Schedule

Descriptions

Alta Battistina, an SCA choreography
Master James Blackcloak
Alta Battistina is a dance for couples that I choreographed for the White Wolf Fian. It’s an Italian dance in the style of Caroso’s manuscript from 1581, Il Ballarino. It’s not a beginner level dance, but beginners are very welcome, all steps will be taught, and the class will be accessible to everyone.

An SCA Pilgrimage
Dame Helen of Greyfells
This class will discuss pilgrimage in the SCA period, and how I did my pilgrimage this past fall.
Maximum: 40 people

Back to Basics in a Feast Kitchen
Lady Emelote of Calais
Need a tune up? Unfamiliar with how to hold cooking knives? Want to get a better idea on how to cook in a feast kitchen? This is the class for you. In this class I will show you knife skills, how to keep your kitchen sanitary and other basic to food processing basics in the feast setting. We will talk about the basic kitchen skills you need, so you can be confident volunteering in a feast kitchen and about how the environment works and what you can expect when in the kitchen. What to bring: the knives you would be using in a cooking setting. (chef knife and paring knives are the basics), a medium cutting board, as we will be practicing on some vegetables.
Maximum: 6 people
Fee: $1

Basic Wire Weaving
Giovanni di Enzinas
The basics of doing wire weaving. Children who can be trusted not to poke themselves or others with wire (on purpose or by accident) are welcome.
Maximum: 10 people
Fee: $1

Basics of Period Embroidery for Beginners
THL Constance of Caldrithig
This class will introduce the different styles of embroidery in period, review uses of embroidery and offer practice/tutorial on the different types of stitches found in these types of embroidery.
Maximum: There will be 10 kits, but there is no limit to handouts.
Fee: $5

Beginners Needlelace (or Let’s Be Knotty)
Jane Caldwell
A discussion of geometric needlelace and how to get started – materials, stitches and sequencing. Some opportunity for hands on practice of stitches. Instructor will have a WIP on site for discussion/analysis.
Maximum: 4 people.
Fee: $2

Chiaranzana, an Italian Country Dance
Master James Blackcloak
Chiaranzana was a popular dance from Caroso’s 1581 manuscript, Il Ballarino. It’s a fun dance for a long line of couples which bears similarities to the once common dance Trenchmore. All steps will be taught, and dancers of all skills levels are welcome.

Darn! There’s a hole in my clothing.
Meisterin Siglinde Harfnerstochter
Learn about why and how people patched and darned their clothing. Bring along items with rubs, tears, and holes, or just practice on scraps in class.
Maximum: 10 people.

Dress in the Cinquecento
Monna Laura Battista COC
This class will survey women’s dress in Venice during the 16th century. Featuring a glossary, “how to spot a Venetian woman” and a digression on sumptuary law. There will also be garments (mine) available for examination

Elizabethan Embroidery Techniques 1
Marina Anastasia Ozeroski
Have you admired those brightly embroidered coifs, forehead cloths and jackets from the late Elizabethan period? One of the techniques used was the detached buttonhole stitch. Learn how to create this beautiful filling stitch so that you can plan future projects.
Maximum: 6 people
Fee: $20

Elizabethan Embroidery Techniques 2
Marina Anastasia Ozeroski
The scrolling gold vines found on many coifs, forehead cloths and jackets in the late Elizabethan period are worked in several different techniques. Marina will walk you through how to work one of these techniques, the plaited braid stitch, using metal thread.
Maximum: 6 people
Fee: $20

Helping People out of Uncomfortable Situations: Bystander Intervention
Giovanni di Enzinas
Bystander Intervention is a philosophy and strategy for prevention of various types of violence, including bullying, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and intimate partner violence. While we are blessed with a generally positive environment in the SCA, we can all think of situations which might have benefitted from our action. The purpose of this class is to give you an overview of some strategies that you can use as well as provide some direction for further study.

How to make a Indoor Banner Stand
Baron Duncan MacLeod
How to make a simple banner stand for indoor use.
Maximum: 30 people.

How to make Horn Knocks for Arrows
Baron Duncan MacLeod
This class will demonstrate the procedure to fabricate horn knocks for more authentic arrows.
Maximum: 30 people.

Introduction to Commedia del Arte
Grainne Fionn
Introduction to basic stock characters and scenarios. We will do some short skits. Youth 12+ welcome.

Introduction to Middle Eastern dance with Props
Bean Tiarna Dubhease ingen Laoidheach
Come and try out several dance props (veil, stick, tambourine, fans, zills, etc.) No experience required. Please come to class sufficiently warmed up for light dancing.
Maximum: 6 people.

Introduction to Stained Glass
THL Sciath ingen Chaennaig
This class will introduce students to stained glass using the copper foil technique. Students will receive a hand-out on the history of stained glass, and will have a choice of pattern to create a small project. The glass studio will be open all day, so students will be able to attend other classes, and return to their projects throughout the day. If possible, students should bring safety glasses.
Maximum: 7 people (audits welcome).
Fee: $15

Kumihimo for Beginners CANCELLED
Giana Gabriella di Milano
This class will cover a brief history of kumihimo and get you started on making your first round cord using a modern Beadsmith kumihimo disk.
Maximum: 10 people.

Learning how to use a Jewelers Saw
Lord Cesare Ambrogino di Salvazzi
This class will give you a chance to use a Jewelers saw on brass, to learn how to do cut work pieces. It can be frustrating to start (as you will be breaking blades as though that is your only reason to attend) but it is a very rewarding, and versatile, skill and tool once mastered.
Maximum: I am bringing three saws, so that is maximum I can teach at one time, unless people bring their own saw, in which case I could handle two more for a maximum of five.
Fee: $7

Leather Balls
Emma Danskonna
This class is for children, but younger children will need adult assistance. We will sew leather balls from period patterns and stuff with wool. Games to follow.
Maximum: 10 people
Fee: $1

Making Waxed Linen Cloths
Maistresse Alais de Poitiers
Reusable beeswax cloths are the new zero-waste food wrap – but they were also a practical food storage and transportation method in pre-Modern Europe. Come learn how to make your own! Materials supplied. Please note that we will be working with wax at high temperatures. Adults only please.
Maximum: 8 people
Fee: $4

Medieval Cold Remedy (Candy making with honey)
Lucia D’Enzinas
Will make honey ginger candy and candied pine nuts, and have candied hazel nuts to sample. Topics covered honey vs sugar, humour theory, and candy making without thermometer. No children for safety reasons.
Maximum: 8 people
Fee: $3

Modern Techniques for Artifact-Based Scrolls
Maistresse Alais de Poitiers
An opportunity to experiment with acrylic paints and mediums, to create realistic stone, metal and glass on paper for scroll designs based on artifacts or architecture. All materials provided, please bring your own brushes. Children welcome with a participating adult.
Maximum: 8 people
Fee: $3

Now What Do I Do? An Introduction to Small Unit Tactics
Sir Aelfwyn
“Now What Do I Do? An Introduction to Small Unit Tactics.”. Using sand table exercises, this class will explore how to rapidly assess and act on shifting tactical situations in SCA armoured combat scenarios. Not limited to armoured combatants, all are welcome to come and play in the sand!

Period Fibres, touch then play with them
Aibhilin fra Skye
If you have never seen raw fibre this is your chance. We will play with period fibres, silk, wool and linen. i will put together a small sample book as part of the class. I will bring some tools as well so you can see what they used. Bring an apron to protect your clothing. Children are welcome but their parents have to stay to ensure their safety. Will have some sharp thing and raw fleece.
Maximum: 10 for the notes as many people as want to.
Fee: $5

Period honey extraction
Lord Joffr Rödson
This class will focus on extracting honey from comb. Tangents may include medieval beekeeping and modern beekeeping. Teacher will provide most materials. Participants are encouraged to bring a mortar and pestle. A couple will be on hand to use. Material costs are approximate and subject to change (need to price out cheesecloth).
Maximum: 8 people.
Fee: $5

Shaded Gold Embroidery (Or Nué)
Marina Anastasia Ozeroski
Learn how to embroider this intermediate to advanced 15th-16th century gold work technique. Or Nué, often known as shaded gold, uses different coloured silk threads which are couched over a metallic base to create a pattern, design or image. The shading provides depth while the gold provides richness.
Maximum: 6 people.
Fee: $20

Silver braided bands from Gotland
Mistress Eluned verch Angor
Looking at extent examples from Gotland we will also try our hand at reproducing the tricky and intricate design but at a larger scale. Experience with norse wire weaving will give you an advantage. Kits will include craft wire and hand-out. Some pliers and wire cutters will be on hand, bring your own if you can.
Maximum: 10 people.
Fee: $5

Skittles, Marbles, Dice and Tops
Master Martin Bildner
We’ll play a series of period games from artifacts and images.
Maximum: 12 people.

What to wear on your Tudor head and how to make it stay there
The Honorable Lady Cristabell Wensleydale
A practical lesson in braiding hair, wearing a forehead cloth and coif with a couple different hat or hood options for girls and ladies. Bring your own comb or hairbrush if you would like to try it in your own hair. If you wish, bring your own tape, and head gear to practice with. I will sell tape and pins to those who do not have their own for a small cost (probably $2).
Maximum: 12 people.