View the complete schedule of classes below. One track of classes is being hosted by Athena's Thimble.
the East Kingdom's embroidery guild. Meetings and gatherings are also planned by the Worshipful Company of Narroworkers and by Athena's Thimble. You don't need to be a member of either of these guilds to attend.
The cost of the event is $10.00 for adult members and $7.00 for children under 12. The site fee includes a substantial day board. If you have any questions, please contact the autocrat, Lady Rowan de Beauchamp (Jessica Litwin) at [email protected].
Please note that smoking is not permitted on school grounds. The site is dry.
Directions to the site.
Troy, New York
11:00 A.M.
Celtic Knotwork/Zoomorphic Illuminary Basics, Teacher: Fergal
Learn the basics of celtic knotwork design.
First Aid, Teacher: Baroness Joylana
Learn how to make a basic first aid kit to keep yourself and your family safe at events.
Introduction to Fingerloop Braiding, Teacher: Lady Angharad
Like String? Have fingers? Then you can fingerloop braid! This class will cover three different types of five-loop braids. With a little string, you too can rule the world!
Class Limit: 10
Age Limit: Must be at least 10 years old
Introduction to Trichinopoly (Viking Chain Knitting) Teacher: Irene
Directions on making Viking knitted chain. There will be lots of time to try your hands at making the chain, including pulling it through a draw plate. Class will be able to view photos of a piece that is in the British Museum.
Fee: $1.00 for materials
12:00 PM
BREAK
1:00 PM
Athena's Thimble Meeting
All are welcome to attend the meeting of Athena's Thimble, East Kingdom Embroidery Guild for paneling and a discussion of embroidery.
Awards and Titles in the SCA, Teacher: Lady Angharad
Ever wonder what the heck is the deal with all those medallions you see people wearing? If so, this is the class for you! We'll cover all the awards given in the East KIngdom, including the associated titles and what shiny objects recipients get to wear.
Book Binding -- 2 Hours, Teacher: Lord Lyle FitzWilliam
Learn how to create a simple, paste-free Ethiopian binding for a blank book (plain wooden cover).
Class Limit: 10 (Auditors are welcome)
Fee: $10.00 for materials
Cosmetics for Celts, Teacher: Mistress Brid Nic Shearlais
Come and see a royal of King Conadbar's household prepare for a fire festival (Class will be taught in persona).
Fingerloop Braiding -- The Spiral Braid (Intermediate Fingerloop Braiding) Teacher: Lady Lorita de Siena
Learn how to create a spiral fingerloop braid.
Fee: $1.00 for materials
Loud Instruments, Teacher: Mistress Deonna Von Aachen
Find out what a "loud" is and hear several together. If you play trombone, modern winds or recorder, you'll find many similiarities. There may even be opportunities to try one.
2:00 PM
Keyhole Necklines, Teacher: Lady Aislinnn Cul Dulach
Learn how to make the keyhole neckline found on many t-tunics. A demonstration class.
Canvas Embroidery -- 2 Hour Class, Teacher Lady Elizabet Marshall
An introduction to canvas embroidery (modernly known as needlepoint). Class will include an overview of materials, basic stitches and uses. Includes a kit with a small piece of canvas, threads (wools, but sild available if you are allergic), needle and designs to choose from.
Class Limit: Limited to 10 hands-on (receiving kit): auditors welcome
Fee: $3.00 for materails requested but not mandatory.
Introduction to English Country Dance, Teacher: Lord Sheldon the Just
The Class will include some of the basic English country dance steps such as arming, siding, set & turn, and heys. The dances taught will include Rufty Tufty, Hearts Ease adn Black Nag. A free hand out will be available.
Makin' it Personal: An Overview of Personalized Elizabethan Embroidery, Teacher: Lady Briony of Chatham
Elizabethan nobles combined personal taste and preferences with the "pop culture" of the era to create highly original embroideries. Examples of extant works and the ideas and images that inspired them.
So, You Want to be a Kingdom Officer, Roundtable Discussion, Moderated by Lord James "Hawk" Galloway, Kingdom Chireugon
Write like a Skald Without Knowing Icelandic, Teacher: Lord Toki Redbeard
The basics of composing authentic skaldic poetry. Verse-forms and language of Icelandic skaldic poetry will be discussed.
3:00 PM
Constructive Criticism: How to Give it and How to Take it, Teacher: Lady Siofra
There is nothing easy about giving or taking feedback. Unless you are one of the gifted individuals who have natural communications skills, most of us need to work with feedback. Giving and taking feedback is a skill that can be learned, do not fear.
Dancing for Beginners, Teacher Deonna Von Aachen
This class is intended for those just starting out in the area of Renaissance dance. This is a great class fo fighters, fencers and children as well. I will introduce the basic steps, patterns and music along with a small bit of histroy to tie it al together. Can you guess why we start with the left foot when we do early dance? I guarantee you'll know the answer and be dancing by the end of class!
Quilting, Teacher: Lady Sarah Davies
Think quilting began in America? Think again! Learn the 2,000 year history of this needle art. See period-style examples in silk and linen, then try your hand at quilting a simple project in the 14th century backstitch style.
Skaldic Poetry Workshop, Teacher: Lord Toki Redbeard
Uses the verse-forms and language discussed in "Write Like a Skald Withoug Knowing Icelandic" to compose poetry in a workshop format. Studetns should have taken the basic course, or be familiar with the poetics of skaldic poetry.
Prerequisite: Write Like a Skald Without Knowing Icelandic
Twined Basket Weaving -- 2 Hour Class, Teacher: Mistress Margaret Kofinopola
This is a hands-on class featuring several twining weaving techniques. At the end of class, you will have created a small basket of roudn basket reed to take with you and gained the knowledge needed to create larger ones. There will be discussions of period basketry techniques and materials.
Class Limit: 10
Fee: $5.00 for materials
4:00 PM
Athena's Thimble Meeting--Continued
Having taken a break to learn more, join us for more paneling and discussion of embroidery (or, if you weren't able to join us for the first gathering, come now!). We'll have cookies availabe after the paneling has been completed.
Cordial Making, Teacher: Lord Kelton
This class will cover the basic of making period cordials. Theory and discussion only (there will be no alcohol in this class).
Gathering of the Worshipful Company of Narrowworkers
Bring string to play with and show off your work at this Guild gathering. Past copies of the Guild newsletter, Knot Now, will be available and we will be voting on our Guild Charter.
Gothic Architecture, Teacher: Lady Elizabeth Greenleaf
The lecture covers the late 12th/early 13th Century transition from the Romanesque style to the Gothic. The churches we'll see include Ste. Sernin in Toulouse, the Abbey Church of Ste. Denis and the Catherdrals of Chartres and Amiens. All French? But, of course!
The Persona Game Teacher: Gweyrvel verch Hywel
How well do you know your persona? How well do you know what your persona ought to know? Could you convince a group of your peers that you are who you claim to be? Or will you be hanged as a spy....?
Sewing the Birka Tunic, Teacher: Lady Genevive Cranwell
Covers the historical background, appropriate textiles, trim and construction of a classic Viking tunic.