A&S Tournament Class Information

Class Name 

Class Description 

Teacher 
Fee for class

Blacksmithing 101 

An introduction to blacksmithing tools and techniques. The class will learn how to upset, draw down and shape hot metal. Students will be allowed access to the smith and forge though out the day to practice and put into use their learned skills. 

Baccus Kaloethes 


Make Your Own Bezants! 

Bezants are small, thin, shiny metal ornaments often used to decorate medieval textiles and clothing. See period examples and make your own -- it's easy! 

Christian de Holacombe 
$6

Medieval Uses of Bodily Fluids 

Find out how people used poo, urine, puss, earwax and zits in a lively discussion of the economics of bodily fluids. This class will also have examples of products made using urine or manure, which you may handle if you like. The course covers recipes, innovations and the economic impact of bodily fluids and shortages. Learn about early biological warfare! Volunteer for medieval inoculations! Smell leather made from dog poop! There will be no hands on demonstrations during this class. 

Aurelia de Montfort 


Fulling around in the afternoon 

Ever wondered how to get modern wool to have that proper medieval feel? Just want to splash around in some cool water in the afternoon? We'll explore medieval fulling techniques in a hands (well feet really) on class. Different methods and final steps will be discused. Bring a 1-2 yard wool sample for us to trample (standard tabby weave works best). 

Donata Bonacorsi 


The Llangors Embroidery: A 10th c. Welsh technique 

A wadded up lump of burnt linen from a 10th century Hiberno-Welsh site gives us tantalizing clues to an embroidery style of the time. This is a counted-thread technique vaguely akin to needlepoint but on a much smaller scale. We'll be learning the technique in a larger scale using cotton thread, with silk floss available for those who want to move on to the original scale. One of the motifs from the original piece will be reproduced. 

Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn 
kits donated by teacher

Wax hardened leather 

We will be making either wax hardened demi gauntlets, or wax hardened spice boxes, at the discretion of the student. There will be some discussion of other hardening methods, but focus will be on this method and being able to complete the projects on time 

Torvaldr Torgarson 
$15 - materials

How to prepare for entering Kingdom (or Principality) level competitions. 

We will look at the judging sheets and discuss what will be expected from you when entering a competition. We will discuss what the judges will be looking for from your entry and ways to better meet their expectations.

Sabrina de la Bere 
$1

A Hands-On Introduction To Historical Embroidery 

Learn how to do a few basic historical embroidery stitches 

Evaine ni MacGreger 


The Body Divine 

This class will cover various period divination practices utilizing the parts of the body. Ever wonder what the lines on your hand or your forehead told about you? Does that growl in your stomach mean money coming your way? Do freckles mean you're sneaky? Come and find out. 

Ghislaine d'Auxerre 


Fire divination 

This class will cover various period divination practices utilizing fire and flame. From the beginning of time, fire was believed to hold secrets as well as power. Those who could read their signs wielded influence. Come and let's see what they might have. 

Ghislaine d'Auxerre 


Illumination techniques 

This is a 101 level class for anyone who would like to learn how to use simple lines and shapes to embellish a capital letter. These "flourishes" took the form of lines of different color ink to add detail, contrast and visual impact to the letter. These lines could be fairly simply and almost geometric in their use or very ornate and free flowing moving up and down margins. These flourishes can be quite stunning but, when examined, are actually fairly simple to execute once the scribe has a basic understanding of the use of a crow-quill type dip pen and the material being "scribed" upon. Students will need a crow-quill style dip pen, red or blue ink OR a red or blue "fine line" pen, pencil and erasure. 

Richard de Camville 


Take Your Illumination To The Next Level! 

This is a 102 (some experience is helpful but not required) level class for anyone who would like to learn how to use period models and techniques to improve their illumination skills. We will look at a variety of illumination techniques, discuss materials and use a "magic viewfinder" to help improve our illumination skills. Students will need basic scribal arts tools. Some loaner tools will be available. 

Richard de Camville 


Metal working 

Metalworking: 3 hours. Pewter Casting into Stone Molds. Discover why stone molds were so useful in period. The first six students will be permitted to pay five dollars to cover the costs of the item you will cast and take home from previously prepared molds. Lecture, demonstration & hands-on casting as time permit. Some spare soapstone may be available for purchase separately.

Mark von dem Falkensfenn / Diane de Winter 
$5

Gruit (medieval hop substitute) 

This is a class about the types of herb mixtures that were used in period in place of hops. 

Peyre de Barat 


Beginning Tabletweaving - how to weave and the theory of warping 

Learn the basic techniques of tabletweaving. You will weave a small piece and take it home; there will also be a discussion/handout on how to warp for tabletweaving (but time doesn't allow for actual warping). 

Thyri de Peel 


Hands in Mud 101: making pinched and coiled pots 

This class will offer the participants hands on practice in molding and shaping clay into simple vessels 

Zahra bint Talib 
$5

Hands on Viking Bronze Casting 

Hands on bronze casting using a furnace built on site, with wax models in clay molds 

Chandra Panthi 


"Spin, Weave and Burn" 

This will be an on-going natural dye workshop on both Saturday and Sunday behind the merchants booth, Discussions on mordanting and dyeing. Please bring your own things (material or yarn/thread) to dye.

Dread Viscountess Seelie 


Period Painting 

overview of painting with period materials  - bring a chair

James Andrew MacAllister 


Calcio -16th-c. Florentine soccer 

Historical rules and short scrimmage 

Vittoria 


Consorting 101, or How to properly Water your Fighter. 

General guide talk about taking care of fighters, and being a consort. Open to men and women of all ages. 

Captain Cate 


Thread Covered Buttons

Learn how to make those cool late period buttons using a wooden bead and silk floss 

Ida 


Furry Hats - or are they? 

An exploration of painings and current research into the construction materials of furry looking hats from Germany, England, Italy, and Spain 

Aurelia d'Ouessant 


Faking It - using fabric paint to 
embellish textiles. 

Class description: Try your hand at stencilling and 
printing on fabric to create decorative effects that 
can be used on clothing, wall hangings and the like. 

Saionji no Hanae (Jehanne de Wodeford) 
donations accepted

Japanese poetry jam 

Before the heyday of haiku, there was the wonder of 
waka. Learn the basics of this unrhymed metrical 
Japanese poetic form and try your hand at the poetry 
games of the Emperor's court. Attendees should bring a writing instrument. 

Saionji no Hanae (Jehanne de Wodeford) 


15th and 16th Century Ottoman Turkish Food 

Discussion of 15th and 16th century Ottoman food as eaten in Istanbul and especially in the Topkapi Serai. AND we will cook a meal of 4 dishes based on some late 15th c. Ottoman recipes. 

Urtatim bint 'abd al-Karim al-hakam al-Fassi 
$5

Introduction to Reticella/Punto In Aria 

Learn the 3 basic stitches in Reticella and Punto in Aria. No prior experience required, just a willingness to work with needle and thread. Bring embroidery scissors 

Sabrina de la Bere 
$3

Wool Applique with Gilded Leather 

Learn the simple and beautiful technique of couching gilded leather to wool appliqué - bring scissors and needles 

Kira Leonovna Zhemnadushina 
$3

Embroidering an Elizabethan Shirt 

Are you interested in blackwork and not sure what to put it on? So you want to spiff up your late period clothes? Take your costuming to the next level by embellishing your clothes. Learn how Elizabethan smocks were embroidered: what styles and stitches, materials and colors were used in period. Period construction and patterns will also be examined 

Francesca von Hesse 


Area Beading 

Learn how to design and stitch beaded patterns onto fabric. Technique appropriate for late Roman and garb after 1400's. Bring scissors and a small bowl for pins and beads. 

Kiriana Michaelson 
$5

Drawn Work & Open Work Basics 

Linen-on-linen monochromatic embroidery with medieval roots in religious vestments and brought into popular secular use with the Renaissance. Learn the basics of hemming linen with flare and working in a lacy effect. Stitches: various drawn thread hem stitches, double/Italian hem stitch, 4-sided openwork, and openwork interlacing. Bring sharp pointed snips, and a magnifying is recommended. All materials supplied. 

Vincenzo d'Robello 
$5

Fancy Edgings 

Learn Italian hemstitching and the Four Sided Stitch. 
Bring scissors and magnification if needed. 

Caiterina nic Sheamus 


Beginning Blackwork 

Learn the basics of counted blackwork, using running and double running stitches and filing patterns. Bring scissors. 

Katherine de Langelei 


Introduction to Couching Metal Thread 

We will play with metal thread and work on the techniques for surface couching in patterns (brick, coils, patterns from historic model books). Bring a small hoop, pencil or blue fabric marker, embroidery scissors that you are willing to cut metal with and regular embroidery scissors, if you have them. Some may be available for loan. 

Sabrina de la Bere 
$5

Beginning bardic - sing along and resources 

Want to have more fun at bardic circles? Want to 
learn a bardic art? Here's a place to start! 

Veronica da Lugano 


Fire, Air, Water - Fiber and Fabric Identification

Learn how to differentiate natural and synthetic fibers and to identify fabrics.

Aurelia d'Ouessant


Archery 101

Form and How it Translates into Reproducible Scores. Bring your own equipment and an apple. No fee for the first six students. - 3 hour class 

Mark von dem Falkensfenn / Diane de Winter


Archery Leatherworking

Make your own tab and bracer for Archery. Five dollars ea for the first six students will cover material costs. Chocolate will not be refused.

Mark von dem Falkensfenn / Diane de Winter
$5

Dolce Amoroso Fuoco

Pied d'Argent Class

Vyncent Atte Wodegate


Almans and Bransles

Dance

Geoffrey Matthias


English Country Dance

Dance

Owen ap Morgan


Cut & Thrust Rapier 101 - basics

This class will introduce Cut and Thrust Rapier to the students; talk about armor standards and requirements for authorization. No armor is required for this class. Anyone may attend.

Thomas Logan
 

Cut & Thrust Rapier 102 - Mechanics

This class will focus on training techniques and blow calibration for Cut and Thrust Rapier. Bring armor and weapons but know that this class will not involve open sparring. This class is intended for fighters who are already authorized in regular rapier.

Thomas Logan
 

Cut & Thrust Rapier 103 - Practical

This is an open sparring and issue resolution class for those who have already taken the 101 and 102 classes and have been practicing in armor. If we do not have enough people prepared to take this class, it may be run as a Cut and Thrust question and answer period.

Thomas Logan
 

Making rapier armor, issues and considerations.

This class will discuss rapier armor requirements (for both Cut and Thrust rapier and regular rapier) and talk about how to approach costuming with these requirements in mind. We will examine various materials with an eye toward puncture resistance and abrasion resistance. We will also demonstrate the punch tester used to proof rapier armor and discuss the deterioration characteristics of various materials.

Thomas Logan
Donation - handouts. 

Rapier by Request

If people are interested in repeats of rapier classes on Sunday, please sign up and request specific classes or interests.

Thomas Logan
 

Basic Spinning on a Drop Spindle

Learn to spin on a drop spindle. In this class you will learn the basics of spinning. You will learn the short draw and be introduced to the long draw.
Level: Students must be interested in spinning. Drop spindles and wool will be available for purchase for those who become addicted! :-)
Bring: Smiles and interest. A drop spindle if you have one. Loaner drop spindles will be available.
Time Length: 2 class periods limit: 8 students (returning students welcome to audit)

Collette de Rayncheval
$0 

Spinning Flax

In this class you will learn to spin Flax Top and Flax Line. You will have the chance to try spinning each of these both dry and wet.
Level: Students must be comfortable with spinning.
Bring: You will need to bring your favorite spinning implement, be it an empty drop spindle, or a spinning wheel. A few drop spindles may be available to borrow or purchase.
Time Length: 2 class periods
limit: 8 students (if we have 2 teachers then 16 people, I will get back to you on this)

Collette de Rayncheval & Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvryn
$5.00 for flax 

Basic Plying on a Spinning Wheel

Learn to ply your handspun yarn. In this class you will learn to make a 2-ply yarn from one and two balls of yarn. You will also learn to make a 3-ply from 3 balls of yarn. If we have time, I will touch on other plying methods.
Level: Students must be comfortable with spinning on a wheel.

Collette de Rayncheval
$0 

Intro to Patterning

Learn the methods used to create patterns from scratch - slopers and draping. In this class you will learn what a sloper is, when and how to use one to create a pattern that fits you perfectly, when to drape and where to start. If we have time we could do a set of measurements on a student to show how that's done, and start a sloper.

Elena Edgar
 

Introduction to Armored Combat Basics

An introduction to the nessessary skill sets needed to begin armored combat. Students should attempt to bring a sword and shield but some loaners will be available.
Class limit is 10.
Richard de Camville
 

Historical Knitting Workshop

Learn to knit, learn about the history of knitting, bring a "problem project" for help (medieval or mundane), or learn a new skill such as knitting in the round or knitting in multiple colors. This is an open workshop. People who have taken classes from this instructor before are especially welcome. Kits and pattern leaflets will be available for sale.

Christian de Holacombe

Introduction to Combat Archery, Authorizations and Marshaling

Come and get authorized for CA and CA Marshaling!

Ariel Ebbon

Single Combat Archery Standards for 3 Western Kingdoms.

Proposal and Discussion on Single Combat Archery Standards for the West, Caid and An Tir. Discussion and opinions for the purpose of developing a formal proposal are welcomed.

Ariel Ebbon

Heraldic Art

Heraldic Art

Aldith

Beginning Calligraphy

Beginning Calligraphy

Aldith