University of Atlantia

Because the best part of the scribal arts is getting to play with shiny stuff, this class will cover a brief history of gilding and include opportunity for hands-on practice of basic gilding techniques.

An overview and description of the basic duties and tools needed for a beginning group herald. Donations in exchange for handouts are appreciated.

In this class we will outline and discuss one model for feast planning and a set of ground rules for putting together a team that can deliver a great meal at an event. We'll talk about themes, menus, picking out combinations and, perhaps most importantly, how to make sure that it's an enjoyable experience for everyone who is involved (how to encourage a no drama kitchen). A useful handout will be available.

New to feasting in Atlantia? This is the class for you! Come on down and learn everything that you need to know to attend an Atlantian feast. Hints and information on lots of things from how to equip yourself to how to comport yourself. Hand out provided, feast gear petting zoo featured.

While theatrical performance was a common part of medieval and especially Renaissance life, it’s less common at SCA events. The course will offer a survey of theatrical styles over our period, and suggest sources for period plays and for inspiration for period-style original productions.

This class is about what it says - men's clothing from the inside out. (If I can get my husband to come too, he will be my model for the class!) From shirts to the various styles of outerwear, we'll cover not only the different layers of clothing Elizabethan men wore, but what men of different age groups wore, from the young fashionable yeomen and up-and coming gentlemen, to mid-level merchants and older men. We'll also look at the way the male silhouette changes in the 30 years this class covers.

This class is particularly suited to rank beginners and/or children. Silk threads and evenweave linen fabric will be used to stitch a simple 16th century design. Students will learn how to properly begin, execute, and end their stitching while gaining experience with historically accurate materials.

An introduction to Nicoletto Giganti's Lo Schermo, his concepts of measure, tempo, and guard Equipment: long rapier, mask

Italian dance of the Sixteenth Century can be beautiful, flirtatious and fun! Come learn an easy dance or two. Possible dances may include La Castellana and Spagnoletta.

This is a hands-on class will cover the basics of bread making from ingredients to shaping to baking.

This is the required course to become warranted as an Atlantian Minister of the Lists. We’ll cover general procedures, forms, event prep, reports, and common issues encountered at the MoL tables.

Would you like a basic pattern piece from which you can draft many fitted styles that fit you perfectly? Come and learn how to do so with a body block, a personalized torso pattern for ladies that can be used to create fitted bodices for many centuries. This class is for ladies only and a certain lack of modesty is a must, a perfect fit means we create this pattern over skin only so plan accordingly for your top half. Age: 14 and up

This class is intended for adult students (however, teens who can sew independently are more than welcome to attend). Class will be broken into Lecture and “Hands-On” portions. A description of the technique can be found here: http://medieval.webcon.net.au/technique_opus_teutonicum.html Bring a stretcher frame if you have one (instructor will have some throw together frames for those who need one). All linen ground cloth, thread & beeswax will be provided, but stitchers may want to bring own scissors, magnifying glasses and needles (if they are particular).

A hands-on workshop where participants will learn to fit woven stockings and hose. All participants will end up with a custom pattern. Please bring a pair of scissors and wear clothing that allows access to the leg below the knee.

This class is required for anyone wishing to become a Thrown Weapons Marshal in Atlantia. It will cover all of the safety, inspection, reporting and other requirements necessary for the marshals. There is a written test administered at the end.

This will be an outdoor archery class for beginners or those who might need some help. Bring your own bows/arrows but if you don’t have one, we will have loaner gear for you to use.

This class explores the method of selecting, preparing, and curing feathers in preparation to cutting a quill. It includes instructions on how to make quill-making tools and a demonstration of preparing, curing, and cutting a feather. Participants will receive a handout on the proper way to cut a quill, complete with safety instructions. Participants are encouraged to bring in feathers of their own for discussion. This class is designed for the intermediate scribe, but all are welcome.

This class is intended for gentles recreating a persona from the Nordic regions (Scandinavia, Iceland and those areas influenced by their culture) during the late 8th through early 12th centuries. Heraldry did not develop until the middle of our period, but there is no reason that a person wishing to study and recreate an earlier Norse persona should not be able to develop heraldic themes that draw from that culture while meeting requirements for SCA registration. During this class we will look at ideas to help you move beyond "typical" SCA heraldic designs into ones that draw on the rich culture of what is commonly called "the Viking era".

This class provides an overview of the storytelling process. The topics include where/how to find a story, choosing and editing a story for different audiences, and how to tell a story. If there is time, students may tell a brief (no more than 3 minutes) story and receive a critique.

This is the distaff version of the men's clothing class - We will look at the typical clothes from the inside out of an Elizabethan middle class woman, covering the changing silhouette and the influences of high fashion and the second hand clothing trade on the clothes of middle class women.

An introduction to Paulus Hector Mair's application of the German longsword and polearm principles to the use of the peasant flail (the tool for threshing wheat, not a mace). Equipment: eye protection (goggles, fencing mask)

We will examine two “new” dances from sources rarely examined in the SCA: one from the Chigi manuscripts and one from Livio Lupi da Carravagio’s “Libro di Gagliarda, Tordiglione, Passo E Mezo, Canario, E Passeggi.

Learn more about heraldic consultation by working with actual clients on live submissions with the help of experienced heralds. This class will be held at the heraldic consult table.

An overview of resources and construction of medieval Italian names.

The discipline specific required training class for rapier MITs or for rapier marshals wishing to satisfy their every 3 years training update. Learn the process of becoming a rapier marshal, recent and upcoming rules changes, and get your marshaling questions answered.

Have you always wanted to get a better look at and talk to someone who plays a hammer dulcimer, harp, wooden flute, penny whistle, recorder, or guitar? Between the members of PAGE, we play all those and more. Here’s your chance. Bring your questions about cost, what’s available, and how hard they are to master. We may even have a few instruments may be available for you to try.

This class will show you a simple t-tunic dress with gores that you can accessorize into different looks. The inspiration for this dress is a German manuscript from 1304-1340. Please, no children.

Introduction to the making of Japanese arrows and the different types of Arrow heads and uses.

Never tried medieval dance before? Or have you tried and need a refresher? Come join us in learning (or re-learning) the basics of medieval dancing, exploring movement and rhythm and learning a few easy dances!

A two hour overview and hands on class on making sugar paste subtleties. To make simple subtleties, students will be provided with sugarpaste, marzipan, a marble surface and a handout. Food coloring, spray bottles of orange blossom or rosewater, and cookie cutters will be available. Students who have marble rolling pins or rolling pins made for fondant should bring them, but smooth glass jars will be provided for use as rolling pins for those students who don’t have their own. Fun with Sugar will cover: 1. Types of sugar and marzipan/marchpanes 2. History of the use of specific sugar forms in subtleties 3. Factors to consider when choosing the form of sugar for your subtletie 4. The use of color 5. Methods of forming sugar 6. Making the subtletie in class The handout includes recipes, sources and some photos.

Brief overview of silk painting in history, followed by hands-on lesson with modern silk paints, resists and silk paddle fans. Students should bring a design scaled to fit an 8” round fan. Adults only, please (18+).

An overview of Gregorian Chant including history and development, liturgical context, style, text, notation, etc. If time permits, the instructor will lead the class in singing an actual chant.

This class will cover the use of pearls (and other gemstones) in embellishing clothing during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Students will learn how to sew on individual pearls, pearls in a line, and how to fill in shapes. They will also learn how to sew drop pearls along an edge, how to purchase stones, and how to design decorations both to go on trim and to stand alone. Each student is asked to bring a small embroidery hoop and a pair of embroidery scissors.

A full class on Fiore to fit SCA combat. Will focus on basic stance, the instabile posta for cut and thrust and several plays. All skill levels are encouraged to play. Students should bring long, two handed or hand and half blades with gloves. If time permits for practice of plays, armor may be required.

Want to know how to run a Bedford Points Tourney? Or a multiple-pod round-robin tourney... all on index cards? Interested in some of the more “unusual” tourney formats - but were afraid to ask? This class will discuss how to properly run many of the non-elimination-style tournaments used in Atlantia.

This class is designed to present an overview of Ottoman Turkish clothing for those that want to do slightly more exotic clothing. We will discuss the different parts of Ottoman garb, fabrics, trimmings and how to mix and match the different pieces. Packets will be provided with an overview of drafting patterns. Age: 14 and up

What do heralds do? How do I design a device? What do I need to know about a name? I have a cool design, now what do I do to make it mine? Do I have to have an AoA to have registered heraldry? Come find out the answers to these and more!

Demonstrations of easy veil arrangements and hat styles to match any garb. You aren’t dressed without a hat – come learn to wear it well.

This is the required class for all Atlantian Combat Archery Marshals to maintain their warrants, and for those who would like to become CA Marshals. In this class we will go over current CA rules and discuss upcoming changes to this heavy fighters weapons form.

History of the Jester or Fool, his or her role in Court, and how to integrate the role into today's SCA. Use the skills you already have to take on a Fool's persona and make your group More Fun. Written notes provided by email.

A survey of both men's and women's dress in Southern Germany as depicted in woodcuts from the second half of the 16th century. Also will include a discussion of woodcuts as an art form. Handouts available, no fee.

Arbeau provided us with a plethora of bransles performed at the French court in the mid-sixteenth century. We will learn several of these dances still commonly performed in the SCA today.

Learn more about heraldic consultation by working with actual clients on live submissions with the help of experienced heralds. This class will be held at the heraldic consult table.

Required class for all current marshal's and a great class for beginners to take as well.

Come trace the customs and history of traditional Jewish dishes. Sources will include the Bible and books of Jewish law. Recipes will be included and hopefully some actual foods to taste. No class materials are required. All students will be provided with a resource list and recipes. There is no age limit.

The Cantigas de Santa Maria are hymns to the Virgin Mary from 13th Century Spain under the rule of King Alfonso X. Come learn about the history behind these pieces, and look at some of the more commonly performed Cantigas. There will potentially be time at the end for performance, so feel free to bring an instrument to play a piece, or begin learning one of the more than 400 Cantigas available. We will also discuss resources to find more information about the Cantigas.

This class will examine common challenges for students of Italian rapier and propose solutions. Students are encouraged to e-mail the instructor (dante.di.pietro@gmail.com) with specific topics of interest ahead of time. Students will need a rapier, and may use a mask if desired. Students are assumed to have at least some experience with an Italian fencing master's system.

Gentlemen studying at the Inns of Court were expected to master eight dances, the Old Measures. In this class, we will learn many of these easy, fun dances.

Heràldica Catalana - A survey of medieval Catalan-Aragonese heraldry from 1150-1550, including usage, unique heraldic charges and practices, Catalan blazon. Includes heraldic art from five medieval Catalan armorials (Armorial de Salamanca - 1480, Armorial de Steve Tamborino - 1510, Armorial de Bernat Mestre I - 1544, Armorial de Bernat Mestre II - 1544, Armorial de Llupià - 1480), and practical application in medieval Catalan art and architecture. Intermediate to advanced.

This class is required for Siege MIT's, but is also a great primer for anyone interested taking up combat siege and/or building a siege engine. It covers the siege rules and their implementation on the field.

This class is designed for those who want to make some easy period garb. Basic Viking clothing is great because is looks great, is easy to put on and work in. Embellishments can be simple or complex based on taste and skill. For men and women, we will draft a pattern for an undertunic and then for the women, we will also draft a pattern for the overdress. Class will also include discussion and demonstration of constructing the ever important bead strands for the women to be worn on the dress. Participants will need to bring pencil, scissors, tape measure and paper for drafting pattern or TruGrid pattern fabric. Pattern fabric will be available for purchase at cost. You may bring fabric (preferably linen or wool) and pin and cut out your pattern. If you choose to bring fabric, you will need 3.5 to 4 yards for the undertunic and 2 yards for the apron dress. For men, only 2.5 to 3 yards will be needed for the tunic. Bring lots and lots of pins if you are bringing fabric.

Students will start a small project using linen, cotton backing and wool(for padding). Kit will include cotton, linen, wool and Jap #4 & silk thread, and embroidery hoop. The handout will discuss a brief history of metal thread work and illustrate technique.

We will make a pattern for the individual's own Del and go over the actual construction. Areas covered will be choice of materials, variations in patterns and styles. There will be a handout. Supplies to bring include a pencil or pen, a tape measure, scissors and any other tools you prefer for drafting patterns. Tru-Grid pattern material will be provided (at $3 a yard) or you may bring either a sheet or two of graph paper (for a doll sized version) or 2 or 3 yards of Tru-Grid or whatever large paper you like to work with. While I generally don't include age limits I would advise attendees not to bring small children.

Part Two of a class on Fiore. Students should bring long, two handed or hand and half blades with gloves. If time permits for practice of plays, armor may be required.

Sweet to savory, a sauce for every dish, a rainbow of colors. Come for recipes and taste Dutch sauces of the 15th c.

A few members of the PAGE (Bright Hills’ Performing Arts Guild Extraordinaire) will lead a discussion of the sources SCA musicians want to draw up when building a repertoire. Do you want to be a period purist? Are you a persona performer (playing music from your time period and nationality)? We’ll offer our reasons for including SCA-original songs, along with Scottish and Irish “traditional” music as well.

Learn how to decorate your arrows w/o need of expensive jigs or paints. Wooden dowel rods and painting supplies will be provided.

This class will examine how to evaluate advice, habits, and instruction for quality. Students will learn how to tell the difference between sound technique that will carry the day, flashy tricks that leave things to chance, and ruinous tactics that will put you into the 0-2 bracket. Class is rapier-oriented, but armored fighters are welcome.

Come learn some of the most popular dances in the SCA: easy English Country Dances. Possible dances may include: Upon a Summer's Day, Black Nag, Hearts Ease, Rufty-Tufty, and Gathering Peascods.

A short presentation of Middle-Eastern and Far Eastern SCA scroll examples followed by perusal of manuscript and painting source books for ideas. Recommended that you bring a digital camera for recording ideas, or take notes and email instructor afterward.