Class List as of 12-05-07
Class List as of 12-05-07 |
| Kids Hrs | Hrs | Teacher | Class Name | Class Description | Fee | Class Limit | Age Limit | Adults Only | Adults Mostly | Children Mostly | Children Only | Class Requirements |
| 1 | Delesse de Beaumarchais | Bag Decorating | Hands on: Children, come by and decorate a draw string bag to help you keep up with all of today's goodies. | X | ||||||||
| 3 | Lord Fiontan O'Cruigg | Intro to Fiore Intalian Longsword | Hands on: Workshop covering the fundamentals of 15th century Italian Swordmaster Fiore dei Liberi. | X | Simulator(wood or metal) and Gloves are recommended. | |||||||
| 1 | HL Emma de Fetherstan | Heraldic Decision Meeting | Round Table/discussion: Interested in how the Ansteorran College of Heralds works? Come join us for our monthly decision meeting. We'll be discussing name and armory submission, reading commentary from others, and deciding whether to return them for further work or to send them on to hopefully be registered. You dont have to be a herald to attend! | |||||||||
| 3 | Ld Ottokar Luther v Holstein | Intorduction to I-33 Sword and Buckler | Lecture/ Hands On: A brief lecture on I-33 manuscript, followed by a hands on Martial arts class using provided simulators to learn the basic concepts of the Martial Science as interpreted by Campanio John Shearhart of The Scholla of St. George. As time allows Students will be introduced to the first plays which reinforce basic concepts. | X | ||||||||
| 2 | HE Elisabetta af Isafjord | Introduction to Tablet weaving | Hands On: This class will cover the basics of tablet weaving, from equipment & fiber to patterns and techniques. Students are encouraged to bring two contrasting colors on pearl or crochet cotton, and inkle or cardweaving loom, a shuttle/beater and 4 hole weaving cards; some shuttles & cards will be available for sale at the class at cost. | Shuttles will be available for $4,weaving cards will be available at class for for 25/$6 | 8 | |||||||
| 2 | HE Elisabetta af Isafjord | Living with Success in the SCA OR "You Mean I have to Pack-up By Myself AGAIN?" | Round Table/Lecture: The discussion will cover potential challenges that might be encountered when one's rand and/or expectation change or when one is living with someone else whose rank and/or expectation exceed one's own or change | |||||||||
| 1 | HL Melisande de Frayne | Or Nue (Metal Thread Embroidery) | Hands ON: Class will learn basic Or Nue techniques and have belt favor to take home and complete. | $2 to cover cost of materials | 15 | |||||||
| 1 | HL Melisande de Frayne | Cheesemaking | Hands On: Class will learn to make (and get to eat) an easily prepared soft cheese. | 20ish | 13+ | |||||||
| 1 | Corvin di Fenarro | Heirarchy of Defence | Hands On: Hierarchy of Defence is a system of analyzing any defence to gauge it's effectiveness. Drills will demonstrate how to apply the hierarchy. Handouts will be provided | 20 | X | |||||||
| 2 | Corvin di Fenarro | Four Tenets of Italian Swordplay | Learn the four major tenets of Italian Swordplay (Stringering, Forte, Measure, and Time. We will do Drills and there will be handouts | 30 can attend, 20 for actual participation | X | Students need heavy rapier and mask. | ||||||
| 2 | HL Helene Quivremont | Europeoan Dance by Numbers | Hands On: English Country Dances! European Court Dances! Common SCA Dances! This class will be delicious goulash of dances determined by how many people show up at the class. Guaranteed easy! Guaranteed F-U-N! Perfect for beginners and skilled dancers alike! No fees or special equipment required! Handouts provided! | |||||||||
| 1 | Druinne de Salesberie | Fabliaux | Fabliaux is a genre of literature popular in the 14th and 15th centuries. We will have a short review of the genre and then read one together in class to illustrate the points ocevered in the introduction. | 18+ | ||||||||
| 1 | Druinne de Salesberie | Court 101, or who are all of those people and what award was that? | Lecture: Ever gone to court and wondered who all of those people are up behind the thrones? Ever wondered why some awards get one vivat, while others get two or more? Ever wondered what that award was even for? Well, if so, then this class is for you! We will cover who is back there, why some of them get to come and go and others do not, basic court etiquette, and review most of the awards in our kingdom. | |||||||||
| 2 | Ainar Magnusson | Seneschal Warranting | This is the class that is required to hold the seneschal, reeve or landed nobility position. | |||||||||
| 8 | Tarl Godric the Brokentoe, Gunnarr haukr,Antorius ap Caradoc, Dagr Oswalson | Metal Forging 101 | Hands On: Basic Heating and shaping stock metal | 20 | ||||||||
| 2 | HE Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair | Born on the List Field: A Song Taught in Oral Tradition | Have you ever wanted to learn "Born on the List Field" by Master Ivar Battleskald? This is your chance to learn this special song, taught in the oral tradition as requested by its author. | |||||||||
| 1 | Beorhtlic Folcwinesone | Found Tools and Mindset for Craftsman | Round Table/Demonstration: Open forum discussion on tools and substitutions for static artisans focusing promarily on open mindedness on materials and alternative methods | |||||||||
| 1 | Karl Thorgeirsson | Crossbow Construction | Lecture: We will discuss the different types of crossbows, their construction and combat vs target crossbow types. | 10 | 16+ | |||||||
| 1 | Lillias MacGuffin | Basics of Illumination | Lecture/Hands On: An introduction to illumination, especially within the SCA. This is an informative session on how to get started doing charter painting and illumination within the SCA, the supplies needed , and the beginning basics needed to start painting a scroll. this will be a good place to ask questions you may have . | 20 | 12+ without Instructor's permission. Contact in advance of class please. | Please Bring your own paint and brushes if you have them or can borrow from someone. I have some supplies that can be shared. | ||||||
| 1 | Lillias MacGuffin | Easy Tricks for Illuminated Detail Work | Hands-On: This is an any painter friendly break down and explaination of how to do basic period whitework patterns from different time periods/illuminated styles. These are designs easily encourporated into SCA charter painting and original works. The brief lecture is followed by time to try and practice the various techniques. | 20 | 12+ without Instructor's permission. Contact in advance of class please. | Please Bring your own paint and brushes if you have them or can borrow from someone. I have some supplies that can be shared. | ||||||
| 1 | Lillias MacGuffin | Application of Basic Detail Work to Period Designs | Hands On: The follow-up class beyond the basic Detail Work course. We will be looking at a large number of period designs from different periods,cultures, and styles and how the basic skills can be applied to period styles in original design and other illuminated work. | 20 | 12+ without Instructor's permission. Contact in advance of class please. | Please Bring your own paint and brushes if you have them or can borrow from someone. I have some supplies that can be shared. | ||||||
| 1 | Diarmaid O'Dhuin | Service and Servants | Service and being a servant are closely tied together in history. This class is intended to give people who would like to understand these issues, and how to portray them. | 20-25 | ||||||||
| 2 | Diarmaid O'Dhuin | Medieval Mindset | This class is meant for those people who are serious about wanting to understand their persona, and what they thought about the world. | 20-25 | ||||||||
| 1 | Diarmaid O'Dhuin | Basic research for the SCA | This class is intended as an introduction on basic research techniques for people in the SCA. | 20-25 | ||||||||
| 1 | Lady Irina Vukoslava | Making cloth buttons | Teaches the basics of making cloth buttons to decorate and fasten your SCA clothing. | $1 for materials | 10 | 10+ | ||||||
| 1 | Maggie MacPherson | Bardic Etiquestte | Etiquette for bards is a necessary part of honoring for those around you, but also for adding to their enjoyment of the Dream. Performing with respect to those who want to hear, those who also want to perform, and those who don't want to hear is vital. Ideas and suggestions are discussed so that all may find ways to enjoy music and bard craft without offense. Suggestions for performance and preparation are also available upon request. | |||||||||
| 1 | Debroa bat Yosef | Drop Spindle 101 | Learning the basics of spinning wool on a drop spindle | 10 | ||||||||
| 1 | Debroa bat Yosef | Cotton Spinning 101 | Learning the basics of spinning cottone on a support spindle. | 10 | ||||||||
| 1 | Debroa bat Yosef | Period Sheep Breeds | Learn what breeds of sheep were available in period and the differences in the wools. | $2.00 for handout | 10 | |||||||
| 1 | Damon Hroarsson | Basic Pewter Casting | Hands on: The class is composed of one hour instruction then the students is free to work on their pice until they are ready to cast. I will have my casting rig setup in the afternoon. I will take down my casting rig no later than 4pm. | $5 for materials | 10 | Children are welcome but carving is limited to 12+, and all casting will be performed by an adult | Inerested persons should think about having a drawing or pattern already drawn up. Maximum size should fit witin a square of appoximately 2" size | |||||
| 1 | H.L. Tadhg macAedain uiConchobhair | Leather Workshop - Sheaths, Scabbards, and bottles | Hands On: This workshop is intended to introduce interested parties to the basic tools, materials, and skills for various hardened leather items including sheaths, scabbards, and bottles. Handouts are available with patterns and notes from Black Jacks and leather bottells by Oliver Baker. Come and go through the day... spend as much or as little time as you like. | 25 may attend, 10 may participate | 12+ | |||||||
| 1 | H.L. Tadhg macAedain uiConchobhair | Feast Budget and Preparation: How to Stuff a Crowd Economically | This Class is inteneded to take potential(though tentative) Head Cooks through the basic planning processes for a feast. From the benefits of shopping early (and often) to prep to rolling it out on to the table. We'll also discuss menus and ingredients-- especially show stoppers(good and bad) | |||||||||
| 1 | Don Timothy Le Corbuiser | Cut & Thrust 101 | Discussion/Demo: Introduction to the Cut and Thrust program, what it is and how to get started doing it. Overview of background, rules, equipment standards, and authorization process. | 12 to 15 | 18 | |||||||
| 1 | Don Timothy Le Corbuiser | Cut & Thrust 201 | Hands On: Basic fighting skills and techniques for Cut and Thrust, Use of single sword and sword and buckler. | 10 | 18 | This will be a hands on class and basic rapier equipment is required, all drills will be done at slow speeds and not full contact. | ||||||
| 1 | Don Timothy Le Corbuiser | Off hand weapons in Rapier | Hands On/fighting: The use of dagger, cloak, and buckler in rapier fighting | 12 to 15 | 18 | Bring basic rapier gear, some daggers, bucklers and cloaks could be available. | ||||||
| 1 | Delesse de Beaumarchais and Avaline Frazier | Viking Voyage Game | Children, come learn to play Viking Voyage. This easy board game is fun for children ages 4 and up. All children who participate will be entered in a drawing to win a game set of Viking Voyage and Nine Mens Morris. | 10 | X | |||||||
| 1 | HE Ian dun Gillan | Paper bag Armor | Hands On: Paperbag Armor is a craft project with a purpose. While constructing some basic armor out of a paper sack, I will try to tach the students about the various styles and pieces of armor as well as some of their function | 10 to 12 | Under 10-12 | X | ||||||
| 2 | HE Kelandra Carmicheal | Layered Painting on Wood | Hands On: Students will have a short discussion on painting technique during the Renaissance on wood panels. Students will get to practice their own painting using preset templates and designs. Students will learn about the order that was used in painting, some different sources of paint and how it should be applied. | 10 | 18+ | X | ||||||
| 2 | Lord Ivo Blackhawk | Field and Site Heraldry For Beginers | Lecture: Come and learn two of the most marketable skills in the SCA! Newcomers and long time players both welcomed! Come one, come all and learn how to let your voice be heard by the masses. We will cover the basic building blocks of both site Heraldry, and Listfield heraldry. No experience is required, and all students will be taught the basic skills needed to effectively herald traditional SCA Listfields and event sights. | None under 16 without instructors specific permission | 16+ | |||||||
| 1 | Lord Ivo Blackhawk | Bardic 101 | A basic introduction to SCA bardic. This class will cover types of performances, as well as the traditions, rules and etiquite of Bardic Circles, and formats for Competition venues in the Bardic arts. All are welcomed to come. All attendies will hopefully be taught sufficent material to allow them to make educated decisions about how they wish to proceed in the SCA bardic arts. | None under 16 without instructors specific permission | 16+ | |||||||
| 1 | Lord Ivo Blackhawk | Bardic Round Table | All members of the performing arts community, as well as any and all other interested parties are welcome to come and speak as equals as we discuss the general state of Bardic in the North of Ansteorra. The moderated roundtable discussion will discuss the possibility of setting up off-calendar practices, as well as discussing any additional issues that the attendees feel deserve attention. | |||||||||
| 2 | Lady Faolan MacFarland | Nalbinding- Mammen Stitch | Mammen- Learn the thumb Nalbinding stitch to be able to go on to make hats and pouches. This is a hands on class, no historical documentation. | 6 | X | |||||||
| 2 | Arthur Blackmoon & Zorya Prazan | 2 Bowstrings and how to make them | The
class will make 2 bowstrings, an "Endless Loop Bowstring" and a
"Flemish Twist Bowstring". During this class, participants may get
hands on experience, as well as participating in an open question and answer
session. Class will also include servings and nock points, both period and
modern."If students would like to make a full-length Flemish bowstring,
they need to bring either a longbow or a recurve bow. Students who do not bring bows will make miniature Flemish strings." |
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| 1 | Ismet | Beginning Sprang | How to make a Viking pouch using Sprang, a type of interlinked and intertwined fabric, a Viking stretch knit. | $3.00 to keep materials, free to use during class. | 5 participating, none attending | 10 and older | ||||||
| 1 | Mistress Rhiannon Redwulf | Well Known Rounds | So, you've heard people singing rounds at an event, and you've wanted to join in? Come learn the rounds that we sing in Northern Ansteorra! | |||||||||
| 1 | Lilliana Byrnes | Preparing for Bardic Competitions | Lecture and discussion for all ages involving preparations that should be taking before any bardic competition or performance. This includes, but is not limited to, working on vocal support, piece selection,styles of competition, stage presence, and courtesies. | |||||||||
| 1 | Caer Byrnes | Basic Kumihimo | A very basic introduction to the art of Kumihimo braiding. This class will focus on using the round card stock to weave rope/ cord in this particular Japanese style. | 6 and older | ||||||||
| 1 | Muirenn Nia ingen Nath-I | Medieval Games | Children will be able to decorate an 8x8 game board, for personal use, and will receive a book of many game instructions to color while learning the lineage of some common medieval turned modern games. Come decorate a game board & learn about games played during the middle ages. Draughts (checkers), chess, King's Man and many more! Game board, pieces and coloring book/ instructions for game play provided. | 15 participating, 25 attending | 8 and up to participate, due to size of game pieces, no age to attend and observe. | |||||||
| 1 | Her Highness Vanessa de Verona II | Boffer Authorization | Class required for Authorization in Boffer combat | Both child and at least one Parent must attend this class | ||||||||
| 1 | Ruruk the Red | Principles of Di Grassi | This class will discuss the principles which form the foundation for Di Grassi system of Rapier combat Handout provided | 12+ | ||||||||
| 2 | Rurik the Red | Di Grassi Single Sword | This class will cover the techniques of Di Grassi's system of Rapier for the single Rapier. Handouts will be provided | 12+ must be able to fight within the SCA | Mask and single sword required | |||||||
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