[Glaslyn] Re: Steppes Mini-Collegium on Twelfth Night Gifts -- OOPS!

lizdenpeters at juno.com lizdenpeters at juno.com
Tue Nov 18 16:49:56 PST 2003


Saturday, November 22, 2003

On Tue, 18 Nov 2003 13:05:12 -0600 lizdenpeters at juno.com writes:
> Having trouble coming up with gifts for your friends at Twelfth 
> Night?
> Well, this is the collegium for you! We are having classes on 
> making
> gifts that anyone will be delighted to receive.
> We are in debt to The Wooden Spoon as they have graciously allowed 
> us to
> use their facilities for this event. The address is 1617 Avenue K 
> in
> Plano. 
> This is not a "garb" event.
> There will be a potluck lunch at the site. Please bring something 
> to
> contribute to the lunch. We request that you bring real food, not 
> just
> chips and dips. Suggestions might be sandwiches, cold meats, side 
> dishes
> such as slaw, salad, green bean salad, etc., maybe some chips or 
> baked
> beans (cold or in a crock pot), pickles and olives, deviled eggs, 
> etc.
> Please bring items that need refrigeration in a cooler. Of course, 
> a
> dessert or two would be nice--a fruit platter is a light option for
> dessert. Does that give you a few ideas? THIS IS A DRY SITE. 
> Please note that this is NOT specifically targeted for either men 
> or
> women. It is for anyone with an interest in making some gifts. 
> Classes will start at 9:30 AM and end at 4:30 PM. Morning classes 
> will
> start at 9:30 AM and end at 12:30 PM and afternoon classes will 
> start at
> 1:30 PM and end at 4:30 PM. The lunch break will be from 12:30 PM to 
> 1:30
> PM. Class listings, etc. are listed below. Please note that we will 
> be
> running on real time, not SCA time.
> Morning Classes:
> Bead Rings. Instructor: HL Suzanna the Herbalist (MKA Sue Rogers). 
> This
> class will show you how to make rings using beads and wire. If you 
> have
> jewelers pliers (round nose or flat nose), bring them. Ring mandrels 
> and
> rawhide mallets would be helpful too. $3.00 Cost for materials and
> handout.
> Cordial Making. Instructor: Lady Liadan Bregh (MKA Karen Cleek). 
> This
> class will be a demonstration of cordial making basics. A handout 
> will be
> available.
> Belt Book. Instructor: Lady Fionnuala the Fey (MKA Elizabeth Peters) 
> This
> will be, hopefully, a make-it and take-it. (I am currently 
> finalizing
> materials list, etc. and will post more information later).
> Soap Making. Instructor: Lady Anne the Spinster (MKA Donna Mallory) 
> This
> class will be held outside (due to fumes) under a pavilion but be 
> sure to
> dress for our changeable Texas weather. There will be a handout
> available.
> Afternoon Classes
> Embroidered Pouches. Instructor: HL Suzanna the Herbalist (MKA Sue
> Rogers). This class will show you how to make small embroidered 
> muslin
> pouches. Please bring an embroidery hoop and some fabric if you have 
> some
> you want to use. Basic embroidery knowledge required. We will have 
> some
> muslin and floss available. $1.00 cost for handout.
> Cordial Making. This will be a repeat of the morning demo.
> Belt Book. This will be a repeat of the morning class. 
> I am currently putting together a handout of sorts with various 
> recipes
> and hints for Twelfth Night and mundane Christmas gifts. This will 
> be
> available for a nominal charge for the cost of the copies. 
> Currently, it
> is about 16 pages but more will be added.
> In service to the dream,
> Lady Fionnuala the Fey for
> Lord Vincenzo Cellini
> (MKA Dennis Peters)
> A&S Minister
> Barony of the Steppes
> E-Mail: lizdenpeters at juno.com
> Phone: 214-330-8518
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