University of Atlantia

Minister of the Lists class required for warranting or as a continuing education credit for MOLS. Come learn what those with front row seats to the List field do!

Increase your post-feast dancing ability with 3 easy Italian dances that are common in Atlantia. No partner needed, no experience needed, just a desire to have fun and learn something new. Dances will be Amoroso, Petite Vriens, and Petite Rose. Villanella if time. Musicians are always welcome.

In medieval Europe, instruments and voices were tuned using a different system than the "equal temperament" we've grown up thinking of as "in tune."  While this ancient intonation tends to make the chords we're used to sound a bit "off," it makes music written during that time absolutely sparkle!  When done right, Pythagorean intonation doesn't just make medieval music sound "right," it can make the performer, the audience, and the entire room vibrate along with the music. In this course, you will learn all about this mathematically pure intonation.  You'll learn how intervals are formed, how they differ from modern, equal-tempered intervals, why we've moved from Pythagorean intonation toward equal temperament, and what makes this intonation so special.  We'll be covering all of this from the ground up, so no prior knowledge of music theory is required.  All are welcome! For singers interested in practicing Pythagorean intonation, please see 11 AM "Pythagorean intonation for singers - tuning with your face."

Required class for Combat Archery Marshals. Learn the basics of equipment and armor inspections.

What is Troll? And what is an MoL? The SCA has lots of acronyms and jargon specific to our game. Attend this class and learn what it all means!

When assigned a scroll, does the description of a Gentles device thrown you? Have you wondered about the difference between seme and sejant. This class is designed to assist any scribe who yearns to understand all those weird words Herald use and how to find their meanings.

This class will review useful ways for heralds to help comment in OSCAR. Please have a working knowledge of the rules of SENA and how the submission process as this class will be only about how to comment in OSCAR. We will do some practice commentary in the class.

This class covers the techniques and tools needed to keep your thrown weapons sharp, safe, and lasting longer.

Intended for beginners in the art of brewing, this class will walk through brewing beer (extract-brewing), cider, wine, and mead. The class will primarily be a discussion of the brewing process and necessary supplies with demonstrations.

Minister of the Lists going over the new youth paperwork and discussion of minor paperwork

Most knitted objects in the SCA time period were made in the round, and it's not as hard as you might think! This class is suitable for complete beginners to knitting, as well as those who haven't knitted in the round or need practice. We'll go over casting on, knitting, and binding off. Participants will make a small knitted pouch. Bring circular or double-pointed needles size 5-8 and worsted weight yarn if you have them. Class fee is for the needles only, yarn and handout are free.

Gain a basic understanding of SCA style with Garb 101. Learn what garb is, isn’t, and how you can build your own garb wardrobe with creative hints, tips, and tricks.

Circles dances for as many as will, no partner needed:Charlotte, Pinagay, Clog. Some or all of these depending on time and energy: Cassandra, Hermits, War, Aridan

Prerequisite: Students taking this class MUST take 10 AM "Pythagorean intonation - making medieval music sparkle" before attending this class. This is a practical session for singers.  It's one thing to hear and understand what makes those pure intervals so special, but quite another to produce mathematically perfect intervals yourself!  Fortunately, you need not spend agonizing hours singing into a tuner to nail Pythagorean intonation.  In this class, you will practice singing intervals against a drone, so that you can hear and feel (literally with the bones of your face) when you hit that perfect Pythagorean interval.  We'll explore the intervals of the Dorian mode, and make the room sing and our faces buzz! This course is for confident singers with good pitch.  You should be able to hear a random series of 3 notes, and sing back those same notes.  We will be learning a singing technique that may be different than how you typically sing, but will allow you to sing with the resonance necessary to lock in pure intervals during practice.  This a continuation of the first class which is an introduction to Pythagorean tuning. Singers MUST be present for the first class to participate in the second, to ensure that we're all on the same page.  If you are just interested in learning about Pythagorean intonation, but aren't yet ready to try it out, please see "Pythagorean intonation - making medieval music sparkle."

Class that is required for becoming a marshal for rattan combat in Atlantia. This will also meet the periodic training update requirement.

Black hours give a stunning effect. I have come up with a simple way to dye perg to use for black hours and I will be showing you how in this class. Each student will leave class with a 5x7 black dyed Perg, (usable area will be smaller) but will need to meet at the end of university to pick it up.

A practical introduction to calligraphy and the tools we use to do it. This will be focused on a single period hand, and will be hands-on instruction. Students should leave this class with the tools and ability to practice a single hand and the knowledge to expand and explore other hands through the ages. Left and right-handed scribes are welcome.

This class will go over how to properly document a name submission and properly fill out the name submission form. Also included in the class will be some simple tips to documenting a name.

How to make simple thrown weapons using simple power tools with no heat treatment. Primarily throwing knives but simple metal axes can also be created.

There are some deceptively delicious concepts in rapier that can be discussed disguised as desserts. We may add a little frosting to Fabris, or confections to Cavazione, or ice cream to our intentions. Come learn fencing concepts that are easy to sink your teeth into by using desserts as analogies. Don't come hungry, this is a fencing class, food not provided.

This class is needed to become a Youth Armored Marshal. The 'Field Marshal 201' class will also be needed to complete your MIT classwork. This class is also a great class for parents wanting to be able to help around the Youth Field but do not want to become a marshal (yet).

You just got word that your heraldry has passed! Learn the difference between a device and a badge, their uses, and ways to display them for maximum awesomeness. This is an all-ages welcome class.

This is a brief introduction to poetic language and the Old Norse poetic forms called fornyrðislag and málaháttr. If there is time, I will also discuss ljóðaháttr and kviðuháttr. An optional handout showing the basic requirements of fornyrðislag, málaháttr, ljóðaháttr and kviðuháttr will be available, possibly for a fee which will be no more than $2.00. The electronic version of the handout is free.

Before hops took over as the primary bittering agent used in beer, many other herbs were used. This class will discuss some of these herbs and how they can be used by the modern brewer in place of or in conjunction with hops.

This class intends to show the variety available in the Gresley collection. We will start with a little-done fun and easy dance ""What so ever ye will"". Then we will do a few moderate dances and end with one of the hard ones I know has musical cues so we don't have to work too hard. Come explore the new frontier of dance.

The Field Marshal class required to become a marshal in Atlantia.

Atlantia's Ministry of Arts and Sciences has published a new handbook for its MoAS officers. Curious about becoming an A&S officer for your group? The Handbook is a great place to start. Come join a roundtable discussion to give feedback to at least one of the authors, and get tips and tricks from fellow MoAS officers from around the kingdom. If time and facilities permit, participants will get a guided tour of the A&S website.

Have you ever felt frustrated that a seemingly clear attack was pushed aside by an opponent? This 1-hr practical course will examine some of the common reasons why otherwise well-timed attacks can be parried by an opponent, and how to fix our lunges in form, timing, targeting, and execution such that they cannot be stopped or avoided. Paired drills will take place, so a single rapier, mask, gloves, and gorget are required for contact in class.

You don't have to be wealthy to enjoy the SCA! We'll discuss sources and strategies for acquiring or making lower-cost garb, feast gear and other necessities from online and in-person sources, plus pitfalls to avoid.

A class for newcomers and beginning heralds alike who want to learn more about the whys and hows of designing a registerable device under SCA rules. Topics will include tinctures and contrast, charges and arrangements, and the difference between a device and a badge. There should also be time for Q&A at the end of class.

This class will be a bit of a roundtable discussion with the intent of presenting the variety of tournaments and target designs that can make thrown weapons more fun and challenging than just throwing at an empty target face. This will also include preparations that should be considered (scoresheets, advertising, etc…).

Come learn about the Elimination and Non-Elimination Tournaments that the Minister of the Lists run! Demonstrations of Double Elimination, Round Robin planned. As time allows, other desired tournament formats will be demonstrated at students’ requests.

Students will learn to sing songs sung by Medieval Pilgrims on their way to Santiago, Spain, the final resting place of St. James the Greater. We will be focusing on the Cantigas de Santa Maria. Historical background will be provided. Music Reading skills are not required, but are helpful. Learning by rote is perfectly acctable and period! $2 donation to cover the cost of handouts is appreciated, but not required.

A crash course introduction to the scribal arts, covering everything from choosing materials, layout and design, execution of your final piece, and sending it off safely. Good for anyone who wants to become involved in the scribal arts but doesn't know where to begin creating.

A survey of the medieval poetry of Andalusian Spain (al-Andalus) from the 10th to the 13th century.

Ever wondered how to make that great beer that those brewing wizards pass around a fire after a long day of fighting? Do you want to make something that passes as one of those ledgendary and elusive "Arts" and or "Sciences" Laurels keep talking about? It's easier than you think! This class is geared specifically for people brand new to brewing, and especially for those who participate in martial activities. We will discuss the minimum amount of equipment and supplies it takes to get into brewing and what the time requirements are. We will also discuss the staggering amount of online resources available for brewing education and where to continue your brewing journey after the class is over.

We will do several with more interesting patterns, such as Chestnut, Grimstock, Hyde Park, Scotch Cap, Goddesses

Class that is required for becoming a rapier marshal in Atlantia. This will also meet the periodic training update requirement.

Now that you are baronage or royalty or someone who is getting asked to judge an A&S that is not your A&S. How do you judge? What do you need to know? what are key things you should look for ask? What should you not do? What are some types of judging that happen and what is expected of you?

This class will cover the second besiegement that appears in the i.33 manual, krucke against the first ward. Ideally students should bring an arming sword, a buckler, and gloves.

Whether this is your first event or you remember when there were just two Kingdoms, every good gentle can continue to build or develop their personas! This class will explore ways to improve your representation of material culture, consider how a medieval version of yourself might have viewed the world, and learn ways to validate and authenticate your sources.

This class covers the techniques and materials needed to create safe and secure physical thrown weapons targets and stands (capable of handling a variety of weapons types), and how to make sure that your range is safe and secure from unwanted intrusion.

Lanea will teach the most awkward and frustrating thing she can: the process of creating a literal English translation of an ancient text, and then rewriting that translation into poetic English for use as a performance piece. Our exemplar is a 9th C Irish tale about the lucky man who owned both the best hound and the best pig that ever were, and how his richness led to anarchy and mayhem. We will discuss dealing with declensions, outmoded prose and poetic forms, seeking poetic brevity and power, and understanding the cultural shifts between the original audience and the one you would like to reach with your translations. Figuratively speaking, we will make a great feast from a dead boar and a funny story from a murderous grudge match, and we'll laugh while it happens.

The Kharja is a couplet that functions as the concluding lines to the medieval Andalusian poetry form of the muwashshah. Kharjas were often reused for different poems and written in colloquial language, making this a great entry point for writing and thinking about Andalusian poetry. We will discuss the form and look at examples of in-period kharjas. Students will compose their own karjas and share them with each other on a voluntary basis. We will also discuss workshop etiquette and constructive feedback.

What Marshals & MOLs need to know about each others job to make the whole job easier and help run the event smoothly.

Cordials are flavored neutral spirits, used as medicine and now as a pleasant libation. Demonstration with recipes and tasting. *21 and older* for tasting. Bring your own small glass for tasting.

Hoods were an important part of a medieval person's wardrobe among all class levels. They were worn for protection from the elements as well as for fashion. In this class, we will learn to take measurements in order to draft and create a personalized hood pattern appropriate for the 14th century. Each student will leave with their own basic hood pattern on gridded paper! Please bring a measuring tape if you have one. Class fee covers handouts and I will have extras. (I will have as many supplies as I can muster, but its easier to bring your own!)

Come and learn “Il Ballo d’Eleanor con Fettuccie per Cinque”, a new ribbon dance for five people written in the style of 15th century Italian dances by Master Domenico. Prior experience with Italian dance steps will be helpful but not necessary.

In this class I'll be covering several of my favorite plays from Alfieri's 1640 rapier treatise. Please bring swords and masks for drilling.

A “feast” is often a big part of an SCA event. But what exactly is a feast? What should you expect? Will you have to eat jellied eels or larks’ tongue pies? What should you bring with you? We will demystify the whole issue of the feast and try to reassure our newcomers that feasts are fun, accessible, and welcoming.

How to make a puzzle letter from a standard capital letter This class will be hands on with hand outs and students will learn how to create their own puzzle letters (Also called puzzle initials) using techniques used through medieval times. Please bring 2 different colored pens, I will provide the “Letters” **Yafa Certified Titer 2 and 3

The basics of heralding court - be it Royal or Baronial. Takes you from the beginning of the day through court reports, with tips for helping make Court more inclusive for everyone!

This class is a combination of 2 classes normally taught with some range time included. Since this session is all indoors, the class/discussion parts of these two classes are being combined. The class will describe how to teach new participants to throw, and how to deal with participants who may have physical limitations on how they can thrown.

Are you regularly attending practices and reading all the hottest manuals, but still having a hard time taking your fight to the next level? Are you just starting out on your fencing journey and struggling to get comfortable with holding your blade or completing movements? Are you coming away from practices and events with unpleasant aches or stress injuries? If the answer is yes, this is the class for you! We'll examine and discuss a range of conditioning and cross-training elements geared towards improving performance and preventing injury that can be done virtually anywhere, anytime.

Instruction of the online authorization system of how to review, add and update fighter cards. How to use computers to organize data for the event (pre-event fighter sign-ins, checking authorizations) and how to collate data after the event. Will count towards MOL annual refresher course requirements.

Modern knitting patterns nearly always come with recommended yarn, needle, and stitch gauge recommendations to ensure proper fit. Period patterns, or adjustments to modern patterns for different yarn, needles, or fit, can therefore flummox even experienced knitters, especially when any element of geometry is involved. Adjusting gauge for a scarf to adapt to smaller or larger gauge is fairly straightforward; adjusting gauge for stockings, however, can be a bit more tricky. In this class, we'll talk through the different elements of a stocking pattern that can be adjusted to allow for custom fit stockings with any yarn, needle, and to fit any individual. The class will be fairly math-focused, but I'll provide you with as many ways to make your brain bend most easily around the calculations and considerations. I'll use Nancy Bush's Stockings with Clocks pattern as the example as I've made multiple pairs of stockings using it for different individuals, in a range of heights (mid-calf (as the pattern is written), knee-high, and over-the-knee) and calf/foot widths, and using yarn ranging from Halcyon 2/12 silk to KnitPicks fingering weight wool and cotton. Handouts will provide a list of necessary measurements and the steps needed to calculate a custom pattern to ensure the right fit.

Writing a period, authentic-sounding ballad is harder than it seems at first glance. The concept of a 'ballad' is fuzzy to many people; in the SCA we sing scottish border ballads, broadside ballads, other traditional english folk songs, and some post-period songs side by side. This class will explain the difference between these types of songs, discuss the structure and features found in border ballads, and provide some pointers on pitfalls to avoid when writing an 'authentic' sounding ballad. No musical or bardic experience required.

Not all scrolls need to have Illumination or Calligraphy. A discussion of pen and ink, woodcuts, etchings, engravings, and drawings that could be converted to scrolls. And a discussion of exemplar hands that can be used instead of Calligraphy.

This class will introduce participants to non-standard thrown weapons as well as advanced throwing topics such ½ rotations, multiple rotations, aiming, off-hand, etc….