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Friday
Naalbinding Round Table
Whether new or experienced, bring your projects, ideas, problems and solutions to share with each other. New and very new naalbinders welcome.
- Class length – at least 1 hr
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – none
- Facilitator – Sir Edward the Red
Saturday
Snout to Tail
Pigs are good at making more pigs! What do you do with all that meat? Are pigs really domesticated? What are the earliest breeds? This and more. 2 hours with discussion expected. Hand out 4.00 dollars free if you want a digital copy.
- Class length – 1hour 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – $4 for handout or free for a digital handout
- Instructor – Aibhilin fra Skye
Skinny hems & fancy seams
Learn how to make super-narrow hems for those edges to be trimmed with lace or thread insertions (aka faggoting) that look best when paired with the narrowest hems possible – and also some fancy insertion stitches to go with them.
Please bring scissors and hand sewing needles – other materials supplied.
- Class length – 1 hour 50 minutes
- Class size – 10 limited to ages 16 and older
- Cost -n/a
- Instructor – Domina Helena Katerina del Roero
Tablet Weaving: Fast Warping
Short overview of the history of tablet weaving, types of looms, materials, and colours. Then instruction, demonstration, and time to practice fast warping your loom.
bring your own loom and string, or just watch and listen
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Eyrny
Introduction to Medieval Coffee
Explore a brief overview of coffee from the 5th Century to the 16th Century. Coffee will be brewed and served during the class.
$2 donation is requested for the coffee.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – 12. limited to ages 17 and older
- Cost – $2 donation payable to instructor at beginning of class
- Instructor- Lorette de Chasteauneuf
Making Chainmail Balls
Learn some basic European 4-in-1 chainmail with decreases to make your own chainmail ball! Jump rings that we will be using are aluminum for people with metal allergies.
Participants will need 2 medium sized chain nosed pliers, making sure that there are no teeth on the inside of them
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – 5
- Cost – $20
- Instructor – Ceallach Aisteach na Snag Breac
Improving Trans Ally-ship in the SCA
A VERY brief introduction to the experience of trans and gender-diverse people and some ways cisgender SCAdians can continue to improve their allyship to make events more welcoming to them. After the talk potion there will be time for some Q&As and conversation, for people who may not feel comfortable asking something out-loud, pens and paper will be provided to write down questions. While Ceallach is a transgender non-binary person, they cannot speak for the entirety of the trans and gender-diverse community. What they can do is provide a unique perspective from their lived experiences.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – open but limited to 18 years and older
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Ceallach Aisteach na Snag Breac
Cord, 4 Ways
We will learn four separate ways to make cord/laces. This is a basics 101 class for each of the four techniques: Lucet, fingerloop braiding, whip cording, kumihimo.
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – 12 active participants, but observers welcome
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Constance of Caldrithig
Chess – Origins and Basics
Delve deep into history to find where chess started and how it evolved in late period to the game as it is today. Learn how the pieces move, and basic game play (I’m not an expert chess player)
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome – ages 10 and up
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Lord Eral of Alwoodley
Origami
Origami round table. Have several origami books and paper to make folded pets 🙂
- Class size – 15 ages 5 and up
- Class length- 50 minutes
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Lord Eral of Alwoodley
The History of Sacred Architecture
explore the history of sacred architecture across all the Abrahamic religions, as well as spirituality outside of it like Buddhism, Hinduism and other ancient and medieval practices. From Dura Europos, to the Temple of the Sun, to Saint Peter’s Basilica, we will be using architectural and historical key terms to break down the history and meaning of these great monuments.
- Class length – 1 hr 30 minutes
- Class size – all welcome – ages 12 and older
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Lord Leo de Lenoncourt
Sunday
What do you do with urine?
This valuable free liquid, is a boon for society. How to use it, how to collect it and how to get rid of the smell.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Aihbilin fra Skye
Pole Lathe
Try your hand at using a pole lathe. Learn about the tools, techniques and woods for best practices. Spectators are welcome!
- Class length – 1 hr, 50 minutes
- Class size – 4
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Sir Edward the Red
May Pole (dance)
This class offers a short introduction to the history of the maypole, tracing its roots from ancient seasonal celebrations where a tall pole was raised on the village green for communal dancing, to the more recent tradition of ribbon-based maypole dances. After this historical overview, participants will learn and practice several simple maypole dances. No prior experience is required; children may join when accompanied by their guardian.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – 16
- Cost – none
- Instructor -Elisende DeJong
Get Your Flirt On – 15th Century Italian Dance
Dancing in the 15th century was a chance to meet and (gasp!) touch other comely dancers. Join us to learn some of these flirtatious dances for couples and threesomes: Gelosia, Anello, Rostiboli and more. No prior dance experience is necessary; please wear comfortable shoes.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – no limit – ages 13 and older
- Cost – none
- Instructor -Sadb ingen UÃ Fhaoladh
Dancing With Shakespeare
Shakespeare’s plays were filled with music and dance. In this class, we’ll learn English country dances that were mentioned in his plays (or those of other contemporary authors) including Heart’s Ease, Gathering Peasecods, the Shaking of the Sheets, and more. No prior dance experience is necessary; please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
- Class length – 50 minutes
- Class size – no limit – ages 13 and older
- Cost – none
- Instructor -Sadb ingen UÃ Fhaoladh
Tablet Weaving: Playing with Patterns and Fixing Problems
Experiment with creating different patterns on an already warped loom, fixing problems, and ending the band
bring your loom already threaded with at least 8 cards and 2 colours
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Eyrny
A Walk in the Woods
We will walk through the woods and grass areas looking for plants. We will discuss what we find at the end of the walk and share cookies and tea.
Please bring bug spray
- Class length k- 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – all welcome
- Cost – none
- Instructor -Sibylla of Glyndmere
Stylin’ Series: Elizabethan Polychrome
This class will discuss features and uses of extant Elizabethan polychrome (ie not blackwork) embroideries and begin a small sample piece to practice the techniques that are characteristic of the style. At the end of the class you will be able to design and execute embroideries in this style.
This class is suitable for all levels of embroiderers.
Kit will include linen fabric printed with the sampler pattern, DMC floss in a variety of colours and needles. Snips will be available for use during class. You should bring: a hoop in the 5″-6″ range and your regular embroidery accessories if you have any. Observers are welcome; Students who wish to supply their own “kit” are welcome. Handouts will be provided for these students.
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – 10 – unlimited observers or people with their own supplies
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Constance of Caldrithig
Leather Cup Holder
We will be making a simple design leather holder for your drinking vessel
Class to be held at Crow Commons
- Class length – up to 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – 10
- cost – none
- Instructor -Lord Eral of Alwoodley
Leather Frog
Learn how to make a leather holder for your favourite sword or dagger
Class to be held at Crow Commons
- Class length – 1 hr 50 minutes
- Class size – 8
- Cost – none
- Instructor – Lord Eral of Alwoodley