[Scriptoris] Class Ideas:

[nweders at mail.utexas.edu]

Maridonna suggested:

 >>>> Is someone going to do a class on name documentation summarization 
for submission forms?  This seems to be a very big problem from what I have 
read of Asterisk's comments in the Gazette.<<<<

Maridonna had a good idea for a class, one that would be good for this 
year's Heraldic and Scribal Symposium.

I've been asked by a couple of people to throw some ideas on classes for 
this year's symposium and I've listed some below.  (I'm sure there are others.)

How to research in a library.  What to look for in doing research of any type.

The Heraldic Library -  a discussion of good sources for the beginning 
herald, what to look for in a good source.  Basic books and the BAD BOOK 
LIST and why they are bad.

Field Heraldry - Rapport between list mistress and herald.  obligations of 
the field herald to the Noble.  Basic and simple ways to organize 
announcing for a list.

Voice heraldry - How to Project your voice in a safe manner.  What to say 
and how to say it. Basic dramatics for the Court Herald.

Naming practises -- I've seen a lot of people looking for Italian personas 
these days maybe a general class on names, and heraldic practises within 
period.  I know people have asked me for research on common names that have 
proved difficult.  Perhaps a slant could be on how to encourage people to 
do research.  Any naming practises form any culture would be of benefit

An heraldic bee_  sort of like a spelling bee.  Start with simple devices 
and go up until you find the herald who can blazon the really difficult 
ones.  Good practise for people.

The Submission process. - How to get people interested in submitting their 
device,  problems and pitfalls, and how to resolve them.  this might be a 
good round table for a few heralds to discuss problems they have 
encountered and how to soothe the angry submitter.

How to dress a Herald:  How to make a heraldic tabard.

Heraldic embroidery.  Teach some basic stitches and offer patterns of some 
basic charges.  How to use filling stitches so it looks good.

A historical survey of a particular Charge:  Did you know the Lions of 
England aren't really lions?  How often was it used and by whom.

Working with Equestrian lists:  something several Baronies are starting to 
experience.

Simple Blazons:  An introduction on blazoning.

How to design your device.

Non-european heraldry.  Or Continental Heraldry

Historical heraldry.  The Visitations of the heralds in England.


For scribes:

Diapering and backgrounds:

Simple hands

An overview of types of Pens and Inks on the market - what works what doesn't.

Paper - how to pick paper for charters, scrolls and such.

Scrolls in period.  Or illumination in period.

Just some ideas for people to  think about teaching.

Regards,

Clare






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