2007 Fall RUSH at Standing Stones

15th C. Italian Balli HL Tsire Tuzevo 1 0
Become acquainted with and perform several 15th c. Italian dances in the bouncym playful Balli Style.

16th C. Italian Cascarde HL Tsire Tuzevo 1 0
Become acquainted with and practice several dances from 16th c. Italy in the daring and flirtatious Cascarde style.

Anglo-Saxons Queenships Lord Rhodri ap Hywel 1 0

Awards and Award Reqs HE Master Modar Neznanich 1 0

Barding Edaine 1 0

Basics of choosing a SCA Name and Device HE Master Modar Neznanich 1 0

Beauty Aids of Renaissance Italy HE Briana Etain MacKorkhill 1 0

Beginning Blackwork Lady Brianna Talbot 1 10
Basic history and overview of blackwork stitches and patterns.

Beginning Spinning and Wool Preparation Mistress Cara Wythers 2 5 $1
Learn how to clean raw wool and then comb it in preparation for spinning. Then learn how to spin the wool on a bottom whorl drop spindle.

Beginning Tablet Weaving Lady Brianna Talbot 1 10
Basic information and history on tablet weaving. Will learn how to read a pattern and warp a loom.

Beginning Uncial/ Carolingian Calligraphy Lady Ki no Torahime 2 10 minimum age 15
Writing is fun! This class is an intro to the art of calligraphy. Students will be shown some of the basic tools to get started with, and then get so me hands-on practice by learning the basics of the Uncial and Carolingian miniscule hands.

Brief History of the English Language HL Cathus the Curious 2 0
This course covers the evolution of the language from prehistory through Shakespeare.

Camp Cries at Lilies War HL Dorcas Whitecap 1 0
Lilies War camp cries are an ancient, venerable and useful tradition, but they don't run themselves. Learn the essentials of organizing camp shouts, from gathering announcements to wrangling volunteers, to making your voice heard from one end of war to t

Carving Soapstone molds for Pewter Casting Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon 1 0
Focuses on information to help you get started in carving soapstone molds for casting basic pewter objects.

Carving Wooden Spoons HL Charles of Westermark All day 3 minimum age 16
Be prepared to hand carve a wooden feast spoon using period type tools. All tools and materials are provided for by the instructor.

Creating an Order of Precedence Lord Herman von Mandel 1 0
This class will look at what an order of precedence is and why it is important, the differences between an Order of Precedence and an Order of March. We will discuss how each is created, and an examination of Kingdom law governing these things.

Detached Buttonhole Stitch. HE Mistress Fionna nic Alisdair 1 0

Diapering Technique HL Jehanne Bening 2 8
Intermediate illuminators

Dovetailing HL Dammo von Uttenweiler All day

European Dance Overview HL Tsire Tuzevo 1 0 minimum age 10
Overview of European dances popular in the SCA. A great primer for beginners or as a refresher course.

Fealty Class HL Alban St. Albans 2 0
A quick romp through period fealty ceremonies, followed by a quick group discussion on their (mis)use in the SCA.

Garb for Babies and Toddlers Mistress Slaine ni Chiarain 1 15
Look at period images of children's clothing and discuss som of the practicalities of producing garb for kids.

Head to Toe: Knitting throughout the Ages Mistress Ellien Chadway 1 0
This class provides an overview of extant knitted products and tools from 1000AD to post 1600 c. Some discussion of laws relating to knitting and the development of knitting schools. Note: this class will not cover HOW to knit, but looks at WHAT was k

Heraldry in a Flash HL Dorcas Whitecap 1 0
Spend an hour learning and practicing the basic terms used in heraldry. Tinctures! Ordinaries! Sub-Ordinaries! Lines of division! And much, much more! How can I fit itinto a 1-hour class? Wish flashcards! How can I teach heraldry before court? With f

Historiography Lord Rhodri ap Hywel 1 0

History of Zero HL Dorcas Whitecap 1 0
These days zero seems so simple and natural that we accept it with no reservation. Many civilizations had number systems with no symbol for zero, and did not feel any need for it. This class will explain how Europe got along without zero during our peri

Intro into Pigment Making HL Fionnuala ingheann Fhearghuis 2 6
Focus on the different techniques of pigment making

Intro to Gothic Calligraphy HL Astrid Esbjornsdotter 2 20
Learn how to print your name

Intro to Old and Middle English HL Cathus the Curious 1 0
Overview of grammar and pronunciation and take a look at a few documents written in Chaucer's and King Aelfred's times.

Intro to the Bayeux Tapestry Stitch HL Henry Percivale Kempe 1 0 Minimum age 12
This class discusses laid stitch couching, commonly call the Bayeux Tapestry Stitch. It will include a discussion of the history of the stitch and a demonstration.

Intro to the Buttonhole/Blanket Stitch HE Mistress Fionna nic Alisdair 1 0

Intro to Sprang HL Henry Percivale Kempe 1 0 Minimum age 12
This class discusses the weftless weaving technique known as "sprang". It includes a demonstration of warping and weaving.

Let's Make Oak Gall Ink HL Ilaria degli Attavante 1 10 $2 fee
We will make oak gall ink using galls, cooperas, gum arabic, and water. We will begin the day by soaking the galls, and will end the class with a discussion of ink recipes throughout the middle ages and renaissance. Class attendees should return to the

Making of Rose Beads Lady Jaida de Leon 1 5 Fee $3.00
Introductory class on the making of beads from rose petals. This is a hands-on class so please bring an apron!

Medieval Beading Lady Jaida de Leon 1 5 18 yrs and older. $5 class fee
Use of seed beads to make a medallion or other adornment.

Performance Magic in the Middle Ages HL Henry Percivale Kempe 1 0 Minimum age 8
This class discusses performance magic in the Middle Ages. Performance magic can be conceived as the use of devices such as automotans, slight of hand and illusions to achieve an effect for entertainment purposes.

Period Bonze Casting Overview Lord Guillaume de la Sudeterre 1 0

Playford's English Dancing Master HL Tsire Tuzevo 1 0
Overview of the primary resource Playford's English Dancing Master, practice a selection of dances from the work.

Preprints Mistress Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill All day 0

Quills are Cool: Calligraphy with Period Tools Mistress Cassandra di Capelletti 2 10
This is a hands-on workshop for people who are already familiar with calligraphy fonts and who haven't used quills, etc, but would like to try.

Roadshow: The Mystery of Heraldic Submissions Revealed Lady Ines Alfón 3 0
You too can learn what happens once you submit your device to the heralds. Learn the steps it takes in order for it to be passed by Laurel Sovereign of Arms.

Scribal Tools and Tips for the Beginner Lady Eostre of Grimfells

Scroll Layout - AOA Masters to GOA/Peerage Originals HG Mistress Alethea Charle 1 0

Soapstone Molds and Pewter Casting Workshop Conde Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon All day 0
Hands-on workshop that allows you to turn lecture knowledge into practical experience.

Textiles from Late Roman Syria Lord Michael of Safita 2 25 Minimum age of 14. Fee of $2.00
Examinatins of textiles discovered at the Late Roman sites of Palymra, Halgiyah and Dura Europos. This will primarily focus more on the patterned textiles, but with a brief discussion of plainweave cloth. It will also include a discussion of artistic re

The Well Dressed Hound - Period Garb for your Dog HL Rowan Houndskeeper of Three Rivers 1 0
A history, examples and patterns for dressing your hound in period garb.

Veils HG Mistress Sile O'Kyan 1 0

What the Best Dressed Italian Courtesan Wore HE Briana Etain MacKorkhill 1 0