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| Crat Series | | |
| How to Autocrat | Panel Discussion | A panel discussion covering the responsibilites and duties of the autocrat of an event. |
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| How to Feastcrat | Panel Discussion | A panel discussion covering the responsibilites and duties of the feastcrat of an event. |
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| How to Rescrat | HL Jutte Haberlein | Learn rules and tips to make reservations run smoothly and keep your exchequer happy: Pre-reservation money handling; Recruiting a res-team; Managing the cashbox; Summing up; Pitfalls to avoid; Taking care of your res-team. |
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| How to Site Herald | Master Haakon Bjornsson | Congratulations!! – You are the Site Herald at an event for the first time. The problem is, you are not sure exactly what needs to be done, how to do it, or what equipment you need. Do I need help? Can I do it all myself? The answers to these and other questions, will all be answered in this class. |
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| How-to Classes | | |
| Basic Sewing Guidelines | Mistress Constance de Barfleur | This class to cover: Discussion and examples of many types of fabric and how to prepare them for sewing; Tools that are necessary, and those that are nice to have; Pitfalls in sewing with your machine or by hand; Basic care of your sewing machine; Handout of modern fabric for use in medieval costuming appropriate by period. Students are encouraged to bring in problems/questions they have had for discussion. There will be a $2 materials fee. |
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| Basic T Tunic Class | Mistress Constance de Barfleur | This class covers: Making a tunic pattern; Measurements needed and ease necessary for comfort; How to lay out your pattern, pinning and directional cutting; Directional sewing by machine and hand. Students are encouraged to bring in problems/questions they have had for discussion. There will be a $2 materials fee. |
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| Beginning Tablet Weaving | Elyn verch Gwilim | Basic techniques. Learn to weave trim, belts, and more! This class is limited to 5 participants, though observers are unlimited. |
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| Candlemaking | L Hextilda Marshall | How to make modern molded bees wax candles with a discussion of how hand dipped and poured candles were made in period. |
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| Chain-mail Jewelry - How to make a Byzantine Chain Bracelet | Svala Grimsdottir | In this class you will learn how to make a Byzantine Chain bracelet. There will only be enough supplies for 10 students to work with the chain itself, but all are welcome to observe. I will be charging $3 for each bracelet if you choose to keep it, if you decide not to keep the bracelet I will gladly use them for gift basket donations. I will have some pliers, but if you would like to bring your own to use, 2 needle-nose pliers with no teeth are preferred by me. There will be a few examples of the more complicated chain jewelry that you can create using the basic Byzantine technique. |
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| Cross Stitch | L Gwenore Alexandra Mowbray | A class for those both new to the art, as well as those familiar with it. The history of cross stitch will be discussed as well as different techniques. Participants will be able to choose and start a project to take home with them. **There is a $2.00 materials fee for this class.** Observers are welcome. |
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| Doubleface Tablet Weaving | Elyn verch Gwilim | An intermediate technique for those who already know the basics. This class is limited to 5 participants, though observers are unlimited. |
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| Making a 16th Century Beaded Bag | HL Brygyt d'Arcy | With the creation of pockets the wealthy of England and France looked to these little jewels to hold small items. You'll learn the techniques needed to weave a beautiful seed bead bag just the right size to hold sewing supplies or loose coins. Supplies available for a small fee. Limit 10 hands on participants. Observers welcome. |
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| Necklines, Facings, & Trim | Mistress Constance de Barfleur | This class covers: Preparing to make necklines and facings; Types of trim and preparing them for use; Easy way to make necklines or change them; Directional sewing of necklines and facings; Applying trim. (This class combines well with the basic T tunic class) Students are encouraged to bring in problems/questions they have had for discussion. There will be a $2 materials fee. |
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| Period Headgear - Open Hooded Liripipe | L Kateryna atte Hegnes | In the 15th century, the open hood with a liripipe was often worn by women in Europe. It was commonly worn by working class women as seen in Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. See how the hood evolves over the years. At the end of class, participants can leave with their own pattern. |
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| 16th Century German Military Womens Clothing | Honorable Lady Amalthea von Thungen | A Comprehensive overview of the history and construction of 16th Century German military women’s clothing, as based on paintings and woodcuts. There will be a $1.00 materials fee for this class.
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| Viking Shield Making | L Hjorygg Hakonarson | An introduction to period viking shields: practical metal working, methods of construction, size, online parts resources and basic philosophy of use. Course is about 45 minutes with some examples and hands-on metalworking. |
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| Performance Classes | | |
| Bardic 102: Can You Hear Me Now? | Honorable Lady Amalthea von Thungen and Aibhilin inghean Daibhidh | How to make yourself heard in the crowd. Learn to project both your speaking and singing voice. Flex that diaphragm. |
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| Bardic 201: Filks on the Fly | Honorable Lady Amalthea von Thungen and Aibhilin inghean Daibhidh | Practice writing filks and learn tips for starting out on choosing a song to fit your topic, or a topic to fit the song you love. |
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| Beginner Bharat Natyam Dance | HL Bebhinn O'Siodhachais | Due to time restraints the format of this class has changed. We will cover body position and movement, hand positions, neck movement, and basic foot steps. There will be no complete dance. The class will be open to as many students that want to attend and participate in basic movement. |
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| Bellydancing | Mistress Elitha | Mistress Elitha will be teaching a beginner to intermediate Middle Eastern Dance Class. She will cover the basics of Posture, Isolation, and Control. She will then go through a basic warmup followed by an easy choreography incorporating simple but elegant movements that anyone can do. If time allows, A class on Dance History can also be taught. |
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| Introduction to Middle-Eastern Drumming | Master Maredudd ap Cynan | This class focuses on drumming for the dancer and will cover the basic strokes used on the doumbek and how they are used to construct a few of the basic middle-eastern rhythms. |
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| Greensleeves | Melissent-Jaquelinne l'Chanteuse | A class constructed to teach a few period musical pieces appropriate for bardic circle, wooing and celebration. |
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| Juggling | L Ki Yang of Darkwater | Learn the basics of juggling with the standard "Three Ball Cascade". There will be a $5 materials fee that will allow all students to use and own a set of three (3) balls. |
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| General Classes | | |
| Courtesans 101 | Lalita Dasa of Sea March | A cross-cultural introduction to the women and men who inspired the greatest philosophers, poets and artists of all time. Who were they and what did they do? |
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| “Ethnic” =/= “Period”- Non-European Sources For Feasts | L Madhavi of Jaisalmer | Medieval cuisine in India or China or Egypt is just as different from their modern cuisine as medieval European food, and changed just as much over the span of history covered by the SCA. Come learn about what some medieval non-European cultures really ate, and where you can find sources for doing your own non-European medieval feast. |
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| Introduction to Indian Garb- An Overview of Four Major Styles In India Over The SCA Period | L Madhavi of Jaisalmer | “India” during the medieval period was a huge patchwork of distinct cultures, speaking many languages. There has never been one “Indian garb”. Four distinct time/places will be covered, ranging through Indian history, to help illustrate the wide range of costume and culture in medieval India. |
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| An Introduction to Miniature Toys and Collectibles in the SCA Period | Mistress Ceridwen o Cahercommaun | An overview of the development of miniature toys and collectibles prior to 1600. The class will include a close up look at a modern recreation of a Tudor "doll's house", and illustrated reference books for browsing.
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| Intro to Medieval Cooking | Panel Discussion | An introduction to the art & science of medieval cooking. |
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| Kingdom Law & You | Master Richard MacKenzie | This class will be a Q&A time for the populace. We will discuss the law as it applies to the populace and comment on any pending changes and ask if there are any changes that the populace feels is needed to the Laws. |
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| Mongolian Persona Development | Taran Saraev | Fleshing out details in Mongolian persona. This class outlines history, dress, culture, languages, resources, stereotypes, names, heraldry, and other oddities for making an in-depth mongol. For the Horde! |
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| Newcomer's Class | Cathar of Colquhoun | Don't miss it! If you have never been to a Newcomers' Class before, or even if you have, then you must see what all the Hulabaloo is about. We will cheerfully go over what the SCA is, nobility, rank, things to do, people to see, and what all those pointy hats are for. We will also talk about courtly graces, the event schedule and have plenty of time for Q & A. So, all you Newcomers and not so Newcomers who have never attended a Newcomers' Class, step right up and join the fun! Who knows! We may even have an SCA Celebrity Guest Star make an appearance. So, don't sleep in! Come to the Newcomers' Class! |
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| Period Viking Armour | L Hjorygg Hakonarson | The best all around armour for SCA style fighting is the 14th century "transitional", but what is the aspiring early period persona to do? We'll discuss basic styles, not only for vikings but other groups around the same time period. Most importantly, well look at design features or other mechanisms to make the armour period looking, legal and safe. |
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| Practicing Period Astronomy 101 | Taran Saraev | An introduction to practicing period Astronomy. Covers key concepts, resources, demonstration of simple instruments, and ideas for further tinkering. Focus on practice over, while respecting, history and theory. |
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| A Renaissance of the Paternoster-The history, development and cultural impacts of the Paternoster during the 16th century. | HL Adelheid Leinwater | Discover the many influences of European society and religion as it shaped one of the most widespread religious artifact. Receive the knowledge of its expansion from simple prayers to a universal, Papal sanctioned, and vehemently despised form of worship. Have a hands-on opportunity to make one for yourself too! Bring a friend! |
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| Renaissance/Tudor Jewelry | Valentina da Monferrato | How to construct/assemble jewelry for late period personas. Choosing premade items based on primary source documentation. Discussion will include choice of stones, types of pearls and sumptuary laws. |
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| Heraldry Classes | | |
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| Choosing A Name | HL Ilene Johnnestoune | This class is designed to help people understand the basic guidelines and rules for choosing an SCA name. |
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Heraldry For Scribes
| HL Ilene Johnnestoune | A brief overview of the basics of heraldry to better understand their use in the scribal arts.
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