small semi-circle to be applied as a purse lid (sew onto a bag at a later time) will be supplied. |
| Medieval Household I - Society | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Women in the Middle Ages Ever wondered just what your persona really would be doing in period? This class will be a beginner's overview of women's lives, covering roughly the late 1200's to the mid 1400's, from England to France to Italy and beyond. From noblewoman to peasant, nun to artisan, we will look at the various social classes, what women did and what a typical day might be like for them. Handouts will be given. |
Instructor: Catherine
de Gray Class Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Anything you want to share with the class! |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Period Treatises of Instruction
for Women: "The Book of the Knight of the Tower" and "The Goodman of Paris." The "Knight of the Tower" (circa 1371-2) was written by Geoffroy de la Tour-Landry, a knight of Anjou, who compiled a book of precepts and anecdotes for the "edification" of his daughters. The 15th Century "English" translation of this medieval book will be the source of a discussion on the morals and mores of the 14th Century. "The Goodman of Paris" (1392-4) was written by an elderly Parisian merchant as a book of instruction for his new, young bride. Using these treatises, this class will take a look at how young women in the 14th century were molded into the perfect example of daughters, wives, and mothers. |
Instructors: Antonio
Giordano da Sicilia and Catherine de Gray Limit: none Fees: none Bring: a chair |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Commedia dell'Arte - An Overview This class will look at where Commedia dell'Arte started, how it evolved, the basic Commedia characters and masks, and if time, a scenario or two, and again if time, perhaps a bit of improvisational work for those interested. (ed note: the characters of this type of play became classic stereotypes that we see even in todays plays. Think Punch and Judy and you will just begin to scratch the surface of this art form.) |
Instructor: Hirsch
von Henford Limit: none Fees: none Bring: a chair |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Feudal Household Organization and how it an be used in the SCA. | Instructor: Richard
de Camville Limit: Fee: Bring: |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | The Knight in His Age: Lull,
de Charney and Castiglione. The evolution of knighthood was guided by the changing society surrounding the individual knight. As such, we will look at three period treatises on knighthood, i.e. Lull, de Charney and Castiglione, and see how society viewed knighthood and how those views changed and how they remained constant. |
Instructor: Antonio
Giordano da Sicilia Limit: none Fees: none Bring: a chair |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Manure and Urine Technologies
of the Middle Ages This course is a rough overview of the different ways people used both manure and urine in period. The course will touch on subjects such as economics, disease, construction, textiles, chemistry, explosives, agriculture and land management. Find out how to build a cow bomb! Learn how to build a house out of poo! Understand the true Tao of Poo! There will be some limited examples of manure technologies available for students to examine. |
Instructor: Aurelia
de Montfort Limit: none Fees: none Bring: a chair |
| Medieval Household II - Miscellaneous | ||
| 9 am - 4 pm Sat | **Special All Day Class**
Basketry 101 Come and learn how to make a market basket. -- this class will be held in a separate location on site-- |
Instructor: Susan of
Wight Limit: 8 Fee : $7 Bring: A chair |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Mosaic Trivet Using direct application technique, the student will create a mosaic trivit |
Instructor: Mari Alexander Limit: 10 Fee: $5 To Bring: Design concept that is a simple line drawing to fit in ~8x8 inch square. Apron if you are messy. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Bookbinding: Sew a Book on Cords Make and take home a Gothic style book. |
Instructor: Donata Bonacorsi Limit: 10 Fee: $10 Bring: |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | The Kitchen Garden Come learn what would have been planted in the kitchen garden - from herbs to vegetables. Then you can go plant your own historic garden. |
Instructor: Brigit Kinch Limit: 10 Fee: $10 Bring: note taking materials may be helpful |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Make a Quill Pen | Instructor: Iosef Braun Limit: 6 auditors welcome Fee: none Bring: a sharp knife if you have one - ie. pen knife or xacto |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Soapmaking Making soap from lye and olive oil. Discussion of medieval soap recipes and the making of soap. |
Instructor Name: Halima
de la Lucha Limit: 12 Fee (if any): $2.00 Bring: |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Flax 101, or what I've learned
so far Growth and processing of flax into linen. I'm making a hankerchief the hard way ... starting from seed. This is an update on what I've learned so far. |
Instructor: Juana Isabella
de Montoya y Ramirez Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Nothing |
| Metalwork | in the Gazebo | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Blown Glass Hints: what you should
know before taking a hot glass class. We will cover basic techniques, shapes, and a coldworking practicum |
Instructor: Cassandra
of Crosston Limit: 8 for the practicum Fee: $10 to take home a glass paperweight Bring: bring a broom, 5-6ft pole weapon, or marshalling staff if you have one |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Making Medieval Coins Learn how to make coins the same way that our medieval ancestors did from start to finish. This class will be a hands on experience; prepare to get grimy. Start with the raw tools and materials and walk away with a die you cut yourself and some coins if you are lucky. Also, learn about the West Kingdom Moneyers Guild and how you could become a member. |
Instructor Dubhgall
Monetarius Limit: None Fee: $5 if you want to take your class materials home. Bring: Your accumulated interest. |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Casting in Pewter From a Stone
Mold Try your hand at casting a mount or two. Soapstone and carving tools may be on hand for those who are dedicated to taking this class one step further and cutting/carving their own mold. |
Instructors: Diane de
Winchester and Mark von dem Falkensfenn Limit: 6 Fee: $3 Bring: |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Viking Chain Knitting Make a rounded chain from wire. |
Instructor: Theiadora
Groves Limit: 8 Fee: $5 Bring: needlenose pliers if you have them |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Fibulas Make a period safety pin. |
Instructor: Tatiana
Toddhunter Limit: 8 Fee: $1 Bring: needle nose pliers and hammers - if you have them, some will be available for use |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Basic Armouring Skills Participants will fabricate their own 2 piece riveted cup hilt to keep, from precut 16 guage stainless patterns. |
Instructor: Erich der Helmschied Limit: 10 participants, auditors permitted Fee: $10 for precut patterns with rivets. Free for paper copy Bring: your favorite ball peen or doming hammer. Some will be provided. |
| Middle Eastern I - Clothes & Food | in the Middle Eastern Area (behind the tree line) | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | An Overview of Middle Eastern
Jewelry Not all Middle Eastern Jewelry is the same. Learn about the how & why it differs from Afghanistan to North Africa. We will also cover some basic manufacturing techniques. Lots of show & tell! |
Instructor : Etain la
Gamine Limit: None Fee: $2 for handout Bring: N/A |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Overview of Men's & Women's Middle Eastern
Headdresses How do they keep those scarves on their heads? What kind of headdress goes with kind of outfit? Learn how to wrap a turban. Lots of hands-on! |
Instructor : Etain la Gamine Limit: None Fee: $2 for handout Bring: N/A |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Persian Clothing Discussion of Persian clothing, mens and womens, layers, and fabrics. Time and class size permitting, may include draping for patterns. If draping, wear T-shirt or equivalent. |
Instructor: Eireannach
nic Ghiolla Chainnigh Limit: none Fee: $3 for handout Bring: questions, source materials, (time permitting) non-stretch fabric for draping |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Recreating a 14th century Persian kamiz for
women and men This beautiful silk-embroidered sheer cotton garment is easy to make. It is suitable for both Persian and Ottoman clothing - and with a simple alteration of the sleeve it works well as an Ottoman woman's gomlek. I will not be teaching the embroidery, which is in mostly in double running stitch and pattern darning, but will include pictures of it. |
Instructor: al-Sayyida Anahita bint
'abd al-Karim al-Fassi Limit: None Fee: $3 for handout (includes color pictures) Bring: Note book, graph paper, pencil, tape measure |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Middle Eastern Food Basics Details TBD |
Instructor: al-Sayyida
Anahita bint 'abd al-Karim al-Fassi Limit: None Fee: $3 Bring: bowl and spoon |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | ||
| Middle Eastern II - Music & Dance | in the Middle Eastern Area (behind the tree line) - bring rugs | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Beginning Middle Eastern Dance Learn basic (intermediate) steps, simple choreography, and combinations. |
Instructor: Eireannach
nic Ghiolla Chainnigh Limit: none Fee: none Bring: dress in comfortable clothing |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Circular and Slinky Moves a break down of upper and lower body circles and figure 8's, and how to travel with them. |
Instructor: Brid Hecgwiht Limit: none Fee: none Bring: comfortable clothing |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Zar dancing (a hyperarousal
trance dance) A woman's healing dance. Middle Eastern animistic tradition does not differentiate between a physical ailment and a mental or emotional malaise. That which ails you is caused by the djinn--male spirits. The purpose of the dance is not to exorcise the spirits, but to make peace with them. The djinn are seen as mischievous instead of evil, and have the potential to be useful as well as troublesome. |
Instructor: Etain la
Gamine Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Wear something comfortable that you can move in. Caftans are perfect! Bring some finger food to share after the dance (Part of the tradition!) |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Beginning Drumming Entry level instruction of drumming for belly dancers and those who enjoy Middle Eastern music. |
Instructor: William
A. MacDougall Limit: 8 Fee: $1 Bring your own drum, tambourine, zills if you have them. Handouts will be provided |
| Needlework | in the Needleworkers Guild Pavilion | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Fruits, Flowers, and Elizabethan
Embroidery We will learn how these popular motifs were used by English embroiderers in the mid-to-late 1500's. We'll discuss stitches, fabric, & resources, and learn an intermediate level stitch commonly used in these embroideries. |
Instructor: Isela di
Bari Limit: 10 Fee: $7 Bring: Embrodiery scissors, magnification if needed |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Medieval Quilting Medieval quilting is a one-color art, created with fine stitches on solid colored fabric. The technique is simple and elegant and the materials inexpensive. Learn the stitches on a small piece of corded and stuffed quilting, and take home patterns from period quilts. |
Instructor: Christian
de Holacombe Limit: none Fee: $5 Bring: Scissors, hoop, and thimble - even if you don't use one otherwise, you'll need one for this! |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | 3 Basic Stitches, Part 2 This class assumes the students know the three basic stitches previously taught - chain, stem, and satin. They will not be used specifically in this class, but might be of use for "prior knowledge" purposes. The stitches covered in this class will be back stitch (the inverse of stem stitch), buttonhole stitch, and French (and maybe Colonial) knots. The class project will be a small pouch or similar item. |
Instructor: Caiterina
nic Sheamus Limit: 12 Fee: $2 for kit and handout Bring: 6" hoop, scissors |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Shading With Long and Short and
Split Stitches A hands-on look on how to get the detail and coloration when doing surface embroidery. |
Instructor: Sabrina
de la Bere Limit: 10 Fee: 3 Bring: 5-6" hoop, ruler, pencil or washable marking pen, scissors |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Beginning Whitework This class assumes students have basic embroidery knowledge - threading the needle, stripping floss, tensioning, etc. The class will focus on 6 types of pulled stitches, executed in white thread on white linen. Knowledge of buttonhole stitch will enable students to edge the small 5-petal rose they'll stitch, and applique it to a ground fabric after it's done. |
Instructor: Caiterina
nic Sheamus Limit: 8 Fee: $2 for kit and handout Bring: 6" hoop, scissors |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Trapunto Discover the needle art of trapunto, also known as Italian quilting. Basic cord quilting will be taught and various methods of filling flat space with batting will be explored. |
Instructor: Jaida al-Rakshanda Limit: 6 Fee: none Bring: Sharp scissors, needles |
| Rapier | on the Rapier Field | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Rapier 101 Designed for beginning fighters - just add rule reading and a little practice and you too will be ready to authorize rapier. |
Instructor: Else Hunervogt Limit: none Fee: none Bring: For full participation, wear garb that covers the arms and legs and allows for easy movement. Bring Rapier gear and garb if you have it. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Reconciling Historic Rapier,
SCA Rapier and Modern Rapier what we can learn from the historic texts, modern rapier and implementing the best of it for SCA Rapier. Mix of hands on, lecture and discussion. |
Instructor: Don Coronado Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Bring Rapier gear and garb if you have it. |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Foundations of Italian Rapier as seen through the eyes of Ridolfo Capo Ferro ~ A class on the basics of Italian rapier play with theory and techniques taken from primary sources. The class will include basic footwork, blade theory, and several techniques taken from the text. | Instructor: Don Pachomius
Oneshoe Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Bring Rapier gear and garb if you have it. |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | The Science of Blow Calling Why wasn't that shot good even though it felt sooo right? What to do when you think you and your component havediffering ideas regarding calibration. & Practical Parrying |
Instructor: Else Hunervogt
& Crimthann Mac Giolla Phadraig Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Bring Rapier gear and garb if you have it. |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | La Verdadera Destreza ~ The True Art of Spanish Fencing with an emphasis on the basics and examples of techniques that have never been translated into English before. The class will cover footwork, blade theory, Spanish fighting theory, and several techniques taken from the work of Manuel Cruzado y Peralta. | Instructor: Don Pachomius Oneshoe Limit: none Fee: none Bring: Bring Rapier gear and garb if you have it. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Whys and Wherefores of Sword Care | Instructor: Crimthann Mac Giolla Phadraig Limit: none Fee: none Bring: a metal sword if you wish |
| Scribal Arts | in the von Scribengen Pavilion | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Write a Basic Hand An introduction to calligraphy. Beginners welcome and encouraged to try picking up a pen. |
Instructor: Richard
de Camville Limit: Fee: Bring: Bring pen and paper if you have them. Some materials will be provided. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Tiny Faces Quick and dirty tequniques to produce little faces in Manuscript painting. |
Instructor: Hilarie
the Puppeteer Limit: 10 (over age 12) Fee: $2 Bring: your paint brushes and paints if you have some. Paper and other supplies will be provided for those without. |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Persian-oid calligraphy This class will teach the basic form of this arabic-looking hand for those who wish to do scrolls for their friends with a middle-eastern personae. This is not a period hand, but an invented doodle that people may read easily and still convey a eastern cultural flavor for our SCA award scrolls. This would be suggested for the intermediate scribe, though all are welcome. |
Instructor:Richard of
Alder Tree Class Limit: none Fee:none Bring: Any calligraphy pens and paper that you feel comfortable using, though there will be some spare materiels. |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Inks: Black and Red Learn about inks and how to make them following medieval recipes. The manufacture of black and red inks will be discussed and demonstrated. |
Instructor: Dubhgall Monetarius Limit: None Fee: None Bring: Your quill and writing surfaces if you want to try out the inks. |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Draperies and Figures | Instructor: Aldith Aangarad
St George Limit: 6 Fee: TBD Bring: |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Italian White Vine | Instructor: Aja da Varese Limit: 6 Fee: $6 Bring: materials provided |
| Textile | ||
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Spin, Lassie, Spin! Learn to spin in high Medieval fashion, before the introduction of that barbarian device (gasp!) the spinning wheel. A brief history lecture will precede hands-on instruction in the use of the hand spindle (what today is known as the 'drop spindle"). Both beginners and experienced spinners are welcome. |
Instructor: Celynnen
Cigfran Limit: Fee: $5 Bring: Instructor will provide wool for spinning and a few loaner spindles, but students are encouraged to bring a spindle of their own to use in class. |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Beginning Tablet Weaving Description: A Basic "hands-on", "how-to" class. We will learn how to thread our cards and do some basic weaving. We'll discuss making different types of patterns, sources for period patterns, and much more. |
Instructor Name: Eirny
Thorvaldsdottir Limit: 6 Fee:$2 for a beginner set of cards with warp and weft, and a handout. Bring: A chair and wear a belt. If you have a small loom that you want to use, bring it! |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Weave a Pouch Using a cardboard base, you will learn the basics of making a flat pouch that can be made in a day. |
Instructor: Tatiana
Todhunter Limit: 6 Fee: $3 Bring: heavy weight cardboard - if you have it and any heavy weight wool - if you have it. Some will be provided. |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Dyeing Red Description: Dyeing with madder, cochineal, brazilwood to make red, including period recipes from the Plictho (Italy, 1548). |
Instructor Name: Halima
de la Lucha Limit: 10 Fee (if any): $2.00 Bring: |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Sprang: Make a Bag Description: Sprang is a type of intertwined or interlinked fabric. An early form of braiding yarn - Scandinavian 1400 on. |
Instructor: Cassandra
von Verden Limit:: 10 Fee: $2 Bring: |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | Fingerloop Braiding Description: Learn this documentable craft that turns strings into strong flexible cords. Fingerloop braids found in digs in London have been dated to as early as the 12th century. Recipes for many different braids have been translated from various instruction manuals from as early as 1475. This class will give you some background on the braids, their use and their manufacture. Then we'll make two or three different styles of braids. |
Instructor: Lady Sylvie la ChardonniËre Limit: 10 kits available, unlimited auditors Fee: Optional $1 for kit and handout Bring: No additional supplies required |
| Page School | Page School Area - note there may be a boffer practice on Saturday for warm up - bring your gear and any loaner gear you have to share. | |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sat | Omlett du Fromage (and Not) | Instructor: Ivan Ivanovich
Streltsov Limit: none Fee: none Bring: a fork |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sat | Beginning Lucet for Pages Description: we will be using 2 pronged items and learning to make a basic Lucet cord |
Instructor : Gianetta
del Bene Class Limit: 15 Fee: none Bring: a lucet if you have one or can borrow one. |
| 2:30 pm - 4 pm Sat | Build A Catapult Using a Wooden kit, we will build a catapult that can shoot grapes or small rounded balls of bread dough. If there is time we will also paint them, if not there will be directions on how to paint up the catapult yourself. Kit includes hammer and screwdriver. If your child is in scouts, this could count towards a craftsman (craft making) activity badge. |
Instructor: Eirik Haarfager
Goransson Limit: 8 Fee: $5 Bring: For parents, note that we will be using hammers, glue, (and paint?) |
| 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Sat | Page School Equestrian Courtesy & Safety | Instructor: Bethia de
la Birche Limit: none Fee: none Bring: |
| 9 am -10:30 am Sun | Tournament of the Oaks -- on
the Main Square Come fight for the honor to become the Defender of the Oaks and for the honor of your consort. [boffer tournament - further details coming] 9 am Lists open |
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| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm Sun | The Tournament continues |