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1491: PreColumbian Native Culture in the Americas |
Mistress Catrin ferch Gwilym |
Did you ever wonder what people in the New World were doing before it was called that? |
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16Th Century Head wear |
HL James Ainsley, Lady Cicily Bridges |
A discussion of 16th century hats and headwear. This class is designed to provide inspiration and encourage the populace to consider wearing period appropriate headwear with their garb. An extensive handout containing examples and instructions for making structured hats will be provided. Numerous examples of a variety of hats and headwear will available to examine and we will also review a select number of 16th century portaits to illustrate types of period hats and headwear from several regions. |
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All Rights and Responsibilities |
HG Willow de Wisp |
A survey of the benefits and responsibilities implied by that phrase when you get your awards. |
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Archaeology and the SCA |
Master Darmaidt |
A brief introduction to Archaeology for people who have no background in it. |
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Applique for Celtic, Norse and Saxon Design |
Mistress Catrin ferch Gwilym |
Applique is the way to make large-scale designs for garb, hangings and banners. How to find and adapt patterns, design your own, mixing media, methods of construction and technique, equipment needs and different styles. Demonstrations of all phases of construction. This is something anyone can do and make something eyepopping that wears well and makes you proud. |
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Basic Dishing |
HE Ainar Magnusson |
In this class we will learn how to do basic dishing in brass.We will make a small bowl that can be used for a salt cellar or anything that you wish Class limit: 10 people |
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Basic Forging (Blacksmithing) 101 |
HL Gunnarr Haukr |
(All day) Learn the proper heating of metal for shaping with a forge, shaping metal with a forge and forge welding (time permitting) Limit Attending 10 Participating 4-6 age 16 or older due to danger of burns Participants should wear clothing that they don't mind getting very dirty and possibly have small burn holes from sparks No Fees,but any donations of coal are appreciated |
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Beginning Scribal-from types of paint to simple techniques used in charter painting. |
Lady Dervilia O'Shannon |
An informative, how-to, hands on class for beginners to learn about scribal art from types of paint to simple techniques used in charter painting. You need not be artistic to participate. If you can paint in the lines, you can do scribal work Limit 10 Age 16 and over |
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Blackwork Embroidery |
HL James Ainsley, Lady Cicily Bridges |
THis will be a hands on learning Blackwork a common embroidery of England in the 1500's. Kits and hand outs will be avaiable free. |
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Bread Making Bread for Feast |
Lady Elsa von Schammach |
Fresh-baked bread can be cheap, easy, and quick while still being tasty! This class will cover all the steps of making no-knead artisan bread: from mixing ingredients to letting the dough rise to shaping loaves. The resulting bread will be served with tonight’s Feast. Handouts will be available in the Bread Room during the day. Age Limitations: 12+ All day – specific sessions will be listed in the Kitchen Hands-on, full participation, participants bring an apron or similar clothing protection! |
Candle Dipping |
Ally Minier
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Childrens class |
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The Care and Feeding of Newcomers |
Lady Muirenn Inghean Chonaill |
How to introduce someone to the joys of the SCA, to finding their niche and to being a productive member to your group. The class also will aid in making our members more self reliant limit 20 |
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Childrens Feast Class |
HE Elizabeth de Calais |
Hands on feast prep, through serving (lecture and discussions in weeks prior to event) Participants must have prior (to event date) approval to be involved in the feast. Agreements must be made with child and parent (s) of said child prior to wInterkingdom event. All participants must attend "meetings" with myself and/or the adult feast team to be approved for "Feast Day" activities. Meetings are for meal planning, kitchen operation and safety, food shopping, etc. |
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Cotton Spinning |
HL Debroa bat Yosef |
You will learn the basics of spinning cotton using a simple hand spindle and a variety of cotton preparations. Everything necessary will be provided. Limit participating 8 Age 10 and over |
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Documentation 101 |
Lady Aline Swynbrook |
What is it and options for how to do it |
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Drafting & Planning a Viking Underdress & Apron |
HL Sabine Lefevre |
Measuring for and drafting mini patterns for a Viking underdress and apron.Using the mini patterns to plan a cutting layout before ever laying scissors to fabric. |
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Feast Round Table |
Mistress Talana the Violet |
There is no one right way to plan, prepare, and serve a feast. A panel of experienced cooks with years of experience will share what has worked for them, and answer your questions, whether you're looking at putting together your first feast, or want to know how somebody else faced a challenge you had with your last one. |
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Felting a Hat |
Bea from Namron |
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Felting a Pouch |
Bea from Namron |
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Food Safety for the Modern Feast Cook |
Lady Aline Swynbrook |
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The Frugal SCAer |
HG Willow de Wisp |
An Ansteorrian guide to looking great and having great stuff without spending a lot of money. |
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Grain Method of Beer Brewing |
Lady Elyssa de Orozco |
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Hand Polishing Amber |
HL Debroa bat Yosef |
You will learn the basics of hand polishing amber and other stones using a grinding stone and a variety of sand papers. Everything necessary will be provided. Limit participating 6 Age 10 and over |
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Heraldic Question Table |
Lady Castellana Donea |
All Day-On a drop in basis not formal class lecture |
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Herald's Warranting Class |
HE Kevin Michael Keary |
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How to Autocrat an Event without Driving Yourself Crazy |
HE Uriah Wolfstar |
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How to Cope as a Parent in The SCA |
HE Keigan and HL Ciana O'Hara |
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How to Pick and Document a Name |
Mistress Emma de Fetherstan |
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Intro to Knitting |
HL Adalia VonderBerg |
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Introduction to Medieval Recipe Redactions |
Lady Aline Swynbrook |
Discussion of one process of taking an original medieval recipe and redacting it to create a reproducible modern recipe for use. Will look at primary and secondary sources and discuss where to find common ingredients.Sample Recipe Served. Limit 12 Age12+ (Younger Allowed with Parent Accompanying) |
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"Judging Arts & Sciences Entries: It's Not Rocket Science, Honest!" |
Mistress Talana the Violet |
You’ve been asked to be a judge and find yourself confronted with a "Fourteenth-century-Bohemian-left-handed-godechay." What to do? This class will help you use the Kingdom A&S forms to assess the entry and documentation, score the item, and give useful commentary, even if you've never seen a godechay before. |
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Lampwork Beads |
HL Deirdre ni'Raghailligh |
A brief History of Lampwork Beads plus learn basic lampwork bead making skills. Class attendees will be able to make several beads to keep.$5 For Participating limit 5 Participating and 5 attending (2 class sessions) Open flame, watch your sleeves! |
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Leatherworking Skills to Construct a 15th Century Pouch |
Sjt. Carrek Dama’n |
Students will make a strong pattern with use of duct tape, and learn the leather working skills required for making this pouch. A basic explanation of the tools and alternatives will also be covered. |
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Love of the Game |
HE Ian dun Gillan |
Period hunting and Fishing techniques, and ideas how to incorporate game into your SCA experience. |
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Mead |
HL Matthias the Brewer |
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Medieval Medicine |
Master Darmaidt |
A short look at medicine, practice and theory, in the middle ages |
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Medieval Mindset |
Master Darmaidt |
This class is a look at the cultures of the middle ages and how people acted spoke and thought |
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Medieval Slings an Overview |
Lord Wilhelm von Winkleried |
Discussing and handling Replicas of various excavated and traditional folks slings of Europe |
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Medieval Slings Ballistics |
Lord Wilhelm von Winkleried |
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Merovingian Women’s Clothing |
Mistress Fionnuala inghean Fhearghuis |
Dedicated to the exploration of women’s clothing based on the grave finds of “Arnegunde” and Saint Bathilde, as well as jewelry, shoes, and other accessories. How to put together an early period “Look”. Limit 10 Age 15 and over |
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My Mead tastes great. Why didn’t it score better? |
HE Damon |
A symposium on entering and judging Brewing, Vinting, and Cordialling. |
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The Oslo stitch |
HL Rayya al Kurtubiya (Ismet) |
Nålebinding (Danish: literally "binding with a needle" or "needle-binding", also naalbinding, nålbinding or naalebinding) is a fabric creation technique predating both knitting and crochet Limit 6 participating Age 8 and over |
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Overview of Pigments Used in Period C&I |
Mistress Fionnuala inghen Fhearghis |
This class covers basic pigment making techniques, most commonly used colors, basic safety precautions, and pigment interactions. Limit 10 Age 15 and over |
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Practical Mechanics of Side sword |
Lord Johann von Aue |
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Reeve Class - Policy |
HL Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair |
Financial Policy |
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Reeve Class - Forms |
HL Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair |
Financial Forms |
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Seneschal Warranting Class |
Master Etienne de St. Amaranth |
This is the seneschal’s warranting class for the Kingdom of Ansteorra. Anyone wanting to be a local seneschal (or a regional or kingdom deputy for that matter) needs to take this course. Also, landed nobles are required to have sat through this course. Some people who wish to be event stewards (aka Autocrats) also find the material of this class to be helpful. We will cover the seneschal’s office, duties, responsibilities, and a thorough review of the kingdom’s Seneschal Handbook. |
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Siege engines |
Lord Karl Thorgeirsson |
Types of different siege engines and their construction |
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Simple Sideless Surcoat |
HL Adalia VonderBerg |
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Skirts |
HL James Ainsley, Lady Cicily Bridges |
A discussion of the various period methods of attaching skirts to a waistband or bodice. A handout containing instructions for each technique will be provided. Examples of garb using each method will available for participants to examine. We will also review a select number of 16th century portaits to illustrate the use of these techniques. |
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Spanish Armada Blunders |
Lord Aonghas Galloglach Domhnuillach |
A lecture on the mistakes made before and during the Spanish armada of 1588 by both the Spanish and the English. |
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Spanish Rapier |
Lord Gassion Beaumarchais |
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Sprang |
HL Rayya al Kurtubiya (Ismet) |
An ancient method of constructing fabric that has a natural elasticity. Limit 6 participating Age 8 and over Free to use the materials, $3 if keeping the frame |
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Storytelling Fun with Storytelling |
Mistress Caroline de Mercier |
After an informal look at the types of storytelling in the SCA, examples will be given, and a few entertaining games will be played to give class members a feel for the bardic art of storytelling. Handouts will include a useful list of sources, a commentary, and printed examples of period pieces. The class will evolve around having fun with storytelling. |
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Storytelling Let's Have a Story |
Mistress Caroline de Mercier |
Childrens class A fun class in which the teacher will tell several stories, involve the students in telling a story, and play a few games. The youth will be given a handout with several examples of period-type stories. |
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Sugar Paste Edible Play Dough |
HL Annabelle Marie FitzSimmons |
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Youth Combat Games |
Lady Liliana |
Participants will play various trivia games and relays related to youth combat activity in Ansteorra. This is not an authorization class. (Authorization not Required) |
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WATERBEARING 2.0 |
HL Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah |
Confused about waterbearing in a world with no rules? Fear not. There are some ‘common sense’ guidelines that can help you staff and/or work in a waterbearing station that will spread good cheer and hydration, and not the Pennsic Plague! Participating:15 Age 12 and over |
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Wood Carving and the Modern Re-enacter |
Lord David Evan McKuenn |
A discussion and application of carving techniques, styles, tools and woods Participating: 3-5 depending on tools. (more if they bring their own) no unsupervised minors, tools are SHARP $15.00 covers set of tools and wood. Beginner set of tools can be gotten at Harbor Freight or Hobby Lobby |
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Woodworking without a wood shop |
Lord Karl Thorgeirsson |
This class is to show how someone can make small woodworking projects with minimal tools and no dedicated space. |
