Their Excellencies Absolon of Hereford and Silvana Corwin
along with the Barony of Elfsea invite you to join them by attending
Elfsea Baronial College
August 29th, 2026
All Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist
1959 Sandy Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Site opens at 8 am and closes at 7 pm.
Site is dry. Service animals only.
Event Information
Activities and happenings to include:
- Multiple tracks of Arts, Science and Combat classes
- Blade of Merit Circle
- Artisan and Bardic Championships
- Parent-led children’s activities
- Sideboard Luncheon (See below for more information)
- Baron Franklin’s Memorial Pickling Competition
- Heraldic Consultation table
- Blue Feather Coffee Bar
- Elevation Vigils
- Period Gaming
- Bake Sale
Class Coordinator
Elizabethe De Salisbiry OL
hrclark30@gmail.com
Classes are currently full, but we will update this section with a link if that changes.
Area and Site Maps
Registration
Pre-registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/ElfseaBaronialCollege26
- Adult Event Registration: $25
- Adult Member Discount Event Registration: $15
- Child (17 and under): Free
- Make checks payable to: ‘SCA Inc. / Barony of Elfsea’
- We can only accept cash and checks at the door.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend with a 21-year-old or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver from the parents.
Event Schedule
(Subject to change)
- 8am – Gate Opens
- 9am – Morning Court
- 10am – Classes Start
- 10am – 12pm – Arts and Science Competition Setup
- 11am – Bardic Competition
- 12pm – Lunch
- 1pm – Classes Resume
- 1-2pm – Blade of Merit Circle
- 3pm – Arts and Science Competition Cleanup
- 3-4pm – Order of the Azure Keystone Meeting
- 5pm – Evening Court
- 7pm – Site Closes
Sideboard Lunch
All attendees are welcome to enjoy a sideboard lunch.
Sideboard is included in the site fee.
Chef: Lord Giles Maynard
MENU:
Beef meatballs in ale – onion gravy
(with an onion-free option for those with allergies)
Garlic sourdough bread
Garlic-herb butter
Cheese and cured meat board
Sausages, mustards, pickles or pickled red onions
Pomegranate Sharbat (a chilled diluted fruit syrup drink)
Please reach out to our Combat & Craft Bake Sale coordinators with any questions:
Ryan of Elfsea – ryanmnovak1@gmail.com & Steve of Elfsea – tutman2016@gmail.com
Class Schedule
(Subject to change)
Class Descriptions
Make and Take Iron/Bronze Age Netted Pouch
Dvorianin Bezzhen Dragoslavl Ladogin
We will be making cordage out of bast fiber and learning how make a Bronze/Iron age netted bag with simple looping. Looping is an early precursor to nålbing and very easy to learn. We will get a good start on the bags but will most likely need to be finished on your own.
Ages 13+
Medieval Polyphony: Sing a Round!
Mistress Sigveig Solvig O.P.
What is polyphony? If you’ve ever sung a round, you’ve produced polyphony!
Learn polyphony’s history, why it’s important in the development of Western music, and learn to sing a period one.
Students will receive handouts with musical notation for three songs as well as web links to their performances
for future reference.
Capacity: 6 (all auditors welcome)
Let’s Teach Some Pages & Junior Entourage
Lady Adelaide de Ruthven
Teaching Pages! Attending youth will receive an outline, ideas, and starting kits. Donations encouraged for kits.
Capacity: 5
Cost: Donations for kits
Fan Painting Workshop
Lady Alexandra Lunette Arundel
Using the Serti technique for silk painting, we will use Gutta Resist and Dye-Na-Flow fabric paints to create a painted silk fan project.
Bring artwork 4” tall to fill a 12” curved space, or generic artwork will be provided.
The class handout is free. Materials to participate in the class are $5 cash.
Capacity: 6
Cost: $5
Ages 13+
Building Your SCA Resume
HL Marion inghean u’ Ruanadha
Learn to build your SCA Resume – please bring writing materials for the discussion.
A Brief History of Non-European Books
HL Alhdryð ceorlstrang
You’ve heard of illuminated European manuscripts, now come learn about how pre-modern people in the rest of the world recorded and shared information.
Introduction to Brick Stitch
HG Åsa in Blinda
Can you count? Would you like to doubt that ability? Welcome to the world of counted stitch embroidery.
Become familiar with one of the techniques used to embroider geometric patterns, most iconically tied to Germany in the 14th century.
Capacity: 10
Cost: $5
How to Make Historical Rapier Fencing Garb
Don Samuael McTavish
Learn how to make historical fencing clothing.
Making Minoan
Lady Lucieta Violante
If you’ve ever been interested in your own Minoan garb but not known how to do so please join me in creating a pattern unique to you. With a small lecture on styles, fabric choices, colors and accessories, I will guide you through measuring and plotting your very own pattern.
Chivalric Pelling 101
Sir Rande Robertson
In this class we will go over the 6 basic shots to throw on a pell. How to practice with intent, and allow the attendees an opportunity to develop basic shot mechanics they can then use to train.
Class attendees should bring gloves to prevent blisters.
Chivalric Pelling 201
Sir Rande Robertson
Building on the Pelling 101 class. We will discuss wraps and how to train them without injuring yourself.
Bring gloves to prevent blisters.
Preparing Wool for Spinning from Raw to Roving
Lord Giovanni Di Cellini
We will demonstrate the process of preparing raw wool. We will scour, comb, and card samples to prepare for spinning.
Capacity: 10
Thread the Needle, Tie the Knot! – A Beginning Embroidery Class
Mistress Kalida Aristana O.L.
Never sewed or embroidered before? Or it’s been a LOOOONG time since someone showed you how to get that button back on? Please join me, Mistress Kalida Aristana, to learn how to thread that needle, tie that knot, and add some embroidery to your garb! Already know how to take care of that needle and thread? I am also happy to demonstrate and teach three basic embroidery stitches that were used widely in medieval times –
Stem Stitch, Chain Stitch, and Back Stitch. Come sit for a while and stitch!
Note: Everyone please bring your own scissors.
Developing a Fighter Training Plan: The Five Elements of Training
Master Orlando Giovanni
Why do some fighters improve rapidly while others plateau despite practicing just as often? This class explores a systematic approach to training built around the Five Elements of Training: the lizard brain, logical brain, muscle memory, athleticism, and integration. Learn how to diagnose weaknesses, prioritize the skills that matter most, and build a personalized training plan that produces measurable improvement rather than simply logging more practice hours.
Embalming in Ancient Egypt
Steven Adamson
Learn how to embalm from an Archeologist who has been to Egypt on many digs!
Pewter Casting
Master Sebastian Frobishire
We will cover different types of soapstone, tools, carving techniques, different types of pewter and how to cast with it.
Ages 10+
Introduction to Medieval Purses and Purse Making (Leather Working)
Lord Jasper Codrington
This class is an introduction to medieval purses, including a brief history on various belt purses and bags worn in period. The instruction portion is essentially a beginners guide to purse building from pattern creation, choice of materials, use of tools and how to use them with a demonstration on how to construct two types of medieval belt purses using leather.
Capacity: 12
Peerage Pep Talk: Keeping Your Path Positive
Madame Jeanne Marie la Verriere O.L.
In this roundtable discussion-type class, we will discuss some techniques to help keep the path you’re on a positive and healthy one. No matter what your goals are, let’s discuss how to get there with your heart, head, and health intact.
Newcomers Class: Precedence vs. Prestige – Office and Duties
Sir Arthur of the Fen
Learn the difference between Precedence and Prestige. We will discuss the various offices and their duties as well.
Sewing with Thrifted Materials: Tips, Trick, Pros, and Cons
Lady Katherine inghean Ui Chonghaile
The tips and tricks for sourcing Secondhand Materials. From finding estate sales, comparing fiber content, and how to be sustainable while creating the garb of your dreams!
Capacity: 15
Smocking 101
Caterina Bella Rosso
Would you like to learn how to make a smocked apron to jazz up your outfit? This is the class for you!
Capacity: 15
How to Warp Your Inkle Loom for Cardweaving
Disa Einarsdottur
Have an inkle loom and want to do card weaving? I got you!
Notes: Everyone will need to be seated at a table and have their own inkle loom if they want to follow along.
Will also need a set of weaving cards and either 10/2 or 8/4 weaving yarn. Please bring your own supplies.
Capacity: 10
Learning About Embroidery Thread
Lady Catalin von Braunschweyg
Different types of commercially available embroidery thread, how they might be used in pre-1600 embroidery,
different qualities of the thread that affect how you might want to use them, and a thread “petting zoo” for
examining and touching threads.
I Will Survive (Blank Page Syndrome): An Anthem for Unstoppable Creativity
HL Delfina De Borja
At first, you were afraid, you were petrified! Staring at a blank piece of parchment and feeling absolute panic? Take a deep breath. This class is here to ensure you don’t spend ages crying in the scriptorium trying to make your first original scroll design!
Ages 16+
Pelling: Office Hours
Sir Rande Robertson
This will be an opportunity to anyone to get direct feedback on techniques or learn combinations.