| Class title/Subject |
Instructor |
Description |
Time |
Level |
class limit/
restrictions |
fee |
| A Glimpse into the Iberian Closet |
Ana d'Granada |
Taking a look at 13th to 15th Century Spanish
costume |
1 |
Beginner |
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| A&S Competitions - Both sides of the table |
Mellitus of Rouncivale |
Designed to enhance the experience of those
participating in and A&S competition, either as judge or entrant. Topics
include: Giving effective feedback, receiving feedback good and bad, how to
get the most of your judges, and concludes with a discussion of competitions |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
Cancelled
Anglo-Saxon for Beginners |
Clare de Norwude |
A quick and dirty introduction to the Anglo-Saxon
language, best for people interested in translation rather than
pronunciation, but serving as a jumping off point for anyone. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
$1 (optional) |
| Armor of the Hundred Years War - Classroom |
Trevor of Chinon |
This class explores the experimentation in various armor materials that
occured durng the 14th and 15th centuries. We will also briefly explore
how these widely different materials may be used both in an historical
context and on the field of SCA combat |
1 |
Beginners |
20 students; 12 and up |
|
| Basic Fingerloop |
Amba Allrasystir |
The basic terms, techniques, and history of single
person fingerloop weaving/braiding. Handouts provided. String provided |
1 |
Beginner |
max 10 students, age 10 and up |
$0.25 |
| Basic Persona Development |
Giudo di Niccolo Brunelleschi |
This class is geared towards those first coming into
creating an SCA persona, as well as for those looking for ideas on how to
further develop a pre-existing persona. The class offers ideas and methods of
persona development as shared by others. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Beginning Beadwork |
Jaida De Leon |
Hands on class where students will learn to do
fabulous beading. All material provided. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 10 students, 12 and up |
$5.00 |
| Beginning French Dance |
Seonaid inghean Dhomnaill |
I will explain the history of dance in 15th and 16th
Century France and teach dances from this period. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 20 students |
none |
| Beginning Japanese Garb |
Rhiannon of Llangyfelach |
We will talk about the basic kimono or
"kosode." We will discuss why Japanese persona may be a good idea
especially if you have teenagers. We will discuss the fabrics used
throughout the period and how they changed with time. We will talk about
pants-hakima- and who gets to wear them when. We will discuss what kind of
printed, brocaded, tie-dyed and embroidered fabric was available to what
classes at what time. We will discuss substitutes for fabrics that no one
makes anymore. Would also discuss and bring with me what English language
books I have found helpful. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
$2.00 |
| Beginning Naalbinding |
Isobel MacDonald |
Beginning class focusing on the Mammen Stitch. We
will start with the actual stitch, learn how to start a spiral and go from
there. Students will leave the class with a project started and skills to
complete the project and start a new one. All students will be provided with
a Naalbinding needle and a small quantity of wool. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 10 students, age 12 and up |
$7.00 |
| Build Your Own Consort - |
Christian d'Hiver |
Post any instrument - from Shams and Sacbuts to
Appalachian Dulcimers to |
|
Beginer |
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| Beginning Preprint Illumination |
Victoria LaRossa |
Autoharps. A practical demonstration in how to
construct a working |
2 |
Beginner |
max 10 students, age 14 and up |
$3.00 |
| Calontir History: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly |
Jenna of SouthWind |
consort from your local, random volunteers. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a, age 18 and up |
none |
| Celtic Mythology |
Fiona nic Gormliatha |
A general over-view of the major figures and stories
of Celtic mythology. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Cut and Construction of a Period Pleatwork Shirt |
Galla Zandra the Compassionate |
Historical look at cutting and pleating shirts
according to period protraiture. First half will discuss what areas were
using what styles, second half to cover learning and practicing the pleatwork
techniques and varying stitch styles. This will be a hands-on class |
2 |
Beginner |
max 15 students, age 15 and up |
$3.50 |
| Fealty and Homage |
Alban St. Albans |
A brief romp through historical fealty, and its
(mis)application in the SCA. Lecture plus discussion. |
2 |
Beginner |
n/a, age 16 and up |
none |
| Fitness in the SCA |
Nakos |
A fitness class geared for the fighter but useful to
anyone in the SCA. Class will cover endurance training, muscle strength,
endurance training, and nutrition. |
1 |
Beginner |
age 16 and up, each participant needs to bring a
blank CD/R |
none |
| French and Italian Sauces |
Suzanne de la Ferté
|
Come join as we discuss similarities and differences
between the sauces of the French and Italian cultures. In this hands on
class, we will be preparing two French sauces and two Itailian sauces.
Students will be able to take home a sample of their favorite sauce. |
2 |
Intermediate |
max 20, age 10 and up |
$5.00 for CD, $.00 for samples |
| Getting in Shape for Fighters |
Toen Fitzwilliam |
Be prepared for physical activity as you practice
the stamina and strength building exercises needed to take you from where you
currently are to where you want/need to be to last an entire war. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
|
| Growing and Gathering Period Plants in Calontir |
Agnes de Lanvallei |
Discussion of what Medieval plants can be grown in
Calontir. This will include trees for lumber, as well as culinary herbs.
Consderation of the different climates of Calontir and how they ar elike and
unlike European climates. Discussion of which plants are priod, and how to
check. A list of plants, their imporatance to period and accessiblity now. |
2 |
Intermediate (knowledge of plants/gardening helpful |
n/a |
none |
| Heraldry for Those Who Cant |
Modar Neznanich |
Information and discussion on canting heraldry both
in period and in the SCA. |
1 |
Intermediate |
n/a |
none |
| Herb and Plant Interest Group Meeting |
n/a |
n/a |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Herbs every Medieval person knew |
Agnes de Lanvallei |
Intro to the common useful plants of the middle
ages: mint for your breath, parsley to settle the stomach, willow bark for
headaches...."simples", making note of when and where those plants
were available and with comment on the cultures, like the Norse, where we
have much less information. Emphasis on the idea that the knowledge each of
us moderns has about over-the-counter pharmaceuticals applied to common
plants in period. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| History of Tapestries |
Margurite de Bauex |
History of tapestries. Comparing regions and
regional styles |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| How to be a Chiurgeon |
Ana d'Granada |
So you want to be a Chiurgeon? Come and learn how. |
1 |
Beginner |
age 18 and up |
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| Intro to Heraldry for Kids: Making a Tabard |
Mor Ingheon Chothal |
Kids will make a tabard with iron-on Crayonsets |
1 |
Beginner |
anyone under age 7 must have parental accompanment |
$TBD |
| Islamic Geometry: How to draw it |
Elspeth Lillian of York |
Learn how to create Islamic geometrical forms. Bring
a pencil and ruller. Handout provided. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Jews in the Golden Age of Spain |
Esther bat Moshe |
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1 |
Beginner |
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| Judging: Questions & Handlings Problems |
Luciana della Ridolfi & Genevieve Penrose |
This is aimed at both Judges and entrants. Class
includes various ideas about handling problems which arise. |
2 |
Intermediate |
n/a |
none |
Cancelled
Latin for Beginners |
Clare de Norwude |
A quick and dirty introduction to the Latin
language, best for people interested in translation rather than
pronunciation, but serving as a jumping off point for anyone. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
$1 (optional) |
| Making a Garlic Hanging Basket |
Ysabiau Visinant |
A small hanging openwork basket that allows the air
to circulate around the basket and the owner to find their garlic. |
2 |
Beginner |
max 15 students, age 6 and up. Need towel
and measuring tape |
$1.40 |
| Making Period Brass Sewing Needles |
Sveinbjorn Ragnarson |
My class covers how to make a sewing needle similar
to those recovered at Coppergate. The class takes anywhere from an hour to
two, depending on the questions, and how many people are there. If I have
more time, I can allow for hands on work after the class. |
2 |
Beginner |
max 10 students |
none |
| Making the Easiest Period Shoes |
Brian MacTomas Ui Fhoghladha |
Create your own pattern, working with vinyl provided
by instructor. |
2 |
Beginner |
Max 15 students, handout provided. Students need to
bring scissors, ruler and pen or pencil. |
$2 |
| Mathematics: A Primer |
Christian d'Hiver |
A history of the first printed math book and the
politics of 13th Century. Watch His Lordship run roughshod over period
mathematics. Not for the faint of heart. |
1 |
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| Medieval Aromatics |
Cerridwyn Eurgledd Owain ap Bychan |
Commerce. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 20 students, age 12 and up Need mortar and
pestle |
$3.00 |
| Medieval Games for Kids |
Esther bat Moshe |
Come lean what games kids played in Period |
1 |
Beginner |
Children under age 7 must have parental or guardian
accompanyment |
none |
| Medival Mustard |
Gwen A' Brooke |
Mustard is one of the oldest and most popular
condiments throughout history. Hands-on class to make your own mustards and
go over some of the basic theory behind mustard making. You will get to take
home one or two types of mustard. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
$4.00 |
| Metallurgy of Medieval Armor 202 |
Trevor of Chinon |
This class explores the composition of iron and steel armors of the
Middle
Ages. We will cover how iron ore is converted into usable metal, the
technological and social changes that allowed plate armor to come about,
and how improvements in metallurgy fueled the arms race. |
1 |
Intermediate |
20 students; 12 and up |
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| Middle Eastern Toe-Up Socks |
Elspeth Lillian of York |
Learn how to knit toe-up socks. Class includes
history of socks in Egypt and how to knit them. Please bring yarn and
double-pointed needles. |
2 |
Intermediate |
max 7 students, age 16 and up |
none |
| Mirror work |
Lisette la Fauconniere |
Learn how to apply mirrors to textiles with thread,
commonly called shisha. Other techniques will also be covered utilizing beads
and scrap fabric. Mirrors and beads will be distributed in class. |
1 |
Intermediate (Basic knowledge of sewing) |
max 20 students. Materials needed; scissors, thread
or floss, needle for basic sewing, needle for fine beads, scrap of solid
color fabric at least a foot square, hoop. |
$3.00 |
| Nordic Mythology |
Fiona nic Gormliatha |
A general over-view of the major figures and stories
of Norse mythology. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Organizing a Feast - Planning & Preparing |
Caillin MacKenzie |
How to plan, prepare and organize a feast. |
1 |
Intermediate |
n/a, age 18 and up |
none |
| Period Foods for Events and Camping for the Non-Cook |
Catherine Anne Appplebee & Bronwyn |
Discussion and examples of Period and Period-like
food to make at home and toss into your cooler. |
2 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Puppets and Stories and Stuff |
Annika die Rauscherin |
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| Quick and Dirty Wench Garb |
Genevieve Penrose |
Discussion on how to make "wench garb" in
a quick and fairly easy fashion. |
2 |
Beginner |
max 12 student, 12 and up |
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| Reading Music for those who Can't Read Music |
Olai Skjaervoy |
This class is intended to teach the basics of
reading modern musical notation. Topics covered: Pitch and Basic scales (major & minor); Key signatures;
Bass and Treble clef; Time signatures; Rhythm notation & rests; Rhythm
counting, Phrasing, shaping, and volume; Transposition; Basic tools to help
you learn (keyboard, metronome, etc.) Topics NOT
taught: How to sing and/or play; Period musical
notation; Period scales; Harmony theory |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Recipes and Redactions |
Diana MacLean |
Learn to read an extant recipe and translate it into
a working recipe. Students will create a medieval dish from the ground up.
Depending on teh number of students in class, we will form teams and use the
same/similar recipe from several sources and compare the end results.
Students will be able to dine on the fruits of their labors. |
3 |
Beginner |
max 10 students |
$10.00 |
| Research -- Beyond the Basics |
Luciana della Ridolfi |
Information on general research methods for SCA
artisans, as well as tricks on (1) how to locate difficult books/items, (2)
get behind the scenes at museums and (3) find experts who are willing to
help. Also an explanation on how to determine accuracy/validity of the
information. |
2 |
Intermediate |
n/a |
none |
| Research vs Documentation |
Esther bat Moshe |
Are you trying to show that the spiff thing you do
or something almost like it existed in the medieval ages? Or are you
interested in finding out the details of a person, art, science or event?
Learn the difference between documenting what you do and research. Learn what
a primary, secondary and tertiary source is. See examples of documentation
and research. Ask questions. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a, age 12 and up |
none |
| Sanitation for the SCA Kitchen |
Sean of Aston Tor, the Traveller |
An introduction to safe food handling processes.
Ways to prevent both chemical and the more familiar biological nasties that
can turn a feast all too memorable for the wrong reasons, are discussed. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| SCA Newcomer's Survival Guide to Camping |
Giudo di Niccolo Brunelleschi |
This class is based on the Newcomer's Survival Guide
to Lilies War pamphlet that I put together this past summer. This is very
much geared more to a discussion (roundtable) type of class, versus an actual
lecture. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Shield Wall 101 |
Troy Hafallen |
There are numerous stories and songs that tell how
effective the Calontir Shield Wall is, come and learn why. This class is for
the new fighter with little to no war experience. You will learn basic
commands, formations and tactics that make the shield wall work. I would ask
that all thinking of attending bring Armor, Weapons and Scutums. Be prepared
to fight. If you do not have armor come anyway, it is never to early to learn
what will be expected of you once you put on the Falcon Talbard. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 100 students, age 16 and up |
none |
| Shield Wall 201 |
Troy Hafallen |
This class is for the new fighter with little to no
war experience. You will learn basic commands, formations and tactics that
make the shield wall work. |
1 |
Beginner (must have taken Shield Wall 101) |
max 100 students, age 18 and up |
none |
| Sugar Paste |
Ishmala Hatun bint Johara |
Hands on class on the art of Sugar Paste and it's
many uses |
1 |
Beginner |
max 10 students, age 10 and up |
none |
| Sumptuary Laws & Customs of Calontir |
Giudo di Niccolo Brunelleschi |
This class is geared towards Newcomer's to the SCA
as a whole, with a focus on the Sumptuary Laws and Customs of Calontir. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Tapestry 101 |
Miriam von Schwarzwald |
A basic weaving class on tapestry techniques. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a
Max 10 - others may audit -
$5.00 for materials
Looms may be purchased for $10.00? |
none |
| Teaching a Class Part 1 (Planning) |
Mellitus of Rouncivale |
Participants will learn what to do when preparing to
teach a class. Topics include identifying course objectives, planning an
agenda, and tips to keep particpants energized and involved. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a, age 16 and up |
none |
| Teaching a Class Part 2 (Presenting) |
Mellitus of Rouncivale |
Participants will learn how to deliver successful
classes. Topics include adult learning principles, interactive delivery
methods, reviews, games and visual aids. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a, age 16 and up |
none |
| Time Perception: Days of the Year |
Lorraine Devereaux |
How was time perceived during the SCA period? This
class looks at how the days of the year were perceived and measured. Part two
of the two-part time perception class. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Time Perception: Hours of the Day |
Lorraine Devereaux |
How was time perceived during SCA period? This class
looks at how the hours of the day were perceived and measured. Part one of
the two-part time-perception class. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| Timeline of Cookery Manuscripts |
Caillin MacKenzie |
This course breaks down the majority of manuscripts
that are available by country, century, and whether translations are
available and the significance of the manuscript. |
1 |
Intermediate |
n/a, age 18 and up |
none |
| Treviso Arithmetic |
Christian d'Hiver |
A history of the first printed math book and the politics of 13th Century
Commerce. |
1 |
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| Want the Big Picture, but have a small flower
bed-Making it work |
Ysabiau Visinant |
Have you see what the manors, castles, monks and
nun's had? You can have a pretty Period flower bed. It won't have
everything but it can be lovely and useful. |
1 |
Beginner |
max 30 students Need pen/pencil |
$1.00 |
| Wars: Jerky Farble |
Jenna of SouthWind |
Discussion of jerky-making techniques and recipes.
If time allows, a brief discussion on "How to Run a Soup Kitchen" |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
| What were They Reading? |
Lorraine Devereaux |
Most of us have gentle-born personas, people who
were well off and reasonably well-educated. So what would we have read? This
course looks at which books were read during SCA period as opposed to stories
that were heard. |
1 |
Beginner |
n/a |
none |
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