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CLASSES
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Tentative Class Schedule Below
General Classes
Classroom A
10:00-11:00
Boro Bash - Make & Take
Lady Mar'itsa Sumnikova CW
Come learn a bit about a historical mending technique from the Edo period and make a heart shaped piece to take home with you out of silk, satin or cotton scraps. Parental supervision required for young learners.
11:00-12:00
The Honorable Embroiderers Guild
Master Edward Brackenburye, OL
What is the guild about? What does it do? Come join us and find out. The guild is open to anyone who is interested in embroidery. All levels are welcome. Bring something to show if you want.
1:00-2:00
Intro to the Tross: Life and Clothing of the 16th Century Women in the Landsknechte
Baroness Emmeline von Kaltwasser
You've likely heard about the Landsknechte, the deadly warriors, with fierce tactics and even fiercer clothing tastes. But these mercenary men didn't serve the Holy Roman Empire alone. Thousands of women accompanied each military unit and made daily life on the road and in the battlefield run smoothly. In this session, we will discuss the roles the women of the "Tross" served and how their lives impacted their iconic clothing styles. Handouts (n=10) will be included at no cost. Digital handouts available upon request.
2:00-3:00
Introduction to Peyote Stitch
Lady Morgana ferch Rhys of Glastonbury
Learn a simple beading stitch. Peyote stitch. Class fee of $5 to cover the cost of your needle, thread, and beads. Kit limit of 6, students may audit for free.
3:00-4:00
Using Peyote Stitch to Bezel a Cabachon
Lady Morgana ferch Rhys of Glastonbury
The peyote stitch we just learned will be used to bezel a cabochon or crystal to create a pendant. Kit limit of 6, $10 materials fee.
Classroom B
10:00-11:00
TBA
11:00-12:00
Italian Renaissance Theatre
THL Katherine Coscombe
It’s more than commedia! (But we’ll talk about commedia too.) Learn how the Italians invented bold new genres, schools of criticism, and the most revolutionary leaps in stage technology in history.
1:00-2:00
Making Events More Family-Friendly
Dame Elizabethe Alles, OL OP
Discuss how to make events more inclusive and welcoming to families with the current Kingdom youth officer.
2:00-3:00
MiddleWiki and You
Master Milesent Vibert, OL
An introduction to the Middle Kingdom Wiki, how to use it and update it
3:00-4:00
TBA
Classroom C
10:00-11:00
Introduction to the SCA
THL Jolicia atte Northclyfe
This class teaches newcomers about the origins and structure of the Society for Creative Anachronism. How did the SCA begin? What is a Peer? How are the Midrealm king and queen chosen? Find out the answers to these and many other questions newcomers often ask. Free handout; open to all ages.
11:00-12:00
Beginner's Scholarship for Scadians
Rav Ezra de Barcelona
A discussion of guiding principles and useful resources for research in an SCA context, targeted for those with little to no research experience or training and/or newcomers to the SCA.
1:00-2:00
Something to Fret About: Intro to Fretted String Instruments
Ollamh Brendan O Corraidhe, OL
Foundational theory and playing technique applicable to any plucked or strummed fretted string instrument, such as guitar, lute, ukulele, mandolin, cittern, bouzouki, etc. Players of non-fretted instruments such as oud can also benefit. Primarily for beginning to intermediate players, but even experienced players might learn something new.
2:00-3:00
Beginner English Country Dance
Lady Avelina Faber
Come and learn the steps and a few of my favorite English country dances before tonight's ball!
3:00-4:00
Beginner 15th Century Italian Dance
Lady Avelina Faber
Come and learn the basic footwork and some Italian dances before the ball tonight!
Martial Classes
Bardic Classes
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