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Combat Schedule
There is lots of Arts and Sciences going on! Their Excellencies Penda and Sybilla, and ‘The Boys’ from Crazyhouse Fabrications will have smithies set up, and will be running classes and showing off their wares, THLs Iohn Spooner and Katrina along with Master Adenar are organizing a woodshop near Ramshaven camp, with classes and demos running all week, and The Lord Giovanni Orseolo is offering dance classes every day, leading up to a Wednesday evening ball!
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Class Descriptions
Small(ish) Linen Items with Dame Helen (Sunday at 10am at the Tudor House in Althing camp)
An overview class on what can be done with a meter or two of linen cloth to enhance your appearance and comfort. I will show examples of different kinds of Veils, Aprons, Underpants, Hoods, Bags, food wrap and more. I will have a hand out with sizes as well, so you can make them at home People are welcome to stay after class to discuss further ideas, tour the trailer, or just chat.
Almond Cheese Experimentation with Frowe Dorothea af Holm (Sunday afternoon in the hall kitchen)
I have some almond cheese recipes from Sabina Welserin’s cookbook and Ein Buch von guter spise. I would like to try and make them, and see how they turn out and if they taste decent. Anyone wanting to help me, by grinding almonds, mixing things, pressing other things, and taste testing, is welcome to join in!
Max attendance 6 persons (? Drop-ins welcome)
All ages
Caribou Tufting with Okimâw Ren (Tuesday, 1pm – 3pm, Rising Waters camp)
Join us for a hands-on workshop in the traditional art of Caribou tufting—a delicate and beautiful Indigenous craft that uses the soft hair of the caribou to create textured, raised designs. In this class, you’ll learn the techniques of shaping and stitching tufts into a unique, eye-catching pin you can wear with pride. Caribou tufting originated with the Dene and Métis peoples in northern Canada, where caribou were essential to survival and cultural expression. More than just art, tufting is a way of honouring the land, the animal, and the knowledge passed down through generations.
Max 12 people
Fee $15pp or honorarium
If paying with a gift:
Traditional gifts vary by Indigenous culture, but some widely respected options include: ### *1. Tobacco* (Loose or in a pouch) – Tobacco is one of the most common and meaningful gifts, especially for Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and those offering teachings or ceremonies. – It is typically given with both hands as a request or in gratitude for shared knowledge. ### *2. Cloth (Fabric)* – Many Indigenous cultures use cloth in regalia, ceremonies, and gifting. Offering high-quality fabric (often red, blue, or other vibrant colors) is a sign of respect. ### *3. Food* – Traditional foods like wild rice, maple syrup, berries, dried fish, or smoked meat are meaningful gifts. – If offering store-bought food, choose high-quality or culturally relevant items. (please, no peanuts) ### *4. Handmade or Culturally Significant Items* – Beadwork, quillwork, ribbon skirts, or other handmade crafts hold deep meaning. – Blankets are also given as a gesture of warmth, protection, and care. ### *5. Bundles or Personal Gifts* – Some people offer small medicine bundles containing sage, cedar, sweetgrass, or other sacred items. – A well-thought-out personal gift (like art, or a useful tool) can also be appreciated. The most important aspect is intention—gifts should be given with sincerity and respect.
PANTS PANTS PANTS! with La Magnifica Laura (Tuesday, 1pm – 3pm at the Gatehouse)
Late period “pants” and pantaloons evolved from the joined hose whose name they retained. That means their seams are in weird places, making lower body garments even more challenging than they already are!
In this class we will first draft modern, pajama-type pants, and then experiment with moving the seams around and chopping them up in various ways. (so you can do it with your own favorite pants pattern!) I shall do my level best to answer any questions about why pants are the way they are, and if there is time and interest, we may also explore the comparatively less difficult venetian breeches, and trunk hose.
Max 7 ppl
no fee
Origami with Lord Eral of Alwoodly (3pm Saturday and 3pm Monday, in the A&S Tent)
Origami butterflies and other things
All ages welcome
Making a Leather Frog (sword or dagger hanger) with Lord Eral of Alwoodly (4pm Sunday in the A&S tent)
A class to make a holder to attach a weapon to your belt. Please bring the weapon for which you are making the frog!
$10 materials fee
max 15 ppl
Creating a Knitted Stocking Pattern with Margareta Alesaunder (11am-12pm Monday in the Chapel Shelter)
We will be creating a custom fitted Knitted Stocking pattern. Must have some knowledge of knitting.
Max 10 ppl
Practical Soap Making with Magistra Lucia Moranza (10am-1pm Tuesday in the Hall Kitchen)
Now That’s What I Call Ealdormere! with Philomena Lancione (4pm Monday, Bardic area)
An introductory class to the music of Ealdormere. Repertoire includes: Come and Be Welcome, Rise, River, The “E” Song, and anything that people might like to review or share!
Practical Bardic with Mafanwy called Myfi (Time and place TBA)
An introduction to early bardic culture, the rights and responsibilities of Bards, other bardic types, as well as practical advice on pronunciation, and ways of dealing with pre-performance nerves!
Towards a More Medieval Camp with Dame Helen (2pm Tuesday at The Tudor House in Althing Camp)
We are fortunate that camping with the SCA allows us great latitude in the manner in which we camp. This class gives tips and examples for hiding less medieval things, and suggests alternatives that you could choose when replacing and improving your equipment over time. Given in our camp so that we can show examples in situ. Water provided, BYO cup! People are welcome to stay after class to discuss further ideas, tour the trailer, or just chat. Handout provided.
Making a Feather Paintbrush with Margareta Alesaunder (11am Sunday in the Chapel Shelter)
Students will be creating paintbrushes using goose feathers. Donations towards materials appreciated but not required.
Adults/youth
Max 6 ppl
Dyes and Mordants with Magistra Lucia Moranza (10 AM Monday in the Chapel shelter)
This conversational class explores what is really happening in that dye pot and how the chemistry behind the pretty colours works. No science background required, questions encouraged. Just because they didn’t know how it worked in period, doesn’t mean we can’t!
Handstitching essentials (and mini bag!) with Ollamh Emer ingen Uí Áedán (1-2pm Saturday, Gatehouse)
Come learn the basics of hand sewing and make a mini market bag to go!
Adults and youth, includes handout (15 person cap)
Bardic Workshop with Ollamh Emer ingen Uí Áedán (1-3 Sunday, bardic area)
Come and try out a new piece you’re working on (song, poem, story, whatever!) and provide feedback to your fellow performers/ authors/ composers!
Candle Dipping – Boring and Repetitive, yet Fun For All Ages! with Magnifica Laura and Eibhlin an Doire (Wednesday afternoon in the Longhouse kitchen)
Laura has a lot of wax and string, but never gets around to making candles! Come help her use up her stores, and add some light to your camp! Children welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian under our current regulations. Parents will be offered coffee.
To The Woods We Go, with Her Excellency Sybilla (10am Wednesday, beginning at the Forge area)
Let us learn together as we walk the grounds. What will we see? An abundance of interesting plants are just waiting to be discovered! Bring along your magic communication picture tablet or notepad, whichever you prefer. Following, there will be tea and cookies at the Shepherd’s Hut.
Woodworking classes: (Woodworker’s camp)
Classes will be in the mornings, starting at 10am. All classes are FREE but donations of snack foods are welcome!
Saturday:
1) learn how to use a drawknife by producing a lovely wooden chrysanthemum flower with Katrina. Youth are welcome but must have a parent present. Class size 6.
2) Sharpening Stuff: Learn to sharpen your knives, scissors, etc. with Iohn. Bring any items you wish to sharpen and give it a go.
Sunday:
1) Make a wooden spatula for use in the kitchen with Katrina. Students will use a drawknife and spokeshave to create their own wooden spatula. Class limit 6.
2) Files and Rasps, what’s the difference and how to use them with Iohn.
Monday:
Spoon carving with Iohn and Katrina
Class limit of 6. No bystanders please, due to safety concerns.
Tuesday:
1) Kolrosing with Katrina. Kolrosing is an ancient method of decorating wood and bone items. Bring your spatula or spoon to decorate or try it on some practice wood. Class size of six unless you scavenge another picnic table and bring it to class with you.
2) Hand planes with Iohn. Learn how planes work and try them out. Bench Planes, Molding Planes, and Specialty planes.
Wednesday:
Pole Lathe Hands-On: turning items on a pole lathe with Iohn. We will have two lathes set up for you to play with, for spindles and bowls.
Dance Classes at the Poacher’s Galliard (Main Hall) with Lord Giovanni Orseolo – 2pm Daily
Sunday:
English Country – beginner level – minimum class size 4 – Come and learn two dances for four. Hearts Ease and Rufty Tufty. If we have time we will try Black Nag as well.
Monday:
Processional Dances – beginner level – minimum class size 2 – Come and learn Queens Alman and Black Alman. If we have time we will try Belle Qui Pavane as well.
Tuesday:
15th Century Italian – beginner level – minimum class size 2 – Come and learn Leoncello Vecchio and Marchesana. If we have time we will also learn Petite Vriens as well.
Wednesday:
Circle Dances – beginner level – minimum class size 8 – Come and learn Sellingers Round and Gathering Peascods.
The ball on Wednesday will be based on the Dances in the classes.