1 | Calligraphy / Illumination/ parchmenting | Making Your Own Ductus | We will use a period manuscript to develop our own ductus as a class. 1 hour. 13+. No limit. | Ian the Green | 8 | 11:00:00 AM |
2 | Calligraphy / Illumination/ parchmenting | Painting with Egg Tempera | Introduction to egg tempera painting. We will learn to make egg tempera from scratch and practice some basic painting techniques as well as some history of the medium. 2 hours. 13+ with an Adult. Limited supplies - first come, first served. | Matthew MacGilleFhaoláin | 8 | 9:00:00 AM |
3 | Calligraphy / Illumination/ parchmenting | Making Iron Gall and Brazilwood Ink | We will be making and bottling Iron Gall Ink as well as Brazilwood Ink. Participants may take a bottle of Iron Gall ink with them at the end of class. Brazilwood ink is very limited in the amount that can be made so that might not be possible for participants to take with them. 2 hours. 13+. No limit. | Ian the Green | OD 2 | 2:00:00 PM |
4 | Calligraphy / Illumination/ parchmenting | Embroidered Period Parchment Repairs | Medieval manuscripts repaired with embroidery. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Melisent McAffee | 8 | 3:00:00 PM |
5 | Clothing | Late Period Dress Gloves | Brief history and how to make a pattern for fitted leather/cloth gloves. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Margherita de Mantua | 5 | 9:00:00 AM |
6 | Clothing | Drafting with The Modern Maker | A hands on class teaching drafting with proportionate tapes as used in The Modern Maker Vol 1&2. Class will include an overview of the method and how they were used in tailoring books from the time, making your own personal tapes, and drafting a doublet. You can pick out which style doublet works best for you, and we’ll discuss any changes you might need to make to shift the general shape towards the decade and region of your choice. With just a little alteration, mostly to the doublet point, you can use this pattern for a wide span of the 16th century. Bring your own copy of The Modern Maker, or take a look at my copies during the class. 2 hours. 13+. Limit 6. | Tatiana Verlioni | 5 | 10:00:00 AM |
7 | Clothing | Easy Garb with Yzzy | For newcomers, garb can be intimidating. This class is designed for those that need some simple garb. We will discuss how to make a pattern for a tunic and pants from clothes you already have and a skirt and belt-no pattern necessary! These items can be sewn on a machine and are simple items for generic early period garb. 1 hour. 8+ with an adult. Limit 12. | Yzabeau Brossier | 5 | 1:00:00 PM |
8 | Course Track: | Class Title | Class Description | Teacher SCA Name | Room # | Time |
9 | Culinary / Brewing | Sourdough: From Starter to Artisan Bread | This class will cover the history, health benefits, making and maintaining a starter, a basic bread recipe, best practices, and helpful tools for creating a healthy artisan sourdough bread. Hands on starter feeding, mixing, laminating, and shaping will be included. Students will also be given starter to take home if desired. 2 hours. 18+. Limit 10. | Isabeau Wynter | Kitchen | 1:00:00 PM |
10 | Culinary / Brewing | Daxtorian’s foods from the Egyptian streets | I make a wide variety of Egyptians street foods and want to share them with you! 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Daxtorian Reinhardt | Kitchen | 3:00:00 PM |
11 | DEI | DEI 101: An Introduction to the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. | This is ‘basic DEI training.’ This class is for everyone: all members of the populace, officers, nobility, peers, and coronets and crowns. This class covers the definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion and how they apply to the SCA. We will also talk about what the DEI office is (and what it is NOT,) as well as some simple but incredibly potent and important things each and everyone of you can do to create and maintain a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive SCA. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Castellana de Andalucia | 1 | 9:00:00 AM |
12 | DEI | DEI Terms and Definitions (Part 1) | [Important note: Each part of this two-part class covers different definitions. One does not hinge on the other. You can attend ‘part two,’ even if you were not able to make it to ‘part one.’] Imagine there are five people, in a kitchen, discussing the best way to cook an omelet. However, each one of them has a completely different idea of what an omelet is. How productive do you think that conversation will be? We can’t begin to have productive discussions about how to create and maintain a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive SCA if we all have different definitions for key terms and expressions used in these types of discussions. This two-part class will cover many words, expressions, and concepts often heard in DEI discussions. The goals of these classes are to apply the most current definitions to these terms as well as offer examples of how they are used today; clear up any misconceptions or misinformation; and get everyone speaking ‘the same language’ so that we may have more productive and constructive conversations. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Castellana de Andalucia | 1 | 10:00:00 AM |
13 | DEI | DEI Terms and Definitions (Part 2) | [Important note: Each part of this two-part class covers different definitions. One does not hinge on the other. You can attend ‘part two,’ even if you were not able to make it to ‘part one.’] Imagine there are five people, in a kitchen, discussing the best way to cook an omelet. However, each one of them has a completely different idea of what an omelet is. How productive do you think that conversation will be? We can’t begin to have productive discussions about how to create and maintain a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive SCA if we all have different definitions for key terms and expressions used in these types of discussions. This two-part class will cover many words, expressions, and concepts often heard in DEI discussions. The goals of these classes are to apply the most current definitions to these terms as well as offer examples of how they are used today; clear up any misconceptions or misinformation; and get everyone speaking ‘the same language’ so that we may have more productive and constructive conversations. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Castellana de Andalucia | 1 | 11:00:00 AM |
14 | DEI | Consent Culture | Much of social interaction is based on perceptions and assumptions. Brains are weird. We take what “we [think we] know” about a person (perceptions) and our brains try to ‘fill-in’ all the parts we don’t know (assumptions.) Even though it is usually an unconscious process, perceptions and assumptions can brutally hurt feeling, break hearts, and burn bridges. It seems inconceivable that all of this can be avoided with one simple gesture; ASK! This class covers the basic principles of consent culture and hopefully gives you the tools you need to break down your own unconscious perceptions and assumptions and start working towards consciously and consistently asking. 1 hour. 13+. No limit. | Castellana de Andalucia | 1 | 2:00:00 PM |
15 | DEI | Non-Confrontational Communication | While we may not consider the way we talk to be ‘confrontational’ or ‘violent,’ the words we choose to say are important and have a serious impact on others in ways we may or may not intend. When we express ourselves with honesty and clarity, while simultaneously paying others respectful and empathetic attention, a healthier two-way communication channel is opened which leads to a better understanding of others and fewer misunderstandings, confrontations, and/or flared tempers. This class is going to cover the basics of careful observation, pinpointing our exact feelings (based on those observations,) and identifying what needs are not being met (based on those feelings.) [Legal Disclaimer: The principles taught in this class are the intellectual property of Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD and the Center for Non-Violent Communication. The teacher of this class is NOT a certified NVC trainer but IS teaching this class with the consent and blessing of the organization provided they do not claim to be a certified trainer and refrain from using trademarked terms or images in their class.] 1 hour. 13+ with adult. No limit. | Castellana de Andalucia | 1 | 3:00:00 PM |
16 | Fiber Arts | Bobbin Lace tools for Beginners | Locating inexpensive materials to make your own pillows and accessories to use in the creation of bobbin lace. 2 hours. 18+. No limit. | Eleonora Alberti di Calabria | 2 | 9:00:00 AM |
17 | Fiber Arts | Hand sewing stitches for garment construction | This class covers basic hand sewing stitches that are useful in garment and accessory construction. Please bring your own needle, thread, and practice fabric (no more than 1/4 yard needed). Limited supplies of practice materials will be available. 1 hour. 8+ with an adult. No limit. | Beatrix Funteyn | 4 | 9:00:00 AM |
18 | Fiber Arts | Introduction to Weaving Medieval Fabrics | Using examples of period fabrics and garments made from them, we will talk about medieval fabrics you can weave. How do you find out who wove what when? And on what kind of loom? What's the best loom to buy/make? What can you make with the loom you already have? Bring fabrics you've already woven or pictures of garments you'd like to weave fabric for! Second hour: a chance to weave on various small table looms, talk about projects you are planning, etc. 2 hours. All ages welcome. No limit. | Vigdis Grafeldr | 4 | 10:00:00 AM |
19 | Fiber Arts | Intro to Tablet Weaving | In this class you will learn the very basics of tablet weaving, with demonstrations on how to set-up a pattern and warp a loom. We will be working with the Oseberg pattern. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Diana de Blyth | 4 | 1:00:00 PM |
20 | Glass-working | A Complete Beginner's Introduction to Lampworking | Have you ever been curious about lampworking? Been fascinated by the sight of bright colors combining with fire to make shiny baubles? Then this class is for you. I'll be covering safety, organization, setup, and resources - with a quick demonstration of some of the basics. Lampwork is an artform that comes with a price - you can create awesome works of beauty, but glass and fire are always trying to hurt you. This class will cover some of the painful lessons - both physical and mental! - that I have learned over my experiments with lampworking. Please note that this is *not* a hands-on class, but rather a discussion and demo. 1 hour. 18+. No limit. | Zubeydah | OD 1 | 11:00:00 AM |
21 | Glass-working | Introduction to glass engraving | This is an introductory class to the history and practice of glass engraving with a hand held stylus. It will be hands-on. 1 hour. 8+ with an adult. Limit 10 participants, unlimited observers. | Annabelle Fitzsimmons | 8 | 2:00:00 PM |
22 | Heraldry | Braiding a Wire Circlet | Have you ogled the AOA circlets given out in the Reign of Vladislav and Margaret, and coveted one for yourself? Do you want to serve the kingdom by learning a nifty way to make circlets given in court? Come to this hands-on class on the 13 strand braid! 2 hours. 18+. Limit 6. | Zubeydah | 6 | 9:00:00 AM |
23 | Heraldry | Ansteorra Insignia | An overview of the types of Insignia. And hands on making of a piece of Insignia you get to donate to the Kingdom. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Eva Helena Vettori | 6 | 11:00:00 AM |
24 | Heraldry | Vocal Heraldry | An overview of vocal, list, and ceremonial heraldry for those wanting to learn more about the workings of Court and List heraldry as well as to learn how to be a useful list or court herald. 1 hour. 18+. Limit 15. | Thomas de Groet | 6 | 1:00:00 PM |
25 | Heraldry (youth) | Heraldry for Youth | A kid-friendly introduction to heraldry. Learn the terms, play a game, and have fun! 1 hour. Designed for children. SCA rules for Children's Activities will apply. No limit. | Deanna della Penna | 7 | 11:00:00 AM |
26 | Martial Arts | Local Group Youth Rapier Marshaling Class | Attendee's will learn how to run a local Youth Rapier Program and marshal youth rapier tournaments/melees. We'll discuss the legal requirements to become authorized. How SCA and Ansteorra marshal's rules apply. We'll review how to marshal each of the 3 divisions, weapons that are allowed and armor requirements. We'll also discuss the process for obtaining a background check. BG Check is not required to attend but participants who have BG Checks should be able to authorize after this class. 2 hours. 18+. No limit. | Orlando Giovanni | 3 | 2:00:00 PM |
27 | Martial Arts | Combat Archery and Siege Fundamentals | Requirements of what you need and what you need to know to get on the field, including ammo construction. 1 hour. 18+. No limit. | Karl Thorgeirsson | OD 1 | 10:00:00 AM |
28 | Martial Arts | Control! Control! You must learn control! | This class will focus on tactic for controlling a rapier bout. During it we will discuss a basic philosophy for maintain control with the intent of limiting your opponent's options, baiting them into action (and taking advantage of it), recognizing when you've lost it, and tips for retaking it. Armor is not required (other than gloves), but a sword is recommended for drills. I will most likely have some loaner equipment available as well. 1 hour. 8+ with an adult. No limit. | Cornelius Merilainen | OD 2 | 1:00:00 PM |
29 | Material Culture | Fundamentals of Woodworking for simple projects on the cheap | Basic woodworking fundamental techniques for making simple items with minimal tools and skills that can be improved upon over time. There will be some hands on for making a weaving shuttle that can be taken home. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. Limit 10 participants, unlimited observers. | Karl Thorgeirsson | 3 | 1:00:00 PM |
30 | Material Culture | Stone 101 | Introduction to tools, techniques, and materials. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Redulf von Kol | OD 1 | 1:00:00 PM |
31 | Material Culture | What is Pyrography and where did it come from? | What is Pyrography? Where did it come from? What do you need to get started?? 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Vincenti da Murano | 3 | 10:00:00 AM |
32 | Material Culture | Beekeeping in the Current Middle Ages | We will take an overview of the evolution of beekeeping equipment and practices throughout history, discuss the biology of European honeybees (apis mellifera), identify common pests and diseases of bees, and demonstrate mite counting methods and strategies to manage parasites. 2 hours. All ages welcome. No limit. | Wilhelm Meis | 5 | 2:00:00 PM |
33 | Material Culture | Hidden in plain sight | Some practicle examples of 10 foot rule compliance for every day items. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Arthur of the Fen | 3 | 11:00:00 AM |
34 | Performance Arts (Bardic, dance, music, storytelling, etc.) | What's in your Book? | Diversity in your repertoire can be key in performing arts. We will be discussing the different "categories" that can be considered useful to have on hand for any performer. This class is mainly geared for things called bardic, but can be applied to other performing arts crafts. Bards are welcome to bring their bard books to expand and share (bring extra copies) their collections. Musicians may find resources for their craft as well. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Rosa de Armanno | 3 | 9:00:00 AM |
35 | Performance Arts (Bardic, dance, music, storytelling, etc.) | Get up and dance to the music | Available for all ages, this class will focus on learning/practicing a variety of period dances (and probably a couple that aren't but are fun to dance anyway). I'm looking to include a variety of dances (English Country, Italian, Bransles, and others) that we commonly dance in Ansteorra and Vindheim as well as a few others that aren't as well known. Dances will likely vary in complexity, but most should be accessible regardless of your dance experience. 2 hours. All ages welcome. No limit. | Cornelius Merilainen | OD 2 | 10:00:00 AM |
36 | Performance Arts (Bardic, dance, music, storytelling, etc.) | Popular Rounds and Call 'n' Response Songs | Have you ever heard people start singing rounds, and it seems like everyone who walks up just knows them and joins in? Come sing with Rhiannon and Vlad for an hour. We will have you happily singing along with popular rounds and call 'n' response songs. 1 hour. 8+ with an adult. No limit. | Rhiannon Redwulf/Vlad Strelac | Fellowship Room | 1:00:00 PM |
37 | Performance Arts (Bardic, dance, music, storytelling, etc.) | Welsh Hiaku: a peek into Welsh poetic meter | Welsh meter utilized syllable restrictions, alliteration, and interesting rhyme schemes to create poetry. Students in this class will learn the elements of 1 meter that is similar to Japanese Hiaku and attempt to write a poem or two in it. PLEASE NOTE! Students need to have a good understanding of what syllables are in a sentence, what alliteration is/ how to apply it, and a grasp of how to rhyme words. Students are encouraged (not required) to bring electronic devices that can access RhymeZone online. RhymeZone is helpful in creating a resource of words to rhyme. Students are encouraged to bring writing tools and paper as we will be writing poetry. 2 hours. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Rosa de Armanno | 6 | 2:00:00 PM |
38 | Recruitment | Recruitment and Retention | Tried and true practices for Recruitment and Retention of new members to the SCA., as well as retaining the members you have. 2 hours. All ages welcome. No limit. | Owen ap Aeddan | 7 | 9:00:00 AM |
39 | Recruitment | Right Sized Recruiting Demos | The often overlooked small demo is an effective strategy for increasing group participation without breaking the backs of your volunteers. This class will help talk about finding the right time and place to do more with less effort in recruiting. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Charles the Grey of Mooneschadowe | 7 | 1:00:00 PM |
40 | Recruitment | Recruitment and Retention: Bringing Sorority and Rennie Skills to the SCA | Are you worried about your group's ability to interest new people? The ability to retain them? This class will discuss the practices and mindsets used in sororities to recruit and retain members, and the skills and tricks used by rennies to attract and retain attention. We will talk about getting new people interested, helping them find their interest, and breaking down what makes people want to stick around. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Áshildr inn Hárfagri | 7 | 2:00:00 PM |
41 | SCA Culture | Ansteorran Herbalism & Apothcary Guild Meeting | A Meet & Greet to discuss where we are and where we want to go as a guild. Members and any other interested persons are invited! 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Jehanne de Montauban | 2 | 11:00:00 AM |
42 | SCA Culture | Duchess Willow's Peerage Round Table | Lady Eva will assist Duchess Willow, who is both Pelican and Laurel lead the round table discussion by Peers, their Students and aspiring Students-- on their personal experience as Peers and Students, the relationship between Peers and their Students, creating that relationship, and responsibilities of Peerage and the responsibilities of being a Student of a Peer. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Eva Helena Vettori /Willow de Wisp | 2 | 1:00:00 PM |
43 | SCA Culture | Demystifying the Laurellate | What *do* Laurels look for in a candidate? What are some ways you can accomplish those objectives and be more visible? Once you’re elevated, what comes next? Join us for an open discussion on the Order of the Laurel and hopefully lift any veil of mystery surrounding it. This is an open forum and we’re happy to share our experiences and answer any questions you may have. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Tatiana Verlioni | 2 | 2:00:00 PM |
44 | SCA Culture | Wiki Open Office /Persona Submission Walkthrough | Want a Wiki page but not sure how to start? Have a quick update you need done, but unsure how to send in the information? Have a story or trivia to add to a Group or People page? This is the place for you! Zubeydah, the Wiki Administrator, will be holding an open discussion / work session on how to best utilize the wiki. Drop ins are welcome - you need not stay the whole hour. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Zubeydah | 4 | 2:00:00 PM |
45 | SCA Culture | Get to know each other and what you do, with Susan the Curious | If you were intimidated about the thought of teaching a class, because I know some things, but how would I teach them, this is a great place for you to come and connect with others. You can let others know what you know and would like to share. You can put it out there what you would like to learn and see who knows it to teach you. For those who haven’t met me, I’m Susan the Curious. I love to visit with people and find out about them, I especially love hearing about their passions. This will be a round table gathering for people to share what they like doing and hopefully help people find others who enjoy doing the same things. 2 hours. 8+ with an adult. No limit. | Susan the Curious | Fellowship Room | 2:00:00 PM |
46 | SCA Culture | As Supported by Documentation - what does it mean? | This is a class on how to improve documentation for Kingdom Arts and Sciences. The class will give information about what is looked for in documentation, and suggestions on methods for improvement. 1 hour. All ages welcome. No limit. | Czina Angielczyka | 2 | 3:00:00 PM |
47 | Science and Historical Thought | Representations of St. Judith in the Renaissance | This will be an overview of the story of St. Judith and her famous beheading of the Assyrian leader, Holofernes, and its various depictions in Medieval and Renaissance artwork. CONTENT WARNING: GORE AND VIOLENCE. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Beatrix Funteyn | 8 | 1:00:00 PM |
48 | Science and Historical Thought | Medieval Astronomy | From Aristotle to Tycho Brahe, we will talk about how people in the middle ages and antiquity understood the cosmos. We will also talk about some things to look for in the night sky to feel more connected to the universe. 1 hour. 13+ with an adult. No limit. | Matthew MacGilleFhaoláin | 4 | 3:00:00 PM |