University of Atlantia

This class will take a brief look at some of the easier kinds of medieval poetry, review when, by whom and how they were used, and how they can be used in the SCA. Participants will be asked to write a brief poem in a style of their choice. Those who wish may perform the poem. This is a very basic class in poetry with a look at short form documentation. Some references will be provided.

Musical "mashups" are not the domain of YouTube alone, but a perfectly period practice! In this class, we will explore "quodlibet" (lit. "what pleases"), the practice of combining multiple existing melodies into a new piece of music, by listening to numerous examples. No knowledge of music theory is required.

Learn a variety of 16th Century French dances including Pease Branle, Horses Branle, Montarde Branle, Washerwomen's Branle, and as many more as time will allow.

This class introduces bardic and bardic practice in the SCA. Bardic performance, the bardic circle, circle etiquette, and some rules of thumb for performance will be discussed.

The theory and use of a simple time-keeping device called a Horary Quadrant, in particular one based on several associated with King Richard II. This class will give the historical context for the horary quadrant and provide extensive hands-on practical experience in using it.

Intended for TA Marshals and MITs, but open to anyone. Will cover bow and equipment selection, planning to meet various needs, and some pitfalls of having a badly managed kit.

"This class will look at the various directions that an aspiring HMA enthusiast might pursue, including the advantages and disadvantages of each based on the system, tradition, and how it fits into the SCA's rules."

At the end of many great events is a glorious meal. Is it an art? Is it a service? How do you even begin to plan for such an undertaking? This hour is designed as an overview into many of the components that can go into planning such an endeavor.

Come try out commedia! Commedia is 16th century, Italian, improvised comedy plays with stock characters, mix and matched plots, and no script! This class includes history, improv games, and students acting in some scenes!

Want to learn how to make a crane? A hat? A flower? Bowl? Please come to Origami to learn the beauty and practicality of Origami! Children are welcome!

Come learn how to make this simplified German version of the famous Hedeby-style pouch for your 16th century German persona. We will be hand-sewing linen and attaching it to wooden slats that form the purse opening. Materials fee: $5.00. Please bring your basic sewing kit: scissors, pins, needles and whatever else you use when you hand-sew. Class limit: 10. Adults only.

This class will cover the basic layers for a beginner or intermediate costumer who wants a reasonably accurate portrayal of a Viking era woman, but will include enough details on materials, construction, and decoration to create a more accurate kit if desired. It will include a review of some of the research resources that currently are available, as well as the challenges of recreating 1000 year old garments.

This class will cover the various layouts of scroll design, how to get three different designs from one illumination, and encourages students to bring samples of their work if time permits.

Learn about the different equestrian activities, the equipment involved, what ground crew does, and how to get involved with riding without owning a horse.

What is it like to cut with a real sword, and how can test cutting improve my study? This class will focus on modern test cutting, as practiced in Japanese sword arts, and how one can adapt it for use in HMA studies. A variety of live weapons, eastern and western, will be available for demonstration. Targets are limited, and a fee of $10 for two targets is requested of attendees. Participants may bring their own live, sharp blades, but they must be inspected by the instructor prior to use. The instructor reserves the right to refuse anyone if they do not believe that they are safe. Please sign up ahead of time to ensure there is adequate time to prepare mats for cutting.

Exchequer 101 and 201 are required for being a warranted exchequer and deputy exchequer. This course covers the documentation needed to get started as an exchequer, what is required to hold the office and the rules and responsibilities of the office. This class is also open to anyone interested in becoming an exchequer or seneschals who want exchequer training.

During the reign of Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII's mother, a bonnet style unique to English women appeared. Its exact shape - initially a sharply angled peak over the forehead and heavy black veil brightened only by a strip of ornately decorated fabric - evolved over the subsequent 50 years, but remained fashionable, as evidenced by the monumental brasses and carved stone effigies preserved in English churches. We will examine the shape of this distinctive bonnet and theorize about the materials and construction methods necessary to recreate it. This is intended to be an advanced class, however beginners are also welcome because you can always learn something. I plan to cover definitions of different weights of silks, fabric blends, types and weights of thread, different types of wool weaves and finishes, and even describe how they differed in value (rank of wearer allowed) in period. I also will cover hand sewing tools - choosing the correct needle, how to learn to use a thimble, how to cut a buttonhole with a chisel, what to look for in a sewing awl.

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. Additional overview of EQ MoL

This class is intended as a primer on how to be a marshal for armored combat. We cover rights duties and expectations that are set for those who would volunteer to serve in this capacity

This class will be in two phases. The first phase will be winning the SCA dagger game. The second phase will be winning real knife fights and some basic defenses against a real knife attack

Pages academy intro to painting with non-toxic earth pigments. Only pigments derived from dirt some where in the world will be used.

This class will discuss those situations in bardic where nerves get in the way. Competitions, competition formats, and documentation will be discussed. The class will also cover some tips on performance, dealing with stage fright/performance anxiety, and resources for building your bardic repertoire.

A love of dance for fun and as a social grace begins at an early age and continues for life. This class will teach children of all ages (including adults) a few basic dances common in the SCA, and a little bit of social grace as well. Parents of younger children are asked to stay and assist their children. No partner needed, no experience needed, just a desire to have fun and learn something new. All steps will be taught.

A one hour class that will mainly focus on gothic textura quadrata script and some basic illumination drawing. Sketch pads and pencils are encouraged. If you have a wide nib calligraphy pen that you like, that is also encouraged. Bristol board will be supplied to work on a small project if time permits. Fee covers the cost of a Shaeffer broad point cartridge pen and handouts.

Blackwork, sometimes called Spanish blackwork, monochrome embroidery or Holbein stitch, is a form of embroidery generally using black thread, although other colors were also used, on white fabric. It is usually done as counted thread on even weave fabric. Students should bring scissors. Donation for materials and handout - $2.00.

Intended for novice archers and MITs. Covers string types, bow wax, setting brace height, and other topics

"The instructor will provide his library of HMA resources to look through, along with some discussion about each resource. Several manuals are out of print, so treat them accordingly."

While primary documentation of how bread was made in the medieval period in Europe is thin, there is a large collection of secondary sources that can be utilized to recreate a picture of what period bread was like. This class shows that documentation in depth, bringing to life what was eaten by both the peasant and the noble, focusing primarily on England between the 10th and 16th century but touching on the wider picture also. Students will walk away from this class knowing how to make these breads.

To briefly review the history of painting on water – from Suminagashi to Ebru to Marbling. Students will then create a few pages of Suminagashi. Bring protective clothing - this class is messy and the ink could stain.

This class will go over some basic fitting techniques and troubleshooting why that doublet just isn't working. The overview will be followed by separate hands on classes.

In this class, I want to give you enough information to dress like a German peasant in the early 1500s. 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. Simple patterns can be made to help you get the look of German peasants. Optional handouts: $1.00, although class handouts are available online for free at https://amiesparrow.wordpress.com/articles-classes/early-16th-century-german-peasant-clothing/

There is quite a bit of archaeological evidence of this through the many artifacts that have been found in many areas. For this class, we are going to focus on the beads that were unearthed at the excavation in Birka, in what is now Sweden, and in a small grave find on Townfoot Farm in Northumberland, England. Examples of the type of beads will be presented in the form of hand-made replicas.

In England after the Norman conquest, there was a continued growth in royal legal institutions and common law and due process and lawyers.

This class will cover tactics for fighting in a unit of 5 or less fencers. Please bring your fencing gear so we can run through melee scenarios during the class.

Learn the graceful art of rolled paper filigree or "quilling." Quilling was used to decorate reliquary boxes and other religious items. Invented by French and Italian nuns, quilling uses narrow strips of paper rolled into coils, which are then shaped and glued together to form an image.

This class will look specifically at the development of the period guitar (4-course and 5-course guitar) and it's emergence as a popular instrument alongside the lute and vihuela. The post-period development of the guitar will also be covered (in brief). The class will introduce the notation of the period guitar/lute/vihuela manuscripts and compare to modern guitar tablature and standard notation. Period resources and composers for the lute, vihuela and renaissance guitar will also be discussed.

English country dances are danced frequently in the SCA. This class will teach you the basic pattern and steps and several specific examples. No experience necessary.

You're in the SCA and you're at an event and everyone seems to have brought a basket filled with goodies to share for lunch. This class will introduce you to the tasty and easy side of medieval food and help you navigate through what to bring to eat and how to outfit your feast gear basket without spending a fortune. The handout will have recipes and there will be nibbles to try.

Pulled thread embroidery, also known as drawn fabric, is a form of whitework that does not involve cutting the fabric threads. Tension is used to draw the fabric threads together to produce a lacy effect. Students should bring scissors. Donation for materials and handout - $2.00.

Ever looked at a medieval timber framed building and wondered, "How the heck did they build that?" Wonder no more. Covered in this class will be an introduction to timber frame joinery, the jargon of a timber framer, and a discussion of forms commonly used in the 1500s.

Runic alphabets varied from 500 to 1400, from wood to paper, from Kiev to Greenland. Come learn about the evolution from the 24-rune to 16-rune alphabets, short twig versus long twig, "staveless" variants, and abbreviations. Leave the Elder Futhark behind, and find the futhark that fits your early period persona.

"This class will teach annotation skills and strategies to maximize reading comprehension and facilitate the retention of information. Class is probably useful for non-HMA researchers. Bring a writing utensil."

A wonderful foundation to any herbal practice is tea! And not just tea... fancy sounding herbal concoctions like hydrosols, colloidal suspensions, and herbal distillates. BYOTC ("Bring Your Own Tea Cup" or mug) and join me for an informative herbal TEA PARTY where we will discuss medicinal teas, including documented teas and waters (with a focus on those found in late period English domestic manuals). If you have a favorite bagged tea, bring it along! Got extra? Bring enough to share! We're all friends here :) I'll supply the hot water. As always, please contact Esa via email with any allergy concerns (esaingheandonnchaidh[at]yahoo[dot]com).

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.

Explores going on pilgrimage in England, Wales, and Scotland. Discussed is garb, traveling, and the pilgrim experience.

Bring a mock-up or ill-fitting doublet and we'll help you fit or tweak the pattern. This is not a drafting class.

Interested in brewing but baffled by the backdrop? We'll talk terms for wine, beer, mead, and cordials; discuss sources and caveats; and generally help get you up and running on brewing for the ages. There is likely going to be a one-page handout with some terms and useful web links. Donations are welcome but not necessary.

"This is a beginning pigments class, an overview of basic earth pigments and how to paint with them. One's own paint brush and water dish is requested. "

So you have a troupe that goes to events and want to present plays but you need to be able to have a stage setup that is transportable and relatively quick to set up and take down. This class is a presentation of how the commedia troupe I Firenzi handles those things, including an adjustable backdrop curtain, footlights (for playing in the dark), announcement signboards, etc.

"So you know what the German means by ""zornhau"" and ""duplieren"", while the Italian has his or her ""mandritto"", ""fendente"", and ""sfalzare"", but what is the language of the Spanish school? This class will go into the language that the Spanish use to describe fencing actions, along with the geometry central to their case. The focus will be on describing the terminology of La Verdadera Destreza so that you can be more familiar with concepts such as ""Medio Proporcionado"", ""The Line of Infinity"", ""Natural"" v. ""Violent"" movement, etc. Class Length: 1"

Or how Italian rapier concepts keep you "Stayin' alive, stayin' alive!". Building upon an understanding of how proper guards can give you blade control, we will cover variations on entering measure in control, gaining the sword and recovering safely. These are core concepts of both Capoferro and Giganti but are truly universally applicable to all fighting styles.

"Exchequer 101 and 201 are required for being a warranted exchequer and deputy exchequer. This course offers the basics and some tips on how to correctly record items on the report and to make your reports easier to do. There will be a review of the differences between the reports used for SCA Inc. and the MD subsidiary. There will be time afterwards for questions. - Prerequisite: Exchequer 101"

Required class to become a warranted Rapier Marshall in the Kingdom.

If you are interested in 16th c clothing and textile arts, Mistress Clare will be running a special collections library in conjunction with Lady Elinor’s doublet fittings. All are welcome to drop in and look at books. As with any library, no food and drinks are allowed and books may not leave the room. You are welcome to take notes in any media you wish. If there is a particular book you would like to see, drop Clare a note and she’ll see if she can locate it. (Tracy Justus on FB or tjustus at sprynet dot com) One hour of credit given for each hour spent in the "Library".

Students will explore the various parts of an heraldic device and will begin to assemble their own if they so desire. Students will learn the basic rules of heraldry and recognize and properly name the various parts of an heraldic submission.

Are you interested in Theater during the SCA period? Was your persona a Patron - or possibly even a member! - of an acting troupe? Itching to practice your acting, or just want to watch and learn more about some good plays? Then come to the theater round table, where we will be discussing how to grow and encourage more theater in Atlantia.

There are many period dances that didn't have partners, but sets of three or even five people! We will do some of these including New Year (England c.1500), Belfiore (Italy 1450), Petit Reins (Italy 1475), and some partnerless branles (France 1589). Steps will be taught, but this is not recommended as a beginner's first-ever dance class.

This class will cover basic information that will help newcomers to the SCA make their first pre-17th century clothes (aka "garb"). Topics will include fabrics, colors, social class, and basic styles for broad time periods, as well as resources to use in creating your first garb.

A brief look at 5 extant textiles from the Convent of Altenburg on the Lahn. And a project utilizing the images and stitches from one. appropriate for all skill levels please bring a small embroidery hoop 4-5" diameter

A basic look at what is needed to layout and cut some basic joinery like mortice and tenon, and dovetails.

Why do SCA events look like they do? Are there other ways we could do things? Let's try to put the "Creative" back in our event planning. Come prepared to brainstorm!

"This class will cover how to move from the page to the salle, with a clear methodology for testing interpretations and the refinement thereof. Bring a writing utensil."

You have researched and planned a banquet fit for kings! You are ready and willing to feed any number happy feast-goers. You have thought of everything... right? This class is designed to discuss staffing of the modern medieval kitchen from a practical point of view. Head cooks of the day had any number of workers assisting them in various tasks. In our volunteer-run modern medieval kitchens this is not always the case. Join us as we look into the staffing of our kitchens both then and now.

This course will cover Baronial Pollings, to include Pollings of Confidence. Also, an overview of Kingdom Law and Policy (and Corpora) regarding Sanctions and Grievances. If time allows, we will use this time to cover questions, discuss issues and get advice from your fellow Seneschals. Recommended for Baronial Seneschals or those interested in becoming a Baronial Seneschal. Handouts provided.

The history of roses looking at what roses were grown during period and how they compare with roses grown today.

Bring a mock-up or ill-fitting doublet and we'll help fit or tweak the pattern. This is not a pattern drafting class.

This class is oriented to those that have already been exposed to earth pigments and want to advance to some harder to use, but still non-toxic paint pigments such as Lamp Blank, Lac Extract, Indigo, and etc.

Discussion and diagrams on how to be a threat on the heavy melee field regardless of skill level. No armor/marshals required.

This class is designed for those interested in getting involved in rapier combat that need information on the various types for protective equipment required. This will cover the variety of types and pros & cons of each. There will also be a small focus on garb as rapier armor. This will not cover youth rapier combat requirements

Taking diGrassi to the next level. An understanding of measure, tempo, and blade control in a clear simple practice. Many, many drills

"The Anglo-Saxons called it magic. Today, we call it medicine. Using plants to heal wounds and illnesses goes back to even before the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons! In this herbalism class, find out what was “magic” and what was medicine; what is history and what is myth. Would a woman really be burned at the stake for giving someone white willow bark for a headache? Did witches really use lotion by the fire to make them fly?! Come with your questions and listening ears, and learn about the magical history of herbalism in the Middle Ages. *Please Note: We will be making a hands-on project in class with materials provided. Please direct any allergy concerns to Esa via her email esaingheandonnchaidh[at]yahoo[dot]com. Common allergens will be avoided, and special requests will be given best efforts to address, but promises cannot be made. Everyone takes responsibility for their own health when they attend the herbalism class. Class limit does not include parents or guardians who would like to accompany their youth to the Page's Academy. It is kindly requested they not make their own craft project to save materials for the pages. Donations accepted to offset cost of materials provided for the craft project."

A survey of saints of the period who are nowadays unknown or ignored.... or would not be considered saints by today's modern churches.

"What do the Lord-Mayor of London, Puritans, and the Plague have in common? Come find out - this class will cover the historical background of the rise of theater during the English Rennaissance - the time of Marlowe and Shakespeare - examining the factors that contributed to the success and failure of popular playhouses and actors' troupes of the time. "

These are from 1500 England but are different from the English Country dances you have seen. Fun and easy to learn. No experience necessary.

Do you get frustrated with a project because your tools aren't sharp? Is the sharpest your chisel has ever been was when you first brought it home? This class is for you! I will cover using oil stones and the 'Scary Sharp' methods for sharpening tools, with an emphasis on chisels.

Salt glaze pottery first appeared in fifteenth century Germany, and rapidly became a popular export item. This class will give an overview of the regional styles and period methods of manufacture, followed by discussion of modern recreation techniques (including "faux" salt glazes). The instructor will bring examples from her first salt firing--will they come out looking like she envisioned? Come learn why there's never a guarantee of results with pottery.

An exploration of the first English translation of "Ryori Monogatari"--the story of food. Published in 1643 (though some scholars say the original may have been written as early as 1610), it is the first true recipe book that find, and a key source in helping us unravel pre-modern Japanese food. It is equally interesting for what it says as what it doesn't. There are recipes with clear ties to European dishes, though most are purely Japanese. In this hour we will briefly go over the translation, which is now online and available for anyone to use.

"In this class two-part class you will pattern and construct a fitted linen armor under shirt, suitable for wearing in conjunction with any over-shirt for the purpose of SCA Rapier Combat. No sewing experience required! In Part I (Patterning), you will create a body pattern via the ‘Duct-Tape’ shirt method, and use this pattern to cut-out and prepare your armor for sewing. In Part II (Construction), you will sew your pattern pieces. Students will leave this class with a Rapier-legal under-shirt, and a custom body pattern. Cost of $20 dollars includes linen material, zipper, duct tape, and all other construction materials. Students should bring an old T-Shirt to sacrifice in creation of the body pattern, but limited extras will also be available day-of. Lady students are encouraged bring rapier chest protection to ensure proper fit Materials will be available for pre-registered students. Pre-registered students wishing to bring their own materials are welcome, but should contact the instructor prior to the class to ensure they will pass the armor requirements. Audits for Part I are welcome, and encouraged to bring a T-Shirt and Duct Tape to create a body pattern. Part I is a Pre-Req. to Part II"

How and why eating from medieval recipes at Pennsic can improve your Pennsic experience.

A time to experiment with painting with advice as needed

Discussion and diagrams on how to be a threat on the heavy melee field in small groups or larger regardless of skill level. No armor/marshals required.

" I made a tunic, but I want something more fitted. Now what?" You have come to the right place! We will make a pattern for a fitted kirtle, also known as a petticoat bodies. This can be worn on its own, or as an underdress with many different later period dresses. All you need are basic sewing skills. Supply list : Basic sewing notions: pins, marking pencil or pen,tape measure and scissors. We will draft the basic bodice pattern, and discuss finishing techniques, ways to attach the skirt, how to close your bodice and different ways to hem the skirt. Many additional handouts available for auditors.

Reticella is a needlelace dating from the 15th century. Reticella is a form of cutwork in which threads are pulled from linen fabric to make a "grid" on which the pattern was stitched, primarily using buttonhole stitch. Students should bring scissors. Donation for materials and handout - $2.00

Will this fabric drape the way the gown in that portrait does? What thread should I use for this garment? Gathering the right materials is essential to getting beautiful results from your costuming efforts. This in-depth class is for students with a deep interest in sewing clothes, especially hand sewing them, although sewers who prefer machines and interested beginners are welcome. The class will cover terms and uses for fabrics including different weights of linens, different weaves of wool, different qualities of silk, and other fibers such as cotton and rayon. We will examine how to select and employ useful notions such as threads and tape. We will also discuss the importance of choosing quality tools for sewing such as needles, thimbles, scissors, and awls. We will consider the differences in materials used to construct outer layers, linings and interlinings, courtly garments and everyday clothes. Although we will primarily discuss period fabrics, we will also look at some modern substitutes and penny-saving measures. The first 20 students can purchase a materials sample card.

This class is intended as a primer on how to be the marshal -in-charge of an event. It assumes that the individuals taking the class are (or will become) well -grounded in their own disciplines. It is the required second class to become a marshal.

Extant shirts and smocks from the 16th century are often decorated with embroidery. Many of these items also had open work or insertion seams as another decorative element. This class will show you 3 different open work seams and how to sew them. Class includes a handout and kit to practice the seams. There are only 10 kits available, but others are invited to sit in.

It is said that the best dressed medievalists make sure to wear the perfect accessories. Throughout Europe, prayer beads, or paternosters, were always seen hanging off the belts, worn around the neck or pinned prominently on the outside garment of every noble or commoner. Be well dressed and find out how to make one of your own. The handout is free, kits are available for $4.00. OR bring 50 of your own beads.

An examination of when, and how, Christianity spread across Europe, and some of the differing forms it took in the early days.

The words are (usually) the same, but how a play was staged was very different in the English Rennaissance than what you would see in your average production now. From the stage, to the costumes, to the audience, this class covers many of the differences in the mechanics of theater, in the height of Shakespeare's career versus modern performances.

Dances that we have not been doing very often yet, but will be in the future, such as Petit Rose, Ballo del Fiore, and Marchesana. No experience necessary. These are not hard to learn the steps and patterns.

A broad overview of turned wooden bowls, cups, and plates, with emphasis on Viking-era York, 1300's Novgorod, and late 1400's Exeter. $3 fee only if you would like to take a handout.

"We'll examine the different parts of a letter, the importance of each, and how they work together. This will reflect Rhetoric as taught in the major universities of Western Europe. Please bring pen and paper; handouts will be provided at no cost."

"Fermentation has been used to preserve foods for eons. Fermentation turns sugars into alcohol. Bread uses fermentation to create leavening. Fermentation turns milk into yogurt. Fermentation turns raw meat into sausages. The most amazing thing is that fermentation is EASY; it's using the natural bacteria, already in the air around us or waiting on our food, to overcome and exclude the bacteria harmful to humans while also improving the quality, longevity, and edibility of the food itself. Students will learn what is occurring in our foods when we culture them and how to use this technique to make historical foodstuffs such as bread, beer, wine, sauercrauts, yogurts and more. "

"In this class two-part class you will pattern and construct a fitted linen armor under shirt, suitable for wearing in conjunction with any over-shirt for the purpose of SCA Rapier Combat. No sewing experience required! In Part I (Patterning), you will create a body pattern via the ‘Duct-Tape’ shirt method, and use this pattern to cut-out and prepare your armor for sewing. In Part II (Construction), you will sew your pattern pieces. Students will leave this class with a Rapier-legal under-shirt, and a custom body pattern. Cost of $20 dollars includes linen material, zipper, duct tape, and all other construction materials. Students should bring an old T-Shirt to sacrifice in creation of the body pattern, but limited extras will also be available day-of. Lady students are encouraged bring rapier chest protection to ensure proper fit Materials will be available for pre-registered students. Pre-registered students wishing to bring their own materials are welcome, but should contact the instructor prior to the class to ensure they will pass the armor requirements. Audits for Part I are welcome, and encouraged to bring a T-Shirt and Duct Tape to create a body pattern. Part I is a Pre-Req. to Part II"

This class is intended for the complete novice sewer, or the sewer who has never had any formal training in the art of sewing or use of sewing materials. We will cover basic materials including fabrics, needles, thimble, thread, wax, and buttons. Techniques covered will include the basic use of these materials, running stitch, two stitches to finish a raw edge (whip stitch and blanket or button-hole stitch), sewing on a button, and mending a tear. The intention of this curriculum is to provide the student with the basic skills required to sew two pieces of fabric together, sew on basic fasteners to hold a garment together, and make needed repairs to garb.

OK, so you've said you'll be Head Cook for your group's next event. Now what? An experienced feast cook will help talk you through the planning and production processes.

This is a discussion of my experiments in creating my own pigments, using methods discussed in Cenninni's Libro dell'Arte and other sources. Methods will be demonstrated and samples available to take home.

A brief history, mindset and growth of the Provost of the Academy. How our Order of the White Scarf came into existence. Where we are likely to go from here.

Every motion of the sword is a guard to the knowledgeable fencer - N. Giganti This class aims to help you become the knowledgeable fencer. We will cover practical applications of the "standard" 4 Italian guards and then throw it all away with understanding how to effectively counterposture any situation. Request students have mask, gloves and sword although some loaner gear will be available.

This class covers practices, techniques and principles used to build a framework of positive mental control to take into practice and into the tournament field. This class is universal to cover all martial arts. Specific focus is given to rapier and archery.