Welcome to the 49th Session of the University of Atlantia, another Mini-versity held inconjunction with the Kingdom A&S Festival.
As with last year, there will be no `requested donation' for the University - our normal costs are beingcovered by donations to the Kingdom Arts & Sciences Festival. All information regarding the site, directions, hotel accommodations, lunch, fees, etc. can be found in the flyer for Kingdom Arts & Sciences elsewherein the Acorn.
In addition to the Minister of Arts &Sciences, I would also like to thank Baroness Alisandra Bennett, the autocrat of Kingdom Arts & Sciences, for her help with site arrangements, and Master Robert Bedingfield, for obtaining the site for our use. Thanks also to our instructors for their willingness to teach and their graciousness in accommodating themselves to the limitations of this site - you are the true heart of the University. I would also personally like to thank Mistress Thjora Arnketilsdottir for her tireless work on both pre-registrations and on-site registrations, Lord Findlaech mac Alasdair for his kindness in laying out the University catalog and Master Gregory Blount for maintaining the University website, where will be posted any class additions, changes or cancellations. The University website can be found at: http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/atlantia/university_atlantia.html
You can preregister by email (pleaseinclude your names (both SCA and modern), address, whether or not this is your first University, and a list of classes you plan to take and send it to university@atlantia.sca.org -- or by USPS using the form included in the catalog and sending it to Kirsten Niemann, 2303 Arbor Drive, Richmond, VA23222. You may, of course, register on-site, but then you risk the chance that a class you wish to take will already be filled. As a rule, we will try not to over-fill most classes, and pre-registrants get first crack!
The next session of the University willbe held on the first weekend of June, hopefully in the central region ofthe Kingdom. At this time, we are still looking for a site, so if you have one please contact the Chancellor. Also, if you are interested in teaching at a subsequent session of the University, please contact the Chancellor with a proposal for your class.
In addition to the classes posted below, there will be various rapier classes offered in the gymnasium. A schedule will be posted on site. And now, without further ado, the Classes!
101 - Target Archery Warranting Course(Lorenzo il Confuso). Review of existing and proposed SCAa nd Atlantian rules relating to target archery. Range setup and safety. Euipment inspections. Running the line. Identifying and dealing with problems.
102 - Teaching a Class (Richard of Lochmere). Class preparation fundamentals with an emphasis on lesson planwriting. How to write lessons plans, how to define course objectives, how to manage class time and basic course presentation.
103 - Period Tales for Modern Audiences (Ruaidhri an Cu). The class
will focus on diverse sources for period stories and story telling
techniques which will adapt them to the ear of amodern audience
without marring their period feel. Class notes and sample stories
will be provided. (Students may request sample stories from a
specific time period or culture if they contact the teacher at least a
week in advance of the class. (301) 208-0235 or
104 - Goldwork and Metal Thread Embroidery (Branwen Madyn Wallis &
Karen Larsdatter). What is Or Nu? What exactly is the difference
between Rough Purl and Smooth Purl and Pearl Purl? And what makes
underside couching different from couching? Find the answers to these
questions and more as you learn all about goldwork from the Middle
Ages to the Renaissance. Topics of discussion will include history,
techniques, types and manufacture of materials, etc. Only five student
kits are available (each kit requires a $10 materials fee) but
additional students may sit in on the class. Two hours.
105 - Paynims and Saracens (Deirdre O'Siodhachain). A discussion of
depictions of Muslims in chivalric literature, both good and evil,
male and female, and how they relate to their Christian friends and
enemies.
106 - Fighters 401: Advanced techniques for the Tournament. (Andrew
Grey). This class is to illustrate the basicsof proper behavior in the
tournament-regarding Ladies. In short this class is for those who are
wanting to learn about courtly love and it sapplications in the SCA.
This class is geared toward gentlemen but ladies will find this class
enjoyable as well.
107 - Court Heraldry for Heralds and Other Living Things (Gyrth
Oldcastle). Do you hate court? Do you love court? Either way, how
and why to run court may be of interest to you.Since court is a
feature of so many events, its improvement affects everyone. We'll
discuss the history, theory, and management of court.
202 - Armored/Combat Archery Inspectionand Authorization (Rodrigo
Falcone). This class addresses necessary skills and inconsistencies in
combat inspection and combatant authorizations forthe Atlantian
Armored and Combat Archery communities. All marshals and apprentice
marshals are encouraged to attend.
203 - Honey & Mead (Gunther von Lindenwald). This class will teach the
beginner and the `a-little-bit-better-than-beginner' mead brewer the
art of selecting an appropriate honey and preparing a basic mead.
Students will learn the terms used in brewing, the brewing process,
and what types of meads are possible.
205 - Introduction to the Islamic World (Devora bat Shimshon). A basic
overview of the many cultures in the Islamic lands from Spain to
Africa to Asia to Europe. The class will focus on a review of
documentation sources for clothing, foods, names, etc. with some
discussion of cultural practices and interactions.
206 - Minister of Arts and Sciences Training (Genevieve
d'Aquitaine). Suggested basics class for all the local A&S officers
and deputies. Come and find out the KMoAS's opinions on setting up,
running and judging an A&S competition, and a little bit about the
resources available to you and your populace.
207 - Troubleshooting Your Casting (Kyneburh Boithuile and James
Byngham). This class will discuss common and not so common problems
related to sand casting and stone mold casting. Examples of
problematic molds will be provided, but students are also encouraged
to bring their own problems to discuss. This class is not intended to
be a lecture, but more of an open discussion.
302 - Felting an Authentic Hood (Jae Rhys). Looking for a fast way to
keep warm and a quick addition to your wardrobe? Try your hand at
felting a basic hood. We will be using a flat pattern with soap and
water to create the hood itself. We will also decorate the hood with a
variety of designs, depending upon your interests and circumstances.
Once learned, the flat pattern technique can be altered to make
additional hood styles or even a pouch. Please contact the
instructor, Jae Rhys, for a list of materials: jae@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
or (703) 993-3438. 2 hours. Materials fee - $5.00. Limit: 14 persons.
303 - Bardic Performances at Feast (Teleri Barod). This class is
geared to the solo performer or small group who wish to present an
entertainment to the populace at feast. Whether you are a singer,
instrumentalist, storyteller, or poet, the feast venue presents some
unique performance challenges. Class will include selecting material,
practice techniques, site evaluation, framing the performance and dirty
performer tricks.
304 - Autocratting Events for the Novice (Robert Bedingfield). This
class will cover the basics for the beginner autocrat. Discussion will
include working with your local group, site evaluation, budgeting,
delegating tasks, building an event around a theme, and how not to
lose your mind while doing this.
305 - One Painting Explored: VanEyck's Adoration of the Magic Lamb.
(Daniel of Rutland). Master Daniel recently had the good fortune to
purchase a thorough set of slides of this masterpiece by Van Eyck when
he visited the cathedral in Ghent, Belgium, where it resides. He will
show the slides and analyze this complex polyptych (multi-panel
painting). He will welcome others with more knowledge of the
religious ramifications (no pun intended) to share their knowledge
with the others who attend this session.
306 - What's That Around Your Neck? (Caitlin Cheannlaidir). What kind
of beads were they wearing in the marketplace at Birka? How about in
the market a hundred years later and five hundred miles away? If you
want to make glass beads to wear, what colors are appropriate for your
time and place, and what designs? The instructor will bring a pile of
research material and we'll plow throughit together to figure out what
you should have around your neck! Includes a bibliography for bead
research.
307 - Iberian Heraldry (Isabella Benalcazar). A discussion of the
common charges and arrangements particular to heraldry in the Iberian
peninsula with an emphasis on those charges that were distinct to the
peninsula.
405 - The Game of Picket (SvevaLucciola). A brief history of this
popular 15th century card game, followed by instructions and a few
rounds. All supplies provided. Handout.
406 - MOL 101 (Theodora Delamore). Covers MOL policies, procedures and
paperwork. Briefly describes a varietyof tournament formats.
Required to be a warranted minister of the lists inAtlantia.
407 - Heralds Staves (Pedro de Alcazar). An overview of the evolution
of the heraldUs staff of office, from the caduceus of Rome to the end
of the Renaissance.
G1 - Fighting for Women. Effective techniques and special
considerations for women participating in rapier.
G2 - It's all in your Mind. How to beat your opponent without
striking as ingle blow.
G3 - Rapier 101. An overview of everything you need to get started in
rapier: equipment suppliers, weapons, armor requirements, a glance at
the rules, and ending with basic instruction and drills to take home
and practice before starting rapier instruction.
G4 - Rapier and Cloak. Learn to fight in this flashy, romantic style.
G5 - Rapier and Dagger. The basic techniques to be effective with a
dagger: parrying, how to use a second weapon for attacks as well as
defense, basic weapon styles.
G6 - Beginning Schlager. The instructor will cover the basic moves
such as learning how to attack and parry safely and efficiently, and
armor requirements.
G7 - Drills. Learn how to hit that quarter size hole in Vyvian's
defenses. Learn drills to improve your fighting skills and make
practice more challenging.
"And gladly wolde he learn, and gladly teach."
-Geoffrey Chaucer
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11:00 AM
201 - Rapier Inspection and Authorization (Robert Bedingfield). This
class addresses necessary skills and inconsistencies in combat
inspection and combatant authorizations for the Atlantian Rapier
community. All rapier marshals and apprentice marshals are encouraged
to attend.
3:30 PM
301 - Field Marshalling - Cross Discipline (Rodrigo Falcone). This
class addresses skills and knowledge necessary for the successful
disposition of the Field Marshal's duties, as it applies to SCA
combat. This fulfills the classroom requirements for Marshal
Apprenticeship and Marshal Recertification and can be attended by any
marshal in any discipline. 2 hours.
4:30 PM
403 - The Search for Truth (Stefan of Cambion). A practicing attorney
discusses the progression of the legal system from trial by ordeal to
trial by combat to trial by jury.
Rapier Classes
Rapier classes will be held in the Gym; class schedule will be posted
on site.