University of Atlantia

Orientation and fundamentals class for the Office of Seneschal. One of the two classes required for warranting.

A survey of the history of roses from ancient times through the present, a discussion of which varieties of roses were grown in period and how modern roses differ from period roses.

Are you interested in what territorial baronage do? Want to know some of the things that go into being a groups baronage? If this interests you then this is your class. We will have multiple people who have or are doing the job in the room to answer questions on this special SCA service.

A class for beginners, with little to no experience with hand sewing. Topics will include threading a needle the right way, basic stitches for emergency uses, starting and ending sewing, and thread and fabric selection.

Class will cover basics of leatherwork; pattern making, sewing, burnishing, forming leather and basics of carving. Class will be a combination of lecture and hands on practice

Back then people made fantastic ornaments and applications using beads and pearls, and most important stones, on their clothes, shoes, and hats. I will show you the method, which will help you to make the replicas on your garb. Also, you will be able to make the jewelry and medallions recreation. At the end of this class, you will have a byzantine ring replica and skills that will help you to improve your art! Every level is welcome! No children (small material and sharp small needles can damage their digesting system).

A study of the Norse tradition of boats and boat building in Viking age Scandinavia and northern Europe. The lecture will cover types of boats, construction tools, and construction techniques.

Building on Seneschal 101 - This class addresses such topics as interpersonal issues, grievances, pollings, social media and best practices for success. This is one of two required classes for warranting.

We will discuss how to plant and grow varieties of roses that were grown in period. I will cover where to find period varieties, how to plant and care for them, what to do about pests (both insect and diseases), and, if there is time, propagating rose plants.

This class will be a discussion class on how heralds can be productive commenters on Letters of Intent posted in OSCAR.

This class will be more of a lecture. We will be talking about the history and creation of period books known as Black Hours including the materials they used, and comparative modern materials that can be used to achieve an archival facsimile.

A display of original (mainly 16th c. Eurpoean) pieces of armour where you can handle the pieces and discuss details with the collector and armourer. Please come inspect, handle and photograph items and discuss details of their style and construction

Learn of some awesome Anglo-Saxon women in history and how the role of women changed as continental influence grew.

A history of knitting, including patterns and materials used in the Middle Ages. This class will not teach you how to knit!

This is for folks who want to learn what a chatelain does and how to become one. If you need this class for your warrant, here is the opportunity OR if you are just Interested in learning what this job entails, come on out!

Description: Hoods were a popular clothing accessory in the 13th-15th centuries. The instructor will discuss different types of historical decoration and how to recreate them. Her hood pattern will be available in class to trace. Students wanting to do so should bring a large sheet of posterboard.

The class will cover archery teaching techniques. Students should be at the intermediate level. In addition to basic archery, form class will cover how to recognize and correct archery form faults.

A 50-minute workshop on Medieval Navigation. Beginning with the basics of “saying” the compass and the organization of time aboard Medieval European vessels, Simon will teach the principles of dead reckoning, supervising the participants as they use reproduction traverse boards. After discussing the sources of error in dead reckoning, Simon will de-mystify the principles of celestial navigation, and participants will measure the angle of a “star” with reproduction plumb-line quadrants. Simon will explain how and why the 15 th -century Portuguese developed the noon sight of the sun; weather permitting, the class will step outside and measure the angle of the sun with reproduction astrolabes. The class will be fast-paced and somewhat technical. No prior knowledge or experience of navigation or astronomy is required. The class can accommodate up to twelve participants easily; by sharing the reproduction instruments, up to 30 people could participate.

Conflict - none of us want it but it is a part of any organization, a part of the human condition. The SCA prides itself on living the virtues of chivalry, courtesy, honesty etc. But sometimes it all falls about. The class will discuss how we as members and officers can handle conflict, turn it into better communication and resolve our differences to enhance the experiences of all members. We will discuss how to initiate difficult conversations, how to frame confrontations to turn them positive and how to understand when to cut your losses. If we have time, will go through a few practical exercises.

Have you ever finished a garment, put it on, and discovered it just... wasn't right? The sleeves wouldn't bend, it didn't drape nicely, or it wrinkled in big folds? In this class, we will be discussing ease, fit, and how to change the way you measure to improve the function and appearance of the garb you pattern. Please bring a measuring tape and something to write with. Students will leave with a full set of measurements and a detailed list of pattern drafting resources.

This class will be a hands on to discuss and practice techniques that allow us to practice with modern materials. Students are encouraged to bring brushes, paints, and dip pens if they have them. I will try to have loaners. and will be supplying the black paper for our substrate.

A display of original (mainly 16th c. Eurpoean) pieces of armour where you can handle the pieces and discuss details with the collector and armourer. Please come inspect, handle and photograph items and discuss details of their style and construction

Readings of the storyline from War of the Wings, I through the present, with commentary by the author. This can be either simply for informative purposes, enjoyment, or as a class in creative writing.

A short history of kumihimo and it's uses. Hands-on braiding of kumihimo cord.

The Brehon Laws an Irish system of laws beginning in early medieval Ireland through the 18th century which governed everyday life in exciting detail. This class will discuss how they can be used to document food and nutrition in the SCA time period. The class will discuss what the Brehon Laws were and give specific examples of references to food and it's relationship to the community law.

Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. Class fee applies if you want to keep the tools and yarn.

From Rome to 1066, the high points and subtle historical clues many historians miss. We will discuss how weather, political blind spots, nostalgia, and teenagers made history crazy. We will address historical sources in terms of present-ism, logical fallacies, and perspective bias. Also, how did “The Indiana Jones Effect” change archaeology?

A display of original (mainly 16th c. Eurpoean) pieces of armour where you can handle the pieces and discuss details with the collector and armourer. Please come inspect, handle and photograph items and discuss details of their style and construction

A general discussion of what the MOAS office does and how everyone can help. This class is not just for MOAS officers, but for everyone. The goal of this class is to get the more people presenting, sharing and participating in A&S at events and on the local, regional and kingdom levels and to take some of the scariness out of the arts and people doing the arts.

Readings of the storyline from War of the Wings, I through the present, with commentary by the author. This can be either simply for informative purposes, enjoyment, or as a class in creative writing.

This is an introductory course to the lovely instrument known as the recorder! This class will start at a very basic level- we will go over reading notes in the treble clef, how to hold the instrument, articulation method, and we will learn to play along with a simple dance tune! I will have recorders available if you do not have one to bring.

The Ain i Akbari consist of 3 volumes of documentation written in 16th century India providing a glimpse into the administration of the region during the Mogul influence of Emperor Akbar. This class will discuss how they can be used to document food within the 16th century time period. The class will discuss what the Ain i Akbari documented and give specific examples of references to food and it's relationship to the different regions of this time and culture.

The SCA is a unique organization that can sometimes present challenges as we attempt to work together to follow the Dream. Whether one is an officeholder, a Peer, someone in an apprenticeship or a Squire, or simply a Gentle who steps up to volunteer, one may be faced with the challenges inherent in leading others. This class is a student-led, discussion- and scenario-based program of instruction in which small groups are presented with realistic, theoretical leadership challenges. Students will work together to devise solutions, which they will share with the rest of the class. This will provide interested persons the ability to work through problems and solutions in a classroom-based setting and gain insight and leadership tools that they can put into practice in their SCA life. After discussion, the instructor will link each scenario to further reading in leadership and management theory, and will provide a handout with the scenarios and a reading list for further learning.

This class will discuss charge group theory and conflict checking using the complex search form.

You will learn how to lace and tension the calico on your frame to prepare it for embroidery. We will also cover applying the fashion fabric to your calico. This is a hands-on class and the fee includes a small embroidery frame. Please bring scissors. This class is appropriate for intermediate beginners and above.

A display of original (mainly 16th c. Eurpoean) pieces of armour where you can handle the pieces and discuss details with the collector and armourer. Please come inspect, handle and photograph items and discuss details of their style and construction

The prerequisite class for becoming a warranted Minister of the List. It covers the basics of running an MoL table plus detailed explanations of standard tournaments run in Atlantia.

Class will discuss YAFA, how to encourage mentors and families to sign up and what needs to happen once the requirements for tokens are filled.

Readings of the storyline from War of the Wings, I through the present, with commentary by the author. This can be either simply for informative purposes, enjoyment, or as a class in creative writing.

An exploration of clocks in period, specifically in the medieval - Elizabethan period, with some context from the ancient world (Greco-Roman, Early Muslim, etc).

Learn some research building blocks to help extrapolate ingredients and cooking techniques for pre-1000 Northern European cultures.