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https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe-fKaP45d8puLkqMGniinLP7FxQVwVi1Vimt9ZD2joadi5Tw\/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112470872332998259285<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a suggestion for a class, you can fill out this form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/forms.gle\/mNsoPvyUKhny6r4b6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Naalbinding Round Table<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether new or experienced, bring your projects, ideas, problems and solutions to share with each other. New and very new naalbinders welcome. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saturday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Snout to Tail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Skinny hems & fancy seams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please bring scissors and hand sewing needles – other materials supplied.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tablet Weaving: Fast Warping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n bring your own loom and string, or just watch and listen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddc4v5x<\/a>. <\/strong>Click link for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to Medieval Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Explore a brief overview of coffee from the 5th Century to the 16th Century. Coffee will be brewed and served during the class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n $2 donation is requested for the coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Making Chainmail Balls<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants will need 2 medium sized chain nosed pliers, making sure that there are no teeth on the inside of them<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Improving Trans Ally-ship in the SCA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cord, 4 Ways<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chess – Origins and Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Origami <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Origami round table. Have several origami books and paper to make folded pets \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The History of Sacred Architecture <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sexy Rectangles: making clothing from simple lengths of cloth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Come lean how to make basic garments with a length of cloth and a few pins, maybe couple of straight seams. We will focus on hot weather, feminine garb but masculine garb and cold weather options can also be discussed. Bring 2m or more lengths of cotton, linen, wool, or an old sari and some medieval pins\/fibulae\/kilt pins\/safety pins to play along!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Chatelaine 101<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A breakdown of the responsibilities of the office, how to prepare your group for new folk and how to help newcomers at events<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Herbs and Spice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An introductory class on herbs and spices used in medieval cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blacksmith a Large Pennanular Brooch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blacksmith Drop-In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Paint with Gouache <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern gouache is a popular paint for illuminating scrolls and is quite close in composition to historical paints used in manuscripts. Learn how to use it along with some embellishment ideas. Simple fixes for common problems will also be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beginner Sprang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprang is a highly flexible fabric made by twisting warp threads, making it an excellent technique for hats\/hairnets, leggings and bags. Examples include bronze age hair coverings in Denmark, Norse leggings, an insertion piece in one of the Lengburg castle finds, and 16th century hats. Participants will learn the basic technique in this session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s Make Lye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experimentation at its finest. We’re going to take wood ash and water and ideally come out of it with lye for soap making. There’ll be plenty of conversation of about what’s happening chemically in there. This is not a class for fine garb, nor younger SCAdians as lye is caustic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fibre Tools to Process Fleece<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using a variety of tools like hand cards, combs, flicker, possibly wool hackles and drum carder, we’ll explore different methods of prepping two types of freshly washed fleece for spinning, a double coat and regular single coat fleece. Discussions will include type of preparations for specific styles of spinning and blending, inexpensive tools, safety, and proper usage. Bring your drop spindle or spinning wheel to try out your samples. If you have any fleece which is problematic or you just want to find different styles of prep, bring it along. Please bring any carders, combs, flickers etc that you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tapestry Weaving Roundtable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistress Jhone Woodcote and Duchess Marioun Golightly, wish you to join us for a tapestry weaving meet-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Scroll Layout and Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An hour dedicated to scroll layout and design. Tips, tricks, and time-savers for showcasing your fine creations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Open Scribal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop by for calligraphy instruction, work on a project, visit, ask questions, compare notes\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n This time is open to all interested in anything scribal<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s Table It!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, we will build a simple trestle-type table, using a variety of easily accessible tools (some power, some not) and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tapestry Roundtable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistress Jhone Woodcote and Duchess Marioun Golightly, wish you to join us for a tapestry weaving meet-up. This class will be held at Ya’el’s campsite, identified by a banner with a silver well on a green background, with a green maple leaf and 6 point star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Destitute Lord\u2019s Guide to Fancy Clothing<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to hunt for and utilise second hand garments and fabrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Men\u2019s Sengoku Japanese Garb 101<\/p>\n\n\n\n A brief demonstration and lesson in 16th century Japanese men\u2019s clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What do you do with urine?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pole Lathe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Try your hand at using a pole lathe. Learn about the tools, techniques and woods for best practices. Spectators are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n May Pole (dance)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Get Your Flirt On – 15th Century Italian Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dancing With Shakespeare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tablet Weaving: Playing with Patterns and Fixing Problems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Experiment with creating different patterns on an already warped loom, fixing problems, and ending the band. <\/p>\n\n\n\n bring your loom already threaded with at least 8 cards and 2 colours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/bddc4v5x<\/a>.<\/strong> Click link for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A Walk in the Woods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please bring bug spray<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stylin’ Series: Elizabethan Polychrome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This class is suitable for all levels of embroiderers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/strong> Observers are welcome; Students who wish to supply their own “kit” are welcome. Handouts will be provided for these students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leather Cup Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We will be making a simple design leather holder for your drinking vessel<\/p>\n\n\n\n Class to be held at Crow Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Leather Frog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn how to make a leather holder for your favourite sword or dagger<\/p>\n\n\n\n Class to be held at Crow Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bardic Roundtable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Come out an be part of the Ealdormere Bardic College discussion of all things bardic (that means storytelling, poetry, songs, lyrics, music, performance, etc!) You do not have to “be a bard” to take part. Participants are welcome to provide topics of conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Guide to an SCA Demo<\/p>\n\n\n\n A class on running a demo from start to finish. Finding opportunities, questions to ask, what and who to bring the day of and how to deal with some common problems. We’ll also have a practical portion of the class where I’ll demonstrate some of the common types of people you’ll encounter at a demo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Peasant Bread<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Peasants need to eat too! Come learn how to make one of the simplest yet delicious breads of the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction to Medieval Foods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We will explore a variety of common foods available in Medieval Europe, and go over some common recipes that you can make in your camp for a more ‘period’ feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee After Dark – A Dark Introduction to the History of Coffee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the introduction to the history of coffee class, but with the darker versions of the origin stories and more of the sordid history of coffee. Coffee will be brewed and served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Blacksmith a Sturdy Knife<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will learn to use an anvil, hammer, bellows, blower and tongs. We will set the knives with <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprang Part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This class is for those who wish to try more variations: s vs z twist, openwork, and full twist. It is preferable that you have taken the first class or know how to do basic sprang. Those who want to continue to practice from the first class are welcome to sit in as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Soap Making<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hands on soap making class, using lye that we made (hopefully). Plenty of conversation about the chemistry going on in the soap pot. This is not a class for fine garb or our younger SCAdians as there are plenty of hazardous materials here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Canvas Painting Banners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Painting banners on canvas with water based paint. Provided will be a small piece of canvas, paint brushes supplied if you have your own design you may want to bring it with you we will provide some stencils like trillium, wolf, rams for anyone wishing to use them. A second class will be taught right after this one so if you would like take longer to paint you can stay quietly to do so while the second class is taught. Also to purchase a larger banner we will have larger pieces available for $8 or $12 depending on size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Canvas Painting Banners 2 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Painting banners on canvas with water based paint. Provided will be a small piece of canvas, paint brushes supplied if you have your own design you may want to bring it with you we will provide some stencils like trillium, wolf, rams for anyone wishing to use them. A second class will be taught right after this one so if you would like take longer to paint you can stay quietly to do so while the second class is taught. 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They will discuss finding and reviewing resources, how citations work (and why they\u2019re important!), turning your pile of notes into a working draft, dealing with writer\u2019s block, finding proofreaders, and how to turn that draft into a final document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Decorated Letter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Practice making capitals or other letters that stand out with vines, leaves, creatures, or other decorative elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shit Happens! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wait..What this is a class on Poop? Why yes it is! It includes Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Magic, Romance, (Learn how you could use poop to find a husband!) maybe some science fiction but definitely ends with a Tragedy; the tail of the \u201cRoyal Flush\u201d one of Europe\u2019s great bathroom disasters in 1184 where it\u2019s estimated 60 and 100 high-ranking officials died. 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You will learn to use an anvil, hammer, bellows, blower and tongs. We will work on techniques
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