University of Atlantia

A review of the branch seneschal’s office, duties, and responsibilities. Recommended for those considering becoming a Seneschal, new Seneschals, and any Seneschals who have not had 101 within the last year. Handouts will be provided. A notebook and pen recommended.

Listening to recordings of music from early chant through the end of the sixteenth century, together with discussion of historical context & styles.

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.

Ever wondered "What is that blue scarf/gold scarf/white scarf thing?" Or "Why do we have heavy rapier and light rapier?" Or "Can Elphin teach a class?" Elphin will do his best to answer these questions and more as he goes through the history of rapier and the Academie d'Espee of Atlantia.

An important part of the submissions process is commenting. How does one comment? What is good commentary? What is bad commentary? What is different about commentary at Laurel and at earlier stages of the process? Answers to all these questions and more. Level: Beginner

A beginner's guide to workings of a Royal/Baronial court and what is involved in being a court herald. Topics covered will include preparing for court, how to herald court, and how to deal with the paperwork after court.

Hilt-and-point sword dances are a family of dances related to morris which are found throughout Europe and originate in the 14th century. We will discuss the origins and history of these unusual dances, as well as stepping through a tentative interpretation of a 16th-century example.

We will try to do Upon a Summers Day, Sellingers Round, New Boe Peep, and Jenny Pluck Pears. No partner needed, no experience needed.

This class is to introduce the young ones to dance and give them the opportunity to have some one-on-one dance time with an adult/partner. A maximum of three (3) dances will be taught, each building on the next. Curtseys and bows will be practiced.

Come and learn the basics of SCA Rapier! We will be covering stretching, footwork, basic offensive/defensive techniques, and drills you can use to increase your skills.

This is the basic Target Archery Marshall class designed to train new Marshall. When you leave, you will be a MIT. We will discuss range safety from standing on the line to retrieving arrows, learn how to inspect various types of bows and what problems might be encountered, learn what safety zones are and how to measure them, how to call timed shoots, and various other topics that will qualify the individual to become a MIT.

Baronial Pollings and Pollings of Confidence. Recommended for Baronial Seneschals. Handouts will be provided. A notebook and pen recommended.

Welcome to 2012. Have you heard of the internet? It is so easy to publish your music online these days. It's easy to make CDs too. Why don't you record some and put it out there? It's cheaper and easier than you think. We'll talk about available technology, recording tips, legal stuff, online tools, and promotional tips.

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

There is a very powerful tool for doing armory conflict checking, but most people do not use it correctly. This course will teach you what you need to know about the internals of the SCA database and how to use this tool to speed up your conflict checking. This class requires knowledge of charge group theory and will not teach it. Level: Advanced

An in-depth discussion of Court Protocol. Who follows whom, who sits where, and who does what. Topics will center around how to handle the seating arrangements and entrances at court.

These branles come from Arbeau's 1589 book. The dances are easy to dance. We will include Maltese, Horses, Pease, Montard, Washerwoman, and Officials. No partner needed, no experience needed

Required class for all that want to be CA Marshals, covers rules and inspection procedures.

This class will teach the basics of dance, plus a few dances for those beginning or wanting to get some practice. Dances included will be Belle Qui, Petit Vriens, Branle de la Montard, Jenny Pluck Pears and the Maltese Branle (SCA version) as time and participation permits.

This class is the basic required class to become a warranted chatelain. Anyone who is interested in working with newcomers is welcome; whether they want to be warranted or not.

Covering the basics of what it takes to get up and perform a poem in a bardic circle, court, or any other venue.

This class will cover the things you need to know to be an effective Rapier Marshal in Charge.

songs for SCA kids - let's sing some rounds, some fun songs that teach about history, some singalongs. I'll have some percussion and musical toys that kids can play along with. Geared toward ages 8-12, but all ages are welcome.

The SCA never requires you to register any armory. Ever. You can use whatever you want painted, embroidered or chiseled on anything you wish. However, if you want something reasonably accurate to history and something that will pass Laurel's scrutiny, there are standards to be met, reasons for the rules. We'll talk about what our ancestors generally did, what the SCA does and allows and how to find something that will tell the world you are present.

As you have probably heard, there's a new set of Rules in town. Palimpsest Herald, the primary author of the new Rules for Submissions, will give you the rundown on all the changes in store for you and name submissions. I'll talk about the overall organization of the rules, regional name groups, conflict, presumption, and non-personal names. This class will be aimed at heralds who may or may not be familiar with the current Rules, approaching the new Rules as a whole. Due to time constraints, this class will be a lecture with Q&A at the end, not a discussion; I'll be available all day.

Come and spend a relaxing hour with the brudders! Seriously, we will be covering the basics of rapier melee and spending some time answering your questions. We will be giving live demonstrations of what does/does not work. Come and learn how to make your next melee and more pleasurable, and deadly, experience!

An in depth discussion about beginner archery and how to get started in archery in the SCA. This class with cover equipment choices and various aspects of archery for beginners.

No partner needed, no experience is necessary. Dances will probably include Amoroso, Petit Riens, Anello, and Rostiboli Gioiso

14th Century sword and buckler technique for Cut and Thrust in Atlantian Cut and Thrust. Bring sword and buckler, I will have a couple for loaning. I want as many folks to play as possible.

How to autocrat a successful event from the ground up. Recommended for Autocrats, potential Autocrats and Branch Seneschals. Handouts will be provided. A notebook and pen recommended.

A class addressing the development of a story from a theme, motif, or handful of story elements, as well as developing documentation for stories. We will also address how to pare down/build up a story, and where to break large stories for episodic telling. Activities will include: · Introduction to theme/motif indexes · Redaction of a large/epic story to its minimum structure · Building a story out of a handful of story elements · Finding the natural breaks in long stories · Tips on finding/developing documentation for stories

A course designed to train Ministers of Arts & Sciences, this class is none-the-less open to any interested. It will cover: How & When to do Reports, How to Run an A&S Competition, and How to Run an Artisan's Row. As part of How to Run a Competition, we will discuss judging, judging forms, and what instructions to give judges at your competition.

In this class, we will discuss things that we like to do and ways to have fun at events. We will talk about arts you can learn, entertainments you can bring, services you can perform, and how to get involved with youth combat. The teacher is a ten-year-old page who has already won SCA awards for his arts, service, and fighting; he will be assisted by his lady mother.

"Names are important. They are often the first thing other people have on which to form an opinion of us. Princess Daisy of the Purple Unicorns might not give the best impression. We can invest a lot of time and emotion in coming up with a name. However, if it doesn't follow reasonable historical practice or general SCA standards, it won't be registered. In this class we'll discuss what the SCA requires in a name and what was generally historically done.

As you have probably heard, there's a new set of Rules in town. Palimpsest Herald, the primary author of the new Rules for Submissions, will give you the rundown on all the changes in store for you and armory submission. From General Principles to Appendices, regional name groups to Individually Attested Patterns, and substantial and distinct differences - these rules are a whole new ball game. This class will be aimed at heralds who may or may not be familiar with the current Rules, approaching the new Rules as a whole. Due to time constraints, this class will be a lecture with Q&A at the end, not a discussion; I'll be available all day.

A discussion of the needed in a local group's loaner kit, with suggestions on how to transport and store the equipment. Includes some philosophy on why we stock loaner equipment. Will include Isenfir's infamous "golfe bags".

(Both Musicians and Dancers are encouraged to attend) This interactive class will focus on communications between the Dance Master/Mistress and the musicians who will play for the event. This is a practical application discussion. Topics will include: contacting musicians, sharing the dance list, sheet music arrangements/repeats and more. Specifically, Pennsic Piles will be compared to dances performed in Atlantia. If you have a Pennsic Pile, please bring it with you. Some will be available to share.

Gracca Amoroso and Bizzaria d'Amore. Come try a couple of dances that are a different style than the ones we usually do at events. It will impress your friends when you do these at a ball. All steps will be taught.

This class will cover the basics of hosting a demo of any kind. We will cover kinds, reasons for them and some of the how to's and what to look for.

If you've ever been called on to judge, or have ever received the results of a judging, this class may be of interest to you. For advice dispensers: how to give useful, kind and honest feedback; how not to get tagged as a Big Authenticity Meanie. For advice receivers: how to listen to advice, how to separate the hard advice from the bad advice, and how a dead parakeet can keep things in perspective.

We will discuss equipment, including bow and arrow selection, range safety from standing on the line to retrieving arrows, learn how to inspect your own bow, learn what a safety zone is and how to measure it, learn about timed shoots and how to do them, and important topics.

A presentation on early medieval personal names of the Ostrogoths, Visigoths, and Lombards. In addition, there will be a brief study of the histories of each of these nations. Some time will also be given to pronunciation of these languages.

Conflict checking armory against the tens of thousands of registered devices is confusing, and the rules that heralds use to do it are not necessarily intuitive. This class will cover how conflict is defined, what the rules are, since the rules are changing in early 2012, and how to apply them. Level: Beginner to Advanced

Introduction to the theory and tactics of Nicoletto Giganti's teachings of the late Italian rapier system. Bring masks, longest rapier you own, and gloves.

Covers the rules for Combat archery ammunition in Atlantia and hands-on in making CA bolts with the Fathead blunts.

Come learn how the English danced in SCA period! These dances are from a 1500 manuscript and are a different style than the English Country dances you are used to.

In this class you will learn about the safety aspect of SCA equestrian marshal activities. You will also learn the standards for helping the riders on and off the field. This class also authorizes you as a grounds-crew member.

Required training.

14th Century sword and buckler technique for Cut and Thrust in Atlantian Cut and Thrust. Bring sword and buckler, I will have a couple for loaning. I want as many folks to play as possible.

An examination and lab for the process of creating commentary and decisions about SCA heraldic submissions to the Laurel Sovereign of Arms. Use of laptops for conflict checking are encouraged.

How to submit a bid for a Kingdom Event and the process of how a bid is chosen. Handouts will be provided. A notebook and pen recommend.

Many people love bardics and want to participate, but don’t necessarily have the confidence to get up and perform. SO – I have put together a book of favorite SCA songs which you will receive. We will learn at least 2 songs during the class and have some discussion about “the rules of bardic circles” and how you can make it a better experience as a participant spectator.

A basic introduction to and hands-on exploration of different braiding techniques. No experience required. Youth are particularly welcome.

A look at names of the far-flung traders of Sogdiana, a transoxianian nation of Northern Iranian extraction found along the silk road from China to Persia and beyond.

This class is aimed at those who are already quite familiar with the current Rules for Submission and at least generally familiar with precedent. Palimpsest Herald, the primary author of the new Rules for Submissions, will give you the rundown on all the changes between the current rules and the new ones. This class will be presented in terms of the changes - attendees should know what terms like 'X.4.j.ii' and 'Documented Exceptions' mean already - and aimed at getting current heralds up to speed quickly. Due to time constraints, this class will be a lecture with Q&A at the end, not a discussion; I'll be available all day.

Get one on one training for the class period with the aforementioned White Scarf. 1 per White Scarf in attendance (Max 10), please limit to those with three or less years of rapier experience; please don't chose to work with a white scarf you see every practice; signup at the start of class. $5 fee will go to the general fund for the Kingdom.

An in depth look at how to make traditional and period arrows that not only look good but perform well too! A start to finish discussion of various techniques of the arrow making process.

We intend to work on Grimstock, Hyde Park, Goddesses, and Scotch Cap. These Dances are fun to teach and fun to dance. Expect to have a good time. Flirting is encouraged.

Historically Informed Performance is a field devoted to researching and re-creating early music. There's more to it than just learning a medieval tune! Come and learn the research process, as experienced by a mundane PhD, and how it applies to researching bardic arts. While the class's examples are focused on bardic, the techniques are useful for any A&S researcher. And we'll cover a simple but comprehensive format for documentation that will painlessly lead a reviewer on a guided tour of your work.

Come get a work out and learn how the Italian's flirted on the dance floor.