Classes and Discussions

2015 A&S Coordinator: Reyni-Hrefna; 2017 - Lynette

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2017 Class Submissions spreadsheet - in progress

 

Anyone who fills out the class submissions Google form will have their class information added here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ip4paHsNhrqzcvywxb5Oz6pGTeP5Krag0j7GKNas6eQ/edit?usp=sharing 

 

(The above is dynamically condensed from a larger spreadsheet that includes email addresses and class special requirements, but I didn't want to expose email addresses to spammers with a public link. - Lynette)

 

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2015 Classes

 

2015 Class List

Contact the Honorable Lady Reyni-Hrefna (email) if you have any questions.

Silk Banner Workshop
Baroness Epona Brodin
Room 407 10:00 – 2:00
We will be making banners for their majesties gulf wars banner project.

Field Guide to the SCA
Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik
Room 317 11:00 – 12:00
During the first half of this class we will discuss the sumptuary customs of the SCA and Middle Kingdom (what the fancy hats and belts mean). The second half of the class we will go out on “safari”, identifying different examples of the various ranks and learning just what it means to hold those ranks.
Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Optional $2 fee for handout.

The basics of hand sewing: make your own drawstring bag
Lady Muriel Zimmermannin
Room 209 11:00 – 12:00
Come and learn a few basic hand sewing stitches to begin with. You will have an opportunity to make your own drawstring bag to take with you. Everything will be provided to make this bag but if you do have scissors please bring them with you. You will also be given a brief hand out of directions to make the bag and one on the basic stitches. Come learn a new skill.
Everyone Welcome.

Midrealm Exchequer Doomsday Reporting
Banbharun Briana Morgan of the Valley
Room 211 11:00 – 12:00 (Can stay later if needed)
Office hours to help the Exchequers of the Middle Kingdom complete the year end report for the office of the Exchequer. All are welcome.

Warp and Weave on a Warp Weighted Loom
THL Reyni-Hrefna
Room 406
11:00 – 1:00
Come and help me warp a warp-weighted loom, and then do some weaving on it. It is not a full sized loom and it will be the first time it is warped.

Guilds in Period
Lord Brynn Herleifsson
Room 317
12:00 – 1:00
What and how guilds operated, where, who joined them, what all they did.

Aethelflaed – Lady of the Mercians
Lord Oswyn of Badon
Room 317 1:00 – 1:30
A quick look at the life and accomplishments of Athelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great.

Introduction to the Harp
THL Breddelwyn ap Taliesin
Room 408 1:00 – 2:30
In this class I will introduce the harp through a little history of the harp, demonstrate the beginning techniques of playing a harp, and invite participants to play a harp. If those interested own a harp and do not know how to play it, bring their harps. I will have a couple of extra harps with me.

Bayeux Tapestry Panel by Panel
Lord Oswyn of Badon
Room 317 1:30 – 3:00
Panel by panel, a presentation looking at each and every panel of the Tapestry.

Dance Classes
Mistress Alphia
Room 407 2:00 – 5:00

Midlands MoAS Meet & Greet 
THL Sofya Chyudskaya Smolyanina
Room 406 2:00 – 3:00
Informal meeting for MoAS officers in the Midlands. Let’s meet, connect faces to names, and possibly talk shop.

Sewing Q&A
Lady Muriel Zimmermannin
Room 209 2:00 – 3:00
Finish up your project from the sewing class. Or bring your sewing questions. Or come and ask any questions you have about hand-sewing. Or just come and sew with us!

How to enter A&S
THL Sofya Chyudskaya Smolyanina
Lounge near A&S display 3:00 – 4:00
Thinking of entering the A&S Faire? Wondering how to write documentation? This is a class for those who are new to the A&S faire circuit. Learn how entries are judged, judging criteria, strategies for writing your documentation, and more.

Introduction to Spinning
Lady Metylda of Ravenslake
Room 209 3:00 – 4:00
Want to learn to spin wool into yarn? We’ll look at the basics of how to spin, most likely with side comments of different sheep breeds, different types of spindles, and any other fiber related topics.
Limit 10
Teens and above
If you wish to take a spindle and fiber, a donation of $15 would be appreciated. If you wish to simply come and learn there is no fee.

The ames lettering guide and it’s uses in calligraphy and illumination: Lines and numbers and dots Oh My! 
THL Corasande of Starrhill
Room 317 3:00 – 4:00
How to Use the Ames Lettering guide in calligraphy and illumination

Midlands Regional Seneschal Meet and Greet
THL Roana Aldinoch
Room 408 3:00 – 4:00
This is an opportunity for the Seneschals and Deputy Seneschals to come together to get to know one another face-to-face. Hopefully, this will encourage more cooperation between the group leaders on events, issues, and goals. Nothing deep and serious, just a meet and greet, and possibly a few snacks.
Midlands Seneschals and Deputy Seneschals only

Fighter Support
Lady Johara
Room 217 4:00 – 5:00
Fighter support 101, do’s and dont’s

 

Not-final 2015 planning table

 

Teacher	Class Title	Class Descript	Length (hrs)	Number limit	Age limit	Fees
Classes
Lord Oswyn of Badon	Aethelflaed - Lady of the Mercians	A quick look at the life and accomplishments of Athelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great.	0.5
Lord Oswyn of Badon	Bayeux Tapestry Panel by Panel	Panel by panel, a presentation looking at each and every panel of the Tapestry.	1.5
THL Corasande of Starrhill	Lines and Numbers  and Dots Oh My.	How to Use the Ames Lettering  guide in calligraphy and illumination	1
Lord Brynn Herleifsson	Guilds in Period	What and how guilds operated, where, who joined them, what all they did.	1
Johara	Fighter Support		1
Lady Muriel Zimmermannin	The basics of hand sewing: make your own drawstring bag	Come and learn a few basic hand sewing stitches to begin with. You will have an opportunity to make your own drawstring bag to take with you. Everything will be provided to make this bag but if you do have scissors please bring them with you. You will also  be given a brief hand out of directions to make the bag and one on the basic stitches. Come learn a new skill.	1		Everyone Welcome.	0
Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik	Field Guide to the SCA	During the first half of this class we will discuss the sumptuary customs of the SCA and Middle Kingdom (what the fancy hats and belts mean).  The second half of the class we will go out on "safari", identifying different examples of the various ranks and learning just what it means to hold those ranks.	1		Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian.	Optional $2 fee for handout.
THL Breddelwyn ap Taliesin	Introduction to the Harp	In this class I will introduce the harp through a little history of the harp, demonstrate the beginning techniques of playing a harp, and invite participants to play a harp.  If those interested own a harp and do not know how to play it, bring their harps.  I will have a couple of extra harps with me.	1.5
THL Sofya Chyudskaya Smolyanina	How to enter A&S	Thinking of entering the A&S Faire? Wondering how to write documentation? This is a class for those who are new to the A&S faire circuit. Learn how entries are judged, judging criteria, strategies for writing your documentation, and more.	1
Lady Metylda of Ravenslake	Introduction to Spinning	Want to learn to spin wool into yarn? We'll look at the basics of how to spin, most likely with side comments of different sheep breeds, different types of spindles, and any other fiber related topics.	1	10	Teens and above	If you wish to take a spindle and fiber, a donation of $15 would be appreciated. If you wish to simply come and learn there is no fee.
Mistress Alphia	Dance Classes		3
Workshops
Baroness Epona Brodin	Silk Banner Workshop	We will be making banners for their majesties gulf wars banner project.	4
THL Reyni-Hrefna	Warp and Weave on a Warp Weighted Loom	Come and help me warp a warp-weighted loom, and then do some weaving on it. It is not a full sized loom and it will be the first time it is warped.	2
Lady Muriel Zimmermannin	Sewing Office Hours	Finish up your project from the sewing class. Or bring your sewing questions. Or come and ask any questions you have about hand-sewing. Or just come and sew with us!	1
Officer Meet and Greets
THL Roana Aldinoch	Midlands Regional Seneschal Meet and Greet	This is an opportunity for the Seneschals and Deputy Seneschals to come together to get to know one another face-to-face. Hopefully, this will encourage more cooperation between the group leaders on events, issues, and goals. Nothing deep and serious, just a meet and greet, and possibly a few snacks.	1	Midlands Seneschals and Deputy Seneschals only
THL Sofya Chyudskaya Smolyanina	Midlands MoAS Meet & Greet	Informal meeting for MoAS officers in the Midlands. Let's meet, connect faces to names, and possibly talk shop.	1

 

 

 

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Previous years' info for future reference

Helpful documents:

• Maidens AS Class Lists for Rooms.docx
• AS class signup.docx
• Maidens 2012 Room Assignments.docx

2014 Class List

 

10:00 - 11:00

14th- and 15th-century Women's Hairstyles and Veils from England, France, and Italy. Lady Sarai Tindall. An overview of different hairstyles and veils worn in the later middle ages by women of all classes. Class includes demonstrations of how to create the different hair styles. $4 for handout with full color images and including a bag with some hair accessories for creating the styles presented in the class. Limit 10. Room 211.

 

Halgerðr and Guðrun: The Changing Views of Marriage in Iceland, from the Founding to the End of the 13th Century. Master Fridrikr Tomasson. This class will look at the change in laws and customs surrounding marriage in Iceland from the settlement until the end of the Commonwealth. It will also look at the oft-wed Guðrun and Hallgerðr and their marital histories. Room 215.

 

10:00 - 12:00

Intro to Weaving (aka Weaving for Dummies). Lady Christianna Weaver, OW. The main goal of this class is to introduce people to different types of looms, and the vocabulary of weaving, so they have a starting point for beginning their own weaving projects. Limit 20 people; $2 handouts, $3 materials. 2 hours. Room 210.

 

11:00 - 12:00

What to Expect at the A&S Faire: HL Gunnarr Alfjlot. Thinking of entering the A&S Faire? Wondering how to write documentation? This is a class for those who are new to the A&S faire circuit. Learn how entries are judged, judging criteria, strategies for writing your documentation, and more. Room 209.

 

Period Accurate Roman Imperial Hair. Domina Jael ben Ari. How did the Romans manage those hairstyles? No, not with wigs! Come to this class and find out! Bring some paper to take notes! A limited number of detailed handouts will be available for a small fee. Room 211.

 

Filthy Heathens: Anglo-Saxon Hygiene. Oswyn of Bath. Did Saxons ever bathe? Learn about the hygiene habits in Saxon-period Britain. Room 215.

 

12:00 - 1:00 --LUNCH BREAK

 

1:00 - 2:00

Field Guide to the SCA. Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik. During the first half of this class we will discuss the sumptuary customs of the SCA and Middle Kingdom (what the fancy hats and belts mean). The second half of the class we will go out on "safari", identifying different examples of the various ranks and learning just what it means to hold those ranks. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Optional $2 fee for handout. Room 211.

 

Documentation for A&S Season: Whether you have started writing documentation for an upcoming A&S entry or not, this will be a panel discussion with the goal of helping one another start prepping for the spring A&S faire season. Facilitator: HL Roana Aldinoch. Room 209.

 

1:00 - 3:00

Hakama Construction. Lady Yamamura Kitsune. A brief overview of Japanese pants will be discussed, along with a presentation of garment examples and a walkthrough of the garment instructions handout given during class. Time will be allotted for Q&A. 20 Handouts available, donations appreciated! Room 215.

 

1:00 - 4:00

Afternoon Dance Classes. Mistress Alphia. There is no formal structure to these classes. Bring a partner, show up and find one, or find yourself pulled into a dance lesson. The dances to be taught will depend upon the interests of Mistress Alphia and whomever makes a request, and whichever songs may be summoned from the magical music box. Room 210.

 

2:00 - 3:00

Brewers' Round Table Discussion. Baron Henry of Exeter. Topic for discussion: How do we promote the art of brewing when so many events are dry? All brewers or wanna-be brewers are welcome. Room 211.

 

10 Songs Every SCAdian Should Know. Master Cerian. The title says it all, really. Room 209.

 

3:00 - 4:00

Happy Japanese Games. Lady Yamamura Kitsune. Three leisure games of Medieval Japan are discussed. Reproductions of each game will be presented and available to play during class.  Fees: Donations appreciated! Age Limit: May not be appropriate for small children; some game pieces can be a choking hazard. Class size: No limit, only 20 handouts available. Room 215.

 

Glassworkers: Meet fellow glassworkers! Open to beadmakers, stained window artists, glassblowers, and anyone else interested in whatever one does with glass in period. Facilitator: HL Rois alann inghean Ui fhlaithbheartaigh. Room 209.

 

Calligraphy & Illumination Round Table. Facilitators: Mistresses Acelina and Hillary. For calligraphers and illuminators of all experience levels -- meet to brainstorm future projects, share tips, "horror stories", and/or browse through each others' favorite source books. Bring portfolios of your work (if you have them) and any projects you would like help with or ideas about. Room 211.

 

4:00 - 5:00 Disney Princess Garb Challenge. This session is for contestants to show off their costumes and meet with judges, and for anyone else who is interested in seeing which Disney characters are represented in period clothing. Please see the activity page for more information. Facilitator: HL Odette d'Amboise. Colonial Room (first floor, below rapier ballroom)

 

Bead Rescue Project - Room 210

This is a way to share the beads, and also information about them. Beads are "released" or put out like on a wall, or chair, and left to be found by someone. Bring that bead to the project table to get a card with more info about the bead, (when it would have been worn, by whom, when, etc.).  Cords will be available to string the "found" beads. You can even get your picture taken to put up on the project website! The Bead Rescue Project is on the web at http://beadrescue.com and also http://facebook.com/TheBeadRescueProject.

 

 

2013 Class List (times are still TBA)

 

Meet and Greets.  All Are welcome, experienced and novice alike.

• For Musicians and Bards.  Facilitated by Lady Tomaris Kapelomeni.  Bring yourself, bring your instruments, bring the music you always wanted to play/sing/hear.  Maybe we can even form a pick-up band!
• For Tablet Weavers, Spinners and other Yarn/Fiber Artists.  Facilitated by Lady Reyni-Hrefna.  If yarn is your cup of tea, or even if it is in your cup of tea, here is your chance to hang out with fellow yarn geeks, and maybe get those pesky questions answered!
• For The Forgotten Book People.  Facilitated by Lady Roana Aldinoch.  Are you hiding in the shadow of the more flashy calligraphers, the noted illuminators?  Well, for all those book-binders, ink-makers, tanners, paper-makers, and others forgotten in the book making world here is your chance to shine!
• For Clothiers.  Facilitated by THL Kathrin Pfeiffer. Bring a Book!  We all have our favorites -- tried and true, go-to resources lining the shelves in our sewing rooms and offices. We also have the black sheep in our collections -- the ones we bought before we knew any better, or were presents from well-meaning relatives who knew we liked princess costumes.  For this meet and greet, if you're able, bring a book or two. Bring a useful treasure, a classic favorite, or a "black sheep" for discussion. What parts of it are most helpful to you? What would you like to see done differently? Rare, hard-to-find, and very recent publications are particularly encouraged, if you have them. So are examples of bad source material! I will be bringing a variety of resources from my bookshelf.  This should be a fun opportunity for experienced clothiers to compare notes, and for newer clothiers to see a variety of sources used (or discouraged!) in this area of study. Thinking about shelling out for one of the pricey ones, but not sure if it's worth it? This gathering is definitely for you. Not able to bring a book, but interested in SCA-period clothing? Come anyway. We're friendly.

 

Round Table Discussions

• Midlands-Largesse- Show and Tell! (3 pm)
• Sumptuary Customs and Laws through the ages.   Discussion led by Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik. (1 pm)
• 40 years of The SCA.  Discussion led by Mistress Jocelyn. 

 

Classes

• Field Guide to the Sca.  Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik.  During the first half of this class we will discuss the sumptuary customs of the SCA and Middle Kingdom (what the fancy hats and belts mean).  The second half of the class we will go out on "safari", identifying different examples of the various ranks and learning just what it means to hold those ranks.Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Optional $2 fee for handout.
• Parchment making/How to paint acanthus leaves. Johannes von Narrenstein. Painted acanthus leaves were used to decorate medieval manuscripts.  Teachings from the Gottingen Model Book, a medieval book of instruction on this subject. Free paper, and handouts.  Paints and brushes will be provided. Beginners welcome!

 

• Golden Ratio.  Lady Roana Aldinoch.  Explore the golden ratio in Medieval art and literature.
• Medieval Book Tour.  Lady Roana Aldinoch. 
• Shoeing the Shire of Wurm Wald. Ladies Roana Aldinoch, Tomaris Kapelomeni.  When the thought of the expense and difficulty of making a pair of turned shoes gets you down, let the ladies of Wurm Wald show you it is easy and not prohibitively expensive.  Bring a pair of socks you do not mind destroying!  Please bring $2 for provided supplies. 
• History of Beads.  Rois.  And in persona discussion of the History of Beads.
• Dance Classes. Instructor: Mistress Alhpia (1-4pm)

 

2012 class list (feel free to change this based on the classes people volunteer to teach in 2013)

 

11:00 Event Tour for Newcomers: Are you new to the SCA? Do you wonder what is happening at SCA events? Join Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik for a tour of this event and learn more about some of the people, activities, and customs you will encounter at Festival of Maidens. Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. This class will meet near the Troll area.

 

11:00 Pins and Needles: Study and construction of period pins and needles. Overview of the extant examples and the construction of period pins and needles as well as hands on practice creating a period item. Limit 6 for hands-on participation (sign up at troll); no limit for observers. Participants must me 18 or attend with a supervising adult. In lieu of a fee for handouts and materials, the instructor asks only for small token. The contributor of the most interesting token will receive a “prize” and the appreciation of the instructor. Lord Ercc Glaison

 

11:00 Feast Organization: We will cover a myriad of topics including sizing, pricing, recipes and leftovers. Lady Valeria Contadina

 

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12:00 Research 101- Intro to Research: An introductory class on how easy (and fun) research can be. Class includes an example* flowchart of how you can easily research any topic. If you need help with basic research on a topic, you can email it ahead of time to verena@aandsjunkie.com, and research ideas will be discussed during the class. Verena Entenwirt

 

12:00 Feast Stewards' Round: A round table discussion about what's involved in the process of cooking and preparing a feast, what are the most common pitfalls, what you would do differently, and what your first feast was like. Wulfwen Atte Belle, facilitator

 

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1:00 Field Guide to the SCA: During the first half of this class we will discuss the sumptuary customs of the SCA and Middle Kingdom (what the fancy hats and belts mean).  The second half of the class we will go out on "safari", identifying different examples of the various ranks and learning just what it means to hold those ranks. 1 hour.  Children 8 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Optional $2 fee for handout. Baronowa Alzbeta Michalik

 

1:00 Research 104- Research for A&S Competitions:  A class for anyone who is entering any type of A&S competition, or has questions about researching & documentation for a competition. Covers when to research, sources, journaling, where to find criteria and putting it all together. Email your entry description to verena@aandsjunkie.com to have specific criteria and information available during the class. Verena Entenwirt

 

(Needs Projector/computer; email Roana) 1:00 The Design of Medieval and Renaissance Pavilions: This class will survey many existing paintings, manuscripts and other images to attempt to come to some conclusions about what styles of tents and pavilions were actually used in the late medieval and Renaissance time period.  It will analyze what support structures may have been used, as well as how they may have been decorated. There will also be some discussion as to how these findings can be applied to building your own pavilion, incorporating the experience of the presenter’s own pavilion-making adventure. Lady Philippa Montague

 

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2:00 What to Expect at the A&S Faire: Thinking of entering or judging at the MidRealm A&S Faire? There have been a few recent changes, including a new emphasis on face-to-face judging and a new system to register to enter or judge. Entrants and judges from last season's faires are encouraged to come and share their experiences. Carole Stasi McCallister

 

2:00 Mini Marshmallow Crossbow Class and Practice for Youth Combatants: This class will be open first to those youth participating in the youth combat program. We will be discussing use of the crossbow in Arabian culture, and also making and practicing with mini marshmallow crossbows! Class Limit: 10 (or more if there are more than 10 youth combatants) Lady Róis alann inghean Uí fhlaithbheartaigh

 

2:00 Leatherworkers' Round: A round table discussion and meet and greet for all leather workers throughout the Kingdom. Come share tips, ask questions, show and tell, and discuss a group project. Lady Verena Entenwirt, facilitator

 

2:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Dance Classes: There is no formal structure to these classes. Bring a partner, show up and find one, or find yourself pulled into a dance lesson. The dances to be taught will depend upon the interests of Mistress Alphia and whomever makes a request, and whichever songs may be summoned from the magical music box. Mistress Alphia

 

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3:00 Basic Metalsmithing Techniques: Making a bronze stamped pendant. Limited to 8 participants (sign up at Troll), but more are able to watch (20 handouts available). Age limit 16 and older. Lord Gunnar Alfjot

 

 3:00 Kingdom Brewers' Round: All brewer's throughout the Middle Kingdom are invited to share recipes, tips, ask questions about techniques, as well as a possible 2012 brewing schedule. Dry site, so please leave your samples at home.  Lady Verena Entenwirt, facilitator

 

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4:00 A&S 50 Meet & Greet: The A&S 50 Challenge involves doing 50 things in the Arts and Sciences between May 1st AS 42/2007 and May 1st AS 50/2015, in honor of the SCA's 50th Birthday. Meet with fellow kingdom artisans participating in the A&S 50 project, or come and learn about how you can start your own challenge. Lady Verena Entenwirt, facilitator
 

 

Bead Rescue Project

This is a way to share the beads, and also information about them. Beads are "released" or put out like on a wall, or chair, and left to be found by someone. Bring that bead to the project table to get a card with more info about the bead, (when it would have been worn, by whom, when, etc.).  Cords will be available to string the "found" beads. You can even get your picture taken to put up on the project website! The Bead Rescue Project is on the web at http://beadrescue.com and also http://facebook.com/TheBeadRescueProject.

 

Call for Instructors

 

Greetings! As we move into the winter months, many of us are settling in with our grab-bag of arts & sciences projects. While you do so, consider taking an hour to teach others your favorite work. Festival of Maidens will provide just such an opportunity on January 25! We are accepting classes on all topics.

There will also be another Mock A&S Faire -- bring your works in progress or finished projects, and receive advice to help you prepare for the Spring A&S Faire. It's a great way to have your items and documentation gone over by talented judges before the actual competitions start. You'll have time to make changes as well as learn some valuable information about how the judging process works. Volunteers to act as mock judges are greatly appreciated.

Additionally, we would like to schedule a series of Meet-n-Greets on various topics. Want to meet with other leatherworkers / fiber artists / brewers / (fill in the blank with your favorite hobby)? If you facilitate it, they will show! Please PM me or email sofyachy@gmail.com to ask any questions or volunteer. Please share this message with anyone who might be interested. Thank you in advance for your help and support!