The Barony of Starkhafn’s
Collegium of the Desert
July 27 and 28, 2002
"REVELRY" CLASSES

BEGINNING COUNTRY DANCING JUST FOR FUN
Students will learn beginning and intermediate English, RSCDS and ceilidh dances.  This *very active* class is good for experienced and beginning dancers alike. We'll show you the easy way to learn all the necessary steps for all kinds of country dancing, do lots of dances and just have fun!
4 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  Students should wear comfortable garb and soft shoes: ballet slippers, ghillies, moccasins, bare feet, etc. No tennies or boots!  Bring water.
No children under 15, please!
Student Fee:  $1.50
Teachers: Countess Ealasaid NiChlurain AND Lord Kastagir Morgan MacLaren - Caid

ADVANCED COUNTRY DANCING JUST FOR FUN
More complex dances building on the figures we learned in the morning. Dances may include Maiden Layne, Prince William, Whirligig, Mairi's Wedding, Bratach Bana, The Wee Cooper O'Fife.
2 Hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  Students should wear comfortable garb and soft shoes: ballet slippers, ghillies, moccasins, bare feet, etc. No tennies or boots!  Bring water.
Student Fee:  $1.50
Teachers: Countess Ealasaid NiChlurain AND Lord Kastagir Morgan MacLaren - Caid

REVEL DANCING FOR EVERYBODY  (Common Caid / SCA Dances Done Everywhere and All The Time)
Some court, some country, some ceilidh.
(All day Sunday)
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  Students should wear comfortable garb and soft shoes: ballet slippers, ghillies, moccasins, bare feet, etc. No tennies or boots!  Bring water.
Student Fee:  $1.50
Teachers: Countess Ealasaid NiChlurain AND Lord Kastagir Morgan MacLaren - Caid

DANCING WITH DRUMMERS
Instruction of basic tribal dance steps and the recognition of basic Eastern drum patterns.  After some practice, this class will be combined with the Drumming for Dancers Class to practice for each other. This is a unique combination that supports better communication between drummers and dancers at events.
1 hour
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: m’lady Wysteria of Starkhafn - Caid

DRUMMING WITH DANCERS
Emphasis on drumming knowledge to help enrich the experience of a drum circle for drummers and dancers alike.  No experience necessary.  Percussion instruments will be provided, bring yours if you have any.
1 hour
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  None
Student Fee: None
Teacher: His Excellency,THL Conall mac Seaghain – Caid

DANCING AND DRUMMING COMBO
This class will put the techniques learned in Dancing with Drummers and Drumming with Dancers together, for an enjoyable time for all who wish to practice in a class-like atmosphere.
1 hour
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  None
Student Fee: None
Teachers: m’lady Wysteria of Starkhafn AND His Excellency,THL Conall mac Seaghain – 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

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION TO LIQUEUR AND CORDIAL MAKING
A very basic class on making tasty goodies.  Will include history.  Instructor will be bringing tools to make one batch of apple cordial and handouts will be provided.
1 hour
Class Limit:  30
Prerequisite: Ages 21 and older only.
Student Fee: $3.00
Teacher: Baroness Alexandra de le Mer Vert, OP – Atenveldt

INTRODUCTION TO MEAD MAKING
Learn how to make mead.  We will cover mead-making  equipment and the importance of sanitation, as well as different styles of mead and its ingredients.  Come help me make some mead!
2 hours
No Class Limit
Prerequisite:  None
Student Fee:  $1.00
Teacher: THL Donal O’Brien - Caid

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