Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities · Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities Key to Locations: AM = Al-Mahala AR = Artisan’s Row EPL = Early Period Life EQ = Equestrian PA=Performing

Gulf Wars XXV

A&S Classes & Activities

Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities

The GW Arts and Sciences Area and Activity coordinators welcome you the 25th year celebration and hope you find many wonderful A&S activities to enrich your days at War!

Please take a moment to read the important notes below.

Populace Class Changes There are ALWAYS changes to A&S classes and activities after the booklet goes to print, so BE SURE to check for changes DAILY on signboards, at Information Point (5-points), Class Info Point (at Artisan’s Row) and/or at any specific class/Activity area. USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO GET NOTIFICATIONS DURING THE WAR! Get real-time updates on class changes via these tools:

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Class Limits There are no sign up sheets for classes. For classes with limits, in general, the first students to arrive will get a seat. In some tents/areas, a lottery system may be used to determine who may participate hands-on (trial process this year).

Please be chivalrous in either process for classes with limits.

Class Credit Individuals are responsible for tracking their own class participation at war. You may use the form at the back of the class booklet for this purpose – consult your kingdom for class credit requirements.

FOR THE GULF WARS SCHOLAR CHALLENGE – MAKE SURE TO GET INSTRUCTOR INTIALS

• Standard Scholar Challenge – 8 class total OR 6 Classes in a topic, GW class area, or in each of 6 areas • GW 25-Year Scholar/Lector Challenge: Take and/or Teach 25 HOURS of classes at war.

DEADLINE Saturday at 3PM

Instructors PLEASE CHECK IN! Please be sure to check in when you arrive on site with the areas for which you signed up to teach. This will re-assure the class/area coordinator and give you an opportunity to obtain any last minute information.

Volunteer Hours

Teaching counts as volunteer hours for the war. AFTER EACH CLASS - be sure that your hours are recorded on the teaching roster for the class area in which you taught. These hours will be turned in FOR you at Volunteer Point, which is located at GW 5 points. How teaching hours count:

• Sun - 3pm Friday can be used for War Point tickets (turn in tickets by 6pm). • Sun - noon Sat can be used for Raffle (turn in tickets by 1pm). • Sun – Sat will count for war profits.

Getting Help with CLasses Come to Class Info Point any time between 8-5pm M-F, 8-1 on Sat. (in Artisan’s Row, downtown near Bede Hall).

This is the March 2016, Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities Booklet. It is not an official publication of the Society for Creative Anachronism Inc, nor does it delineate SCA Inc., policy.


Key to Locations: AM = Al-Mahala AR = Artisan’s Row EPL = Early Period Life EQ = Equestrian PA=Performing. Arts Page 3

Sunday, March 13, 20135 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 9AM 11AM

Scribal Using the Pointed Pen to Improve Your Calligraphy Learn how to add ornamentation and precision to your broad edge calligraphy with the pointed pen. Limit: 15 (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)

HL Vistillia Messalina Pulcheria

9AM until end

EPL EPL Silent Auction Silent Auction opens for bidding (ends 4pm Wednesday. Proceeds to help with improvements for the Early Period Life class area. All ages

10AM 12PM

Falconry Falconry Visitation Meet the falconers and their birds. Learn about the special attributes of the variety of birds and how they are applied in falconry. Enjoy an intimate Q & A session with the falconers. All ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers

10AM 12PM

GW 5 points Mounted Heraldry A brief history of heralds on horseback, why they should be used at your event, how to facilitate that, and how to prepare the horse. Hands on class; experienced horse will be available for those who want to climb aboard and try a static 'Oyey!" Future autocrats and EMICs welcome as well. All ages (under 18 with parent).

Baroness Chiere wreic Maredudd

10AM until end

PA Sable & Gules Theater

Sign Up Begins for Bardic Competitions Come to the Theater to sign up for the 9th Annual Gulf War's War Bard Competition (Wed. 6pm) OR Gulf War's Youth Bardic Competition and Talent Show (Fri. 12-2pm). Sign up before competition starts!

11AM 12PM

Scribal Scribal Q&A Lunch Laurel Lunch n Learn - Bring your own lunch and have the opportunity to ask questions of one of our Calligraphy and Illumination Laurels outside of a structured class. All ages (under 12 with adult)

Mistress Adela Scrijver van Brugge, OL

12PM 2PM

Falconry Falconry Viewing View the birds of prey at your leisure while they weather in the yard. Feel free to take photographs and ask questions of the falconer in attendance. (For your safety, please keep a 4-5ft distance from the birds.) All ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers

12PM 2PM

Scribal Beginning Left Handed Calligraphy An intro to the foundations of calligraphy with a dip pen and how to manipulate the calligraphy world for those of the sinister persuasion. Includes foundations of uncial and gothic. No experience or materials needed (bring your own if you like). Materials and space are limited - first come first served. Limit: 12ish (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)

Mistress Mara Palmer, OL

1PM 2PM

EPL Foundry Belt Findings thru the Ages Lecture class on the various types and styles of belts and findings used throughout our time period. Extant pieces will be on site to look at. All ages

Earl Loric Silvestris

2PM 3PM

AR Ren Class/ Botanical

GW Journeyman Program Meeting Do you wish you could spend all week in one of the GW Class areas (Artisan’s Row, Performing Arts, Scribal, etc.), auditing classes, helping out, or working on your own research? Attend this meeting to learn more. Ages: 12+

Mistress Willoc mac Muiredaig

2PM 3PM

Scribal How to Teach Calligraphy You know calligraphy! What now? Here are some tips and tricks learned through trial and error on teaching beginning calligraphy, both righty and lefty. All ages (under 12 with adult)


2PM 4PM


Falconers

2PM 5PM

EQ Arena 1 How to Bomb Proof Your Horse Techniques on how to make your horse and you a safer team. All ages (under 18 with parent).

HL Peryn Rose Whytehorse

2PM until done

EPL Foundry Clay Molds and Crucibles How to make clay molds and crucibles with simple materials. Students will make their own mold and/or a crucible to take home. Limit: 15 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 13+


3PM 5PM

Scribal Ink making Students will have the opportunity to go through the Oak gall ink making process. Hands on, with students taking home a bottle of ink. Limit: 15 (observers welcome) Fee: $2 All ages (under 12 with adult)

Mistress Adela Scrijver van Brugge, OL



Monday, March 14, 2015

Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s)

8AM 9AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Ignition Through the Ages Hands on class covers period methods used to achieve fire, what charcloth is and how to make it, and what other materials were used for lighting a fire and how to find them. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 w/ parent)

Lord Olyeg the Quiet

8AM 9AM

Bede Hall Feminine Anglo-Saxon names An introduction to A-S feminine names and their pronunciation. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

HL Colm Dubh

8:30AM 10AM

EPL Smithy Basic Blacksmithing This daily class will cover safety, fire tending, tool use, and beginning techniques for blacksmithing. All ages, (under 15 with parent)

Rusty Anvil Blacksmiths

9AM 10AM

AM Dance Yoga Beginners welcome. You may want to bring a yoga mat or thick towel to sit on. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Sara de Burgos

9AM 10AM

AR Textile A Hand-Bound Eyelets Learn basic methods of making hand bound eyelets useful in garb creation. Materials: Bring an awl, if you have one. Prerequisite: Basic handsewing skills. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

Lady Hildegard Bergerin

9AM 10AM

AR Woodwork Work Benches 101 No matter your experiance level, a work bench is an essential part of a woodworkers shop. We will discuss all the helpful tools and design aspects of a great work bench. All ages

Staff

9AM 10AM

Bede Hall Structuring a Class in the SCA: Lesson planning Designed to help members of the SCA who are not education professionals learn about best practices for lesson structures, planning, and delivery. Make your classes popular and effective! All ages

HL James Highgate

9AM 11AM

AR Culinary Intro to Cheesemaking We will cover tools, supplies, and techniques in producing your very own quick or soft cheese. We will be able to observe milk curdling (really, it's fun!) and taste fresh curds with and without salt. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lisette la fauconniere d'Amboise

9AM 11AM


Elizabeth: A Love Story and a Poem Powerpoint on a segment of Queen Elizabeth's life and the Duc d'Anjou of France (1578 - 1584 AD). Handout is a copy of a poem written by Queen Elizabeth, "On Monsieur's Departure". Ages: 12+

Madame Cynthia du Pont

9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Tablet weaving I (Speed Warping) Learn how to warp your loom using continuous warp in preparation for the following tablet weaving classes. Optional if you already know how to warp your loom. Bring your own threads and loom. Silk for warping available for $8. Full loom kit includes loom, shuttle, cards, and silk $50. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 14+

HL Eowyn de Wever

9AM 11AM

AR Textile B 14th Century Women's Hairstyles How to style your hair into 14th century braids. Will go over short-hair and layered-hair workarounds. Also covers fake hair, veils, and caps (which hide a multitude of sins). Ages: 13+

Lady Edain ingen Raghailligh ben MacDonald

9AM 11AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Shibori aka Japanese Tie Dye Using folding, stitching, and binding, we will prepare fabrics for dyeing using Medieval methods from Japan. We will not be dying these projects in class, but they can be dyed at other times. Check for availability. Donations encouraged. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Agnes von Heidelberg

9AM 11AM

EPL Class A Ridgid Heddle Weaving Hands on instructions for weaving with rigid heddles. Students should bring their own looms.Some ridged heddles are available for purchase after class. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 13+

HL Marcella the Unknown

9AM 11AM

EPL Class B Wire Linked Beads in a Classic Style Hands on: how to link various types of beads and wires. Methods based on early Greco-Roman designs, but not completely period. A lovely way to safely string your beads or make largess for others. Beads and wire provided, please bring wire snips and needle nose pliers if possible (some provided). Ages: 10+

Lord Gaius Curtius Primus with help from Master James ens les Breres

9AM 11AM

EPL Foundry Sand Casting Techniques for Metal Casting A practical hands on class of sand casting in metalwork, from beginning techniques to advanced. Participants will be able to make a sand cast mold and pour in pewter. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 13+






9AM 11AM

EPL Kitchen Cooking with Fire How to make a stew over an open fire. The class includes discussion about tending the fire. Limit: 10 Ages: 16+

Lady Mor Hoistlair

9AM 11AM

EPL Woodshed

Making a Portable Woodworking Bench for Events Learn how to construct a woodworking bench suitable for travel. Ages: 16+

House Boicewright

9AM 11AM

Scribal Figure drawing for illuminated manuscripts A survey of figure styles in manuscripts and a chance to learn/ try basic figure drawing, anatomy, and people drawing skills. All levels welcome. Ages: 12+

Mistress Milesenda de Bourges, OL

9:30AM 4:30PM

AR Woodwork Aux

Making Viking Boxes: Day 1 Hands on class to make and take a medium sized 6 board Viking box from start to finish. Fee covers all materials. Woodworking experience helpful, but not required. Plan on spending 10 hours over two days to make the box. Limit: 5 Fee: $30 - $36 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Haraldr Bassi

10AM 11AM

AM Cooking Coffee in Period Why yes, coffee is period. Want to learn a bit of history while roasting beans and brewing? Come and enjoy coffee made in the Middle Eastern style (black as night, sweet as love). Limit: 12 Fee: $1 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

HL Sosha Lyon's O'Rourke

10AM 11AM

AM Tent A Ancient Egyptian Garb An overview of personal adornment in Egypt between 3,000 and 30 BCE. Topics covered include clothing, footwear, jewelry, cosmetics, and wigs. Focuses primarily on the dynastic period, but also includes some information on the Greco-Roman period. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

L. Amenhetep sa Amenemhat mes ne Ta-Amen

10AM 11AM

AR Textile A Basic Hemstitching Learn a decorative hem edging for linens. $3 includes linen, linen thread, and needle. Limit: 8 Fee: $3 Ages: 12+

HL Isabel Winterbourne

10AM 11AM

Bede Hall Signs Used in the SCA for Silent Heraldry This class is to share and discuss sign language used in the context of the SCA. For Sign Heralds and those interested in learning signs. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

HL Nesscia

10AM 11AM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing - Hot/Cold Riveting Class covers hammer techniques for riveting together metal into the intended item. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


10AM 11AM

PA Tent A You Too/Two Can Be A Bard For the new bard and those who want to explore the Bardic in the SCA! Ages: 16+

Banbharun Alina nic an Bhaird

10AM 11AM

PA Tent B Troubadours and Trouvères An introduction to the music of the Troubadours and Trouvères. The class covers literature, performance styles, musical accompaniment, and resources for further research. Note: content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages

Lady Aibhilin inghean Daibhidh

10AM 12PM

EQ Arena 1 Ground to Mounted Combat For mounted and unmounted participants, a look at the unique safety issues when mounted and ground combatants share a field. The class examines training suggestions to desensitize the horse to the hectic nature of this type of combat, while developing an appreciation of the power, speed, and nature of horses in a combat environment. No horse or equipment required, but SCA approved youth combat weapons may be used. NOTE: Experimental activity to help determine how this might be practiced at SCA events. Ages: 18+

Sir Alexis la Bouche

10AM 12PM

EQ Arena 2 Introduction to driving At the Populace Tent: Learn about carriages, how to harness a pony, safety considerations, and the basic of how to drive. All ages (under 18 with parent).

Lady Eachna ni Clonmakate

10AM 12PM


Falconers

10AM until end

AR Woodwork 3rd Annual Secret Squirrel Competition Begins Nominations begin (Shhhh it's a secret - but you'll know if you win!) Drop by AR Woodwork for more info about nominating someone for this award!

Secret Squirrels





10:30AM 11:30AM

AR Woodwork Dovetail Joints The dovetail is very strong and attractive joint because of the way the ‘tails’ and ‘pins’ are shaped. This makes it difficult to pull the joint apart and virtually impossible when glue is added. This type of joint is used in box constructions, drawers, and cabinets where strength is required. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Kit Marik Syn

11AM 12PM


Herbal Scents A medieval "scratch and sniff". Overview of herbs and spices used in Medieval era. Limit: 15 Fee: $2 Ages: 18+

Morin inghen Ruairc

11AM 12PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Mentoring Newcomers in their First Year Best practices for ongoing retention and mentoring of newcomers to the SCA, delivered by Trimaris Kingdom Hospitaller. (Note: can grant warrants of office within Trimaris). All ages

HL James Highgate

11AM 12PM

AR Textile A Five Basic Stitches in Medieval Embroidery Want that tunic to have a little extra pizzaz? Think needlework is just too hard? Come let me take the scary out of embroidery for you! Learn five of the basic stitches that will take your garb to the next level! No experience beyond threading a needle is needed. Bring your own needle, thread, hoops, and fabric, or buy a kit for $5! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+

Lady Laurencia Inghean Ui Nuillain

11AM 12PM

Bede Hall Divination: Palmistry History, theory, and practice of one of the most ancient of divinatory arts: palm reading. Learn to read the secrets of a soul, writ upon the hand for only the wise to see. This is a hands on class where you will actually read each others' palms. All ages

Dr Henry Best

11AM 12PM

EPL Smithy The Basics of Knife Making This class will cover beginning techniques for shaping the blade to make a knife. All ages, (under 15 with parent)

Sir Seth of Newcastle

11AM 12PM

PA Tent A The Quick and Dirty Guide to Historical Cursing, Part 1 - Middle Ages Not for the faint of heart, this class promises to educate and entertain the gentle populace in the not so gentle history of four letter words and less than exemplary language. This is a two part class, Part 2 is Ancient Rome - neither is required for the other. Limit: 25 Ages: 18+

Lady Pádraigín É Ingh

11AM 12PM



11AM 12:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Basic Leatherworking Roundtable and Workshop Hands on group leatherworking roundtable. Any experience level welcome. Bring your projects and ideas! Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Jarl Jon the Tall

11AM 1PM

AM Cooking Ethiopian Spiced Bread Ambasha - a bread we will bake with cardamom, fenugreek, and coriander. I will have bread ready to bake and we will make some from the beginning so students can see all stages of the process. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent) Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $3

Mistress Edwina DIrks Sterne

11AM 1PM

AR Culinary Medieval Mango Salsa...Yes It Was Really Made Come and learn when it would be made and who would be able to have Mango Salsa. Make your own from start to finish so you can take it back to camp. It's sweet and spicy, but also period. You can serve it at your next feast! Limit: 10 Fee: $3 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Fa'ela'n ua Imchada

11AM 1PM

AR Glass Beginning Lampwork Beads Learn safety, tools, and basic skills needed to form basic beads on a Hot Head Torch. Hair and long sleeves need to be tied up. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

(Adal) Adaliunda Marikova doch

11AM 1PM

AR Textile B Elizabethan Embroidery - Braid Stitches Learn two complex stitches found in work done by Elizabeth I - Plaited Braid (cherry variation) and Ladder. Work will be done in metallic thread on a predrawn design. Basic embroidery or sewing skills needed. Fee covers materials and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Christine Chabrier

11AM 1PM

EPL Class A Naalbinding Hands on class learning how to nalbind - an ancient knitting technique that has been used for making garments. Needles available for purchase. Limit: 7 (observers welcome) Fee: $3 All ages (under 12 with adult)

Iszy MacDonald





11AM 1PM

EPL Class B Between Two Points Applying medieval geometry for design of architecture, furniture, and visual arts. (More students can participate if you bring a compass/divider, straight edge, and pencil.) Limit: 12 (observers welcome) Ages: 15+

HL Vig-Valr Viligis (aka Vels)

11AM 1PM

EPL Foundry Casting in Bronze A lecture covering casting in Bronze, including discussion of safety, metal composition, and tools needed. A bell will be cast at the conclusion of the class. Ages: 13+


11AM 2PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Introduction to Engraving Basic engraving class to introduce you to layout, tools, and techniques of medieval engraving. If you have them, bring opti-visors. Take away project with tools and material provided. Class is prerequisite for Master Francis Bean's Advance Engraving classes. Fee covers materials and handout. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Rochwen Morwenna

11AM 5PM

Kennel Lands Silk Banners - Make & Take Participants will leave with a completely finished silk banner. Participants may choose from a selection of Kingdom designs for their project. Limit: 10 Fee: $20 Ages: 16+

Baroness Jacquette d'Anjou

11:30AM 1PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Fleece Scouring Learn how to choose, skirt, and scour a raw fleece. Different methods will also be discussed so that it can be done at home. Donations encouraged. $5 to take home a portion of the fleece (4-6 oz). Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Al-Jania

11:30AM 1PM

AR Woodwork Open Wood Workshop Hang out time in This Olde Tent! Bring your projects, questions, and lunch. All ages

Staff

12PM 1PM


GW Journeyman Program Meeting Do you wish you could spend all week in one of the GW Class areas (Al-Mahala, Performing Arts, Artisan's Row etc.), auditing classes, stirring pots, working the bellows, working on your own research? Attend this meeting to learn more. Ages: 12+


12PM 1PM

Bede Dance Tent

Beginner's English Country Dance Half Hanikin, Heart's Ease, Rufty Tufty, and Jenny Pluck Pears! All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

12PM 1PM

Bede Hall Newcomer Fund Start-up and Operation Learn how to start a newcomer fund in your area while staying within societal law. Instructors discuss personal experiences in starting and running a successful, privately-operated fund. Ages: 18+

Lady Zafira and Syr Tymm Colbert le Gard

12PM 1PM

PA Tent A The Quick and Dirty Guide to Historical Cursing, Part 2 - Ancient Rome Not for the faint of heart, this class promises to educate and entertain the gentle populace in the not so gentle history of four letter words and less than exemplary language. This is a two part class, Part 1 is Middle Ages - neither is required for the other. Limit: 25 Ages: 18+

Lady Pádraigín É Ingh

12PM 2PM

AM Tent B Heraldry in Asia Many people assume that non-European personas wouldn't have heraldry in period, but that's not actually true. Learn alternate forms of heraldry in Asia and how to interpret historical examples into SCA devices or displays. All ages

Lady Geneviefve d'Estelle

12PM 2PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Open Spin Bring your spinning wheels/sprindle and gather for the spin in. Have questions or need help? We are here for you! Combs, carders, and drum carder will be on hand. No limit, will spread out into the courtyard if needed. All ages

Lady Juliana verch Hoell

12PM 2PM

EQ Tent Jousting 101 Classroom Focus on the intermediate aspects of historical jousting. Builds on previous GW classes, covering intermediate techniques of lance control, handling, targeting, timing, and position. Focus on how to encourage your horses to round, reach under, and to move their center of balance. Riders must be authorized for riding and games, but neither armor or jousting authorization required. Lances supplied but feel free to bring your own. Ages: 18 +

Sir Gideon MacCleod and Lady Bridget Rede of Dunvegan

12PM 2PM


Falconers





12PM 2PM

Scribal Basic Detail Work - Fear Not The Froo! Learn the pleasure of adding simple and effective detail work to your scrolls! Beginner friendly course. We will have discussion and practice! Supplies available, but please bring own paints and brushes if you have them. Ages: 12+

HL Lillias MacGuffin

1PM 2PM

AM Tent A Sephardic Turkish Song Some Sephardic Jewish people left Spain and settled in Turkey. We'll learn one of their songs, "Si Verias a la Rana". Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Karadeniz

1PM 2PM

AR Culinary Overview of Period Leavening Agents We will discuss all leavens, even the obscure, used in period. How they were used including alternative uses. Fee for handout. Limit: 20 Fee: $2 Ages: 12+

HL Aislinge MacCuithein

1PM 2PM

AR Leather & Misc

Angling in Late Period This class will cover the tackle and techniques used for recreational angling in late period, methods of tackle construction, and comparisons between modern and medieval methods. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent


1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

3 Couple English Country Dances Grimstock, Scotch Cap, Black Nag, and Picking of Sticks! All ages

Mistress Isabella della Rosa

1PM 2PM

Bede Hall Old English This class will cover a brief history of Old English, pronunciation, and resources for getting started with translating and performing works in Old English. Ages: 12+


1PM 2PM

EQ Arena 1 Youth Equine 101 Hands on class covers types and use of equipment (tack and grooming items) for equines, as well as safety tips, general "How-To's" for helping in the equestrian area, and being around equines. Questions? Contact the instructor in EQ area. IMPORTANT: For 17 & under Youth - Parent/Guardian MUST be in attendance. Boots/closed-toe shoes required. Ages: 6+ (6-17 with parent)

Baroness Eowyth þa Siðend

1PM 2PM

PA Sable & Gules Theater

Shakespeare Reader's Theatre All actors, or those who want to, come join us at the Sable & Gules Theatre for Reader's Theatre. Hands-on class with scripts. No experience necessary but content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages

Lady Sorcha Bhallach Inghean Domhnaill

1PM 2:30PM

AR Woodwork Joinery It's all about joining boards together. Learn about rabbets, dadoes, mortise and tenons, and how they are used. Come give it a try and learn from the experience. Ages: 12+

HL Kit Marik syn

1PM 3PM

AR Glass Beginning Lampwork Beads Learn safety, tools, and skills needed to form basic beads on a Hot Head Torch. Hair and long sleeves need to be tied up. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Lady Moire Grey

1PM 3PM

AR Textile A Frilled Veils Workshop A hands on class to make a simple, 14th century frilled veil. Each person takes one home! Basic hand sewing skills required. Fee covers materials. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 15+


1PM 3PM

AR Textile B Theories of Cut and Construction of the Gothic Fitted Dress For the Gothic Fitted Dress of the mid-14th century (commonly called the Cotehardie in the SCA). A discussion of research and extant examples concentrating on the 4-panel methodology. Handout includes the teacher's "how-to" guide to take home. A working knowledge of European garment construction is helpful for this, as it is about construction theory more than a "how-to" class. Coffee donations accepted. Ages: 18+

Mistress Alysoun Jeuneterre

1PM 3PM

EPL Class A Game of Thrones - The Bayeux Tapestry A discussion of the latest information from a seminar at the University of Oxford celebrating the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. All ages

HL Iofa merch Macsen

1PM 3PM

EPL Pottery Basic Pottery Cooking starts with FIRE. Fire in the middle ages mostly starts with flint and steel. Instructor demonstration followed by hands on attempt of creating fire from scratch! Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

HL Lavilla Senestor

1PM 3PM

EPL Smithy Advanced Blacksmithing - Tool Making How to make tools, including: tongs, hammers, hardy anvil tools, and set tools. All ages, (under 15 with parent)






1PM 4PM

EPL Woodshed

Open Workshop Ongoing projects. Ages: 16+

House Boicewright

1PM 5PM

Artisan’s Row Mold-Making Demo Stop by and watch as different molds are made to use for the 25-hour GW Scholar/Lector challenge. Some hands-on opportunities available. Tokens will be cast on Tuesday. All ages

Cpt. Elijah Cameron of Black Isle and Lord Salim alKahlil

1:30PM 3:30PM

EPL Foundry Ointments and Lip Balms An in depth look at my favorites! Internal and external uses, ways to prepare, preserve and use them. Make a blank ointment and a lip balm to take home with you. CD for this class and previous classes available for $10 each. Limit: 20 Fee: $10 All ages

HL Marie Kalder

2PM 3PM

AM Cooking Middle Eastern Breath Mints Too much yogurt and garlic at feast last night? Learn how to make period breath mints to counter the night of/morning after dragon feasting breath! Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

16th Century Italian Ballo del Fiore, Contrapasso, and Bizzaria d'amore All ages

Lord Runolfr Ulfsson

2PM 3PM

Bede Hall Finishing Techniques of Woven Items in Period and Current A master weaver noted that your weaving is not finished until it is wet finished. In this class, we will discuss historic and current wet-finishing methods for cotton, wool, linen, and silk. Ages: 12+

Lord Mihály Takács

2PM 3PM

Falconry How to Become a Falconer A comprehensive class on the basics of becoming a falconer including modern requirements, the in- and-outs of time commitments and a realistic look at being a falconry apprentice. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Falconers

2PM 3PM

Scribal Heraldry for Scribes A brief compilation of resources for Scribes who need to use Heraldry. Ages: 12+

Mistress Finnguala inghean Alusdair, OP

2PM 3:30PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Fiber Preparation: Mordanting Learn the basics of dyeing fibers, explore the different effects of mordants on dyes and fibers, mordant samples for the week, or prepare samples for over dyeing. Bring your own fiber or buy $5 for samples + a 30-yard skein. Larger quantities also available for purchase, donations always accepted. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Al-Jania

2PM 4PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Crafting a Chainmail Pendant Learn basics of crafting decorative chainmail and craft a pendant. Introduction includes historic information on chainmail vs. modern decorative chainmail. Students leave with completed pendant. Fee covers materials. Limit: 5 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+

Jorhildr Hrafnkelsdottir

2PM 4PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Basic Knitting 101: Cast-on, Knit and Purl Stitches, Bind Off. Come find out how that pesky yarn is supposed to go! The very fundamentals of hand knitting. Will start (and take home) a cotton washcloth. Fee covers materials. Limit: 5 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Mahearra d'Hexham

2PM 4PM

EQ Arena 2 Jousting 101 Mounted Prerequisite: Jousting 101. For riders, class focuses on skills required to make actual passes with an opponent, including horse desensitization, measuring passes, riding in armour, handling unexpected situations, and, if horse and rider are ready, making actual breaking passes. Armour required, lances supplied Please bring a dressage whip, carrot stick, etc. An excellent opportunity for those wishing to be authorized in the Wooden Lance Jousting Experiment. Ages: 18+


2:30PM 4PM

AR Leather & Misc

Intro to Sacred Geometry Sacred Geometry was the divine art of creating designs, art, and architecture simply and without the use of complex mathematics. Come work through medieval geometric construction techniques in order to appreciate the mystical beliefs of the ancient designers and their influence on the greatest treasures of the medieval world. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+

Master Rhydderch of Caerleon

3PM 3:30PM

Falconry Falconry Training Demo (weather permitting) Enjoy viewing a training session with a falconer and their bird of prey with a Q&A at the end. All ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers





3PM 4PM

AM Tent B Intermediate Middle Eastern Drumming: 6/8 and 12 Add to your rhythm repertoire with rhythms played in 6 and 12. Moroccan and Persian 6/8 and Chaka 12 are covered, with variations. Beginners welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

3PM 4PM

AR Textile A Engineering the Breast: My Adventures with Lengberg Bra #4 Recent renovations and excavations of the Lengberg Castle unearthed over 2000 textiles, with four that appear to be 'bras’. We will overview the research on the Lengberg Bra #4 and discuss my experiences trying to create one, including examples of patterns and the mistakes I made during my research. Ages: 18+

Mistress Maudeleyn Godeliva Taillour

3PM 4PM

AR Woodwork Molding Planes Hands on discussion of different ways to use, take care of, and sharpen complex molding planes and hollow & rounds. Ages: 12+

HL Kit Marik Syn

3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

How to Leap in a 'new' English way! Please come and learn dances from the English Gresley Manuscript! I will offer a brief history and explanation of the recently discovered manuscript and lead you through five of the dances! All ages

Baroness Isabella Beatrice della Rosa

3PM 4PM


Falconers

3PM 4PM

PA Tent A Instrumental Music Jamming and Performance Bring your period musical instruments if you would like to participate. Music will be provided! Instrumentalists should be fairly proficient on their instruments. We will be reading and playing new music every day to perform a concert on Thursday. All ages

Lord Seamus Mac Feargus

3PM 5PM

AR Culinary Objective Beer Judging Have you ever wanted to judge a brewing/vinting competition? Learn to judge beverages fairly and objectively (rather than subjective tastes) using the Beer Judge Certification Program Style Guides. Includes beer samples of styles that were known to exist in period. Fee covers class materials and printouts of styles. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 21+

Lord Osric se breowere

3PM 5PM

AR Glass Eye Beads Learn to make eye beads. Practicing contol and technique. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Tessa da Modica

3PM 5PM

AR Textile B Beginning Bobbin Lace Introductory course. Learn the basics for late period or Elizabethan lace. We will also touch base on who wore them, when they were worn, and what they were used to decorate. Bring small scissors, pins. $10 to take home kit after class. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

HL Aislinge MacCuithein

3PM 5PM

EPL Class A Early Seam Conservation Instruction will entail seam finishing and embellishment with emphasis on conservation of the fabric. Limit: 12 Ages: 13+


3PM 5PM

EPL Class B Experimenting with Gruit Ale Discussion and tasting of ales made before the predominate use of Hops. We will explore the history, demo brewing techniques, and experimental archaeology to create these unique brews. (If you have a commercial example or homebrew gruit please bring it.) Ages: 21+ with ID

Master James ens les Breres

3PM 5PM

EPL Smithy Open Forge Instructors will be present to assist with students choice of techniques. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


3PM 5PM

Scribal Scribing on a budget A roundtable discussion on how to scribe and not lose your shirt over it. Tricks and techniques on how to save money while producing a good quality work. All ages (under 12 with adult)

Master Jon Blaecstan, OL,OP

4PM 5PM

AR Leather & Misc.

Solveigtime: Open Textiles Construction Workshop Missed the textiles construction class you wanted? Need help with your Sheep to Purse competition entry or other project? Friendly fiber laurel available to help out with planning, fiber prep, dyeing, spinning, plying, weaving (card or loom), sprang, felting, lucet, embroidery, fasteners, etc. Will have some tools, but bring your own if you can. Ages: 5+ (5-11 with parent)

Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir





4PM 5PM

AR Textile A Bead Embroidery We’ll be using a couching technique to embroider beads in a take-home sampler and will discuss period techniques, times, places, and uses. Basic hand sewing or embroidery skills necessary. Fee covers materials. Fee: $5 Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 15+


4PM 5PM

AR Textiles Wet A

The Quick and Dirty Saxon Blue Bath Love blues, but hate the fussiness of an indigo bath? This method uses sulfate of indigo and gives you a variety of blue shades with ease. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Al-Jania

4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent

Ball Prep Class Come practice dances for the ball! All ages


4PM 5PM

Behind Merchant Booth 11

Open 12 Step Meeting Meeting will be held in the kitchen area behind Blue Dragon Glass. All welcome.

Macha Drake

7PM 9PM

AR Glass Glass Tent Teacher Appreciation If you teach or run an open torch in the glass tent, please come and be appreciated with torch time. No fee for glass tent teachers! Limit: 6 Ages: 16+


Tuesday, March 15, 2015

Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 8AM 9AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Ignition Through the Ages Hands on class covers period methods used to achieve fire, what charcloth is, how to make it and what other materials were used for lighting a fire (and how to find them). Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent


8AM 10AM


Lady Izzy (Isabella de erbiere)

8:30AM 10AM



9AM 10AM

AM Dance Beginner Bellydance - Basic Moves Open workshop/jam/consultation. Please feel welcome to come in with questions. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Inan Bint Sufian

9AM 10AM

AM Tent A The ONE Dish to Rule Them All: Subtleties The ONE dish to rule them all. Subtleties aren't just for the Romans or fine dining in the Tudor High Courts. Find your inner foodie and learn to present your food art in one fabulous edible beast. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


9AM 10AM

AR Leather & Misc

Stone, Bone & Antler Carving Lecture on carving different types of materials. We will address safety concerns and different methods of carving specific materials. All ages

HL Kit Marik syn

9AM 10AM

AR Woodwork SCA Bed Building Basics Its time to make the bed! learn the basic construction of two common SCA camping beds: Rope and Slat. All ages

Lady Rose Marye

9AM 10AM

EPL Foundry Not Your Normal Neckline Unusual, yet period ways to pattern a keyhole neckline. All ages

HL Esperanza de Navarra

9AM 10:30AM

Bede Hall Troll/Paypal 101 Event pricing, determining cash for change, troll sheets, reservations/deposits, things you will need, etc. Discussion of PayPal - accepting PayPal as alternate payment for events and reservations.. Handouts free. Geared toward - seneschals, reservationists, exchequers, deputy Paypay exchequers, but ALL are welcome! All ages

Mistress Marcel Orilion & HL Joya la Normande

9AM 11AM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Beaded Wire Fibulas Easy wire fibula with beads. Great use for handmade glass beads as well as easy site token. Bring flat or round nose pliers if you have them, some available to loan. $1 donation welcome. All ages

Hillary Rose Greenslade





9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Tabletweaving II (Simple Patterns) Learn how to weave using tablets and a speedwarped loom. Focus will be on weaving very simple patterns. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 14+

HL Eowyn de Wever

9AM 11AM

AR Textile B 14th Century Women's Hairstyles How to style your hair into 14th century braids. Will go over short-hair and layered hair workarounds. Also covers fake hair, veils, and caps (which hide a multitude of sins). Ages: 13+


9AM 11AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Indigo Bath/Saxon Blue Preparation Techniques for preparing an indigo vat. The Saxon Blue vat will also be quickly discussed as well. Bring your own fiber or buy $5 for samples + a 30-yard skein. Larger quanities also available for purchase, donations always accepted. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Al-Jania

9AM 11AM

EPL Class B Beginning Lucet Learn how to use a lucet to make cord. Yarn and lucet provided (Lucet can be purchased for $5.) Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 10+

Lady Mor Hoistlair

9AM 11AM

EPL Woodshed

Making a Shave Horse How to construct three different styles of shave horses. Ages: 16+

House Boicewright

9AM 11AM

Scribal How to create an Original Scroll, part 1 This class is taught in four 2-hour sessions. Each day you will learn to explore and practice creating an original scroll from start to finish. Part 1 - designing and drafting your scroll. Session fee covers pencils, eraser, T-square, 1 sheet of Pergamenata. Bring your own scribal supplies if you wish. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+

HL Conall O Caindealbhain

9AM 12:30PM

AR Textile A Making Felted Shoes Everyone needs foot wear! Walk away with custom shoes or short boots made from wool roving to your foot size. Great fun - bring your feet! If you bring your own leather or felting knitting yarn, we can make soles. Fee covers wool roving and materials. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $20 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Lilian Bowyer

9:30AM 4:30PM

AR Woodwork Aux

Making Viking Boxes: Day 2 Hands on, make and take a medium-sized 6 board Viking box start to finish. Fee covers all materials. Woodworking experience helpful, but not required. Plan on spending 10 hours over two days to make the box. Limit: 5 Fee: $30 - $36 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Haraldr Bassi

10AM 11AM

AM Cooking Pickled Spice Pears What happened to all the fresh fruit? Not all of it was dried, but it was preserved. Come enjoy a Middle Eastern treat of Pickled Spice Pears. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Dance Beginner Bellydance - Transitions Continued open workshop, jam, and consultation. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Tent A Ancient Egyptian Magic An overview of magic in Egypt between 3,000 and 30 BCE. Topics include belief in magic, how and why it was performed. Some content may not be suitable for children without parental supervision. Focuses on the Dynastic period, but has some information on the Greco-Roman period as well. All ages (under 18 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Tent B Period Pavement Historical methods of making paving stones and bricks. Prepare for hands on opportunities. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Sir Asad

10AM 11AM

AR Culinary Perfecting Upper Level Arts and Sciences Documentation Please bring examples of your documentation if you would like feedback. Ages: 12+

Mistress Milesenda de Bourges

10AM 11AM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing - Hot/Cold Tenoning Covers hammer techniques for tenoning together metal into the intended item. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


10AM 11AM

PA Tent A Medieval Modes and Improv Hands on instrument jam session! Introduction to medieval modes and how to use them to improve medieval sounding music on your instrument. Learn how to create ambiance without needing a songbook! Note: content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages






10AM 11:30AM


Plant (Your) Medicine Before you check your medicine cabinet, check your garden. On overview of herbs used for medicinal purposes and how you can grow them. Limit: 15 Fee: $2 Ages: 18+

Morin inghen Ruairc

10AM 12PM

AR Glass Open Torch, Intermediate + Use this time to practice your new glass skills. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $10 Ages: 16+

HL Stefanina da Lucca

10AM 12PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Egg Decorating Learn the ancient art of decorating an egg with dyes, beeswax, and flame lit candles. Fee for materials, additional donations welcome. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Xenia Hurrem, HL Randalin in kyrra, and Antonia Quinones

10AM 12PM

EPL Kitchen Fireside cooking tools An overview of equipment useful to the fireside cook, with an opportunity to try making fire with a flint and steel. All ages (under 12 with adult)

Sir Richard Wolfwood

10AM 12PM

Merchant Booth #63

Nalbinding Hands on nalbinding at the Hat Lady/Intriguing Designs! Bring a chair, wool, and needle if you have one. Limit: 5 Ages: 12+

HL Cerridwen of Conway

10AM 4PM

Artisan’s Row Casting Demo Casting of GW 25 Scholar/Lector tokens created at the Mold-Making Demo on Monday. Casting will take place at various times throughout the day. All ages

Cpt. Elijah Cameron of Black Isle and Lord Salim alKahlil

11AM 12PM

AM Tent B Intermediate Middle Eastern Drumming: 7/8 and 10/8 Add to your drumming repertoire: rhythms played in 7/8 and 10/8. Samai, Curcuna, Laz, and variations are covered. Beginners welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

11AM 12PM

Bede Hall Divination: Cartomancy, Including Tarot Imagine a storybook with 52 pages, but with the spine removed and the pages reordered by Dame Fortuna to tell each person's life story. That book is a deck of cards and this class will teach you how to read it. Fortune telling theory and practice with regular and tarot decks. All ages

Dr Henry Best

11AM 12PM

EPL Smithy Open Forge Instructors will be present to assist with student's choice of techniques. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


11AM 12PM

Falconry Falconry Visitation Meet the falconers and their birds. Learn about the special attributes of the variety of birds and how they are applied in falconry. Enjoy an intimate Q & A session with the falconers. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Falconers

11AM 12PM



11AM 1PM

AM Tent A How to Make a Middle Eastern Reed Instrument The Sipsi is an early clarinet, easy to make and play. The instructor will provide the materials and guide students through constructing a reed and melody tube from donax cane. Wear comfortable clothes, bring puffed cheeks, and get ready to drive your camp mates crazy! Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lord Munlik

11AM 1PM

AR Culinary Period Fire Starting with Flint and Steel Cooking starts with FIRE. Fire in the Middle Ages mostly starts with flint and steel. Instructor demonstration followed by hands on attempt to and then the students get to try their hand at creating fire from scratch! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $2 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Sir Stuart MacDonald

11AM 1PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Bezel Settings for Stones, Part 1 Part 1: Students will learn hands on how to make a bezel for cabochons on sterling silver with semi-precious stone. The student will complete a brooch. Follow up class (Part 2) is on Thursday at 11am. Fee covers materials for both classes. Limit: 6 Fee: $15 Ages: 18+

Constanza de Valencia

11AM 1PM

AR Textile B Medieval and Egyptian Blackwork Embroidery Hands on class with techniques used in Egyptian and Medieval blackwork embroidery to decorate garb, from simple to more complicated. It can be used for trim, cuffs, colors, and more. Fee covers materials and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Joia le Fey





11AM 1PM

EPL Class A Warped Weight Loom Weaving After a brief discussion of weaving in our period, learn the parts of the warp weighted loom, basic weaving and tablet weaving techniques. Then get a chance to try it out yourself! Ages: 9+

Beatrix of Anglesey

11AM 1PM

EPL Class B Beginning Drop Spinning Covers the basics of using a drop spindle. Wool roving will be provided, but each student must bring their own drop spindle. Ages: 5+

Baroness Izza al Zarqa

11:30AM 1:30PM

AM Cooking Moroccan Anise Bread There will be Moroccan breads at various stages of rising so we can actually bake some bread before the end of class. We will also go over condiments, some of which we can make while waiting on the bread. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


12PM 1PM

Bede Dance Tent

Intermediate Italian Dance Gelosia and Rostiboli Gioioso All ages


12PM 1:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Leather Money bag/purse Purse from Bergen late 1200's and early 1300's. Beginner level. Fee for hands on, free to watch. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $15 Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Lady Mwynwen Ysginidd Called Strawberry

12PM 2PM

AR Courtyard (meet in Woodworking)

Medieval Geometry - Rose Window Layout Sacred Geometry was used to design and create religious art and architecture simply and without the use of complex mathematics. Participants will assist in the layout of a 12th Century stained glass window using only rope, poles, and chalk. In case of rain, this class will be rescheduled for the next clear Open Woodworking Workshop. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+


12PM 2PM

AR Woodwork Open Wood Workshop Hang out time in This Olde Tent! bring your projects, questions, and lunch. All ages

Staff

12PM 2PM

Bede Hall Rapier Moot Known World rapier fighters and enthusiasts are all invited to share experiences and discuss rapier issues. Ages: 15+

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12PM 2PM

EQ across from Arena 2

Lunch and Learn - Overcoming Unease of Equids Bring your lunch and join us! Horses are becoming more and more prevalent within the SCA. If you are uneasy around equine companions, or have ever had a less than desirable encounter, please come join us as we do what we can to make you more familiar and ease your fears. All ages (under 18 with parent).

Baroness Chiere wreic Maredudd, Blanche & Nyx

12PM 2PM


Falconers

12PM 2PM

Scribal Making Period Organic Pigments for Use in Illumination (Part 1) Make sap green, rose color, yellow, and an organic blue pigment. Short lecture while starting phase 1 of all 4 pigments. Process takes multiple days. Can get messy, gloves provided. Attend both classes to take home usable pigment. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

HL Jorhildr Hrafnkelsdottir

1PM 1:30PM

AM Dance Yoga Refresher Brief Yoga Session - you may want to bring a towel or mat for the floor. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Baroness Katya

1PM 2PM

AM Cooking History of Coffee and Tasting Not only will we discuss early trade routes and secret societies involvled in coffee's early production, the instructor will have samples for tasting, using beans that are grown in regions that were known coffee sources in the SCA time period. See instructor for fee details. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

Kitamura san Kazuko

1PM 2PM

AM Tent B Where Women Wear The Pants A look at some of the cultures that fit into the scope of the SCA where pants were a daily part of women's attire. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Baroness Jacquette d'Anjou

1PM 2PM

AR Culinary Food Safety - Roundtable Discussion with Feast Stewards & Innkeepers Basic food safety information will be covered, followed by a group discussion on past experiences and solutions to cooking safely in various venues for groups and events in the SCA. Ages: 18+

Lady Beatrix of Thanet





1PM 2PM

AR Textile A A Brief Overview of Medieval Clothing We’ll briefly run through the looks of each major clothing epoch. Handout includes a list of appropriate mundane patterns if you’re not into making your own patterns. Perfect class if you’re new to the SCA or are wanting to expand your clothing horizons. Ages: 15+


1PM 2PM

AR Textile B Non-Counted Blackwork for Beginners Blackwork Embroidery doesn’t have to be difficult! Come learn this easy and distinctive technique! Hands on project. Fee covers handout, a cotton handkerchief, needle, and silk. Limit: 8 Fee: $3 Ages: 12+


1PM 2PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Chemical Safety for Dyers How much chemistry do you remember? Learn how to use, work with, and store chemicals safely. Review of basic chemical concepts if time permits. Strongly recommended if you wish to spend a lot of time at Textiles Wet. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Al-Jania

1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

Beginner English Country Dance Learn the Heart's Ease, Rufty Tufty, Black Nag, and Sellinger's Round. All ages

HL Siobhan Stewart

1PM 2PM

EPL Class A Make a Small Leather Pouch (For Children) Kids will sew up a small leather pouch using a pre-punched pouch and modern blunt leather needle. Limit: 5 Ages: 6-11 (parent MUST be present)

Mistress Sherry Foxwell, OL

1PM 2PM

EQ Arena 1 Equestrian 201 for Youth Hands on class covers types and use of equipment (tack and grooming items) for equines, as well as safety tips, general How-To's for helping in the equestrian area, and being around equines. Boots/closed-toe shoes required. Questions? Contact the instructor in EQ area. IMPORTANT: For Youth 6-17 Youth - Parent/Guardian MUST be in attendance.


1PM 2PM

Kennel Lands Irish Wolf Hounds Come learn historical tidbits about the breed known as the 'gentle giants' and discover the modern considerations of being owned by one. Actual Irish Wolf Hounds will be present to meet and greet. All ages (under 18 with parent)

Mistress Daphne of Colchester

1PM 2PM

PA Tent A Shakespeare Reader's Theatre All actors, or those who want to, come join us at the Sable & Gules Theatre for Reader's Theatre. Hands on class with scripts. No experience necessary, but content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages


1PM 3PM

AR Glass Clear Glass Techniques Clear glass is a unique tool for lampwork. Class will cover multiple techniques for stretching and magnifying color glass. Also learn implosions, lenses, and use of punties. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

HL Hannah d'Avila

1PM 3PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Advanced Metal Engraving: Wire Inlay Advanced class on engraving techniques. We'll delve into the art of inlaying wire into a parent metal, cover both the Japanese sen-zōgan technique as well as the modern Western approach. Students will inlay 24 gauge fine silver wire into steel scratch pieces. Bring Opti-visors if possible. Prerequisite: Intro to Engraving by Rochwen Morwenna. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 All ages

Francis Bean

1PM 3PM


Clothing of the Italian Wars Discussion and viewing of clothing during the transitional period of the Italian Wars. All ages

Franca Donato

1PM 3PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Rya: Viking Fake Fur on a Warp Weighted Loom Knotting unspun fiber or yarn into simple weaving results in a thick warm fabric. Cloaks made this way were worn and traded by Vikings and eventually evolved to the Scandinavian rya. It's easy, can be done with any weaving technique (tablet, rigid heddle, warp-weighted, horizontal floor loom, etc) and even hides your mistakes. Bring loom, try on instructor's loom or buy beginner loom for $10. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 5+ (5-11 with parent)

Mistress Ealasaid nic Phearsoinn

1PM 3PM

EPL Foundry Teas and Tinctures Some herbs in brief, make a tea and a tincture,then use the tincture to make my vile concoction (a cold remedy). The class will take a sample with them. CD for this class and previous classes available for $10 each. Limit: 20 Fee: $10 All ages

HL Marie Kalder

1PM 3PM

EPL Pottery Basic Pottery Covers basic techniques for making pinch pots, coil pots, and slab pots. You can make your own mug. Your item will be fired and available Saturday morning 9am - Noon. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

HL Lavilla Senestor





1PM 3PM

EPL Smithy Advanced Blacksmithing - Cooking Tools How to make fire sets, pokers, pot lifters, and lid lifters. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


1PM 3PM

PA Tent B Movement for Stage and Hall Performers. For Actors, storytellers, and singers: How to catch and hold an audience's attention. Discussion of basic stage movement techniques. Then, volunteers will be asked to perform and be critiqued. Ages: 8+

Master Ravasz Janos

1PM 4PM

EPL Woodshed

Making layout tools Covers how to make a rule, square, and straight edge. Ages: 16+

House Boicewright

1:30PM 3:30PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Give it the Log - Dyeing Cloth by the Yard The lost art of dyeing whole cloth for a smooth and even finish. This year we will be dying over the log with indigo, for a blue. This is also the base color for green, maroon, russet, and many other colors. Plan to get wet & dyed! Please stop by to preregister for this class. Fee covers dye if you bring your own cloth. For our cloth: $8 for 2 yards of cotton, $20 for 2 yards of linen (60" wide). Helpers are FREE! Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)


2PM 3PM

AM Tent A Make Your Drumming More Interesting Musical methods, technical tricks, and gimmicky gimmicks to make your drumming or other percussing much more interesting! Very few loaner drums available - please bring your drum if you can. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Karadeniz

2PM 3PM

AM Tent B Forum: Developing a Non-European Persona Discussion on how to develop a persona, including picking a time and place, basic questions you should answer to flesh out your persona, resources for research, and challenges of non-European personas in particular. Ages: 18+

Mistress Maymunah bint Da'ud

2PM 3PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Spezierie: The Italian Apothecary Discussion of 15th Century Italian apothecaries and their products. Samples available for $10. All ages (under 12 with parent)

Maestra Giata Alberti

2PM 3PM

AR Culinary In Search of Anglo-Saxon Recipes Is it possible to uncover Anglo-Saxon recipes in known manuscripts? I have a working theory I used to serve a feast reasonably representative of these people prior to the Norman conquest. A review of available food stuffs, cooking methods, and known habits that can point us to possible recipes. All ages

Mistress Tirza bithe Reaboughes

2PM 3PM

AR Textile A Engineering the Breast: My Adventures with Lengberg Bra #4 Recent renovations and excavations of the Lengberg Castle unearthed over 2000 textiles, with four that appear to be 'bras’. We will overview the research on the Lengberg Bra #4 and discuss my experiences trying to create one, including examples of patterns and the mistakes I made during my research. Ages: 18+


2PM 3PM

Bede A&S Tent

Silent Herald Roundtable What ARE they doing with their hands? Come meet silent heralds and discuss issues in signing for the SCA. All ages

Baroness Marie le Mains

2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

Russian Folk Dances Learn the Korobushka, Karapyet, Troika, Moonshine,and Kohanoshka. All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

2PM 3PM

Bede Hall The Evolution of English: Cracking the Myths Class covers the basic history of the development of the English language from Old English through Early Modern English using commonly heard myths and incorrect facts, such as "English is a romance language, right?" Ages: 12+


2PM 3PM

Falconry Falconry equipment Learn about the varied equipment and how it’s used with the birds in both training and hunting. (Short demonstration possible at the end of class, weather permitting.) Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Falconers

2PM 3PM

Kennel Lands Coursing in the Current Middle Ages Overview of SCA Coursing from the Guildmistress of the Midrealm Coursing Guild. A practical class on "how do I get started and what do I need?" All ages (under 18 with parent)

Lady Giuliana Lucia Solari,

2PM 3PM

PA Tent A Fundamental Voice Projection Learn the basics of vocal technique for performing and heraldry. This is an active, participatory class for those who have never had a voice lesson. Those who can stand comfortably will be asked to do so for much of the class, but all the activities can be adapted to a seated position. Ages: 12+

Ursula Mortimer





2PM 3PM

Scribal How to Draw a Scroll When You Can't Draw (Scribal 101) Learning how to make simple vines and flowers for borders. Bring pencil and a ruler, fee covers all other supplies and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+

Lady Joia le Fey

2PM 3:30PM

AR Woodwork Dovetail Joints The Dovetail is very strong and attractive joint because of the way the ‘tails’ and ‘pins’ are shaped. This makes it difficult to pull the joint apart and virtually impossible when glue is added. This type of joint is used in box constructions, drawers, and cabinets where strength is required. Ages: 12+

HL Kit Marik syn

2PM 4PM

AR Leather & Misc

The Medieval Fly: Tying "In the Hand" In this class we will create a medieval angling fly on an armed hook using period techniques. No previous fly-tying experience required. Come learn to tie in the hand and take home a fly! Limit: 5 Fee: $3 Ages: 18+


2PM 4PM

AR Textile B How-to Head coverings: Slavic Veils and Norse Knots Explore how to wrap, tie, knot, turban, and veil your hair in period appropriate ways spanning from Scandinavia to Western Russia during the "Viking" and "Rus" period. Demo on hair wrapping techniques. Handout provided. Bing a "veil" (40"x60" is a good size) and you can learn how to wrap your hair in several styles. Ages: 12+

HL Rannveig Eskilskona

2PM 5PM

EQ Arena 2 Jousting 102 Mounted (and Ground Crew) Prerequisite: Jousting 101. Continuation in Jousting education. For riders, class focuses on skills required to make actual passes with an opponent, including horse desensitization, measuring passes, riding in armour, handling unexpected situations, and, if horse and rider are ready, making actual breaking passes. Armour required, lances supplied. Please bring a dressage whip, carrot stick, etc. An excellent opportunity for those wishing to be authorized in the Wooden Lance Jousting Experiment. Ages: 18+


2:30PM 3:30PM

Textiles Wet B

Beginners Kumihimo Absolute beginner, no problem! Learn the basic 8-strand weave for the Japanese art of cord braiding. Bring your own supplies or kits will be available for $5. Limit: 10 Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Lady Sakurai Sukeko

3PM 4PM

AR Culinary Making Waxed Linen Fabric (the Medieval Plastic Wrap) How did people wrap food for freshness before waxed paper or plastic wrap? They used waxed linen, or "cerecloth." Learn how to safely melt beeswax and dip squares of linen fabric to make a reusable mug cover. Ages: 12+

HL Giraude Benet

3PM 4PM


Money, Money, Money Presentation on currency through the ages. Learn what currency was used in your persona's lifetime and the values attached to them in period. Will have examples from Alpha Officium moneyer (West Kingdom) of coins from Roman to Renaissance. Some coins available for sale ($1-5 each). All ages


3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

Intermediate English Country Dance Learn Gathering Peascods, Goddesses, and John Tallow's Canon. All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

3PM 4PM

Bede Hall Romani: An Introduction to Gypsy Persona Do you want to play a Gypsy persona but don't know where to start? Come learn about my experiences playing a Romani (Gypsy) persona, learn to avoid some of the pitfalls, and discover the fun of portraying this fascinating and colourful peoples. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Pesha the Gypsy

3PM 4PM

Falconry Page School Visits the Mews The children of the page school will get visit the falconry birds up close and have their own Q&A session with the falconers. All ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers

3PM 4PM

Kennel Lands How to Be a Fewterer A discussion of what it would have been like to be a “Fewterer,” or a greyhound handler, in period. All ages

Mistress Rebecca with the Greyhound

3PM 4PM

PA Tent B Instrumental Music Jamming and Performance Bring your period musical instruments if you would like to participate. Music will be provided! Instrumentalists should be fairly proficient on their instruments. We will be reading and playing new music every day to perform a concert on Thursday. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


3PM 5PM

AM Cooking Tagine of Chicken - Moroccan Clay Pot Cooking We will talk about tagines and other clay pots, then cook a traditional chicken tagine. We will have Moroccan Anise Bread from the previous class as a side. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Mistress Edwina Dirks Sterne





3PM 5PM

AM Tent A Basic Ka-Kha-Ga-Gha Written forms, pronunciations, and usage of Devanagari script used by Hindi, Sanskrit, and other Indic languages. 1st hour: Basic characters & pronunciation. 2nd hour: Vowel and half-letters; more if time/student interest allow. Please bring pen/pencil for practice writing. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lord Maraha Kahanikar

3PM 5PM

AR Glass Early Islamic Single Fold Beads This is an advanced technique that requires prior beadmaking experience. This hands on class will teach you the technique for reproducing the single fold beads. Time permitting, we may cover how to reproduce the other folded bead types. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Beatrix Alfray

3PM 5PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Basic Knitting 101: Cast-on, Knit and Purl Stitches, Bind Off. Come find out how that pesky yarn is supposed to go! The very fundamentals of hand knitting. Will start (and take home) a cotton washcloth. Fee covers materials. Limit: 5 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Mahearra d'Hexham

3PM 5PM

AR Textile A Beginner Hand Sewing Completely hand sewn garb is within the reach of everyone. (No, seriously!) Hand sewing is easier and faster than you think and only takes a little practice to master. Come learn the basic stitches and start making new garb before you leave the War! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 15+


3PM 5PM

EPL Class A Gruit Ales Discussion of period ales and a tasting. Limit: 15 Fee: $5 Ages: 21+ with ID

Lady Valeria of the Basternae

3PM 5PM

EPL Class B Roman material culture discussion. Examination and discussion of Roman material culture including: textiles, lamps, coins, pottery, glass and other stuff. Instructor with 30 years of fieldwork at Roman sites, so come and talk about archaeology. Ages: 18+

Baroness Neathery of Safita

3PM 5PM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing - Hot Drifting Covers hammer techniques for hot drifting metal into the intended item. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


3PM 5PM

Scribal Begininng Right Handed Calligraphy An introduction to the foundations of calligraphy with a dip pen. As a part of the process, we will walk through uncial and finish with the foundations of gothic. No experience or materials needed (though you can bring your own if you like). Materials and space limited - first come first served. Limit: 12ish (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)


3:15PM 4:15PM

EPL Foundry Nalbinding for Beginners Nalbinding is an ancient knitting technique that has been used for making garments. Learn two basic nalbinding stitches, how to start a round, connect rows, increase and decrease stiches, and join yarn. Materials provided during the class, or bring your own yarn (preferably wool), and a large needle. Limit: 6 Ages: 12+

AElfwyn the Quiet

3:30PM 5PM

Textiles Wet B

Hirazutsumi: Japanese wrapping cloth Need a perfectly period purse, sm or lg bag, bottle cover, or gift wrapping? Hirazutsumi can do it all with the same cloth! Bring a square cloth 24" or larger, or you can purchase one for $2. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Sakurai Sukeko

4PM 5PM

AM Tent B Beginning to Drum Solo - Malfuf, Syrto, & Chiftitelli An intro to the beginnings of solo techniques for Malfuf, Syrto, and Chiftitelli rhythms. An intermediate class, but all levels welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

4PM 5PM

AR Leather & Misc.



4PM 5PM

AR Woodwork Name that Wood! Identification and properties of different kinds of wood. All ages

Staff

4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent

Ball Prep Class Come and practice dances for the ball! All ages


4PM 5PM



Macha Drake





4PM 5PM

Kennel Lands Beginning Kumihimo Brief history of Kumihimo (Japanese Braiding), followed by hands on instruction in braiding an 8 strand round braid. If time permits, we will end with a demonstration on adding beads to your braid. Fee for braiding kit. Limit: 10 Fee: $10 Ages: 12+ (12 ‐17 w ith paren t)

HL Chrysantha d'Argento

4PM 6PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Enchanted Ground & Bardic Activity This is based on Duke Cariadoc's Enchanted Ground Bardic Circle at Pennsic. We will have period songs and not talk about modern topics. The populace is invited to come and listen; you do not have to participate, come enjoy! Ages: 12+


6PM 7PM

AR Culinary Whisky for Beginners. An overview of the various styles of late period whisky; focusing on Scotch. Covers history, regions, nomenclature, and laws governing distilled spirits. 21 yrs of age and up can engage in an introductory tasting. No fee, but please bring a glass/mug/tumbler (preferably clear to admire color) and a drivers licence or other form of photo ID for proof of age. Ages: 21+

Lord Patricio De Cordoba

6PM 7PM

PA Sable & Gules Stage

Performance - Three Rivers Players of Calontir An hour of mischief ranging from Commedia to song, to mime. Enjoy favorite characters old and new, all performed by Calontir's premier comedy troop. Fun for ALL ages! All ages (under 12 with adult)

Three Rivers Players of Calontir

6PM 8PM

AR Glass Only Torch Light: Open Glass Torch It is easier to see the torch flame at night. Use this time to practice your new glass skills. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $10 Ages: 16+


7PM 8PM

AR Woodwork Medieval Cathedrals Discuss the reasons why cathedrals were built, the methods used for designing these sacred buildings, and the techniques used to erect them. As well as the mistakes that were made in the process! Attendees are welcome to bring dinner and beverages! Ages: 12+


7:30PM 8:30PM

Artisan's Row An Artisan’s Night in the Museum A romp through our museum to visit stories and photos with a discussion of primary sources - specifically differences (pro and con) between photos or descriptions of historical objects and actually seeing the real thing up close. Bring your own stories (and questions/thoughts) to share with all! All ages

Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir & Master William

8PM 10PM

Artisan's Row Artisan's Row Social Come and connect with artisans, scholors, craftsfolk, and patrons you haven't seen all year! Show off your current works-in-progress and meet new artisans. Special Attraction: "Museum Night": Bring photos and experiences to share if you have ‘em! (See 7:30pm AR class) All ages

Mistress Willoc mac Muiredaig & TH Lady Dianora di Cellini

Wednesday, March 16, 2015 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 8AM 9AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Ignition Through the Ages Hands on class covers period methods used to achieve fire, what charcloth is and how to make it, and what other materials were used for lighting a fire and how to find them. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent


8AM 10AM



8:30AM 10AM



9AM 10AM

AM Dance Yoga Beginners welcome. You may want to bring a yoga mat or thick towel to sit on. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Sara de Burgos



Wednesday, March 16, 2015 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s)

9AM 10AM

AR Culinary Heat Exhaustion and Stroke: Prevention, Recognition, and First Aid. Because of the things we do in the SCA, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very real risks that could be life threatening. Learn to identify signs of each and act appropriately. Ages: 18+

Master Wulfram Forester

9AM 10AM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Making SCA Appropriate Heraldic Bling Relatively easy ways to make SCA friendly herald accessories--heraldic batons, maces, badges of office---and why to use them. Great for heralds and non-heralds alike. All ages

HL Taran the Wayward

9AM 10AM

AR Textile A Basic T-Tunics with Alterations Learn to make a basic T-tunic pattern to fit you to your desired details. It can be loose fitting, belted, form fitted, short sleeved, long sleeved, straight, or flared. We will cover basic sewing do’s and do not’s for making all garments. Handouts free. Bring pen or pencil for taking notes. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+

Lady Inan bint Sufian

9AM 10AM

Bede Hall Using the SCA in Your Job Search Need to impress a potential employer? Turn "Autocratted a kingdom event" into "Oversaw a 400-person, multi-state, daylong event"! We’ll discuss each attendee's situation and brainstorm solutions to resume content. Free handouts and books. Existing resume helpful but not needed. Ages: 15+

HL Jennet of Lincoln

9AM 11AM


Elizabeth: A love story and a poem Powerpoint on a segment of Queen Elizabeth's life and the Duc d'Anjou of France. (1578 - 1584 AD). Ages: 12+


9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Tabletweaving IIIA (Egyptian Diagonals) Learn how to weave Egyptian diagonals. Includes setting up your cards and learning how to recognize and correct errors in setup. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 14+

HL Eowyn de Wever

9AM 11AM

AR Textile B Intermediate to Advanced Embroidery: Putting it to Work Learn beautiful stitches and techniques to decorate a piece of clothing, taking it from plain to amazing. Bring your imagination and cloth. Thread and needle available or bring your own. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Lilian Bowyer

9AM 11AM

AR Woodwork Grindbygningen: Modeling a Viking Age Timberframe Building We’ll build a small model of a Grindbygningen - a Scandinavian timberframing technique used in the Viking Age longhouses. The joints will be small but accurate, and is the first step to building your own Grind building. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Master Guttorm Arnesson

9AM 11AM

EPL Class A Beginning Tablet Weaving Covers the basics to start tablet weaving - how to warp the loom, some basics on constructing a pattern and how to weave. Students should bring a loom, but some looms will be available for purchase. Limit: 12 Ages: 13+


9AM 11AM

EPL Class B Bees and Beekeeping, what your persona might have know Overview of the history of beekeeping. Covers practices, folklore, beliefs, and geographical information for Europe and the Middle East. This is NOT a "how to beekeep" class, but covers some period beekeeping practices. Ages: 16+


9AM 11AM

EPL Foundry Troll/Paypal 101 Event pricing, determining cash for change, troll sheets, reservations/deposits, things you will need, etc. Discussion of PayPal - accepting PayPal as alternate payment for events and reservations. Handouts free. Geared toward seneschals, reservationists, exchequers, and deputy Paypal exchequers, but ALL are welcome! All ages

Mistress Marcel Orilion & HL Joya la Normande

9AM 11AM

EPL Kitchen Making Bread How to make bread using a wood fire bread oven. The class includes discussion about tending the fire. Limit: 10 Ages: 16+

Lady Mor Hoistlair

9AM 11AM

EQ Arena 2 Mounted Archery Class/Practice Archery on Horse Back! Must have a mount for this class. After discussing safety, skills, and technique, there will be practice time. Bows limited to 35lb. Ages: 18+

Dame Macha of Mountian Edge and HL Rhiannon of CM

9AM 11AM

PA Tent A Stylized Movement for Commedia Actors Commedia has bigger and broader movement than our contemporary stage. This one-hour workshop will ask you to think about your whole body movement on stage and walk you through some exercises to strive for very stylized Commedia. Ages: 12+

Master Ravasz Janos




9AM 11AM

Scribal How to create an Original Scroll, part 2 Class is taught in four 2-hour sessions - explore and practice creating an original scroll from start to finish. Part 2: drafting and inking the calligraphy. Session fee covers dip pen with 2 metal nibs. Bring your own scribal supplies if you wish. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+


9AM 4PM

EPL Open Demonstration All day demonstrations. All ages

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9AM 4PM

EPL Woodshed

Coopering Demonstration All day demonstration of coopering techniques. Ages: 16+

House Boicewright

9:30AM 10:30AM

AR Leather & Misc

Stone Bone & Antler Carving Lecture on carving different types of materials. We’ll address safety concerns and different methods of carving specific materials. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Kit Marik Syn

9:30AM 11:30AM

AM Cooking Sanbusak & Mujabbana: Medieval Savory & Sweet Period Pastries We will examine middle eastern dishes from the Sultan's Book of Delights, the Anonymous Andalusian, & the Andalusian Book of the Excellent Table Composed of the Best Foods & the Best Dishes. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Randalin in kyrra

10AM 11AM

AM Tent A Redacting Recipes from Period Sources 101 Ever wondered what "redacting" means in the SCA? Are you intimidated by medieval cooking manuscripts? No more! Come to my class and learn how to read manuscripts and create your own recipes! (Middle East focus) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Madhavi of Jaisalmer

10AM 11AM

AM Tent B Love and Sex in Ancient Egypt (18+) An overview of relationships in Egypt between 3,000 and 30 BCE. The first half of the class will deal with heterosexuality, while the second half will deal with homosexuality. Topics covered include legal aspects, physical intimacy, romance, and more. No one under 18 please. Ages: 18+


10AM 11AM

AR Culinary Camp Cooking for Scaredy Cats You CAN prepare "home cooked" meals in camp with a few tools. Using some common sense, prep, and on site tricks, you too can wow your camp mates' taste buds and fill their bellies. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Greifynja AElfgifu

10AM 11AM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Etched Glass Vessels Etch a glass in a late period style. Learn to design your own with period books. Glass provided, $1 for CD with over 150 examples of etched glass from the mid-16th to mid-17th centuries. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

Magdalena von Hallenberg

10AM 11AM

AR Textile A Aw, #&*%! – Sewing Disasters and How to Fix Them We’ve all done it: cut a slit too long, measured wrong, made something too short, etc. Guess what? Piecing, patching, and resizing are all period! During class, we’ll cover common mistakes and how to correct or cover them up. Feel free to bring your own disasters for repair suggestions. Ages: 15+


10AM 11AM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing - Hot Punching Covers hammer techniques for hot punching metal into the intended item. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


10AM 11AM


Falconers

10AM 11:30AM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Caterina Sforza's Toilette: Gli Experimenti Demonstration of period cosmetics fomulation and application based on recipes from the still room book of Caterina Sforza (late 15th C). Sample set available for $20. All ages (under 12 with parent)


10AM 12PM

AR Glass Beyond the Rod Learn to work with glass from sources other than the rod. For example, bottles & stained glass. This Class is beginner to intermediate.Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Lady Izzy (Isabella de erbiere)

10AM 12PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Traditional Japanese Dyes Come play with traditional Japanese dyes. We'll discuss as many as we can fit in. Purple root (Japanese purple), Safflower (Japanese red), Sappan Wood (another red), Cork Bark (yellow), and indigo. Silk handkerchiefs prepped for dying will be available for purchase at cost (under $4), donations always accepted. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Agnes von Heidelberg




10AM 1PM

Kennel Lands A Day in the Kennels Casual discussion on feeding, grooming, hunting, garb for houndsman and spectators, breeds at the war, and how they were used in period. You can come at any time during the day and still learn many different things. All ages

Numerous Instructors

11AM 12PM

AM Dance Turban Tying There is more than one way to wrap a turban; we will practice various types. Please consider bringing long cloth (multiple yards of very lightweight cotton is good), but if you want to simply take notes or pictures, that's fine too. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Xenia and Sir Asad

11AM 12PM

AM Tent B Beginning to Drum Solo - Maqsum & Ayoub An intro to the beginnings of solo techniques for Maqsum and Ayoub rhythms. An intermediate class, but all levels welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

11AM 12PM

AR Culinary Making Waxed Linen Fabric (the Medieval Plastic Wrap) How did people wrap food for freshness before the advent of waxed paper or plastic wrap? They used waxed linen, or "cerecloth." Class will demonstrate how to safely melt beeswax and dip squares of linen fabric to make a reusable mug cover. Ages: 12+

HL Giraude Benet

11AM 12PM


Coursing: History and Practice in the SCA Discussion of the historical origins and practices of coursing as well as information on how the SCA reenacts this sport. Ages: 12+

Baroness Jac d'Anjou

11AM 12PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Planning Your Warp for a 4-Harness Loom Designing and making a colored draft of your weaving pattern and everything you'll need to know and do prior to warping. Discuss how to choose the right EPI and DPI for your project, reed size, and suitability of fiber. Learn to estimate yardage, loom allowance, how to read a draft, and how to make and chain a warp. Bring note taking materials and colored pencils. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

Mistress Joanna the Spinner

11AM 12PM

AR Textile A Making Parchment and how to prep it This slide show reveals the mystery of how the medieval page was created from raw flayed skin through preparing it for writing. Take good notes and you'll learn how to do it at home. A fascinating look at a medieval technology. All ages (under 12 with adult)

Master RanðulfR AsparlundR, OL, KSCA

11AM 12PM

AR Textile B Handmade Eyelets, Fast and Easy It’s not an oxymoron; you really can make eyelets by hand, and fast! Start putting them in all of your clothing today! Basic hand sewing or embroidery skills necessary. Ages: 15+


11AM 12PM

Bede Hall Sonnet More Like Shakespeare Learn 5 things the Bard did you're probably not doing. Most people begin writing sonnets by learning a set of rules, which results in pretty formulaic poems. Shakespeare broke every one of the "rules" in his sonnets. Learn where, why, and how to do the same. Ages: 12+

Mistress Adelaide de Beaumont

11AM 12PM



11AM 12PM


Falconers

11AM 12PM

PA Tent B Stalking the Wild Audience Performers: Learn how to track, capture, tame, and ultimately entertain that most elusive of creatures, the free-range audience. All the secret tools and techniques you need to hunt your prey in its natural habitats, from camp, to revel, to feast hall, to the toughest venue of them all, the street. All ages

Dr Henry Best

11AM 1PM

AM Tent A Arabic Music stylings of Cantigas De Santa Maria The Cantigas are a form of Spanish Monophonic (unison) song, often in honor of St. Mary. Alfonso. El Sabio complied these cantigas about 1254. Information session followed by instruction on playing the Cantigas for performance. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Jacqueline

11AM 1PM

AR Leather & Misc

Bookception: Binding a Little Book on Bookbinding Part 1 Over 3 days, we will be binding the handout for this class by sewing it to cords using sewing frames. The resulting book blocks will be glued and laced into their binder boards, then covered in leather. Needles and Sharp tools will be used. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 18+

HL Elisabeth Thielmann




11AM 1PM

AR Woodwork Open Wood Workshop Hang out time in This Olde Tent! Bring your projects, questions, and lunch. All ages

Staff

11AM 1PM

EPL Class A Two piece dresses from the Bronze Age into the Early Medieval Period The surviving Bronze Age garments, plus archaeological and scholarly speculation on their continued change and usage into the Anglo Saxon and early Viking eras. All ages

Countess Gwendolen Stewart, OL

11AM 1PM

EPL Class B Different layers of the Norse Women A discussion on the different layers that we think a Norse woman would have worn and why, including shawl, coat & shoes. Ages: 15+

Mistress Thora Sigurdsdottir, OL

11AM 1PM

Scribal Beginning Bobbin Lace Introductory course. Learn the basics for late period or Elizabethan lace. We will also touch base on who wore them, when they were worn, and what they were used to decorate. Bring small scissors, pins. $10 to take home kit after class. Limit: 8 Ages: 12+

THL Dianora di Cellini

11AM 2PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Introduction to Engraving Basic engraving class to introduce you to layout, tools, and techniques of medieval engraving. Bring opti-visors if possible. Tools and material provided for take away project. Class is prerequisite for Master Francis Bean's Advance Engraving classes. Fee covers materials and handout. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Rochwen Morwenna

12PM 1PM

AM Cooking Coffee History and Tasting Not only will we discuss early trade routes and secret societies involved in coffee's early production, the instructor will have samples for tasting using beans that are grown in regions that were known coffee sources in the SCA time period. See instructor for fee details. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

Kitamura san Kazuko

12PM 1PM

AM Tent B All The Way to Timbuktu A brief lecture on the daily life at the height of the Mali Empire. Will include discussion on the influence of the Mali Empire on the European world, including politics, economy, the hunt for the legendary Christian King Prester John, and the eventual funding for discovery of the New World. Includes handouts and bibliography. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Oloye Kehinde Obo

12PM 1PM


Rosewater Demo Come see how rosewater is made! Find out its uses in medieval and modern times. Ages: 18+

Morin inghen Ruairc

12PM 1PM

AR Textile B The History of Sweet Bags A brief history of Elizabethan sweet bags including construction, stitches used in the embroidery, and pictures of extant examples. All ages

Lady Eachna ni Clonmakate

12PM 1PM

Bede Dance Tent

Advanced English Country Dance Learn Picking of Sticks, and Nonesuch. All ages

Duchess Katrina of Iron Mountain

12PM 1PM

Bede Hall Seeing Is Perceiving: The Diviners and How They Got Inside Our Heads Divination and fortune telling was not simply popular in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was also powerful and very convincing. But why? Find out how the oracles and soothsayers of the medieval world plied their trade and what tricks they learned to get better leverage with their customers. A hands on demonstration utilizing the whole class will be done. Ages: 18+

Mdm Ghislaine d'Auxerre

12PM 1PM


Shakespeare Reader's Theatre All actors or those who want to, come join us at the Sable & Gules Theatre for Reader's Theatre. Hands on class with scripts. No experience necessary, but content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages


12PM 1PM

PA Tent A Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet Cover the basics of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) used in linguistics, language research, and vocal performance to accurately transcribe the sounds of the world's languages (as each letter in IPA represents only one sound - unlike English!). Write someone's name in IPA and you will always pronounce it correctly! Very useful for heralds. Ages: 12+


12PM 2PM

AR Textile A Making Pigments and Inks This slide show presentation shows many of the different materials and processes used for making the inks and paints for medieval manuscripts. An amazing glimpse at rare colors and Q&A time. All ages (under 12 with adult)





12PM 2PM

EQ Tent Lunch and Learn - Need Perfectly Period Tack? Look in Your Tackroom! Do you love watching the horses but wonder that they don't really seem medieval? Do you want to look your period best for the Procession, but think you can’t afford it? You don’t need a tournament saddle or barding to have Perfectly Period tack. Take a ride through history and compare period and modern horse equipment, explore preconceived notions of what’s period looking, and find out what works straight off the saddle tree in your tack room. All ages (under 18 with parent).


12PM 2PM


Falconers

12PM 4PM

EPL Trivia Contest Join us in Early Period Life to match your wits with others who are fascinated by ancient and early period history and culture. The winners will walk away with wonderful prizes. All ages

Sponsored by Lanea verch Kerrigan of Clan Preachain

1PM 2PM

AM Dance Continuity - Tying your movements together Beginners welcome. We will focus on the flow of your transitions from one dance move to another, to add the polish to those individual moves. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Duchess Ilissa The Nightwatcher

1PM 2PM

AM Tent B An Outline of Medieval Middle Eastern Clothing An overview of different Middle Eastern clothing styles, mainly focused on later period. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Meghan Morcheartaigh

1PM 2PM

AR Culinary Food Safety - A Roundtable Discussion with Feast Stewards and Innkeepers Basic food safety information will be covered, followed by a group discussion on past experiences and solutions to cooking safely in various venues for groups and events in the SCA. Ages: 18+

Lady Beatrix of Thanet

1PM 2PM

AR Leather & Misc

Temple Rings and Tortoise Shell Brooches. Norse women in Russia during the Viking period. Learn about the Norse women who traveled east into modern day Russia and became the mothers of the Rus. Examples of Slavic and Scandinavian cross cultural exchange as well as the differences in clothing and appearance will be discussed. Handout provided. Ages: 18+


1PM 2PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Roman Sandal Sock Stitch technique and construction method. Handout free to download, $2 for print copy. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

Dame Anne of Grenwode

1PM 2PM

AR Textile B Embroidery: Fill It Quickly Come and learn how to embroider using self-couching stitches: Bayeaux Stitch and Klosterstitch. Hands on project. Fee covers handout, linen, needle, and crewel wool. Limit: 8 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+


1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

How to Leap in a 'new' English way! Please come and learn the five dances from the English Gresley Manuscript! I will offer a brief history and explanation of the recently discovered manuscript and lead you through the dances listed. All ages

Baroness Isabella Beatrice della Rosa

1PM 2PM

Bede Hall 16th Century European Pornography An overview of the birth of modern pornography and the cultural influences encouraging and discouraging it's production. This class is full of pornographic pictures and prose. No one under 18 permitted. $5 for print handout, CD for free. (18 and over age limit strictly enforced!)

Lady Magdalena la Sanguigni

1PM 2PM


Auntie Ermagerd's Family Singalong! Bring small and tall people and let's get silly singing, clapping, dancing, and jumping around together. No experience necessary, all ages and sizes, outdoor voices welcome. This show is rated Ridiculous, contains wild flailing and loud animal noises! All ages

Lady Ermagerd

1PM 2PM

PA Tent B Courtesan Pick Up Lines-Courtesy and Etiquette A brief history of Courtesans and their ways in Medieval times. Complete with pick-up lines they may have used! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 21+ only!

Lady Marie Isabelle Taillour




1PM 2PM

Scribal Kumihimo - Make & Take Hands on class learning the ancient art of Japanese kumihimo. With this class you'll receive a kumihimo plate, a center weight, 16 wooden bobbins, 16 - 1 yd pieces of crochet thread (your choice of colors), your choice of pattern, and instruction on how make decorative kumihimo braided cording. Fee: $10 Ages: 12+

Una Uetla

1PM 2:30PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Madder vs Grain: Red Dyes in Medieval times. Discuss the availability and trade routes which carried these dyestuffs, while recreating a few of the common "red" dyes on different fibers. You may bring your own prepared fibers (at least 12 skeins/rolags/swatches), or use the samples of wool, silk, and cotton provided. **Warning!** Fire and chemicals present! Silk handkerchiefs prepped for dying will be available for purchase at cost (under $4), donations always accepted. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Madalena de Orozco

1PM 2:30PM

AR Woodwork Ancient Fountains Have you ever wondered how fountains worked before electricity? Discustion of the history and development of these technologies and their varied uses. A Heron's Fountain will be demonstrated. All ages

HL Draza Košice

1PM 3PM

AM Cooking Naan bread & Lebneh Curd Naan is a yeast flatbread common in India and central Asia. Labneh is thickened yogurt condiment common across the middle east and Asia. We'll be making both. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


1PM 3PM

AR Glass Animorphic Beads in History Looking at animorphic glass beads over culture and time periods. Learning to deconstruct and use modern techniques to recreate them. Spending time practicing! Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Beatrix Alfray

1PM 3PM

EPL Class A Basic Leather Sewing Covers the basics of leather sewing in period. Participants are welcome to try the period method or a modified version that is easier for people who will not be sewing leather on a daily basis. Limit: 8 Ages: 12+


1PM 3PM

EPL Foundry Herbs for Health Learn about herbs specific to your needs. We will learn what a plaster is and its use. Also discussion of waters, infusions, medicated wines and cordials. Finish a blueberry cordial, learn what it is used for and take a sample home. CD for this class and previous classes available for an additional $10 each. Limit: 20 Fee: $10 All ages

HL Marie Kalder

1PM 3PM

EPL Pottery Open Pottery Please note that items may not be fired if made on this day due to dry time. Weather will have an effect on this. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

HL Lavilla Senestor

1PM 4PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Basketweaving: Twill Bottle Holder Weaving a bottle holder using flat reed in a twill pattern. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Nest ffynnon

1PM 5PM

EPL Smithy Blacksmith Hammer-In All blacksmiths and metal workers are invited to come share information and learn from each other. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


1:30PM 3:30PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Foreign Card Games Introduction to a few Renaissance card games and a chance to play each one. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

Yves de Fortainier

2PM 3PM

AM Tent A Sephardic Turkish Song Some Sephardic Jewish people left Spain and settled in Turkey. We'll learn one of their songs, "Si Verias a la Rana". Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Karadeniz

2PM 3PM

AM Tent B Islamic Textiles 101 Designed to assist those with Islamic Personas to make more informed choices about fabric purchases. Will discuss fabric content, weaving, artistic styles, etc., of major cultures and time periods commonly reproduced in the SCA. Will have only 20 one-page handouts and pictures to pass around. Ages: 18+

Mistress Maymunah bint Da'ud

2PM 3PM

AR Culinary The Body Divine 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? Learn various period divination practices utilizing the parts of the body. NOTE: Though period models of divination will be shown and discussed, actual divination will not take place. Ages: 18+

Mdm Ghislaine d'Auxerre




2PM 3PM

AR Textile B How to Make & Assemble Your Own Bocksten Cote Pattern The Bocksten cote is a T-tunic with side and center gores and separate sleeve pieces with gusset underarms. Found in the Bocksten bog in Sweden, believed to be 14th century. We will discuss how to take your measurements and assemble the cote. Bring pen/pencil for notes. Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Lady Inan bint Sufian

2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

Scottish Country Dance Learn the Dashing White Sergeant. All ages


2PM 3PM

EQ Arena 2 Youth Meet and Greet At the Populace Tent: There will be a 10-15 minute safety and question session, and then youth will be introduced to a few of the equines on site. If you have any questions - come by early or contact me via e-mail: Eowyth (at) GMail [dot] com. Parent/Guardian MUST be in attendance, unless child attends WITH the Page School. Ages: Age 6+ (6-17 with parent)


2PM 3PM

Kennel Lands Medieval Veterinary Medicine for Dogs A discussion of period veterinary practices and methods. Some topics may be graphic or otherwise inappropriate for younger attendees. Ages: 18+

Mistress Rebecca with the Greyhound

2PM 3PM

PA Tent B Instrumental Music Jamming and Performance Bring your period musical instruments if you would like to participate. Music will be provided! Instrumentalists should be fairly proficient on their instruments. We will be reading and playing new music every day to perform a concert on Thursday. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


2PM 3PM

Scribal Quill cutting, how to hold the pen, and Parchment Layout Demonstration of how to prepare any kind of parchment for writing, making and using the quill & reed pens, marking-up the period page with pricking, drypoint, and ink for the ruled text block. Limit: 15 (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)


2PM 3:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Anglo Saxon Leatherworking Tools and Usage Demo of Anglo-Saxon leather working tools, usage with comparison to modern tools. Hands on. Open questions on leather working and/or tools. No fee but donations encouraged! Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Jarl Jon the Tall

2PM 3:30PM

Bede Hall SCA BOD Meet and Greet Have questions about life at the Society level? Wonder what it would be like to hold such a position? Members of the Board of Directors and Corporate Staff will be available to answer these questions and more. All are welcome. All ages

SCA BOD Members

2PM 4PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Chainmail "Byzantine" Weave Learn and use the skills needed to craft a "Byzantine" weave bracelet. Includes historic information on chainmail vs. modern decorative chainmail. Fee covers jump-rings student will take home. Limit: 5 (observers welcome) Fee: 8 Ages: 18+


2PM 4PM


Falconers

2:30PM 4:00PM

PA Green Room

“To Fake or Not…?” Armored Combat Armored Combat focus on advanced fakes, sword positioning, and tourney tricks. Note: This class is for heavy weapon authorized fighters who have familiarity with the basic strikes. *Bring sword and shield.* Limit: 20

Duke Kurn O’Farrell & HL Santiago De Anda

3PM 4PM


Eating Medieval From the Grocery Store Learn what to buy at the local grocery store to have a period meal or snack at your next event. All ages

Mistress Martha Effingham of Stewarts Kepe

3PM 4PM

AR Textile B Bead Embroidery We’ll be using a couching technique to embroider beads in a take home sampler and will discuss period techniques, times, places, and uses. Basic hand sewing or embroidery skills necessary. Fee covers materials. Fee $5 Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 15+


3PM 4PM

AR Textiles Wet A

The Gulf Wars Laundry Experiment How few garments can I get by with at Gulf Wars without becoming a dirty, smelly person? I will talk about how it is going, how I am laundering or otherwise cleaning. I will have examples of cleaners and samples of previously cleaned linen. You may bring a dirty linen garment for cleaning. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent





3PM 4PM

AR Woodwork Wood Linen Fold Panels Discussion of making wooden panels, where and why they were used. Followed by techniques to make the panels. All ages

HL Kit Marik syn

3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

Intermediate English Country Dance Learn Cuckolds all a row and Scotch Cap. All ages


3PM 4PM

Kennel Lands Basic Chainmail for Adornment Hands on instruction in basic chainmail skills, including two weaves suitable for jewelry or regalia (2-by-2 Chain and Byzantine). Pliers will be provided for class, with some available for sale. This is not an armoring class! Fee covers handout only or handout and rings. Limit: 8 (observers welcome) Fee: $1/$5 Ages: 12+ (12‐17 with parent)


3PM 4PM

PA Tent A Bagpipe Madness Hands on demo of medieval bagpipes. Local artisan will supply multiple sets of reeds, drones, chanters, and bags for dissection and tinkering. See how it all works and try playing for your first time! Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld Munlik Erdene

3PM 4:30PM

AM Tent A Material Culture of Egypt Examination/discussion of pottery, textiles, metal artifacts, food, and all other things "material culture." Covering Iron Age through Medieval Period in Egypt. Taught by a professional archaeologist who has excavated in Egypt. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Master Michael of Safita

3PM 5PM

AM Cooking Rummaniyya (Chicken Stew Soured with Pomegranate) Super easy stew with pomegranate juice and spices. We will have naan and lebneh from the morning class. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


3PM 5PM

AR Culinary Objective Beer Judging Have you ever wanted to judge a brewing/vintjng competition? Learn to judge beverages fairly and objectively based on objective qualities rather than subjective tastes using the Beer Judge Certification Program Style Guides. Includes beer samples of styles that were known to exist in period as well as printouts of those styles from the guide. Fee covers class materials. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 21+

Lord Osric se breowere

3PM 5PM

AR Glass Open Torch, Intermediate + Use this time to practice your new glass skills. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $10 Ages: 16+

Morgan Gwyn

3PM 5PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Warp-Weighted Loom Demo I will be working on a rya rug (Viking fake fur) on the warp-weighted loom throughout the war. Drop by and watch, or try it yourself. All ages


3PM 5PM

EPL Class A Felt Needle Books Learn how to make a needle case using felt. Limit: 12 Ages: 13+


3PM 5PM

EPL Class B Early Period Tablet Weaving Hands on tablet weaving class with concentration on early period techniques and designs. Ages: 12+

Maistreas Cairistiona bhan inghean mhic Carthaigh

3PM 5PM

Scribal Working with Medieval Pigments RanthulfR will make color using medieval processes from several medieval materials, demonstrating the various processes described in your research. Included: Proper mulling, levigation, washing, dye extraction, binding dye to substrate to make lake colors, verdigris made green, and how to make and use them safely. Limit: 15 (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)


3:30PM 4:30PM

Bede Hall SCA Exchequer Meet and Greet Come chat with the society exchequer and network with other exchequers society-wide. Open to any and all to discuss issues and answer questions. Ages: 13+

SCA Society Seneschal and Exchequer

4PM 5PM

AM Tent B Intermediate Middle Eastern Drumming: 6/8 and 12 Add to your rhythm repertoire with rhythms played in 6 and 12. Moroccan and Persian 6/8 and Chaka 12 are covered, with variations. Beginners welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

4PM 5PM

AR Leather & Misc

Angling in Late Period This class will cover the tackle and techniques used for recreational angling in late period, methods of tackle construction, and comparisons between modern and medieval methods. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)





4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent

Ball Prep Class Come and practice dances for the ball! All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

4PM 5PM



Macha Drake

4PM 5PM

Kennel Lands Open Chainmail Practice weaves from class, discuss other weaves, compare notes, or get additional help. Rings in sizes used for class available for sale. Ages: 12+ (12‐17 with parent)


4PM end time

EPL Silent Auction Closing of the Silent Auction (started on Sunday at 9AM) and announcement of winners. Items must be claimed by Friday 4PM. All ages

4:30PM 5PM

AR Woodwork Sharpening Learn how to sharpen your hand tools correctly. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Staff

5PM deadline

AR Woodwork 3rd Annual Secret Squirrel Competition Ends Nominations begin (Shhhh it's a secret - but you'll know if you win!) Drop by AR Woodwork for more info about nominating someone for this award!

Secret Squirrels

5PM PA Sable & Gules Theater

Sign-Up ends for Gulf War's War Bard Competition Sign up ends one hour before performance starts. Theme is “Why I Doth Fight” and there is a 5 minute time limit for all performances. Ages: 15+

6PM end


9th Annual Gulf War's War Bard Competition Come prepared to represent your Kingdom. This year’s theme is “Why I Doth Fight.” There is a 5 minute time limit for all performances and Documentation is not required. You must sign up no later than 1 hour prior to the start of performances. There will also be a prize for the Kingdom who brings the largest Bardic Army! Ages: 15+

Thursday, March 17, 2015

Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 8AM 9AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Ignition Through the Ages Hands on class covers period methods used to achieve fire, what charcloth is and how to make it, what other materials were used for lighting a fire (and how to find them). Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


8AM 9:30AM

Bede Hall A&S War Point Competition - Set Up and Registration Set up time for the A&S Champions battle - static and performance entries. See competition details in site booklet. Organizers: Mistress Anne Blackthorne (Trimaris) Joanna the Spinner & Caitriona inghean mhic Lochlainn: (Ansteorra)

8AM 10AM



8:30AM 10AM

EPL Smithy Basic Blacksmithing for the Ladies This class is just for the Ladies and will cover safety, fire tending, tool use and beginning techniques for blacksmithing. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


9AM 9:30AM

AR Woodwork Plane Making Demo Demonstration on methods to create bench planes, molding planes, scrapers, and scratch stock for working with wood. All day demo. All ages

HL Kit Marik syn

9AM 10AM

AM Dance Beginner Bellydance - Basic Moves Open workshop/jam/consultation. Please feel welcome to come in with questions. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


9AM 10AM

AR Textile A Hand Bound Eyelets Learn basic methods of making hand bound eyelets useful in garb creation. Bring an awl if you have one. Prerequisite: Basic hand sewing skills. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

Lady Hildegard Bergerin

9AM 10AM

EPL Foundry Viking Accessories What, how, and where did the Viking men & women wear “Bling”, including Regional differences. All ages






9AM 11AM

AR Culinary Intro to Cheesemaking We will cover tools, supplies, and techniques in producing your very own quick or soft cheese. We will be able to observe milk curdling (really, it's fun!) and taste fresh curds with and without salt. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


9AM 11AM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Pewter Soapstone Casting Make your own Pilgrim Badge! Brazilian soapstone is great for beginners and easy to carve. Get a little history about badges while you work. Fee covers materials for students to take home a mold and 5 castings if successful. Limit: 6 Fee: 6 Ages: 18+

Magdalena von Hallenberg

9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Tabletweaving IIIB (Doubleface) Tired of diagonals? Use the same warp to weave pictures. Learn how to create your own designs; bring a pen or pencil and graph away. Feeling intimidated? Come keep us company while working on your diagonals. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 14+

HL Eowyn de Wever

9AM 11AM

AR Textile B The Bog Coat While not a replica of any extant garment, this coat is based on patterns from Bronze Age garments. It's a fast, easy way to keep yourself warm. If you wish to make a coat in class, you will need to bring 1 1/2 yards of wool, scissors, a needle, and thread. If not, paper patterns will be provided for everyone. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Mistress Ailleagan nas Seolta

9AM 11AM

EPL Class A Beginning Lucet Learn how to use a lucet to make cord. Yarn and lucet provided. Lucet can be purchased for $5. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 10+

Lady Mor Hoistlair

9AM 11AM

EPL Woodshed


House Boicewright

9AM 11AM

Scribal How to create an Original Scroll, part 3 This class is taught in four 2-hour sessions. Each day you will learn to explore and practice creating an original scroll from from start to finish. Part 3 - application of gold work,. Session fee covers gesso sample, one leaf of metal leaf, and Exacto knife with burnishing stone. Bring your own scribal supplies if you wish. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+


9AM 12PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Basketweaving: A small trinket basket. Weaving a small basket using a combination of flat and round reed. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Nest ffynnon

9AM 2PM

AR Woodwork Aux

Build an Upright Narrow Loom: Part 1 Students will build an upright narrow band loom suitable for tablet or rigid heddle (modernly called inkle) weaving. Looms are patterned on 13-16th Century illuminations using easy to acquire materials and hand tools. No prior woodworking knowledge is necessary, but students must be able to handle sharp hand tools. Please bring your own hand tools if you can. Fee covers all loom materials. Limit: 6 Fee: $30 Ages: 8+ (under 15 with parent)

HL Haraldr Bassi

9:30AM 11AM

AR Woodwork Intro to Sacred Geometry Sacred Geometry was the divine art of creating designs, art, and architecture simply and without the use of complex mathematics. Come work through medieval geometric construction techniques in order to appreciate the mystical beliefs of the ancient designers and their influence on the greatest treasures of the medieval world. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+


10AM 10:50AM


Planting By The Moon Folklore or fact? You can decide after learning the principles of moon planting. Limit: 15 Fee: $2 Ages: 18+

Morin inghen Ruairc

10AM 11AM

AM Cooking History of Coffee and Roasting Demo Not only will we discuss early trade routes and secret societies involvled in coffee's early production, the instructor will demonstrate roasting period style, using beans that are grown in regions that were known coffee sources in the SCA time period. See instructor for fee details. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

Kitamura san Kazuko

10AM 11AM

AM Dance Beginner Bellydance - Transitions Continued open workshop, jam, and consultation. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Tent A A European's Guide to the Pharaoh's Court An overview of proper etiquette and behavior in the Pharaoh's court. Topics covered include royal titles, methods of address, and members of the court. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)






10AM 11AM

AR Leather & Misc.

Solveigtime: Open Textiles Construction Workshop Missed the textiles construction class you wanted? Need help with your Sheep to Purse competition entry or other project? Friendly fiber laurel available to help out with planning, fiber prep, dyeing, spinning, plying, weaving (card or loom), sprang, felting, lucet, embroidery, fasteners, etc.(No knitting help, though). Will have some tools, but bring your own if you can. Ages: 5+ (5-11 with parent)


10AM 11AM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing for the Ladies Covers hammer techniques for creating an early period item. Lady's choice. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


10AM 11AM

PA Tent B You Too/Two Can Be A Bard For the new bard and those who want to explore the Bardic in the SCA! Ages: 16+


10AM 11:30AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Kitchen Dyes Learn which dyes are non-toxic and can be used in the kitchen without adverse effects. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

HL Madalena de Orozco

10AM 12PM

AM Cooking Two Kinds of Cheese Pastries Baked Georgian and North African Cheese-Filled Pastries. Multiple types of cheese will be used in these sweet and savory baked goods Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Mistress Edwina Dirks Sterne

10AM 12PM

AR Glass Clear Glass Techniques Clear glass is a unique tool for lampwork. Class will cover multiple techniques for stretching and magnifying color glass. Also learn implosions, lenses, and use of punties. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

HL Hannah d'Avila

10AM 12PM

Bede Dance Tent

Social Media Roundtable Social media has brought the SCA together like nothing else (other than history)! Join members of the Society Social Media Managers to talk about how social media benefits the SCA now and in the future. Ages: 18+

Mistress Jocosa d'Auxerre and Lord Tiberius Finn

10AM 12PM


Falconers

10AM 2PM

AR Courtyard (begin in?)

Bocce Ball Tournament Come try your hand at a favorite medieval game that is still played today. For adults and children. Limit: 8 Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent present)

Madame Cynthia du Pont and Yves de Fortanier

10:15AM 12:15PM

EPL Foundry Vinegar Making and How to Use it in More Than Salad Dressing How to make and use your own vinegar. You will take home a mother suitable to start your own vinegar. CD for this class and previous classes available for $10 each. Limit: 20 Fee: $10 All ages

10:15 AM

11AM 11:30AM

Falconry Falconry Training Demo (weather permitting) Enjoy viewing a training session with a falconer and their bird of prey with a Q&A at the end. All ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers

11AM 12PM

AM Tent A Intermediate Middle Eastern Drumming: 7/8 and 10/8 Add to your drumming repertoire: rhythms played in 7/8 and 10/8. Samai, Curcuna, Laz, and variations are covered. Beginners welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

11AM 12PM

AR Culinary Hard cheeses Materials, equipment, and techniques in creating aged cheeses. Example cheeses will be examined and eaten. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


11AM 12PM

AR Textile A Planning and Transferring Embroidery Patterns Do you have a whole sampler of embroidery stitches, but no clue as to where and how to use them? When it comes to drawing a pattern, are you artistically-challenged? Come learn how to translate stitches into designs, put designs on clothing, and start looking fabulous! Ages: 15+


11AM 12PM

AR Textile B Five Basic Stitches in Medieval Embroidery Want that tunic to have a little extra pizzaz? Think needlework is just too hard? Come let me take the scary out of embroidery for you and learn five of the basic stitches that will take your garb to the next level! No experience beyond threading a needle needed! Bring your own needle, thread, hoops, and fabric or buy a kit for $5! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+

Lady Laurencia Inghean Ui Nuillain





11AM 12PM



11AM 12PM

PA Tent B Magic as a Performing Art Theory and practice of magic as a performance art, taught by a professional magician. We will cover three period tricks from Scot’s Discoverie of Witchcraft, 1584, for close-up, parlor, and stage. The class will be sworn to secrecy and real working methods and theory will be taught. All ages

Dr Henry Best

11AM 12PM

Scribal Scribal Q&A lunch Laurel Lunch n Learn. Bring your own lunch and have the opportunity to ask questions of one of our Calligraphy and Illumination Laurels outside of a structured class. All ages (under 12 with adult)


11AM 1PM

AM Tent B How to Make a Middle Eastern Reed Instrument The Sipsi is an early clarinet, easy to make and play. The instructor will provide the materials and guide students through constructing a reed and melody tube from donax cane. Wear comfortable clothes, bring puffed cheeks, and get ready to drive your camp mates crazy! Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lord Munlik

11AM 1PM

AR Leather & Misc

Bookception: Binding a Little Book on Bookbinding Part 2 We will be binding the handout for this class by sewing it to cords using sewing frames. The resulting book blocks will be glued, laced into their binder boards, then covered in leather. Needles and Sharp tools will be used. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 18+


11AM 1PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Bezel Settings for Stones, Part 2 Part 2: Students will learn hands on how to make a bezel for cabochons on sterling silver with semi-precious stone. The student will complete a brooch. Part 1is on Tuesday class at 11am. Fee covers materials for both classes. Limit: 6 Fee: $15 Ages: 18+

Constanza de Valencia

11AM 1PM


Principles of Italian Trade: The Zibaldone da Canal Using primary sources to understand the issues faced by real merchants. Currency exchange before the Euro, measurements long before Metric, and how to deal with hostile Muslim governments. Ages: 12+

Luca Sogliano

11AM 1PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Warp-Weighted Loom Demo I will be working on a rya rug (Viking fake fur) on the warp-weighted loom throughout the war. Drop by and watch or try it yourself. All ages


11AM 1PM

AR Woodwork Open Wood Workshop Hangout time in This Olde Tent! bring your projects, questions, & lunch. All ages

Staff

11AM 1PM

EPL Class A Basket Weaving Learn the basics of basket weaving by making an egg basket. Limit: 8 Fee: 6 Ages: 13+

Mistress Brigit Olesdottir

11AM 1PM

EPL Class B How to make a simple Norse Outfit Learn how to make your own simple Norse clothing including the underdress and the hangeroc. Walk away with a simple layout so you are able to make your own outfit. Ages: 15+


11AM 1PM

PA Tent A So You Want to Put on a Show! Roundtable discussion about the work behind SCA performances. The venue, material, rehearsals, communication, lighting, sound, PROPS-YIKES! Directors, stage managers, event stewards and wannabes all welcome. Ages: 12+

Master Ravasz Janos

12PM 1PM


Noontime Singing Come make a Merrie Noise! Singers of all voices and talents are welcome to join in Noontime Singing. We'll sing choral works by period composers. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

HL Iain O'Donnell

12PM 2PM

AR Culinary Period Fire Starting with Flint and Steel Cooking starts with FIRE. Fire in the Middle Ages mostly starts with flint and steel. Instructor demonstration followed by hands on attempt of students to try their hand at creating fire from scratch! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $2 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Sir Stuart MacDonald

12PM 2PM

AR Textile A How-to Head coverings: Slavic Veils and Norse Knots. Explore how to wrap, tie, knot, turban, and veil your hair in period appropriate ways spanning from Scandinavia to Western Russia during the "Viking" and "Rus" period. Demo on hair wrapping techniques. Handout provided. Bing a "veil" (40"x60" is a good size) and you can learn how to wrap your hair in several different styles. Ages: 12+






12PM 2PM

AR Textile B Frilled Veils Workshop A hands on class to make a simple, 14th-century frilled veil. Each person takes one home! Basic hand sewing skills required. Fee covers materials. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 15+


12PM 2PM

EQ Tent Lunch and Learn - Bit and Bitting Understanding the purpose of bitting, the mechanics of how bits work, and their use in Period Ages: Age 6+ (6-17 with parent)

HL Christiana Breakspear

12PM 2PM


Falconers

12PM 2PM

Scribal Insular Miniscule Calligraphy A focused study on this Middle Ages writing style. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) All ages (under 12 with adult)

Mistress Moreg Cochrane, OP

1PM 2PM

AM Dance Zils and Other Fine Things for a Dancers Hands Basic and intermediate Zil practice, plus a few hand moves for dancers. There will be limited loaner Zil availability. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Mistress Isolde

1PM 2PM

AR Leather & Misc

Making Rope This hands on class will demonstrate the types and medieval construction techniques for producing rope. Participants can take away a length of their own rope, perfect for staking tents or tying down loads. Come join us in working with the "greater fiber art"! All ages


1PM 2PM


East/West Textiles - The Silk Road Presenting the story of the Western movement of silk fabrics and sericulture, and the cross currents of trade, technology, and artistic style between Europe and Eastern Countries. A broad romp through 1000 years and half the world. Will have pictures to share and 20 one page handouts. Ages: 18+

Maymunah bint Da'ud

1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

16th Century Italian Learn the Ballo del Fiore, Contrapasso, and Bizzaria d'Amore. All ages


1:00PM 2PM


Efenwealt's Magnificent Medieval Music Show! Master Efenwealt is known throughout the Knowne Worlde for his folkish SCA originals and obnoxious ditties. Come experience his gentler side and enjoy troubador and trouvere songs, medieval dance tunes, ballads and other music of the period. All ages

Master Efenwealt Wystle

1PM 3PM

AR Glass Head Beads, Phoenician and Fantasy Head beads are a more complex from of the eye bead, it helped to ward off the "evil eye". Come make your own warding bead. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Master Cinaed de Eden

1PM 3PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Advanced Metal Engraving: Sheet Inlay Advanced class on engraving techniques, we'll delve into the art of inlaying sheet into a parent metal. We will cover both the Japanese taka-zōgan technique as well as the modern western approach. In our hands on portion students will inlay brass sheet into steel scratch pieces. Bring Opti-visors if possible. Prerequisite: Intro to Engraving by Rochwen Morwenna. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 All ages

Francis Bean

1PM 3PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Redacting Knitting Overview Understanding knitted artifacts and how to reconstruct them. Handout free to download, $2 for print copy. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+


1PM 3PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Black Oak Bark Dye and other Yellows Black Oak Bark yields some stunning yellows and does a great scarlet. Other plants that produce yellows will also be highlighted. Bring your own fiber or buy $5 for samples + a 30-yard skein. Larger quantities also available for purchase, donations encouraged. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Al-Jania

1PM 3PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Let Me Show you My Pysanky, and You Can Make One Too! Learn about and make your own Ukrainian Easter Egg using a layered wax resist. This ancient art takes a steady hand, a bit of time and skill but is highly addictive. And, you help save the world, one egg at a time! Limit: 10 Ages: 18+

Lady Augustina Elizabetta da San Germano





1PM 3PM

AR Woodwork Locking Up Your Precious Things Because people have always been stealing each other's stuff, locks date back through antiquity. First a quick survey of different lock mechanisms and keys, then make a wooden lock to take home. Lock type will be of the instructor's discretion (that means: a surprise!), but she promises it will be of a style used in period. Fee covers materials. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 12+

HL Draza Košice

1PM 3PM

Bede A&S Tent

Inter-Kingdom Brewers Guild Competition Not a typical A&S competition, IKBG focuses on the drinkability of the product, rather than documentation or "authenticity". Participants must be 21 to enter. IKBG members seek to share their knowledge of brewing, with experienced brewers tasked to evaluate, critique, and judge. For more info and entry score sheets, visit http://www.greydragon.org/ikbg/ Ages: 21+

Dame Jane Beaumont, contact

1PM 3PM

Bede Hall A&S War Point Competition - Populace Viewing The populace is invited to view and learn from the many entries into the A&S Champions battle. Artisans may come by to chat with the populace, answer questions, and pick up their entries All ages

A&S Competition staff

1PM 3PM

EPL Class A Leather Dyeing Covers some of the methods of dyeing in period, but the hands on will be modern dye techniques. Yes, you can dye leather and not have it rub off on your garb, but for the class, wear garb you don't mind getting stains on. You probably won't, but accidents do happen. Limit: 4 (observers welcome) Ages: 16+


1PM 3PM

EPL Class B Aesop for everyone A discussion of the history of Aesop and the stories attributed to him .More of a group discussion than class. Everyone will get a turn to read a story and discuss how these timeless stories might be used in the current middle ages of the SCA. All ages (children must bring an adult)


1PM 3PM

EPL Smithy Advanced Blacksmithing - Shutter Hardware How to make shutter hardware to include closures and hold backs. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


1PM 4PM

EPL Woodshed


House Boicewright

2PM 3PM

AM Tent A Make Your Drumming More Interesting Musical methods, technical tricks, and gimmicky gimmicks to make your drumming or other percussing much more interesting! Very few loaner drums available - please bring your drum if you can. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Karadeniz

2PM 3PM

AR Culinary In Search of Anglo-Saxon Recipes Is it possible to uncover Anglo-Saxon recipes in known manuscripts? I have a working theory. I used to serve a feast reasonably representative of these people prior to the Norman conquest. A review of available food stuffs, cooking methods, and known habits that can point us to possible recipes. All ages

Mistress Tirza bithe Reaboughes

2PM 3PM

AR Textile A Aw, #&*%! – Sewing Disasters and How to Fix Them We’ve all done it: cut a slit too long, measured wrong, made something too short, etc. Guess what? Piecing, patching, and resizing are all period! During class, we’ll cover common mistakes and how to correct or cover them up. Feel free to bring your own disasters for repair suggestions. Ages: 15+


2PM 3PM

AR Textile B Kumihimo - Make & Take Hands on class learning the ancient art of Japanese kumihimo. With this class you'll receive a kumihimo plate, a center weight, 16 wooden bobbins, 16 - 1 yd pieces of crochet thread (your choice of colors), your choice of pattern, and instruction on how make decorative kumihimo braided cording. Fee: $10 Ages: 12+

Una Uetla

2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

Playford Progressive Dances learn theFemale Sailor, Jacks Maggot, Oil of Barley, and Hole in the Wall. All ages


2PM 3PM

EPL Foundry History of the Irish Wolf Hounds Irish Wolf Hounds – Come learn historical tidbits concerning the breed known as “The Gentle Giants” and find out about the modern considerations of being owned by one. Actual Irish Wolf Hounds will be present to meet and greet. All ages (under 12 with adult)

Mistress Daphne of Colchester





2PM 3PM


Falconers

2PM 3PM

Kennel Lands Making a Coif Hands on; how to make a coif, you will leave with your own coif. Limit: 5 Fee: $5 All ages

TH Lady Catrin Skynith

2PM 3PM

PA Tent B How to Pick up a Courtesan A brief history of Courtesans and their ways of wooing suitors. Complete with medieval pick up lines that may have worked with them in Medieval times to attain them! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 21+ only!


2PM 3PM

Scribal More Vines and Flowers (Scribal 102) Learning more advanced designs for original scrolls using advanced vine, flower, seeds, burrs, filler techniques. Fee covers supplies and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+

Lady Joia le Fey

2PM 3:30PM

EQ Arena 1 Carousel/Horse Ballet The art of riding taken to the extreme. Late period carousels exhibited the finest riders in Europe with a whole lot of panache. Skills and partnership developed in carousel work apply to all disciplines of riding. We'll cover the basics and then work on patterns. Eventual goal is performances, including one for 50th year. Ages: Age 6+ (6-17 with parent)


2PM DARK

AM Cooking Preparing for an Evening Salon Learners will particpate as we prepare snacks, beverages, and decor for the Al Mahala evening salon. Period recipes will be cooked and documention discussed. Ongoing workshop - students are free to come and go during this time. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Al Mahala Staff

2:30PM 3:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Home Hide Tanning Discussion of home tanning methods I have used, with examples to see/feel. Fee for handout. Limit: 20 Fee: $1 Ages: 16+ (under 16 with parent)

Lord Mathaeus Blades

3PM 4PM

AR Culinary Redacting Recipes from Period Sources 101 (European focus) Ever wondered what "redacting" means in the SCA? Are you intimidated by medieval cooking manuscripts? No more! Come to my class and learn how to read manuscripts and create your own recipes! Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Madhavi of Jaisalmer

3PM 4PM

AR Textile B Printed fabric in period A survey of printed fabric in period. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Baroness Rhiannon "Rhi"

3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

SCA Choreographed Dances Learn Katie's Fancy and Road to Lisdoonvarna. All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

3PM 4PM

Bede Hall A&S War Point Competition - Entry Pick Up - 4pm DEADLINE A&S entries can be picked up as of 3pm and MUST BE picked up by 4PM.


3PM 4PM


Falconers

3PM 4PM

Kennel Lands Intermediate Chainmail - Box Chain and Round Mail with Variations Hands on instruction in more complex weaves suitable for jewelry or regalia; students should have an understanding of Byzantine. Pliers will be provided for class, with some available for sale. This is not an armoring class! Fee covers handout only or handout and rings. Limit: 8 (observers welcome) Fee: $1/$5 Ages: 12+ (12‐17 with parent)


3PM 4PM


Instrumental Music Jamming and Performance Bring your period musical instruments if you would like to participate. Music will be provided! Instrumentalists should be fairly proficient on their instruments. We will be reading and playing new music every day to perform a concert on Thursday. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


3PM 4:30PM

AR Ren Class Botanical

Italian Hats Discussion and viewing of a variety of appropriate Italian headgear. All ages

Franca Donato

3PM 5PM

AR Glass Hollow Glass Heart beads: Are your beads heavy, do they weigh down your clothing? Come learn to make them hollow and learn to shape them. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Master Cinaed de Eden





3PM 5PM

AR Textile A Making Medieval Books This slide show covers the whole process from A to Z. Less detail than the Making Parchment and Making Pigments slide shows, but a lot about writing, laying in colors, rendering, laying out patterns, and binding the book. Very informative and visual, with a lot of "ah-hah!" moments. Q&A in the remaining time after the show. All ages (under 12 with adult)


3PM 5PM

EPL Class A Norse Panel Hats After a short discussion about the discovery of the hat and the story of the panel hat, leads into actual design, measuring and patterning to make your own hat. Bring pen and paper to leave with a pattern for your own hat. All ages

Tola Rufusdóhtor

3PM 5PM



3PM 5PM

PA Tent A Lost in Translation A visiting African lady would like to be entertained by the musicians, poets, and storytellers of the Laurel Kingdoms. Choose your theme and form from a random assortment and win personal prizes for Most Eloquent, Most Period-approximate, and Most Comedic. (Hands on project) All ages

Oloye Kehinde Obo

3PM 5PM

Scribal Beginner Handsewing Completely hand sewn garb is within the reach of everyone. (No, seriously!) Hand sewing is easier and faster than you think and only takes a little practice to master. Come learn the basic stitches and start making new garb before you leave the War! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 15+


3PM 6:30PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Glass on Copper Enameling - Open Workshop Students will create their own glass on copper enamel item (usually small medallion) using one of the period techniques used for glass enameling on copper (cloissonne or free form available though discussions of other methods will be covered). Fee covers glass, copper and additional supplies. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5ish Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Haraldr Bassi

3:30PM 5PM

AR Woodwork Simple Machines in the Middle Ages A hands on class demonstrating the six ancient machines (including levers, screws and pulleys) and how they can be used to decrease effort and perform super human feats. Be amazed and learn something in the process! All ages


3:30PM 5:30PM

Textiles Wet B

Tetsuyōsō: Late period, Japanese sewn books Create a small late period Japanese hand sewn book using plain paper and cardstock. If you wish to use more period materials, bring your own paper to this class. If you have a needle tool or awl, please bring it. Limit: 10 Ages: 18+

Lady Sakurai Sukeko

4PM 5PM

AM Tent B Basic Arabic Phrases Be ready to take notes and learn a few beginner phrases in Arabic . Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Sir Henry of Chippenham

4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent



4PM 5PM

Merchant Booth 11


Macha Drake

4PM 5PM

Kennel Lands Open Chainmail Practice weaves from class, discuss other weaves, compare notes, or get additional help. Rings in sizes used for class available for sale. Ages: 12+ (12‐17 with parent)


4PM 5:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Basic Leatherworking Roundtable and Workshop Hands on group leatherworking roundtable. Any experience level welcome. Bring your projects and ideas! Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Jarl Jon the Tall

4PM 6PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Enchanted Ground & Bardic Activity This is based on Duke Cariadoc's Enchanted Ground Bardic Circle at Pennsic. We will have period songs and not talk about modern topics. The populace is invited to come and listen; you do not have to participate, come enjoy! Ages: 12+


6PM 8PM

EPL Class B Experimental Archaeology with Wine and Beer Taste Quince Wine, Perry, Poignant Mead, Monastic Red Wine, and a variety of ales brewed by a professional archaeologist based upon inscriptions and discoveries in the Middle East. Abstainers are most welcome because that is more for the rest. Nothing in excess - eat before you arrive. (Please bring your own cup.) Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 21+ with ID

Master Michael of Safita





6PM 10PM

Al-Mahala India Persona Social Join this serene Indian social gathering for storytelling, conversation, and music. All ages (under 12 with adult)

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7PM 9PM

AR Glass Only Torch Light: Open Glass Torch Easier to see the torch flame at night. Use this time to practice your new glass skills. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Limit: 6 Fee: $10 Ages: 16+

Morgan Gwyn

8PM 10PM


6th annual Medieval Movie Night Film Starts at 8PM or at dark. This year our film is - “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”. Why not plan to hit The Food Court behind the Sable and Gules Theatre, and get ready for dinner and a show!! Bring yeeself a chair, for the area has a limited supply of chairs to spare so it's first come, first seats! A perfect alternative activity for all ages to enjoy so make this your family night fun! All ages

Friday, March 18, 2015 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 8AM 9AM

AR Textiles Wet A

Ignition Through the Ages Hands-on class covers period methods used to achieve fire, what charcloth is and how to make it, and what other materials were used for lighting a fire and how to find them. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


8AM 9:30AM

Bede Hall Meridies-Gleann Abhann Open A&S – Set Up & Registration Set up and registration time for the Meridies-Gleann Abhann Open A&S - static and performance entries. See competition details in site booklet. Organizers: Mistress Jennet of Tewkesbury (Gleann Abhann) and Mistress Adrianna Stothard (Meridies)

8AM 10AM

AR Glass Beginning Lampwork Beads Learn safety, tools, and basic skills needed to form basic beads on a Hot Head Torch. Hair and long sleeves need to be tied up. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Tessa da Modica

8:30AM 10AM

EPL Smithy Basic Blacksmithing This daily class will cover safety, fire tending, tool use and beginning techniques for blacksmithing. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


9AM 10AM

AM Dance Yoga Beginners welcome. You may want to bring a yoga mat or thick towel to sit on Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Sara de Burgos

9AM 11AM

AR Culinary Fry Day! We'll discuss, prepare, and nosh on several different period fritter recipes! If you have a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity, this class is not for you. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Tabletweaving IV (3/1 Broken Twill) Want to get tricksy? For the advanced weaver, learn how to weave 3/1 broken twill using Collingwood's two-pack method. Or come join us and continue working on your doubleface or diagonals. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 14+

HL Eowyn de Wever

9AM 11AM

AR Textile A Intermediate Bobbin Lace This class is for students who have taken beginning bobbin lace and are ready to learn more advanced techniques. We will cover picots, tallies, and sewings. This is a hands on class. Please bring pillow, pins, bobbins with thread and scissors if you have them. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+

HL Aislinge MacCuithein & HL Dianora di Cellini

9AM 11AM

AR Textile B Intermediate to Advanced Embroidery: Putting It To Work Learn some beautiful stitches and techniques to decorate a piece of clothing to take it from plain to amazing. Bring your imagination and cloth. Thread and needle available, or bring your own. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Lilian Bowyer

9AM 11AM

AR Woodwork Grindbygningen: Modeling a Viking Age Timberframe Building We will built a small model of a Grindbygningen. This is the Scandinavian timberframing technique used in the Viking Age longhouses. The joints will be small but accurate, and is the first step to building your own Grind building. No fee but donations encouraged! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Master Guttorm Arnesson

9AM 11AM

EPL Class A Basics of Handsewing Learn some stitches and techniques for hand sewing. All ages

Mistress Bridget Edan, OL



Friday, March 18, 2015 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s)

9AM 11AM

EPL Foundry Russian is the New Viking Scandinavian style Viking-age clothing did not disappear after the Viking-age ended it just moved West. All ages


9AM 11AM

EPL Woodshed


House Boicewright

9AM 11AM

Scribal Realistic shading in late period illumination A look at how shading is used in late period manuscripts and a hands on class to try these methods in our own drawing and painting. Ages: 12+


9AM 12PM

AR Textiles Wet B

Basketweaving: Jute Bottle Holder Weaving a bottle holder using jute. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Nest ffynnon

9AM 12:30PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Glass on Copper Enameling - Open Workshop Students will create their own glass on copper enamel item (usually small medallion) using one of the period techniques used for glass enameling on copper (cloissonne or free form available through discussions of other methods will be covered). Fee covers glass, copper and additional supplies. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5ish Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Haraldr Bassi

9AM 3PM

Bede Hall Meridies-Gleann Abhann Static Open A&S – Populace Judging The populace is invited to view, judge and learn from the many static entries in this open A&S competition. All ages


9:30AM 10:30AM

AR Leather & Misc

Working with Rope This hands-on class will cover the care and use of different types of rope including coiling and useful knots for packing, camping, and tying down loads. Perfect for anyone that was challenged by packing for Gulf Wars or anchoring their tents! All ages


10AM 10:50AM


Kitchen First Aid Got a boo-boo? Look no farther than your kitchen spice cabinet. What many may not realize is how much common kitchen herbs and spices can also help in minor emergencies. Limit: 15 Fee: $2 Ages: 18+

Morin inghen Ruairc

10AM 11AM

AM Cooking Ready, Set, Feast! How to go solo when a feast for 150 is knocking at your door. This is the class for those who have dabbled a little here and a little there with feasts, now you want to stretch your wings and roast those ducks for head table and populace while not crashing and burning. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Tent A Mummification in Ancient Egypt An overview of mummification practices in Egypt between 3,000 and 30 BCE. Topics covered include the religion behind mummies, how they evolved over time, and the actual steps of the mummification process. Focuses on the dynastic period, but includes some information on the Greco-Roman period. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


10AM 11AM

AM Tent B Introduction to Carnatic Music Theory An overview of Carnatic music from Southern India, this class will address how to understand the format and harmonic system of music. If time, we will learn part or all of a Carnatic piece. Knowledge of Western Music theory and ability to read European music not required, but content may be too difficult for those under age 14. All ages

L. Aibhilin inghean Daibhidh

10AM 11AM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Soft Book Binding Making a soft-bound paper note journal. Great for using at events to retain a period look. Also great for personal use and gifts. Donations encouraged. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Mistress Martha Effingham of Stewarts Kepe

10AM 11AM

EPL Smithy Intermediate Blacksmithing - Drifting Hammer Heads Covers hammer techniques for drifting hammer heads. Must have learned basic blacksmithing skills. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


10AM 11AM



10AM 12PM

AR Courtyard (by Ca' d'Oro Salon)

Banchetto - Period Lunch Demonstration Ca' d'Oro Salon members will prepare a period lunch (pranzo) as a demonstration of period cooking and dining. Limit: 20 Ages: 18+


10AM 12PM

AR Glass Open Torch, Intermediate + HL Stefanina da Lucca




Use this time to practice your new glass skills. Must have taken Beginning Lampwork. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $10 Ages: 16+

10AM 12PM


Falconers

10AM 1PM

Bede A&S Tent

Meridies-Gleann Abhann Performance Open A&S Set up begins at 10am, judging runs from 11am-1pm. The populace is invited to view, judge and learn from the many performance entries in this open A&S competition.


10:30AM 12PM

EQ Arena 1 Carousel/Horse Ballet The art of riding taken to the extreme, late period carousels exhibited the finest riders in Europe with a whole lot of panache. Skills and partnership developed in carousel work apply to all disciplines of riding. We'll cover the basics and then work on patterns. Eventual goal is performances, including one for 50th year. Ages: Age 6+ (6-17 with parent)


11AM 12PM

AM Tent B All The Way to Timbuktu A brief lecture on the daily life at the height of the Mali Empire. Will include discussion on the influence of the Mali Empire on the European world, including politics, economy, the hunt for the legendary Christian King Prester John, and the eventual funding for discovery of the New World. Includes handouts and bibliography. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Oloye Kehinde Obo

11AM 12PM

AR Textile B Recreating Historically Plausible Hairstyles with Modern Haircuts Modern haircuts do not mean having to sacrifice historical accuracy. Learn about using wigs, hair pieces, and head coverings to help achieve a historical look. Take-home hair braids available for $5. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+

Lady Geneviefve d'Estelle

11AM 12PM



11AM 12PM


Master Jon Blaecstan, OL,OP

11AM 1PM

AM Cooking Lobio & Tkemali - Georgian Recipes Georgian Red Beans (Lobio) and plum sauce (Tkemali) made with any of several types of plums and spices. Plum sauce is a sort of chutney and goes well with breads and meats. Limit: 10 to eat, (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


11AM 1PM

AR Culinary Food Illusion...Apple Baskets Learn a simple illusion food that can brighten a feast table. Come and make an Apple Basket that you can take with you, this will start you on your path to demystifying Illusion food and making it fun. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

Lady Fa'ela'n ua Imchada

11AM 1PM

AR Leather & Misc

Bookception: Binding a Little Book on Bookbinding Part 3 Over 3 days, we will be binding the handout for this class by sewing it to cords using sewing frames. The resulting book blocks will be glued and then laced into their binder boards and then covered in leather. Needles and Sharp tools will be used. Part 3 of a 3-part class. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $10 Ages: 18+


11AM 1PM




11AM 1PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Warp-Weighted Loom Demo I will be working on a rya rug (Viking fake fur) on the warp-weighted loom throughout the war. Drop by and watch or try it yourself. All ages


11AM 1PM

AR Textile A Beginning Tape Lace HL Aislinge MacCuithein




Beginning class in Italian tape lace or Tombolo. Students should have a working knowledge of basic bobbin lace and know how to do sewings. Please bring your pillows, pins, threaded bobbins and scissors if you have them. We will have rudimentary tools for some to borrow. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent

11AM 1PM

AR Woodwork Open Wood Workshop Hang out time in This Olde Tent! bring your projects, questions and lunch. All ages

Staff

11AM 1PM

EPL Class A Making and using early period sewing and fiber arts kits Do you want your kit to look as amazing as the beautiful garments you make? We will review period examples of sewing, spinning, weaving, and other fiber arts tools and discuss how to create a kit for your own use at events. All ages

Lanea verch Kerrigan

11AM 1PM

EPL Class B Kaupang a different style A discussion of possible ways to make this new style of hangeroc. This style is a controversial style that is not agreed on. Possible cuts, & how to wear it. Ages: 15+


11AM 4PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Dyer's Gone Wild!! Come play with all the dyes we made throughout the week. Bring your own pot if you have it! Trade, swap and play with everthing thing we have available! Bring a jar if you want to take something home. No fee but donations encouraged! Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

All Dyers

11:15AM 12:15PM

EPL Foundry The Skjoldeham Clothing A closer look at an almost complete Viking-Age outfit. All ages


12PM 2PM

AM Tent A Arabic Music stylings of Cantigas De Santa Maria The Cantigas are a form of Spanish Monophonic (unison) song, often in honor of St. Mary. Alfonso. El Sabio complied these cantigas about 1254. Information session followed by instruction on playing the Cantigas for performance. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Jacqueline

12PM 2PM

AR Textile B How to Make Celtic Zoomorphic Animals with Embroidery. Make a Celtic zoomorphic animal and embroider it using the stem stitch and chain stitch. Learn how to use it as trim on your garb. Materials and handout will be provided. Hands-on class (students actively work on a project in class). Fee covers materials and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 12+

Lady Joia le Fey

12PM 2PM

EQ Tent Lunch and Learn - Make a Period Bridle Make and take home your own period bridle! Fee covers supplies. RSVP required, bit not included. Fee: $10.00 RSVP by 3/8 req. Ages: Age 6+ (6-17 with parent)

Lady Nem Inghean Dochartaigh

12PM 2PM


Falconers

12PM 2PM

GW 5 Points Mounted Heraldry, Part Deux A brief history of heralds on horseback, why they should be used at your event, how to facilitate that, and how to prepare the horse. Hands on class; experienced horse will be available for those who want to climb aboard and try a static 'Oyey!" Future autocrats and EMICs welcome as well. All ages (under 18 with parent).


12PM 2PM


9th Annual Gulf War's Youth Bardic Competition and Talent Show All youths age 6 to 14 are encouraged to come and share their talents, sing, dance, storytelling, and play an instrument with fun to be had by all. Sponsored by the Bards of the Horn and Harp.The contest is limited to 25 entrants. Sign up is from the start of the war until noon on Friday. All entrants must be accompanied by a parent for the duration of the show. Ages: 6-14 (parent must stay for whole show).

12PM 2PM

Scribal Making Period Organic Pigments for Use in Illumination (Part 2) Second phase of processing organics into usable pigment. Old clothes still suggested & gloves provided. Follow-up instructions provided, pigment samples can be taken home for $6. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

HL Jorhildr Hrafnkelsdottir

1PM 1:30PM

AM Dance Yoga Refresher Brief Yoga Session - you may want to bring a towel or mat for the floor Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Baroness Katya




1PM 2PM

AR Culinary An Illustrated History of the Middle Ages This class will be a brief rundown of the most important events of each century, as told through illustrations. (No guarantees made as to the quality of said illustrations. No refunds. All sales final.) Ages: 15+


1PM 2PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Redacting Eleanor of Toledo Stocking Reconstructing the Eleanor of Toledo stocking. Handout free to download, $2 for print copy. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+


1PM 2PM

AR Textile A Needle Lace Edge Learn to make beautiful late-period edgings. These delicate edgings were used to decorate chemises, coifs and aprons. This is a quick easy technique that has the look of reticella or punto in aria. Hands-on class (students actively work on a project in class) Bring small scissors, fee covers materials. Limit: 8 Fee: $2 Ages: 12+

HL Aislinge Mac Cuithen

1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

4 Couple Dances If all the World were paper, Trenchmore, Herald's in Love All ages


1PM 2PM

PA Tent B Recognizing and Acting Around Peers What do those crowns mean? How do you address them? Also includes ways to improv properly around peers in court and at an event. Limit: 10 All ages


1PM 2:30PM

AR Woodwork Constructing a Sundial In medieval and early modern Europe the sundial was by far the most commonly used instrument for determining the time. Participants will layout and construct portable wooden sundials using geometry and woodworking techniques. No math skills necessary!! Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+


1PM 3PM

AR Glass Troubleshooting your Beads: Here is a chance to ask questions about specific things abour your beadmaking. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Fee covers gas and glass usage. Limit: 6 Fee: $5 Ages: 16+

Adal and Beatrix Alfray

1PM 3PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Advanced Metal Engraving: Overlay Advanced class on engraving techniques, we'll look at overlay techniques: damascening and the Japanese nunome-zōgan. These techniques allow a thin layer of silver or gold to be overlaid on top of a parent metal. In the hands-on portion, students will overlay fine silver on steel scratch pieces. Bring Opti-visors if have. Prerequisite: Intro to Engraving by Rochwen Morwenna. Fee covers materials. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 All ages

Francis Bean

1PM 3PM


History of Herbals A lecture style class, but discussion and conversation encouraged, that hits on the high points of Herbals through our period. Lots of illustrations from herbals and a great place to start on the journey of Apothecary and Herbalism. Ages: 18+

Seamus O'Caellaigh

1PM 3PM

EPL Class A Writing Period Scroll Texts How to use examples of actual period documents to write SCA documents with a more period style and language. (Note: if you've taken this class before, it is the same - technique doesn't change.) Ages: 16+


1PM 3PM

EPL Foundry Herbs for a Healthier Home For a healthier home done the natural way, fresh air, cleaning agents, pest repellents, and pet care items made from herbs and essential oils and other non-toxic products. Using herbs to make your own cleaning products, health and beauty aids, and poultices. Resources provided. CD of this class and previous classes available. Limit: 20 Fee: $10 All ages

HL Marie Kalder

1PM 3PM

EPL Smithy Advanced Blacksmithing - Door Locks and Bars How to make door locks and bars to secure doors. All ages, (under 15 with parent)


1PM 3PM

EPL Woodshed

Crossbow building 101 Simple instructions on how to start to build your own crossbow. Samples to show, hand out for those interested. Ages: 12+ (12-16 with parent)

Master Thomas of Cologne

1PM 4PM

EPL Woodshed


House Boicewright

1:30PM 2:30PM

Kennel Lands Visit From Page School Page School will be bringing the kids down for a fieldtrip/presentations on houndskeeping. All ages

Various




1:30PM 3:30PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Foreign Card Games Introduction to a few Renaissance card games and a chance to play each one. Limit: 6 (observers welcome) Ages: 18+

Yves de Fortainier

1:30PM 4:30PM

AR Woodwork Aux

Build an Upright Narrow Loom: Part 2 Students will build an upright narrow band loom suitable for tablet or rigid heddle (modernly called inkle) weaving. Looms are patterned on 13-16thC illuminations using easy to acquire materials and hand tools. No prior woodworking knowledge is necessary, but students must be able to handle sharp hand tools. Please bring your own hand tools if you can. Fee covers all loom materials. Limit: 6 Fee: $30 Ages: 8+ (under 15 with parent)

HL Haraldr Bassi

2PM 3PM

AM Tent A Beginning to Drum Solo - Malfuf, Syrto, & Chiftitelli An intro to the beginnings of solo techniques for Malfuf, Syrto, and Chiftitelli rhythms. An intermediate class, but all levels welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

2PM 3PM

AR Culinary The Iconography of Medieval Saints Before widespread literacy, artists depicted saints with specific items so that the viewer could “read” the painting and know which saint was being depicted. This class will cover the identifying features of all the most popular saints of the Middle Ages. Ages: 15+


2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

Intermediate English Country Dance Cuckolds all a row, Scotch cap All ages


2PM 3PM

PA Tent A Theme Bardic: Songs About History Bards and singers of all levels are invited to come share songs about or inspired by actual historical events. Please be prepared to talk a little about your piece. Pieces don't have to be your own, nor do they need to sound particularly period. This is just a chance to talk history in a more musical format. All ages

Master Efenwealt Wystle

2PM 3PM

Scribal Left Handed Calligraphy Calligraphy for the Sinister Scribe, or ‘”should Dexter have all the fun?” You CAN do it too! Ages: 12+


2PM 3:30PM

AR Leather & Misc

Felt Money Bag/Purse Purse from Bergen late 1200's and early 1300's. Beginner level, young adults welcome as are well behaved children age 8 and up with their attendant. Fee for hands-on, free to watch. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $15 Ages: 8+ (8-11 with parent)

Lady Mwynwen Ysginidd Called Strawberry

2PM 4PM

AR Textile B How to Make a Period Rus Coat from a Thrift Store Blanket Learn how to make an early period 6-piece Rus Coat from a single wool blanket. Coat is appropriate for both women and men. Handout and demonstration provided. Ages: 18+


2PM 4PM


Falconers

2PM 4PM

PA Tent B Harpist Meetup Calling all Harp Players! Join us for a fun session of harp chat and show and tell! Meet other harp players, discuss music, perform for each other, and have fun! All ages


3PM 4PM

AM Cooking Endoring & Sharbats A quick discussion with a few samples on the culinary art and cultural significance of endoring, (period food colorings in the Levant and related regions). If we have time, we'll also sample a few Sharbats (period pre-cursors to sherbert) and discuss their relation to modern day beverages. Donations for taste samples gladly accepted. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

HL Zhara

3PM 4PM

AM Tent A Beginning to Drum Solo - Maqsum & Ayoub An intro to the beginnings of solo techniques for Maqsum and Ayoub rhythms. An intermediate class, but all levels welcome. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Ld. Madog Barfog

3PM 4PM

AR Culinary The Tourist's Guidebook to Medieval Heresies Can’t tell your Cathars from your Albigensians? Think that the Protestants were the first reform movement in the Church? By the end of this class, you’ll be talking about Waldensians and Gnostics like they’re going out of style. Bonus offer: Two Great Schisms for the price of one! Ages: 15+





3PM 4PM

AR Spin/ Weave

So you want to be Japanese: a discussion of persona. Learn how to build your non-European persona, from picking a name to titles and etiquette. Donations for handouts encouraged. All ages

Sensei Saionji no Hana

3PM 4PM

AR Woodwork Plane Making Overview Presentation on plane making, where to get materials and different tools used to make the task easier. All ages

HL Kit Marik syn

3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

Arbeau's Branles Single, Double, Charlotte, Pinagay, Clog, Horses, and War Branle All ages

HL Marguerite Stewart

3PM 4PM

Kennel Lands Making a Coif Hands On; how to make a coif, you will leave with your own coif. Limit: 5 Fee: $5 All ages

TH Lady Catrin Skynith

3PM 5PM

AM Tent B Basic Ka-Kha-Ga-Gha Written forms, pronunciations, and usage of Devanagari script used by Hindi, Sanskrit and other Indic languages. 1st hour: Basic characters and pronunciation; 2nd hour: Vowel and half-letters; more if time and student interest allow. Please bring pen/pencil for practice writing. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lord Maraha Kahanikar

3PM 5PM

AR Metal/ Jewelry

Crafting a Chainmail Pendant Learn basics of crafting decorative chainmail, then craft a pendant. Introduction includes historic information on chainmail vs. modern decorative chainmail. Students leave with completed pendant. Fee covers materials. Limit: 5 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+


3PM 5PM

AR Textile A The Bog Coat While not a replica of any extant garment, this coat is based on patterns from Bronze Age garments. It's a fast, easy way to keep yourself warm. If you wish to make a coat in class, you will need to bring 1 1/2 yards of wool, scissors, a needle, and thread. If not, paper patterns will be provided for everyone. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)


3PM 5PM

EPL Class A Basic Tablet Weaving Learn threaded in tablet weaving, including how to read a warping diagram, warp the cards and weave. Includes brief history of tablet weaving. Bring a loom if you have one. Fee covers pack of 25 tablet weaving cards and thread (OR bring your own 12 cards and thread). Limit: 6 Fee: $5 All ages

Mistress Brigit Olesdottir

3PM 5PM

EPL Class B Bees and Beekeeping, what your persona might have know A overview of the history of beekeeping covering practices, folklore, beliefs and geographical information for Europe and the Middle East. This is NOT a "how to beekeep" class but covers some period beekeeping practices. Ages: 16+


3PM 5PM

EPL Smithy Open Forge Instructors will be present to assist with student's choice of techniques. All ages (under 15 with parent)


3PM 5PM

Scribal Whitework in Illumination A brief history of the art of whitework with an opportunity to practice what you have learned! Bring paint brushes if you have them, the smaller the better (10/0 20/0 0/0). Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Ages: 12+


3:30PM 4PM

Bede Hall Meridies-Gleann Abhann Open A&S - Awards and Entry pick-up Participants may pick up entries and receive awards during this time. Note 4pm DEADLINE for entry pickup.


3:30PM 5:30PM


Known World Herbal & Apothecary Guilds Meet & Greet A time and place for those in the Herbal and Apothecary Guilds around the Known World to meet in person, discuss their A&S, and socialize. Please bring a refreshment to share! All ages

Seamus O'Caellaigh

4PM 5PM

AR Culinary The Plague An overview of the causes of and science behind the Plague, as well as a look at the economic and social impact of Plague on Europe and how it led to the early modern era. Ages: 15+


4PM 5PM

AR Spin/ Weave

First contact: Japan and the West in the 16th century. In 1543, two Portuguese merchants were shipwrecked upon the island of Tanegashima. By the end of the 16th century, other Europeans had also visited Japan. From firearms to food, discover the impact the "Southern Barbarians" had upon this island Empire and vice versa. Donations for handouts encouraged. Ages: 18+

Sensei Saionji no Hana




4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent


HL Fleur Stewart

4PM 5PM

Bede Hall A&S Gulf Wars War Point Discussion Laurels and the populace invited to to discuss the proposed procedures for future A&S war point competitions. Bring a chair.

4PM 5PM



Host Macha Drake

4PM 5PM

Kennel Lands Hound Meet and Greet Come visit with the Hounds and their owners. Open discussion. All ages

Numerous Instructors

4:30PM 5PM

AR Woodwork Sharpening Learn how to sharpen your hand tools correctly. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Staff

5PM 6PM

Kennel Lands Known World Hound Meeting A chance for interested parties from all Kingdoms to meet and discuss Hound Activities. All ages

HL Chrysantha d'Argento - Hostess

6PM 9PM

AR Ca' d'Oro Salon

Italian Personae Social Italian personae across the Known World are invited to come and socialize. Bring refreshments to share! We will process to the Italian-themed Known World Party at 9pm. All ages (under 12 with parent)


6PM 10PM

Black Willow Camp

Nippon Matsuri: A Japanese Social The 3rd annual meet & greet, pot-luck, roundtable discussion and A&S workshop. Bring a dish and/or bring a project. We will have dinner, games, instruction and more. Other Asian personas welcome. Black Willow Camp. Look for the blue tent. All ages

Contact Lady Sakurai Sukeko

8PM 12AM

Al-Mahala Andalusian Salon Join us as we recreate the civilized medieval salons of Baghdad and Alhambra with storytelling, conversation, and music. Music performances will feature many of the quieter melody-line players as possible (Oud, Qanoon, ney, fiddle, saz, vielle). Percussionists welcome, but limit 2 per tune - a frame drum is highly recommended. All ages, under 12 with adult0

9PM 11PM

PA-Sables and Gules Stage

Clan Marshin Fayne and House Ishee Goods and Services Auction If you are a seeker of the finer things, an adventurer into personal joy, come and seek your happiness with us at the Goods and Services auction, presented by House Ishee. If you truly are indulgent, come and seek our special VIP accommodations, where drink will sharpen your eye and we bring it to you to keep you hale and hearty for the bidding. Items will be had fresh from the docks, or you can ply your own if you seek us out early. Those who would barter themselves away can sign the waivers and the sales slips that encompass all the terms of service. It is only rumor that we require such in blood. Ages: 18 and up

Clan Marshin Fayne/House Ishee

Saturday, March 19, 2015

Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s) 8:30AM 11AM



9AM 10:30AM

AM Tent A Hirazutsumi: Japanese wrapping cloth Need a perfectly period purse, sm or lg bag, bottle cover, or gift wrapping? Hirazutsumi can do it all with the same cloth! Bring a square cloth 24" or larger, or you can purchase one for $2. Limit: 10 Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

Lady Sakurai Sukeko

9AM 11AM

AR Spin/ Weave

Open Spin Bring your spinning wheels/spindle and gather for the spin in. Have questions or need help, we are here for you. Combs, carders and drum carder on hand. All ages




Saturday, March 19, 2015 Time Location Title - Description Instructor(s)

9AM 11AM

Scribal How to create an Original Scroll, Part 4 This class is taught in four 2-hour sessions. Explore and practice creating an original scroll from start to finish. Part 3 - the final painting process, session fee covers paint samples and paint brush. Bring your own scribal supplies if you wish. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $5 Ages: 18+


9AM 12PM


GW Journeyman Artisans Display Stop by and see the wonders Artisan's Row has produced! This is open to anyone wanting to exhibit a piece created on-site. All ages


9AM 12PM

AR Textiles Wet A

Adopt a Dye! Did you like a particular dye at Textiles Wet? We will have have jars filled for those who would like to take them home. We wil also hold the dregs for any scribes or artists who would like them for making pigments. No fee but donations encouraged! All ages

Al-Jania

10AM 11AM



10AM 12PM


Falconers

11AM 12PM

AR Spin/ Weave

Preliminary Info on Weaving Wool for Weaving Information obtained on archealogical digs on textiles. Handout free to download, $2 for print copy. Limit: 10 Ages: 18+


11AM 12PM

Scribal Beginning Celtic Knotwork Learning a simple and easy way to make complicated looking Celtic Knotwork on a scroll. Fee covers supplies and handout. Limit: 10 (observers welcome) Fee: $3 Ages: 12+

Lady Joia le Fey

11AM 1PM

AM Tent A Tetsuyōsō: Late period, Japanese sewn books Create a small late period Japanese hand sewn book using plain paper and cardstock. If you wish to use more period materials, bring your own paper to this class. If you have a needle tool or awl, please bring it. Limit: 10 Ages: 18+

Lady Sakurai Sukeko

12PM 1PM

Bede Dance Tent

Russian Folk Dances Korobushka, Karapyet, Kohanoshka, Moonshine, Troika All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

12PM 1PM


Noontime Singing Come make a Merrie Noise! Singers of all voices and talents are welcome to join in Noontime Singing. We'll sing choral works by period composers. Ages: 12+ (12-17 with parent)

HL Iain O'Donnell

12PM 2PM

Falconry Falconry Viewing View the birds of prey at your leisure while they weather in the yard. Feel free to take photographs and ask questions of the falconer in attendance. (For your safety, please keep a 4-5ft distance from the birds.) Ages (5-17 with parent)

Falconers

1PM 2PM

Bede Dance Tent

Postie's Jig Come Learn the dance Postie's Jig! All ages


1PM 5PM

EPL Smithy Closing the Smithy Open discussion (but no fires will be lit) while packing the smithy equipment. All ages


2PM 3PM

Bede Dance Tent

Austrian Folk Dance Austian Folk Dance: Laendler All ages

HL Fleur Stewart

3PM 4PM

Bede Dance Tent

Advanced English Country Dance Newcastle, Nonesuch All ages


4PM 5PM

Bede Dance Tent

16th Century Italian Ballo del Fiore, Contrapasso, Bizzaria d'Amore All ages


NOTES:

University Class Credit Form: Gulf Wars XXV , March 12-19, 2016, Lumberton MS Student SCA Name: Student Modern Name:

Kingdom SCA Membership or University #: # Hrs Class Title (taught or attended)

(add notes as to content, length, style, etc.) Location (GW Area)

Date Instructor Signature

TAKE THE GULF WARS SCHOLAR CHALLENGE

Gain recognition for your commitment to learning & become a Gulf Wars Scholar!

Instructions Use the form on the next page (or something like it) to document at least ONE of the following: Commitment: You have taken/taught any 8 classes at war. Depth: You have taken/taught 6 classes in any one GW A&S area listed below.* Focused Study: You have taken/taught 6 classes in any one A&S topic. Breadth: You have taken at least one class in each of 6 different GW A&S areas.*

Ages: This Challenge is open to ages 5 and up

(*for those 5-12, Page School also counts as ONE GW A&S area)

Bring your completed form (with instructor initials) to:

Class Information Point (Artisan’s Row, Downtown GW) ANY DAY 9am – 5pm DEADLINE - by 3PM on Saturday

for verification and to receive a token in recognition of your efforts!

SPECIAL THIS YEAR - GULF WARS XXV SCHOLAR/LECTOR CHALLENGE

Document 25 HOURS of classes Taken and/or Taught Receive a pewter medallion* of recognition!

Active participation in open workshops and demos applies – GET INITIALS. *Help create/cast these medallions Monday & Tuesday at Artisan's Row!

Booklet Contributors/GW Class Areas

Editor and Overall Class Schedule Mistress Solveig Eiriksdottir Deputy Editor for Overall Class Schedule Mistress Martha Elsbeth

Publications HL Ysabeau of Prague By Class Area

A&S Competitions Arielle de Brabazon Al-Mahala Activities THL Zhara Um Nikko

Artisans Row THL Dianora di Cellini Early Period Life Mistress Bridget Edan

European Dance Fleur Stewart Equestrian Events Baroness Chiere wreic Maredudd

Falconry Lancer Étaín Echluath Kennel Lands/Coursing HL Chrysantha D'Argento

Performing Arts & Theater HL Sean-Patrick O'Donnell Scribal Events Vistillia Messalina Pulcheria

Cover Art: “Fig. 215 – Tailor” - illustration from the Book of Trades, published in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in 1568, with text by Hans Sachs and illustrations by Jost Amman. Currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons (public domain image). Additional Artwork by: Master Oleathainn MacLaomuinn,

Documents

Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities · Gulf Wars XXV A&S Classes & Activities Key to Locations: AM = Al-Mahala AR = Artisan’s Row EPL = Early Period Life EQ = Equestrian PA=Performing