University of Atlantia

Making tunics easily and quickly is a skill every SCAdian should have! This class is designed to introduce the simple, easy to follow Bocksten tunic pattern and components. How to sew it, fit it and make it many times over. This tunic is period, easy to make, conservative on fabric, and simple to modify. Take yourself beyond the T-shirt tunic to a handsome, flattering tunic that works for ALL shapes and sizes.B This class will show you how to modify the tunic to flatter your particular body style and how to modify it to work for your particular purpose. Expect much discussion on setting in gores and gussets. For all genders. Handouts provided.

A one-hour introduction to the Germanic lyre, the six-stringed instrument played by the Anglo-Saxons, the Norse, and the continental Germanic peoples. Covers a little history, tuning, holding, and sounding the lyre, using plucking and "block and strum" techniques. Cost: $20 if you want to take a lyre home Limit: 6 lyres to share, observers welcome

Learn the simple rules for writing poetry in the style of the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse eddas. Read some examples aloud, and try your hand at writing your own poem.

Sixteenth century peasant clothing, which is the most comfortable and utilitarian German clothing, didn’t survive. The largest amount of evidence we have for what peasant clothing looked like is contained in the German Single Leaf Woodcuts. Colors can be determined using paintings such as the Augsberg seasonal paintings. Come learn what your options are for creating German peasant clothing that looks historically accurate, is comfortable and doesn’t require a PhD in decorative sewing.

Learn about Static-eared Recurve bows and how to shoot with a Thumbring. Bring any ambidextrous bows you have, especially "horsebows" you have. some loaner gear provided, will have some thumbrings for sale, $5 each.

Never run out of repertoire again! Learn how to play joyful spontaneous music. Yes, you can! Skill level: You should be proficient in sounding your instrument (minimal squeaking, windy or off-key sounds). Sight reading and hitting the "right" notes are not required! Materials: Bring a melody instrument. Lyre players from the morning class are encouraged to attend this one - you will find it useful in making songs on your lyre.

The late 15th and early 16th centuries were a time of rapid transition in Spanish fashion. This class will cover what the well-dressed Spanish gentleman would have worn, from the skin out. Black & white handouts $2

This class is for people who want to share the poetry they have written. Some want to publish it on websites, in books, or via e-mail. Others want to recite for an audience. This class will discuss factors that may help you decide whether you want to share your poetry as written or spoken verse and things to consider in publicizing your work. Class participation encouraged. Handout. No fee. Class size – No limit Age – 12 and up

An archaeology-based survey of foods consumed by the Anglo-Saxons, Anglo-Scandinavian Vikings, and Celts, showing what can be learned about diet and nutrition in these populations from both artefacts recovered in excavation and the study of the skeletal remains of the people of Britain. Handout contains charts on plants and animals known from excavation and illustrations of diet-based skeletal conditions.

The late 15th and early 16th centuries were a time of rapid transition in Spanish fashion. This class will cover what the well-dressed Spanish lady would have worn, from the skin out. Black & white handouts $2