The Barony of Starkhafn’s
Collegium of the Desert
July 27 and 28, 2002
"MISC." CLASSES
HISTORY
THE GREEN MAN
The Green Man discussion centers on a curious relic from Roman times
that extends into the Medieval period. That relic, possibly a nature
spirit, is a mixture of human and plant elements. Topics: The Green
Man in history, his possible pagan origins, how he found his place in Christianity,
celebrations and rituals associated with the Green Man and their possible
applications to the SCA game. The class will include handout study
material and illustrations.
1 hour
Class Limit: TBA
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: TBA
Teacher: Master Antonius Teasel - Caid
LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES
This class will present an overview of how our forefathers and foremothers
felt about the many aspects of love.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: 16 years or older please
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Lady Eden Blacksmith – Atenveldt
OVERVIEW OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION
This basic class is open discussion of western civilization from the
cultural, geo-political, chronology and technology point of view from 476
AD through 1648 AD.
2 hours
Class Limit: TBA
Prerequisite: TBA
Student Fee: TBA
Teacher: Lord Rorik Dannuson of Clan MacLeod - Caid
NORSE POETRY AND POETRY WORKSHOP
While the general tone of this class will be directed at Norse Poetry,
this workshop will be generalized to help poets or bards or scops from
any time period. This class will discuss the elements of Norse poetry
from Meter and Alliterative Patterns to stylistic qualities such as Kennings
and Heiti. While the focus of the class will revolve mostly on the
Eddic styles from early in the Viking period and Germanic periods, we will
touch briefly on the Skaldic styles that were used from the 11th Century
up to the late 13th Century. The second hour of the class will be
a poetry workshop. This will give the skalds participating the chance
to play with some of the forms and imagistic elements of Norse poetry.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisites: None
Student Fee: TBA
Teacher: Lord Helgi hrafnfaedhir -- Caid
MISC.
RESEARCH AND DOCUMENTATION
Research and Documentation can be the most difficult aspect of the
Arts and Sciences. This class will aspire to give you the tools necessary
to make it one of the most rewarding aspects of the Arts and Sciences.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Lady Eden Blacksmith - Atenveldt
INTRODUCTION TO COMBAT FIELD WORKERS
Basic instruction for Marshal-in-training, Herald-in-training, Medic-in-
training, Water-bearer-in-training, and Lysts Page.
3 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Baron Aldred vonLechsend aus Froschheim, OP - Caid
BASIC LYSTS
Everything you need to know to run lysts at an SCA event.
3 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Baroness Melasandra Sandifer, OP - Caid
RED BELT BARDIC: What Makes a Good Squire / Apprentice / Protégé?
Tales Historical, Hysterical & H'inspiring
A brand new class! Hear the tales that inspired past generations
of squires to tighten their not-yet-red belts and fling themselves fearlessly
into the fray. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll never look at a literature
textbook the same way again. Learn to use terms like "leoflic lindwiga"
correctly! Who the hell were Wiglaf, Estelmo and Ohtar, anyway? What did
Prince Valiant have to *do* to Gawain to get knighted?
2 Hours
Class minimum size: 5
Prerequisite: Bring water
Student Fee: $1.00
Teacher: Countess Ealasaid NiChlurain - Caid
COURT HERALDRY
Learn how to organize and conduct a court, from a small Canton affair
to a having Royal Presence at your Baronial Event. What you need
to know and be prepared for. Order of Activity and various ceremonies.
2 hours
Class Limit: 100
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: THL Miguel Esteban Franco de Los Rios - Caid
FIELD HERALDRY
Everything you need to know about field heraldry in the SCA.
From your role in the eric to organizing the field heraldry for a Crown
Tournament. Class handouts include forms, crib sheets and practice
after class.
2 hours
Class Limit: 100
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: THL Miguel Esteban Franco de Los Rios - Caid
HERALDIC CONSULTATION
This consultation will offered all day Saturday on a drop in basis.
It gives the opportunity to research your name and or armory with a Caidan
College Staff herald. An ideal time for newcomers to take the advantage
of the needed reference books to be available.
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Master James of the Lake - Caid
SCROLL DESIGN & LAYOUT: BASIC AND INTERMEDIATE
Students will design and layout an actual scroll in this hands-on workshop.
Will cover Kingdom guidelines and everything necessary to get concepts
on paper and ready for paint! All materials and handouts provided.
Students will create "portfolio" samples. Blank Sample Books included.
All scribes encouraged to attend.
2 hours
Class Limit: 12
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $2.00
Teacher: Contessa Luciana DiCarlo, Scribe Armarius Caidis
SCRIPTORIUM
Scribes will work on actual scrolls in various stages. All levels of
experience welcome! Please come for the day or just drop in between
classes. Bring portfolios to share (optional).
All Day Sunday
Class Limit: 12
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Contessa Luciana DiCarlo, Scribe Armarius Caidis
INTRODUCTION TO HERBALS
A very basic class for all those interested in herbal history and use
of home remedies. Includes a review of the history of the herbalist
/ healer, definitions and instructions for making teas, oils, tinctures,
salves, and ointments. Includes basic precautions and lots of recipe
examples. Some hands-on will be provided, and lots and lots of handouts.
1 hour
Class Limit: 30
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $3.00
Teacher: Baroness Alexandra de Le Mer Vert, OP - Atenveldt
HOW TO RUB YOUR FIGHTER
Students will pair up to practice techniques to relieve battle fatigue.
This is a basic sports injury massage course. Help ease your fighters
aches and pains once they get out of armor.
2 hours
No Class Limit (students must be in pairs)
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Lady Mercy of the Healing Hands - Caid
HOW TO FEED YOUR FIGHTER
This class will focus on the hands-on preparation of some ideal tournament
foods, easy to prepare and store and perfect for your hungry fighter, either
at a tourney or at war. All food will be prepared and eaten during
the class.
2 hours
Class Limit: 15
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $2.00
Teacher: Lady Melisande de Frayne - Caid
HOW TO GIVE A FEAST FOR 150 WITHOUT KILLING ANYONE
This course covers basic sanitation and feast preparation for the SCA.
Handouts will include temperatures for meats, reheating of pre-prepared
foods. Ways to serve your foods at hot or cold temperatures easily.
Proper ways to cool pre-prepared foods, thawing of meats and pre-prepared
foods. Ordering of foods based on attendance. Wholesale sources
locally and in Los Angeles. How to feed the vegetarian, the meat
and potatoes crowd, as well as the person that likes period food.
Accommodating food allergies. Basically, how to keep your friends
well fed, happy and bug-free.
2 Hours
Class Limit: TBA
Prerequisite: TBA
Student Fee: $5.00
Teacher: Lady Allessandra Madellena Dominici - Caid
STORY TELLING: SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE WAR: How to Tell
a “No S**t, There I Was” Story
So people turn away just as you are trying to tell them about the most
perfect moment of your life in the SCA. Do not despair! There are actually
very few techniques needed in order to tell the biggest battle story of
the war. Even students who do not wish to tell their story in class should
come prepared to talk about themselves! 2 Hours
Class Limit: 10
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $1.00
Teacher: Countess Jarla Seanachie - Caid
BAWDY FRENCH FARCE
Based on that popular Starkhafn pastime, called “Cheap Wine and Bad
Shakespeare,” where participants are assigned parts to read from a classic
play. This time, though, our selections come from the lewd and scatological
farces of medieval France. Be warned – these plays are not for the
faint of heart! Class is open to performers and audience alike. (Pre-registration
is appreciated.)
2 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: None
Student Fee: $1.00
Teacher: Baroness Aoibheall an Sionnach – Caid
NEWCOMERS CLASS
An introduction to the SCA.
Student Fee: None.
Teacher: Lady Cecilia la Feconda – Caid
COURT GRACES FOR YOUTHS
Court is scary, court is fun, court has rules for “everyone”!
Instructor teaches children the skills to make Court fun for them and everybody
around them. Class will include the following: curtseys, bowing and when
to do it, how to process up when called into court with a group, how to
approach the thrones when called up by yourself. Open discussion about
courtly behavior, such as appropriate toys, food & drink for events
and just why a mug is better than a soda can, how to behave during court
and most fun of all, discussion about some titles: Just what do you say
to a pointy hat?
Ages: 3-14
1 hour
No Class Limit
Prerequisite: Please wear appropriate SCA garb: tunics or dresses.
It would be good for boys to have a tam or other suitable/period hat.
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Her Excellency, Baroness Isadora Ell’eva – Caid
PORTABLE PERIOD GAMES
Introduction to four period board games. Children will recieve
a pouch containing cloth game boards and wooden game pieces. First
half hour will be instruction, and the second half hour will be free play
of games.
1 Hour
Class Limit: 10
Prerequisites: Ages 6-12 only please
Student Fee: None
Teacher: Lady Ragnailt Renlee O'Raghallaigh -- Caid
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