Tuition: There will be no admittance fee; but a $5 donation is suggested to cover operating expenses. Make checks payable to University of Atlantia, SCA.
Babysitter: We will have child care for the day at the rate of five dollars per child.
Lunch: A simple repast will be served to fuel your body and mind for the afternoon's learning. There is also a good selection of eateries in walking distance.
For Crash Space, contact the Site Autocrat: Susanna Grey, Susie Juroff, (804)971-4961, 1980-B Arlington Blvd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 sej5g@curry.edschool.virginia.edu
DIRECTIONS:
From the East and West -- Make your best way to the intersection of I-64 and Route 29, and take exit 118-B onto Route 29 North.
* Take the very first exit, North Business 29. Turn right at the exit's stop sign. About 1.3 miles later, bear right at the Y intersection. Then take the second right into a large (clearly marked SCA, we promise) parking lot. The site is New Cabell Hall, the large five story building across the street. From the South -- Make your best way up Route 29 to the intersection of Route 29 and I-64. After you pass under I-64, follow the instructions above at the asterick.
From the North -- Make your best way south on Route 29 and just drive on through Charlottesville on Emmet Street (Rt 29 Business). When the road curves sharply to the left at a Y intersection, look for those SCA parking signs mentioned above. They will be on your right.
From ALL Directions -- If you drive under a glass-enclosed walkway, you have gone too far and should turn around and look for the backs of those SCA signs at the parking lot, which are now on your left...
Quite a lot going on at this session. We have a nice selection of classes, the largest ever offerred. Of special note, we have an entire track of classes specifically for kids. I am particularly pleased to offer three classes on armor accessible to the beginner; each of those classes looks at a completely different medium to reach the same goal. I think they are worth taking as a set. There are tracks on needlework, music, rapier, law, the scribal arts, heraldry, cooking and autocratting.
Although supper will not be served, Isenfir is making ready to host a dance that evening and a post-revel on into the night. There will be space to set up off-board supper at the dance. We will also have menus and maps for local restaurants, including the registrar's fave Indian place.
You cannot help but notice two things about this session: the catalog is obscenely late and the session weighs in at 93 classes. University is becoming unwieldy and needs to make some changes to maintain a high quality at this size. I will host an organizational pow-wow at the post-revel by way of seeking specific help and ideas. All interested parties are invited.
ATLANTIAN CHOIR
An Atlantian Choir is being formed to practice and perform at the December University. Singers will have a chance to learn and perform period choral music in an range of difficulty, as well as meet singers from across our fair land. Contact Lady Anne of Carthew for more info at (703)427-6271 or Barbara_Bilodeau@sra.com.
ROYAL BARD AUDITIONS
Bryce de Byram will be auditioning for his replacement at University. Bryce will select a small number of singers to perform at Twelfth Night, where Their Majesties will choose the next Royal Bard. There will be a signup sheet with timeslots at University. Contact Bryce at (804)261-0417 for more details.
TOWN MEETING
Most of you are aware that there have been two "principality" meetings in the north since Pennsic. Although I did not attend either meeting, I understand that they both took the form of a moderated debate with a pro and a con camp. It is not clear to me if any issues were resolved at these meetings.
I was approached after the second meeting and asked to host a meeting in Isenfir. The only guidelines I received was that the meeting should not be a repeat of the previous two and that it deemphasize "To P or not to P."
Well and good. Sunday, Dec 4th, at 10 am, there will be a workshop for any interested attendees. We will grab a classroom at the previous day's University site. The topic will be "Northern Region Problems" or "Spiffing Up the North" depending on whether your glass is half empty, half full, or merely needs washing.
FIGHTER PRACTICE
Susanna tells me that she is putting together a heavy weapons practice for Sunday. It will start at noon and be walking distance from the Town Meeting. So, bring your armor and weapons and beat each other about the head and shoulders. Isenfir does not presently enjoy a heavy weapons program; but I understand there is interest is starting one. So your participation could give that a nice little jumpstart.
About Tuition
University Atlantia no longer charges tuition for admittance. We suggest a donation of $5 to attend. This donation is NOT required to participate in ANY way. But if you have the money for us, thank you. We need it. If you don't have the money, be welcome anyway. Pay us back by learning and teaching, here and in your local group.
Money donated to University Atlantia goes to pay for University sessions and services. Breakeven for this session will be about 150 people at $5 each. UA's balance will be at near zero while floating this event. If UA has excess funds, they will go to the Oak, Atlantia's arts and sciences newsletter. If the Oak doesn't want them, the monies will go to children's programs as recommended by the Chatelaine's office.
Henry Best
Magister Scholarum
Universitatis Atlantie
THE SCHEDULE
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courtesy bobbin U knit lacis queen rigid
lace N lace stitch hddle
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choir choir choir instr. vocal rounds round
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kosode jap book O story persona dialects illit
sources binding N tell'n tell'n docs
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visions love pole C abelard knight black teach
of love affair arms A history death a&s
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buying brewing O cordials juggling leather
wine N carving
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rapier rapier knife usher marshal pwder
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welcome period poetry tournament world
atlantia poetics workshop societies history 1
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aketons metal wisby finish finish bead peer
gambeson armor armor touch 1 touch 2 work
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gambling 1st aid theater bored garb glass stain
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court ment law law law geon
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scribe mat'l illum illum leaf work
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country dance dance strategy -ery
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SCA SCA titles herald herald court blaz
names arms garb conflict -on
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autocrat x-ord kids at feast period kitchen head
events events budget feast disastr serve
T1: leather shoes (all day) T2: spinning (all morning)
T3: and knitting (all morning) T4: men's doublets (all day)
THE CLASSES11) Courtly Courtesies In and Out of Court -Judith von Gruenwald & Fern de la Foret A class discussing the concept of medieval courtesies and how these can be practiced in the Society.
12) Hands-on Bobbin Lace -Francesca la Curiosa How to make bobbin lace in a period style. There will be bobbin lace kits available for your use during the class. These kits may be purchased, afterwards, for a nominal cost. The class will also cover how to manufacture your own equipment. Class limit: 6.
14) Knitted Lace -Allosondrea de Fano Historical references, source material, tools, and methods. Students will begin a lace edging in class. You will need to bring a pair of size 0 knitting needles and some #20 crochet cotton. The instructor will have limited materials available.
15) Lacis -Deirdre Morgan The history of lacis and some hands-on instruction in same. $3.50 materials fee. Bring a pair of scissors. Class limit: 10.
16) Stitches Fit for a Queen -Branwen Wallis How to do the queen or rococco stitch. Class limit: 5. Materials fee: $5.
17) Rigid Heddle Weaving -Earnwynn Van Zwaluwenburg I asked Nicole what a "rigid heddle" is. She explained it, but I didn't learn from the experience. Don't let that happen to you! Take this class and gain enlightenment in the mysteries of turning threads into cloth.
21,22,23) Choir -Anne of Carthew See the full-blown announcement elsewhere in the catalog. These are the scheduled practice sessions. Hour 1: Full group practice. Introduce the music and style. Hour 2: Sectionals. Work out the details of notes and words. Hour 3: Full group practice. Polish the style, blend, and musical presentation. Hold a discussion of the future of the choir.
24) Instrumental Concert Practicum -Robyyan Torr d'Elandris Tips and pointers on running an instrumental music group, taught while playing. Bring your instruments, and optionally a piece of music you'd like to work on with a group. An ability to read music for at least one instrument is a prerequisite.
25) Vocal Projection -Corun MacAnndra Vocal techniques for building the maximum amount of projection using breath control. Let your voice be heard without overloading and tearing your vocal chords. Useful for heralds, singers, actors, princes, or anyone who anticipates using his or her voice for a crowd.
26) Rounds -Demetria An introduction to the spiffy trick that takes singing and makes it a participatory instead of a spectator sport.
27) Revenge of the Son of Rounds -Demetria Just when you thought it was safe to return to the classroom: more rounds!
31) The Kosode -Awashima Kanoe The kosode is the predecessor of the modern kimono. Literally meaning "small sleeves," the kosode was the basic garment for both men and women in sixteenth century Japan. This class will cover fabric, construction, and decoration typical of the Momoyama era (1568-1600 a.d.) kosode.
32) Japanese Sources -Ito Nori A look at high quality references one can use for research into Japanese persona and paraphenalia.
33) Bookbinding -Annejke MacAiodh Okay, this lady is into bookbinding in a big way. She's done a boatload of research and hands-on experimentation, and she wants to share it with you. She will basically play show and tell, giving you a chance to examine this stuff up close and ask whatever questions you want. She is also making her own parchment, vellum, paper, even her own cardboard. It's all going to be on hand for you to play with.
34) Basic Storytelling -Yaakov Hamizrachi Storytelling, well, it goes back to the point in time that we began living instead of subsisting. Storytelling marks us as people instead of very sophisticated animals. If you have ever wanted to try your hand at this, Yaakov will show you how.
35) Storytelling in Persona -Yaakov Hamizrachi Once you have the basics down, learn a way to breathe a special magic into your stories.
36) Dialects -Duncan Mac Fie Duncan will point you to the tools needed to research and implement a reasonable accent for your persona, digging into language tapes and whatnot.
37) Documentation for the Illiterate -Rosetrude the Shrew Minimalist documentation for arts & sciences exhibits. You don't need to write a book; just make every word tell.
41) Visions of Love: Romantic Behavior in Medieval Literature -Beornheard This class will combine a survey of medieval literature about love and lovers with a focus on what the authors considered proper behavior of one "in love." How can these forms of behavior be adopted by SCA personae?
42) The Love Affair -Deirdre O'Siodhachain A look at how one might hold a courtly love affair in the SCA. Based upon Christine de Pizan's "Book of the Duke of True Lovers".
43) Introduction to Pole Arm via SLOW WORK -Corby de la Flamme The successful stances and styles of pole arm vary more than any other form of SCA combat. Here's a chance for authorized fighters to gain a beginning exposure to the main styles of pole arm as practiced in Atlantia. Comparative strengths and weaknesses will be discussed, with an effort to find the right style for each student's size and abilities. Required materials: A stick 5 1/2" - 7" long, or a borrowed pole arm Highly recommended: SCA legal gauntlets (preferred) or gloves. Class limit: 10.
44) The Life and Times of Peter Abelard -Konstantin Volkovich In this course, we will explore the world of Peter Abelard (1079-1142), one of the greatest medieval philosophers who helped make the University of Paris the intellectual center of western Europe. We will seek answers to the following questions: Why was the ontological status of Universals so important to the medieval mind? Why did Abelard come up with the solution that he did, attacking both nominalism and realism? What remnants of these philosophical issues are still present in our world today? And why might they still be important? Emphasis will be on placing Abelard in his historical context.
45) The Knight in History -Melys An examination of the nature of medieval knighthood in England during the time period ranging from the Norman Conquest through Chaucer, and of its reflection in the Current Middle Ages. Explore the medieval transition from chivalric knights to mercenary knights and look at the SCA Order of the Chivalry relative to both of these classes of medieval knights.
46) The Black Death -Henry Best A look at the Great Pestilence of 1348-1350 through the eyes of a physician. An introduction to medieval medical theory will be taught in persona. "All things of substance have their reason in Geometry."
47) How to Teach Arts and Sciences -Anna Munro Anna will share with you some teaching techniques designed specifically for teaching typical arts and sciences topics to SCAdians.
51) Buying Wine for Your Persona -Alistair MacMillan A brief look at the history of wine with a special focus: we will show you how to research and identify modern wines which are made in a period style. Buy and taste the wine your persona would have enjoyed. A wine list reflecting the instructor's research to date is included.
52) Basic Brewing -Tadhg MacAidan o'Conchubhar Basic techniques and resources for brewing mead and beer, producing cordials and exotics. Nuts and bolts brewing with recipes.
54) Cordials -Havelyard A closer look at cordials, and some of the techniques for producing them. A nuts and bolts class with recipes.
55) Juggling -Robyyan Torr d'Elandris An introduction to the art of dropping things creatively. Topics covered will depend on the skills of the class, including basic cascade, tricks, alternative patterns, possibly passing and weird objects. Class limit 12. Bring your juggling toys if you have any.
56) How Not to Carve Leather Like a Cowboy -Corby de la Flamme Emphasizing introductory techniques and style, beginning to intermediate level leather crafters get a chance to learn how our forebears decorated leather by embossing, coloring, and carving. Find out what to keep and to throw away of those tools your uncle the scoutmaster left you in his will. Bring an unfinished project if you have one, and/or designs you want to see transferred to leather. Bring the leather too, if you have it; otherwise scrap will be provided to practice on. Please bring tools such as bevels, mallets, modelling spoons, swivel knives, slabs, and shaders if you have them. But some tools will be available for loan. Class limit: 10.
61) Rapier 101 -Giacomo Vincenti An introduction to the basics of Atlantian rapier combat. Bring your armor and weapons if you have any. (Dear Mom, I haven't poked my eye out, yet. -H)
63) Rapier for Ladies -Matilda Grill and Johanna Hanscombe A class on the technical aspects of rapier combat specific to women. Open to both women and the men who cross blades with them.
64) Rapier: Knife Fighting -Giacomo Vincenti Beyond the kamakazi attack: techniques and attitude for combat with the flexi-dagger.
65) Rapier: How to be an Usher -Gerlach Weisundgrund An "usher" is the gentle soul one fights to demonstrate one's safety and fitness to carry weapons on the field. The usher must adopt a different goal than a normal combatant: to thoroughly test a new fighter rather than to merely defeat him. Gerlach will explore the practical ramifications of this in detail.
66) Rapier: Marshalling Symposium -Alan of Gravesend If you are interested in being a rapier marshall or in being a better marshall, give this class a buzz. Hosted by our brand-new kingdom rapier marshall.
67) Black Powder Weapons -Tsunetomi Todomu The history of black powder in our period. A show and tell class featuring all the nifty toys your mother wouldn't let you have.
71) Welcome to Atlantia -Amber Galliwood An introduction to the Society for Creative Anachronism. Intended for both total newcomers and immigrants from other kingdoms.
72) Period Poetics -Bran Trefonnen An historical survey course showing the evolution of medieval poetry from the time of Beowulf to Dante. This is an enjoyable journey from the simpler, liturgical work of the earliest medieval poets up to the pinnacle of the poetic form exemplified by Dante's masterpiece.
73) Poetry Workshop -Bran Trefonnen Enjoy a one on one workshop with the Poeta Atlantia and other kingdom poets. Bring your work for reading and critique. Finished works, works in progress, works under revision are all welcome in this roundtable discussion of poetry in the S.C.A.
74) SCA Tournament Societies -Dafydd ap Gwystl This class will cover a fairly recent phenomenon in the SCA and in Atlantia--Tournament Societies and the re-creation of relatively authentic tournaments. The Companions of St. Mark, a new Atlantian Tournament Society, will be used as an example, with brief discussion of similar groups in the East, West, and Trimaris. Several examples of recent events will be discussed in detail, including the Knight of the Heart last spring in Lochmere and the Passages at Arms held at Emerald Joust and the last two Pennsics. The last part of the class will be an open discussion of this movement and its implications, with an eye towards providing insight for fighters, autocrats, marshals, and organizers of SCA events.
76) History of the World, part I -Thomas Smith Last year Thomas taught the entire history of the western world from 1066 to 1500 in only one hour and barely had time to draw breath but he did a fine job and everybody learned a great deal more than you would think in such a short time but it turns out that this class has a lot more ground to cover probably starting with that monkey with the thighbone in Kubrick's 2001 and going forward from there naturally only hitting the high points with the monkeys because they didn't write much but still in all there will be plenty to cover and not much time for stopping to insert commas or smell the roses which is okay because he covered the War of the Roses last time so Thomas is going to keep right on talking the full two hours until he has brought you up to the year 1066 AD or until some damn fool runs through his classroom ringing a bell.
81) Aketons, Gambesons -Thjora Arnkitelsdottir The Atlantian Master Armorer introduces fabric armor for those interested in alternatives to metal or leather. Fully SCA legal aketons will be available as examples for discussion, as will an arming cap designed to provide period padding for an SCA helmet. The class also covers using gambesons and pointing to hold armor pieces in place while retaining freedom of movement. Materials and problems of construction will be emphasized. Class limit: 20.
82) Metal Armor for the Non-armorer -Heinrich Von Kreiner The basic skills you need to make good, functional metal armor. For the rank beginner.
83) Wisby Plate: Period-Style Plastic Armor -Corwyn Sinister The Wisby coat of plates is excellent and attractive period armor consisting of metal plates riveted inside a coat of leather or cloth. But why are we using plastic? Well, it's cheap (free), easy to work with inexpensive tools, and completely non-obvious when worn. If money or skill are at a premium with you, the plastic could be the difference between fighting and not fighting.
84 & 85) The Finishing Touch -- Accessorizing your Garb I & II -Aislynn Fyrlock Learn how to give yourself that "Completed Look" quickly and easily (and usually inexpensively). Students will be given hints on trimming, jewelry, appropriate headgear and footwear. The examples given will be for men's as well as women's garb and will be largely English, French and Italian. Session I will cover 9th century through early/mid 14th century. Session II will cover mid 14th century through 16th century. There will be a display table of examples to look at during the class break.
86) Basic Beadwork -Amber Galliwood Okay, sometimes it's not easy to write a course description for a class with such a straight-forward title. Amber is going to teach you how to do beadwork, get it?
87) What Is A Peer? -Ysabeau Cameron with Robyyan, Fern, Rose, and Gyrth A moderated Round table discussion on how someone becomes a peer, the rights, duties and obligations of a peer, the various orders and how these differ from Kingdom orders of merit.
91) Kids: Games and Gambling -Rabah al-Zafir Learn a few period games that you can make yourself. An introduction to the mannerisms and style so vital to the gambling Nobility. This class is designed to help children understand what goes on in the various gambling establishments that grace Atlantia.
92) Kids: First Aid for the Legally Unresponsible -Myles of Falkonhold Will teach legal minors to recognize an emergency and how to react to it in a positive manner. Snake bites, sunburn/heatstroke, ticks, spiders, slivers, burns, blisters, cuts/scrapes, bruises.
93) Kids: Theater -Winifred Corbet Students will learn how to "tread the boards" by becoming characters from Aesop's Fables.
94) Kids: Bored, Bored, Bored -Judith von Grunwald A class full of suggestions about how to volunteer at events and convince the grown-ups that you really can help. This class will give you positive ideas about when and where to offer your service and get it accepted without resorting to pouting or footstamping!
95) Kids: Easy Garb Decorating -Rosine of Rowanwald A hands-on class for students who don't sew their own garb but would like to decorate it. Easy hand stiching, fabric painting and dying, the use of stencils will be explored and explained.
96) Kids: Glass Staining -Rosine of Rowanwald Chemical staining of glass and the medieval art of glass painting. Students will make their own stained glass panel to grace a window or candle stand. $3 materials fee. Bring an old smock or apron. Class limit:8. 2 hours.
101) Inns of court -Stefan of Cambion The formalization of the legal profession as the judicial system became more organized; why Rumpole of the Bailey is a barrister instead of a solicitor.
102) Punishment -Igor Medved It wasn't always "off with their heads," there were a variety of kinds of penalties; branding, mutilation, penance, drawing and quartering.
103) Medieval English legal system -Igor Medved the changing role of judges and juries, what would your persona have done if charged with a crime or, having a claim against someone.
104) Other Medieval legal systems(French, Italian, Russian, etc.) -Igor Medved Your fate would have been in the hands of a judge, not a jury; what courts would be important in your life.
105) Treason -Thomas the Navigator What constituted treason in period, how were charges brought and punished, the problem of picking the wrong side in a political dispute, why not to commit adultery with the spouse of a future sovereign.
106) Naval law -Thomas the Navigator How countries defend themselves or invade without a standing navy, the king's right to commandeer ships, the unique legal rights and responsibilities of the Cinque Ports on the English Channel.
107) Common Sense Chiurgeoning -Giacomo Vincenti The chiurgeon's job is 95% boredom and 5% crisis. Giacomo will show you some basic common sense stuff that will hopefully reduce that crisis percentage.
111) On Being an Atlantian Scribe -Isobel Gildingwater The Atlantian Clerk of the Signet will introduce you to the demanding but rewarding job of doing scribal work in Atlantia.
112) Useful Materials for Scribes -Isobel Gildingwater We will start with what might go into a basic scribe's kit and then we will explore a wide range of more esoteric materials. We will look at the trade-offs of various materials from a practical standpoint. Intended for both beginning and experienced scribes.
113) Beginning Illumination -Enid nicEoin Just like the title says, this is the basic intro class. Layouts, introductory methods, like that.
114) Intermediate Illumination -Enid nicEoin More of the same; but now we start to explore nifty tricks and intermediate techniques. This is where it starts to get fun.
115) Gold Leaf -Isobel Gildingwater A hands-on class on the use of gold leaf in illumination. Ooh! Pretty! But a little bit tricky. Let Isobel grant you the benefit of her experience so you don't have to repeat the inevitable mistakes on such an expensive medium. Material fee: $5. Class limit: 15.
116) Celtic Knotwork -Rebecca the Contrary A hands-on class on knotwork. Bring scrap paper and pencil, maybe a ruler. By the end of this hour, you will have the basics down cold and be exploring the edges on your own.
121) Early English Country Dance -Niall McKennett An historical approach to English country dancing of the late 16th/early 17th century. This class will cover origins, history, contemporary dance forms, primary sources, secondary sources, period style, social context, and even some dances. Wear comfortable shoes.
123) Introduction to 15th c. Dance -Aislynn Fyrlock Students will be given a brief overview of 15th century dance. In addition to learning many of the steps necessary and being introduced to the 'images' that the dancing masters of the time were trying to convey, two dances will be taught.
124) Chess -Richard Ffauxes The persians started it. The Arabs picked it up. Vikings got it next. After that, it wasn't long until everyone was playing. A beginning and intermediate look at the noble game of chess. We will look chiefly at the modern version but will explore a few of the period variants.
125) Period Board Games for Beginners -Hrodbearth MacBeath This class will explore the history of board games and discuss the rules to simple period board games. Time will be set aside for participants to play: Nine Men Morris (and derivatives), Alquerques, Tablero de Jesus, Fox and Geese, Tables, Tafl (and derivatives). There will be a small fee for photocopies of games and rules payable to the instructor.
126) Winning Strategies for Period Board Games -Kenwrec Fitzraymond This class will discuss advanced strategy for playing period board games such as Nine-Mens Morris and Alquerques. Bring your own game boards if you have them.
127) Beginning Archery -Mika Longbow How to get started in SCA archery, including sources of equipment, maintenance of equipment, beginning stance.
131) Designing an SCA Name -Jaelle of Armida How to construct a name for use in the SCA that meets the requirements of the College of Arms.
132) Designing an SCA Device -Herveus d'Ormonde How to design an heraldic device that meets the requirements of the College of Arms with emphasis on our understanding of medieval style.
133) Titles, Precedence, and Forms of Address -Ysabeau Cameron What titles do people use in Atlantia for various ranks? What is the order of precedence of the awards? How should a person be addressed and announced? Where do the temporal offices fit into the structure?
134) Heraldic Costume -Jaelle of Armida How did people wear their arms? See the various styles of display on clothing during different periods.
135) Heraldic Conflict -Herveus d'Ormonde What does it really mean when the herald says "Those arms conflict with the 82nd Airborne"? Learn how the College of Arms counts heraldic difference. Learn to vary your design to get clear of a conflict without having to start over.
136) How to Blazon -TBA Every field has its own specialized jargon. Heraldry is no different. Don't be left out in the cold with your nose pressed up against the glass. Learn the language heralds use to describe armory.
137) Court: What's it For? -Gyrth Oldcastle A class for heralds, crowns, and spectators to get more out of court.
141) What Is An Autocrat? -Winifred Corbet & Rose of Black Diamond A moderated panel discussion on how to budget an event, how to pick a hall and site, the importance of delegating responsibility and how to advertise.
142) Not Just An Ordinary Event -Winifred Corbet, Tehair MacDiarmada A panel discussion on alternative ideas for events including discussion of the problems concerning troll, sites, and recruiting for complicated events.
143) Involving Kids at Events -Rosine of Rowenwald Ideas on providing entertaining and educational activities for children of all ages at events.
144) Budgeting & Planning A Feast -Caitlyn O'Duirnin A moderated panel discussion on budgeting a feast, picking a menu, determining portion size and quantities to make and buy and discussion of buying sources and other tips in buying for a feast.
145) Medieval Feast: Sources and Adaptations -Jaelle of Armida What a period feast might consist of and how this differs from the typical Scadian feast. Discussion of sources for period recipes, how to adapt period recipes for modern tastes and how to adapt modern recipes for a period taste.
146) Kitchen Disasters -Rose of Black Diamond How to deal with the unexpected and still produce a feast for a couple of hundred people that is tasty, the appropriate temperature, and on time.
147) Head Server -Judith von Gruenwald & Annys The duties and responsibilities of a good head server and the necessary etiquette and other spiff that should occur when serving head table (from both a kitchen and pomp & circumstance point of view).
T1) Leather Shoes -Damon Argent How to make comfortable and elegant shoes in the style typically worn from 1350 to 1450. Bring an extra soci that fits your foot and some duct tape. This is an all day town class. You really will come away with a new skill, given you in intensive hands-on instruction; but you will have to spend the day at it. Note: this is the last time this class will be taught for a bit. Silver has graciously agreed to repeat once more; but is anxious to move on to something new. So consider this last call. Class limit: 8. Materials cost: $30.
T2) Spinning -Ariane la Fileuse (703)768-6188 Learn to spin with hands-on instruction. Lessons will cover the basics and get you started spinning real thread. There will be fibers, spindles, spinning whelles and other resource material available during the day, SOME of it free, as well as other fibers and spindles available at cost. Estimate $10 to $15 for four ounces of wool and a spindle. Ariane will be set up all morning but is taking the afternoon off to attend classes.
T3) and Knitting -Ariane la Fileuse (703)768-6188 Beginning knitting. There will be a small amount of yarn available free (call to reserve), and a few pairs of needles available for your use. For beginners who want to make a knitted wimple, bring about 8-9 ounces of knitting worsted weight yarn and about a #10, 24 inch circular needle. Add about 4 ounces if you would prefer a hood. Ariane will be taking students all morning but will take the afternoon off to attend classes.
T4) Men's Doublets -Teleri Talgellawg All day town session. The 15th century doublet and what function it served in a man's wardrobe. Basic cuts of the garment, regional variations, construction methods and appropriate materials. The rest of the day will be spent in fitting a base body pattern by draping and a discussion of the steps of construction from that point. A doublet is too complicated a piece to finish in one day; but you will be well on your way when class is over. Class limit: 6. Bring 2 yards of muslin for pattern making.
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