[Ansteorra] EW Special Events A&S II Edition/Class Schedule
Promotions Officer
promotions at estrellawar.org
Tue Jan 28 13:20:08 PST 2014
*Hail to gentles from far and near**...as Estrella War XXX approaches,
Atenveldt warmly greets you, and bids you welcome here!*
*KNOWN WORLD Jan 28, 2014 A&S II Edition - Estrella War Announcement Digest
*(Please use the reference numbers next to the bolded categories to find
the topics you wish to find out more about).
*Contents:*
*1. **Artisans' Traditional Showcase - *Friday, February 28, 2014, 10 AM
- 4 PM - Town Square- Special Events Pavilion
*2. **Laurels' Showcase - *Saturday, March 1, 2014- 10 AM- 4 PM - Town
Square-Special Events Pavilion
*3. **50th year A&S Challenge - *Sunday, March 2, 2014- 10 AM- 2 PM -
Town Square-Special Events Pavilion
*4. **Estrella War - Laurel and Apprentice Tea - *Thursday, February 27,
2014 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Town Square - Special Events Pavilion
*5. **Collegium Class Schedule - *Classes Begin on Wednesday, Feb. 26,
2014
*..........................................................................................*
*1.*
*Artisans' Traditional Showcase*
Friday, February 28, 2014, 10 AM - 4 PM
Town Square- Special Events Pavilion
All members of the populace are invited to participate, either as an
artisan showing pieces, or as someone who wishes to view the displays and
speak with artisans. Appropriate displays include all forms of Arts &
Sciences studied in the SCA, including (but not limited to) calligraphy and
illumination, furniture, heraldic display, clothing and accessories, armor,
metalwork and casting, leatherwork, lace work, embroidery, beadwork,
ceramic arts, glasswork, cooking, brewing and medieval style performing
arts. Artisans who have documentation for their pieces are encouraged to
bring the documentation so it may be included in their display. It is for
non-laurels in attendance only, and is the perfect medium for artisans to
display their works and get to discuss their passion for their art form
with the Laurels, Crowns and populace from all over the Known World.
*..........................................................................................*
*2.*
*Laurels' Showcase*
Saturday, March 1, 2014- 10 AM- 4 PM
Town Square-Special Events Pavilion
All members of the Noble Order of the Laurel from throughout the Known
World are invited to participate. Appropriate displays are the same as the
Traditional Showcase. Documentation and source material is heavily
encouraged. In this Showcase the roles are reversed and the Laurels get the
opportunity to share their body of works. Most importantly, their range of
information and understanding of their art forms are yours just for the
asking.
*..........................................................................................*
*3.*
*50th year A&S Challenge*
Sunday, March 2, 2014- 10 AM- 2 PM
Town Square-Special Events Pavilion
In anticipation of the Society for Creative Anachronism 50th year birthday,
a challenge was put forth for members of the populace to between now and
the fiftieth year, complete fifty tasks. For those artisans who are
striving to complete fifty arts and sciences projects, this is their
opportunity to showcase their efforts. All members of the populace from the
Known World are encouraged to participate.
*The Three Kinds of Challenges:*
*The Depth Challenge -*
*50 of any one type of thing, in order to push your skills and knowledge to
new levels (how broadly you define this is up to you)
*The Breadth Challenge -*
*do/make/learn 50 new and different things (how new, and how different is
up to you/your group), or,
*The Persona Challenge - *
*making/learning 50 different things that your persona would know, have, or
know how to do
*..........................................................................................*
*4.*
*Estrella War - Laurel and Apprentice Tea*
Thursday, February 27, 2014 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Town Square - Special Events Pavilion
All Laurels and Apprentices of the Known World are invited to come together
to enjoy tea, crumpets and conversation. Bring your mugs!
If you would like to donate refreshments please email Mistress Katrina at
traci.westberg at gmail.com.
Hosted by:
Mistress Ealasaid nic Suibhne
Baroness Arianna della Luna
*..........................................................................................*
*5.*
*Collegium Class Schedule*
Classes Begin on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014
*College of Clothing*: Historical Clothing, Footwear & Accessories
*The 3-Piece Coif *
Lady Sorcha inghean ui Ghadhra
In this class you will learn to make a 3 piece coif to help complement your
wardrobe. The instructor will provide white cotton fabric to make the coif.
If you wish another color or fabric, please bring it. The supplies you
need are scissors, needles and pins. This will be a hand sewing class, so
some knowledge is recommended.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9 am
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will also be held on Thursday 9 am.
*What Do You Call that Gown in Each Century?*
Lady Isabelle Le Charpentier
Garb is called differently in succeeding centuries. Pictures will be used
to show how the garb evolved and what it was called during that time period.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*Period Beads of the North: An Overview*
Kniaginia Ian'ka Ivanova zhena Petrovitsa
Beads are part of most of the Nordic and Slavic cultures but how do you
recreate that look in the modern era? This class will cover basic
information on period beads, mostly glass from Northern and Eastern Europe
and will show the students what to look for when shopping for beads in
modern stores to make period style accessories.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday, 5 pm.
*Trichinopoly AKA Viking/Norse Wire Weaving*
Mistress Shoshana Drakere
Learn to make a wire woven chain. Great for early period personas. You will
learn how to get started on the project and then finish on your own time.
Bring your own wire cutter and jewelry plyers if you have them, some tools
will be available to share. Cost depends on what you choose to purchase.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $5-$25
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Turkish Costuming (with all the layers)*
Mistress Nefratiri Ani Eponis
An overview of Turkish Costuming from the skin out. Fabrics and sources
will be discussed.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 25 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 1 hour
* Norse and Rus Women's Head Coverings*
Lady Rannvæig ørrarmr Eskilskona
A look at possible Norse and Rus head coverings taken from engravings and
grave finds that challenges our current SCA styles.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Transform Your Site Token into Something Fancier*
Monika
After you put that amazing outfit you spent weeks sewing on in the morning,
do you put on your site token necklace and think....'wow....this token is
cool, but this dirty piece of string is really detracting from my look!?'
For $10 and with a little bit of creativity you can transform it into
something worthy of your attire. I wear mine all year. I will have a
variety of beads and findings available, and will help you as much as you
need me to. Suggested transformations include necklaces, pins, key chains,
and bracelets.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: $10
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Late Tudor/Elizabethan Ruff*
Lady Isabelle Le Charpentier
A practice sample of ruff construction will be taught.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 8 students
Class Fee: $3
Day: Thursday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Rectangles, Triangles, and Squares- Period Patterns Made Easy*
Posadnitsa Natal'ia
An overview of period patterns from several regions & centuries using only
rectangles, triangles, and squares, and how to transfer your measurements
to graph paper to formulate your own patterns.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 15 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 3 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 10 am.
*Chausses and Braies*
Dame Angele Plaisance and Mistress Amy Marie
Chausses are thigh-high linen or wool stockings to be used in conjunction
with braies and garters worn by both men and women. The style being taught
is 12th - early 15th century. (Braies class to follow, taught by Mistress
Amy Marie.) Using measurements, Dame Angele will chalk a personalized
pattern for every student to take home. (Person who the pattern is for must
be present.) Construction of these thigh high socks and materials needed
will be explained. Very extensive handouts will be emailed to each student.
Braies are medieval boxer shorts, which have special waist ties to attach
chausses to. Paper handouts will be provided in class.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $4
Day: Friday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 12 pm.
*Basic Corset Construction*
Mistress Cassandra of Kingswear
This class will cover the various corsets and 'bodies' worn throughout the
SCA time periods along with how to build them. Included will be how to
measure and draft them. A discussion on which modern patterns will work for
which era will be covered. Some corset making supplies will be available
for purchase at the end of the class.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Coif Construction*
Mistress Turrel Michelovna
Make and Take a basic coif. Class will learn two hand-sewing stitches to
make this easy headwear for most of the SCA time frame, all materials and
supplies will be provided.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Friday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*6 Piece Coat Pattern for Rus and Early Period Persona*
Lady Rannvæig ørrarmr Eskilskona
Come learn a simple yet amazing 6 piece coat pattern for your Rus/ Norse
and Early Period Person to wear on these chilly Estrella Nights. This class
will provide a work sheet for you to take back to camp or home to get
started on your coat. I will be cutting out a coat during class to show all
how easily the coat can be constructed. We will also discuss different
closures that are applicable to different persona.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*College of Culinary Arts:* Cooking & Baking for these Current Middle Ages
*Food Production in Period*
Tianna of Shaftsbury
First person discussion of land use for food. How to feed the family,
village, estate or larger population.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: $1
Day: Thursday
Time: 4 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday 4pm.
*College of Heraldry**:* Includes Voice & Book Heraldry
*Field Heraldry For Beginners*
Lord Rowland Grey of Lincolnshire
Glorious fanfare and courtly graces are all a part of the pageantry of the
Current Middle ages. This class will walk beginners through a day in the
life of an average field herald. We will cover tournament processionals,
interactions with the list minister, and standard convention before,
during, and after combat. We may even get in to heraldic dress, time
permitting. Please come and join in; beginners will benefit most but
experienced heralds can offer up advice and knowledge to widen the scope of
this class. Hope to see you there!
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner+
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 4 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*College of Manuscript Arts:* Calligraphy/Illumination, Book Binding,
Paper Making, Cartography, etc.
No classes available at this time.
*College of Performing Arts:* Music, Dance, Poetry and More.
*Knowne World Choir*
Lord Thome Spyle Syngere
Help us revive this legendary performing group at Estrella! All singers are
welcome to recreate a few of the most popular Period songs from the past.
We are specifically looking for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass vocalists.
Come and have fun making music!
*This group will have a performance on Saturday at 1:30 pm on the A & S
stage. All are invited to attend.*
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12
pm.
*Belly Basics (or "Shake It 'Til Ya Make It")*
Sandhya Kesari
Have you always wanted to dance around the campfire but (think you) don't
know how? In this class, you will learn the basics you need to have a great
time dancing the night away at drum circles and haflas all over the Knowne
World!
We will cover the basic foundation movements of Middle Eastern dance and
learn to combine that basic "alphabet" into beautiful and fun "phrases" - we
will also sample the most frequent rhythms that are played at SCA drum
circles and discuss drum circle etiquette (or "how not to be the jerk at
the drum circle.")
Wear something comfortable to move in, and a scarf or sash to tie around
the hip is encouraged, but please save the jingles for the campfire, since
we'll probably be sharing space with other classes and we don't want to be
Those Guys ;)
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*Beginner Taiko*
Saionji no Hana
Explore the rhythms of Japan, used for centuries for rituals, dance and
festive celebrations. This is a hands-on drumming workshop.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 4 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday and Saturday 10 am.
*Beginning Belly Dance*
Lady Dragna Aoine
Learn the basics of Belly Dance from a certified instructor. This class
will have you dancing by the fires!
Learn Basic Slow and Fast Belly Dance Moves including Shimmies and
Traveling Steps to be used when dancing solo.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*How To Start/Run/Manage A Medieval Music Group*
Baroness Mary Amanda
Soooo, your Barony has a few musicians, some good, some great and some just
excited and you want to organize a medieval music group? HOW?? I have run
the longest running SCA Music Group in the USA (29 years). I'll show you
what you need to get started and the best way to bring in new people and
HAVE SOME FUN!!!
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Basic Harp Lessons*
Baroness Mary Amanda
Soooo, you've got this BEAUTIFUL instrument and you want to play it but
you're not really sure how to get started or you just need some tips on
CHORD STRUCTURE, SINGING WITH THE HARP, MAKING ANY SONG EASIER...all that
fun stuff.
I'll show you how.
(this class works with ANY instrument too so if you play guitar, flute,
kazoo...come!)
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Medieval Music Improv Jam!*
Baroness Mary Amanda
Sooooo, you want to be able to play with the other medieval musicians but
you don't really know HOW??? I can teach you the EASY way to play ANYTHING
by understanding the chord structure and melody of the piece. This is a
GREAT class for ANY INSTRUMENT, EVERY LEVEL
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Dancing with Finger Cymbals*
Lady Dragna Aoine
Enhance your Belly Dance with the ancient art of Finger Cymbals. No
experience necessary, I will have extra Cymbals if you do not have your own.
This class will have you doing basic moves and combos while playing
patterns as you dance.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Slow Moves - American Tribal Style(R) Belly Dance with Kamalah Tribal*
Duchess Amirah al-Zahra and Lady Mihrimah bint Arslan
Join us for an overview of several slow dance steps, as well as the
trademark posture and fluid movements of American Tribal Style(R) Belly
Dance. This class is perfect for anyone who is new to belly dance, new to
American Tribal Style(R) (ATS(R)), or just looking to add new steps to their
repertoire. ATS(R) is a modern style of dance rooted in the traditional
dances of North Africa, Central Asia, and India. In this class, we will
introduce moves performed to a slow or dramatic beat, as well as an
introduction to the basics for group improvisation (bring a friend and
learn to dance in sync!).
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Saturday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Fast Moves - American Tribal Style(R) Belly Dance with Kamalah Tribal*
Duchess Amirah al-Zahra and Lady Mihrimah bint Arslan
Join us for an overview of fast dance steps, as well as the trademark
posture and fluid movements of American Tribal Style(R) Belly Dance. This
class is perfect for anyone who is new to belly dance, new to American
Tribal Style(R) (ATS(R)), or just looking to add new steps to their repertoire.
ATS(R) is a modern style of dance rooted in the traditional dances of North
Africa, Central Asia, and India. In this class, we will introduce moves
performed to a fast tempo, as well as an introduction to the basics for
group improvisation (bring a friend and learn to dance in sync!).
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Saturday
Time: 3 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*College of Sciences:* Navigation, Astronomy, Alchemy, etc.
*Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble*
Mistress Shoshana Drakere
Alchemy for Kids. A very popular class I am bringing back for year 30. Make
a storm in a bottle, mix chemicals and try witches brew. Parents are
encouraged to assist, especially the younger kids.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 12 students
Class Fee: $3
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Calendula Salve & Tincture*
Lady Ghita de Ferrara
Learn how to make the natural healing and anti-inflammatory salve and
tincture from the calendula flower as a great alternative to modern day
treatments. In this class you will learn about the calendula flower, its
properties and make both a salve and tincture to take with you. There is a
small fee of $5 to cover the cost of products used in the class.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 12 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*Essential Oils in the Middle Ages*
Sandhya Kesari
An overview of how raw materials were gathered, distilled, and utilized in
various cultures in Medieval Europe (and beyond). Will touch on both
documentable fact and esoteric theories of the time period. Hands-on
session of blending oils for specific purposes. Attendees will leave class
with a small vial of therapeutic-grade headache remedy...
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 15 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Navigation - Part 1 of 4*
THL Michael Sinestro
This part of my navigation class will provide an overview of the subject,
along with covering inshore navigation and dead reckoning.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 12 pm.
*Navigation - Part 2 of 4*
THL Michael Sinestro
This is the second part of my navigation class, and will cover aspects of
astronomy, geography, and timekeeping relating to navigation, in order to
provide background information helpful in understanding parts 3 and 4,
which will cover celestial navigation.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 1 pm.
*Navigation - Part 3 of 4*
THL Michael Sinestro
This class, the 3rd of four, will cover the principles of celestial
navigation.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 3 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 2 pm.
*Navigation - Part 4 of 4*
THL Michael Sinestro
This class covers the instruments used in period for celestial navigation.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 4 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday 3 pm.
*Making Herbal Paint*
Lady Ghita de Ferrara
Using different herbs we will make natural paints that can be used in dying
materials and coloring scrolls. Everyone will be able to take two colors
with them at the end of class. A small fee of $5 will cover the cost of the
products used in this class.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 12 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*Making Herbal Paint for Kids*
Lady Ghita de Ferrara
Using herbs we will make paints and have fun painting on paper. Don't worry
mom and dad the stains on hands do come off over time. Please have a
responsible adult accompany each child.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 6 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Saturday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*College of Textile Arts*: Knitting, Weaving, Spinning, Embroidery,
Quilting, etc.
*Fun with Dyeing*
Lady Nastas'ia Volkovicha
A class for hands on dyeing with several natural dyes. Ages 10 and up.
Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $5
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9 am
Class Length: 4 hours
*Beginning Knitting*
Mistress Ealasaid and Lady Clarice Neep
Learn to knit. Class will cover the two basic stitches, Knit and Purl,
casting on, increasing stitches, decreasing stitches and binding off.
We will have needles to borrow during class and yarn will be provided. If
you wish to bring your own needles and yarn, please bring them the class.
If you already know the basics, but want to learn to use double pointed
needles, we can cover that as well.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated Friday 9 am.
*Knitting for Beginners*
Lady Isabelle Le Charpentier
Two basic stitches of knit and purl will be taught. Wooden needles with be
given along with enough yarn to make a small pouch. Instructions for the
pouch will be handed out.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 6 students
Class Fee: $3
Day: Wednesday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 2 hours
*Tatting Lacework*
Tianna of Shaftsbury
Learn the easiest lace there is. Just one knot,
so durable and machine washable.
Portable while in progress, just put it in your pocket and go.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $1
Day: Thursday
Time: 9 am
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday 10 am.
*Fiber Burn Identification*
Lady Isabelle Le Charpentier
The class will be given samples of different fabrics to burn smell and
observe. These will be attached to cards to form basis of a file. After
identifying fibers, mystery fibers will be given to ID.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: $3
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday 4 pm.
*Early Period Embroidered Seam Treatments*
Lady Rosamund Sanburne
Have you always wanted to know how to make your early period garb a little
more special? Come learn how! Students will learn herringbone, double
herringbone, and other embroidered seam treatments. This class is intended
for those with previous embroidery experience. If you need glasses for
handwork, please bring them.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Intermediate
Class Limit: 6 students
Class Fee: $1
Day: Thursday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Viking Whip Cords*
Baroness Arsenda of Calais
Are you looking for a fun activity to do with your child this Estrella War?
Come and learn to make Viking Whip cords! This Viking craft is fun for the
entire family, and you need a partner to do it. It's fun for you to do with
your child or for your children to do together.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 20 students
Class Fee: $1
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Quilting is Period*
Mistress Nefratiri Ani Eponis
A discussion of quilted fabrics and garments in period - links to source
material provided.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 2 students
Class Fee: $1
Day: Friday
Time: 9 am
Class Length: 1 hour
*Spinning on a Wheel*
Lady Dubhchobhlaigh inghean Eoin ui hEalaighthe
This is a basic introduction to working with a spinning wheel. Learn to
prepare your fiber properly for the kind of yarn that you want to make on
your wheel. Learn to coordinate eyes, hands and foot/feet to keep your
wheel running consistently. Students should bring their wheel and some
clean fiber to work with.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 3 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*Embroidery 101*
Lady Ceridwen Verch Deykin
Embroidery 101 will be an engaging class that allows for one to learn a
brief history of embroidery and how it has progressed through the ages. It
will allow for participants to also learn the stitches for themselves,
giving plenty of time to ask questions and learn how to make a stunning
piece of art to wear on their favorite outfit, or place upon a satchel for
all to see. Come one, come all, to the thrilling experience which is the
art of embroidery!
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 15 students
Class Fee: $8
Day: Friday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 1.5 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday, 3pm and Saturday, 2 pm.
*7 strand Kumihimo*
Baroness Arsenda of Calais
Learn basic 7 strand kumihimo to make cording for all your needs. If you
can count to 3, move a string and turn a wheel you can do this. This
activity is great for ages 5 and over and a great way pass time during
court or long trips in the car.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 15 students
Class Fee: $2
Day: Thursday
Time: 2 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Mongolian Felting*
Lady Eleanor Peregrine
Learn to make felt the way the Mongolians have been doing it for
centuries. History and wet hands will be combined as participants in this
class create their own piece of felt during class, to be picked up after
the felting process is completed. The creative portion runs from 10 am to
12 pm. I will pull the roll and the participants can pick up their pieces
between 3:30 and 4:00. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 12 students
Class Fee: TBD
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
*College of the Trades:* Woodworking, Leatherworking, Metalworking,
Ceramics, Brewing, Glass Making, etc.
*Brewing Your First Mead*
Lord Donndubán Ó Domhnaill (Donovan O'Donnell)
Fermented honey may be the oldest form of alcohol known to man. Its appeal
certainly had the staying power to stick around through the Middle Ages and
its popularity is picking up speed today. Learn the basics of fermentation,
sanitation, and what you need to know to make a batch of mead for yourself.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday, 2 pm.
*Brewing Beer - An Introduction*
Lord Donndubán Ó Domhnaill (Donovan O'Donnell)
Learn the basics of fermentation and how grain is converted into beer.
We'll step through the process of brewing, talk about how different
ingredients affect the final product, and explore a day in the life of a
home brewer. By the end of this presentation you will know the first steps
to take to begin this delicious journey.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Saturday
Time: 1 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*College of War:* Arms/Armour, War Machines, Historical Combat Strategies,
Bowery/Fletching, etc.
No classes available at this time.
*Elective Classes:* Those Classes Not Represented by a College
*5 Easy Steps to Writing A&S Documentation*
Kniaginia Ian'ka Ivanova zhena Petrovitsa
Many of us haven't even written a book report, let alone a research paper,
since high school. But don't worry, you can write documentation for your
entries with a little bit of guidance and a simple and easy to understand
approach.
This class is geared to help those that have never written documentation to
get a start on the process and to help those that have written
documentation to improve their skills for award winning documentation.
Full handouts will be provided free of charge which will cover the 5 Steps
to Writing your documentation, how to cite your sources and the use of the
internet (good and bad) for research. We will be also looking at examples
of documentation from artisans around the known worlde.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday, 3 pm.
*Games They Could Have Played*
Judith Anne
Many modern games are made up of wood, cloth, sticks, and rocks. That's all
very medieval but the games are available now. Come and see and play a
selection of games that you, too, can own.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Wednesday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Thursday, 1 pm.
*Documentation*
Dame Fiona Gwyllt Wynne
Let's take a bite out of documentation! Documentation is not as hard as you
think! You don't have to be a College graduate to do it! Come and discuss
the ins and outs of documentation. There will be handouts.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 10 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*First Contact: Japan and the West in Period*
Saionji no Hana
In 1543, a Portuguese vessel landed at Tanegashima. By the end of the
16thCentury, the Dutch and Spanish had also visited Japan.
Discover the impact the "Southern Barbarians" had upon this island Empire
and vice versa.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Saturday
Time: 12 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*Horse Use on the Estate*
Tianna of Shaftsbury
Images of horses in use in our period. History and lore. Debunk assumptions
I had. Discussion of lore and myths. Stabling, tack, feed. Will include
military use in history if time allows.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: $1
Day: Thursday
Time: 3 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on Friday, 3 pm.
*Laurel's Mini-Meeting*
Mistress Dairine Mor O hUigin
*For Laurels only*. This class is a roundtable for continuing the
discussions begun last summer at Middle East Feast. In the last
mini-meeting we were encouraged to read what Corpora has to say about the
position of Laurel and to bring your thoughts on how we can fulfill our
station better and use our knowledge to make a better, stronger Society. I
encourage all Laurels, especially those from outside Atenveldt to attend
and share your perspective.
Age Limit: Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: None
Day: Thursday
Time: 4 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
Note: This class will be repeated on
*SCA Courtesy and Etiquette*
Posadnitsa Natal'ia
Many of us have been taught what to do, but very few have been taught why
things are done the way they are. This is a discussion class with an
overview of the "10 Commandments" of the SCA, and time for Q&A.
Age Limit: Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: 15 students
Class Fee: None
Day: Friday
Time: 10 am
Class Length: 2 hours
Note: This class will be repeated on Saturday, 12 pm.
*Unofficial Guide to SCA Photography*
Lady Paparazzi
Bring your cameras, your imagination and most of all.. you.
Everyone has the potential to catch great images in the SCA. In this course
I will give some of my tips and tricks into how I capture the magic around
me. You don't need a fancy camera. A point and shoot will work.
Age Limit: Kids (5-9)
Youth (10-17)
Adults
Class Level: Beginner
Class Limit: None
Class Fee: $2
Day: Friday
Time: 3 pm
Class Length: 1 hour
*This schedule is subject to change without notice*.
*..........................................................................................*
PLEASE CROSS POST
In Service,
*Arianna Marie della Luna, Baroness of the Court*
*Estrella War XXX Promotions*
More information about the Ansteorra
mailing list