University of Atlantia

A survey of the history of roses from ancient times through the present, a discussion of which varieties were grown in Europe and bordering lands in period and how modern roses differ from period roses. Links to download the class handouts will be emailed to students prior to the class. Class will be offered via Zoom and will be recorded.

Fiore presented a complete combat system in 1409 which included a consistent approach including grappling, dagger, sword, spear, and mounted combat. It has application to all SCA fighting styles. The section on fighting with a sword in one hand is one of the shortest in the manual consisting of just 13 plates. This class will, as time permits, examine each of the plates with the translated text and discuss the plays described in this section. The presentation will include slides of the plates and translation, video of some of the plays, and live demonstrations of variations. Discussion will include how to apply Fiore's techniques to SCA combat rule sets.

Head coverings were worn throughout time, and some are much more simple to make than they appear. This class will provide an overview of the construction of a 15th century “Winged Cap,” or "Tailed Coif." Thanks to the online format, I do not plan on anyone finishing a cap in class, but will demonstrate various stages of construction so you can see how the cap comes together. I sew this cap entirely by hand, so familiarity with hand stitching is really the only pre-req. This cap can be seen in a few places: http://corsair.themorgan.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=252796 http://www.larchetipo.com/2001/feb01/immagine.htm https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b8427253m/f125.item

This will be a class on basic dance steps and practicing up to 3 of the most common dances danced in the SCA.

In this class, we will explore a variety of styles of blackwork and other monochrome embroidery work from around the world, and look specifically at the differences in pieces done by the instructor from Spain, Russia, and England. This class will be recorded and the handouts made available prior to the class.

This will be an introduction to what it means to be a herald in Atlantia. Are you interested in names? Armory? Court? This is your opportunity to meet Triton and find out what is expected of heralds in their role as group officers or heralds-at-large.

Required class for Combat Archery Marshals. Will cover ammo inspection, bow and crossbow inspection and rules of the list that apply to Combat archery for heavy and rapier fighting.

What do racism, nationalism, ethnocentrism, and misogyny have in common? It's the Middle Ages. Throughout modern history, individuals have sought to reinterpret the Middle Ages in order to justify these things and much more. How can this happen? Aren't facts just facts? Why does interpretation matter? As it so happens, popular media, politicians, and historians have throughout time repurposed, invented, and manipulated the Middle Ages by highlighting certain facts and downplaying or ignoring others. We within the Soceity also interpret and reinterpret various elements from this period in history. It is vital to the future of the Soceity to discuss how and why we do this in contrast and comparsion to other organizations. This class will discuss two texts in conjunction: _The Devil's Historians_ by Kaufman and Sturtevant and _Inventing the Middle Ages_ by Norman Cantor. Students need not have read these books but they will provide the framework for discussion.

Join Lord Kalbardr as he talks about who the Scythians were. This class will be a brief overview of their culture, arms and armor, battle tactics, lifestyle, etc... or at least as much as we know or have been able to surmise from the grave goods. This will be the first in a series on his channel, more to come at a later date. Roundtable discussion instead with many contributors.

Recreational camping is fundamentally not appropriate for the time period covered by the SCA. Sleeping outside only became something some people in Western society did for fun in the late 19th century. That being said, it's a lot of fun to get out in the woods in garb with only what you can carry on your back, cook over a campfire, and sleep in wool blankets under the stars. Backcountry camping in the style of a previous time period has long been popular with those portraying 19th century Mountain men and 18th century longhunters, but those interested in earlier periods are beginning to give it a try, as well! This course will discuss ideas for putting together camping gear based on extant artifacts and medieval representations of hunters, pilgrims, and soldiers. The handout that accompanies this class can be found here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/16o2WxmYzPvdb9WOp5O0GYT1xjLJIguAB/view?usp=sharing); it focuses primarily on artifacts and artwork from Europe in the 10th - 15th centuries (as will the class), but some earlier and later pieces are discussed, and the structure suggested can be applied to kits based on many different time periods and cultures. In class, I will summarize the concepts discussed in the handout and talk a little about some of my personal preferences for medieval-inspired gear, as well as facilitate student questions and discussion. This class will be taught via Zoom and recorded.

This class will define skillfulness as understood by cutting edge researchers in the field of skill development. Students will learn how to evaluate skillfulness in themselves and others according to established and consistent metrics. This applies to *anything* at which anyone might want to become skillful. This class may be recorded. This class will be taught through Google Meet.

NB: The numbering is purely to keep topics separate, you do not need to have been at Alchemy 101. This is a theory conversation class about the chemical processes happening in soap making. Why does it work? What’s really going on in there? This will focus more upon a modern understanding of the process involved rather than the medieval perspective. A very basic knowledge of soap making will be assumed, but the curious are welcome.

Zoom is one of many online conferencing tools that can help SCAdians move their activities to online. Classes that we would normally teach in classrooms or tents at SCA events can be moved into Zoom rooms online. Other activities like training sessions for physical activities, performances, and business meetings can also be moved to online using Zoom. This class can help you get started by walking through getting an account, seeing the differences between free and paid accounts, starting up a live Zoom session, and some of the features available to you.

Early Tudor costume histories usually reference Holbein's depictions of the court of Henry VIII, but the Tudors claimed the throne almost forty years before Holbein set foot in England. Without the products of a prolific portrait painter or an active local industry in illuminated manuscripts, how can we learn what English women considered fashionable in 1485, 1500, or 1520? By studying what depictions they did commission: life size alabaster, stone, and wooden effigies to adorn their tombs in churches across the country. This class will examine over 100 monuments, classifying bonnets and gowns into different types and then trying to establish patterns in which hats went with which dresses during which broad and often overlapping periods of time. Our primary focus will be 1485-1558 although photographs of some earlier and later monuments will be included. The class will be broken into two roughly one hour sections: first a lecture, richly populated with hundreds of photographs taken by the teacher, and then another hour for an in-depth question and answer period in which we can return to the photographs, giving everyone a chance to look more closely and ask questions about the diverse fashions depicted on early sixteenth century English church monuments. In order to encourage student discussion this class will not be recorded.

A history of Venetian Carnevale masks from the early appearances to its outlaw and return to popularity. The class will discuss the laws surrounding masks, various types of masks, and the traditions surrounding masking. At the end there will be a brief demonstration of my attempts to recreate the masks using what I believe to be period techniques. This class will not be recorded.

An introduction to the structure of honzen-ryori style meals as encountered in 16th century Japan based upon: Ryori Monogatari, Yama no Uchi Ryori Sho, Shuhanron, and other sources. Includes basic meal design, basic cookery, and basic cooking techniques.

This Class Provides an overview of Japanese Clothing for Men and Women from the Jomon Period to the beginnings of the Edo Period. We will discuss appropriate materials for garb and the proper look for the SCA timeframe. This class will be recorded if all attendees are comfortable with this.

In this class, we will explore getting each student started Knitting. We will use a Knitted Cast on, perform the knit stitch, the purl stitch, and bind off (knitwise). The first hour will be a very short, basic history, Casting on, working the knit stitch, and beginning the purl stitch, followed by a brief break, then the purl stitch and binding off knit-wise. Through an abundance of caution, I have scheduled two hours..your mileage may vary Please be prepared with a skein of light colored, worsted weight yarn (#4 on the label where applicable), and a pair of #7, 8, or 9 knitting needles. A pair of scissors and a ruler or other measuring device will be handy, but NOT required.

A conversation on the details of songwriting. We'll discuss ideas and inspiration, types of songs, writing a compelling story, music, and other nitty-gritty details.

This class is required to become warranted as an Exchequer or Deputy Exchequer. It is also highly recommended for refresher training for those who have been Exchequers for multiple terms. It covers the basic information every exchequer should know, and provides links for further information to help them do their jobs well. This class will not be recorded.

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, a brief discussion about propagation (My "Roses 103: Propagation by Rooting Cuttings" class covers propagation ), and if there is time, what to do about pests (both insect and diseases). There will also be an Roses: Open Q&A session as a separate class later in the day. Links to download the class handouts will be emailed to students prior to the class. Class will be offered via Zoom and will be recorded.

Historical dagger is largely associated with either rondel ice-pick fights and grappling or being a parrying companion with a rapier. In Marozzo, however, we see a dagger system containing cuts, slices, and close-in trapping which appears to set itself apart in approach from most other historical dagger sources. In this class we will study the offline footwork of the Bolognese system along with some basic guard, cut, and thrust nomenclature. We will then work through the chapters of Marozzo's dagger vs dagger combat. At the end students should know the basics of Marozzo's dagger system and should begin to understand the role of both the attacks with the dagger and some basic prese (grappling) of the Bolognese system. A dagger simulator, dowel or some other trainer is recommended for this course. This class will not be recorded and will be on Zoom.

After a brief discussion of the history and development of prayer beads in western Europe, this slideshow will feature images of prayer bead sets and fragments from the 12th to 16th centuries.

A hands on class on painting techniques for some of the pearls and gems from the manuscript exemplars we use. The handout will be included in the email, along with a template to print out for the class. Please have the following supplies ready for the class: Paints: Green, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine, White, Black. Brushes: Size #2 or smaller Water: one "clean" for adding to paint and one for cleaning the brushes. Paper towels. Class will not be recorded.

What is Bias and why is it important when working with fabric? Why it is useful and why it isn't the same in different types of materials. This class with show different types of fabrics and how us can use bias to your advantage. Handout available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14zSTAyuRlLkwpzfB4u5tZ9nRV59RaQGOUH304-OmGU8/edit?usp=sharing

Dance is more than just choreography, artistry, and fun! It is also a physical activity that is enhanced by general fitness and conditioning. In this hour we will do a warm up with Maltese Bransle, do a set of conditioning exercises using period steps (oh get those good calves!), deep dive into one sequence of steps, and then do a cool down with stretches (bring a yoga mat if you have it!) This class will NOT be recorded. This is more muscle work than cardio so you shouldn't get sweaty so you can enjoy the later classes in comfort

Come learn about the history and...somewhat muddled...origins of German Brick Stitch! This will be a survey of Brick Stitch; both as a stand alone stitch and the well known style German Brick Stitch. This class comes with a handout that will be shared with attendees. Class will be recorded for future viewing, if possible. Due to copyright concerns, I will only be sharing recordings of the lecture with people registered for the class. Recordings will not be shared with those outside of the list of registered attendees. * UPDATE* This class is being hosted on the University's professional Google Meet account, so students will NOT need a Gmail to attend the class.

This class is an overview of several types of Medieval food preservation techniques. These techniques will include several types of pickling and brine preservation. Handout will include recipes. Class will not be recorded.

Lanea will teach the most awkward and frustrating thing she can: the process of creating a literal English translation of an ancient text, and then rewriting that translation into poetic English for use as a performance piece. Our exemplar is a 9th C Irish tale about the lucky man who owned both the best hound and the best pig that ever were, and how his richness led to anarchy and mayhem. We will discuss dealing with declensions, outmoded prose and poetic forms, seeking poetic brevity and power, and understanding the cultural shifts between the original audience and the one you would like to reach with your translations. Figuratively speaking, we will make a great feast from a dead boar and a funny story from a murderous grudge match, and we'll laugh while it happens.

Biases- we’ve all got them. Our brains use them as shortcuts to judgment making about everything. We’ll talk about how our brains’ preference for fast decisions over correct ones can lead us to be prejudiced when we don’t mean to be, and then talk about strategies for how to overcome these faulty mental processes. I’ll include examples of stereotyping and prejudice in the SCA period throughout.

This class will introduce the Deathways of three late era Andean Cultures, the Chachapoyas, the Chimu, and the Inca, as well as the cultural clash resulting from these practices when the Spanish invaded. Death in the Andes is not the same Death with which we are acquainted. Even today the Quechua word for dead people, wanuq, is a progressive or continuous word that means those who are dying or in the process of death. In most of the Andean region, mummification can happen naturally, and often has. Likely due to this natural preservation of the body and a focus on collective, supportive, and reciprocal societies, you start to see the logic that ruled the Andean Deathways, and the interesting ways that played out in different cultures. The three cultures covered in this class lasted at least until the mid 1400s, had at least a few hundred years of history, and range from the Amazonian Cloud Forest, to the Coastal Desert, to the Highland Tundra.

This class will outline the process by which a person becomes an expert in a skill, according to the very best available research. Students will learn what they need to do to achieve expertise in any endeavor. This applies to *anything* at which anyone might want to become skillful. This class may be recorded. This class will be taught on Google Meet.

Since paper was invented in China (and, in some cases, even earlier than that), people have been cutting it to make art. From China to Germany, India to South/Central America, and plenty of places in between, papercut arts come in many forms all over the world and the timeline. Come learn one of the easiest and cheapest forms of A&S that you've probably been doing since you were a kid and didn't even know it (yes, paper snowflakes are in fact period!) Class will not be recorded but slides can be provided to any provided email address (also available for those not in the class)

Google Meet is one of many online conferencing tools that can help SCAdians move their activities to online. Classes that we would normally teach in classrooms or tents at SCA events can be moved into Google Meet rooms online. Other activities like training sessions for physical activities, performances, and business meetings can also be moved to online using Google Meet. This class can help you get started by walking through getting an account, seeing the differences between free and paid accounts, starting up a live Google Meet session, and some of the features available to you.

One of the primary ways of propagating roses throughout history has been to rooting stems cut from existing plants. This method can work for almost any woody-stem shrub but I will work specifically with roses. I will demonstrate the process using basic gardening tools, discuss some different approaches, and what has worked for me and what has failed. There will also be an Roses: Open Q&A session as a separate class later in the day. Links to download the class handouts will be emailed to students prior to the class. Class will be offered via Zoom and will be recorded.

Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 1274) was arguably the most influential philosopher and theologian of the European Middle Ages. His considerable volume of works fused together Aristotelian philosophy and Catholic theology into an original synthesis that has influenced thinkers down into the modern era. This class however will not be about philosophy as such, instead we will look at Aquinas as an archetype of the medieval scholar. He lived and thrived in the early era of the medieval universities, as well as being an early member of the Dominican mendicant order. Consequently, we will focus on those aspects of his biography relevant to development of a persona who moved in the intellectual circles of the High Middle Ages.

Have modern hair? Want to present yourself in a Period fashion without any issues? I will go over hair coverings and basics for new comers, and people who want new ways to cover their modern hairstyles to feel more Period.

You are an Italian noble and want to be on your worst behavior and poor etiquitte. We will learn what not to do from the Italian dance manuscripts and perhaps learn a thing or two as to what we should do.  Also - why does it take 3 pages to describe how to take off a hat? This is a lecture style class. This class will be recorded

There are many styles of bookbinding from around the world. Some of the more unique styles were developed in China and made their way to Japan. This class will be an overview of some of the styles of bookbinding used in Japan (and China) through the early 17th century. Class will not be recorded. A separate recorded version of the class will be available on my YouTube channel eventually (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDivSn1nlnjcBY3803GNadQ/). Note that Google Meet requires a google account.

In this class new Knitters will learn to use double pointed needles. A small pouch will be made to grasp period knitting in the round.

The term millet is used very loosely in English to refer to half a dozen or more different plants that are only distantly related. This class will discuss: * All the different kinds I can find * The taxonomy (briefly) * The history of each kind, and which are most appropriate for pre-17th C western Europe * Where to get them, and in what form * How to cook them * Period recipes & references

Time is our most valuable asset! Learn how to use your time wisely to improve your singing, learn new music efficiently and effectively, and maintain good vocal health. Untrained singers will benefit most from this class, but all singers are welcome to attend.

Do you want to serve your kingdom by supporting rapier combat? Are you a rapier marshal that wants to avoid warning emails that your warrant is about to expire? Do you just like the sound of my voice and want to listen to me talk? Then this is the class for you! Taking Rapier Marshal 101 is the first step towards becoming a warranted rapier marshal.

In this class, I will share my approach to creating a regional specific Celtic kit for a time and place without a lot of precedence or presence in the SCA: Iron Age Orkney. This discussion will include how I selected my time and location, how I filled in gaps in the archaeological record, and some ways that I try to take my kit from "Early Period Celtic" to "Iron Age Orcadian." Orkney is an island cluster north of mainland Scotland in the North Sea, and has a rich cultural history from the Neolithic to today. If you like Scotland, standing stones, Vikings, sea exploration, the Picts, cool jewelry, unique dwellings, PUFFINS, seafood, Disney's Brave, and fringed fashion accessories, please join us! There's something for everyone! *PLEASE NOTE: This class will not be recorded.

An introduction to the role of Nastycrat (event staff in charge of sanitation) and related logistics. We'll be discussing the dirty business of keeping a variety of events clean & comfy. Autocrats may find this class helpful, too. This class will not be recorded; however, a PDF of the slides will be sent to students after the class is complete.

This class will look at period uses of beads in embroidery, and provide instruction in bead embroidery techniques. Students will also learn how to create their own patterns from period pictures. Instructions will be provided. The list of supplies should be items that students would usually have on hand or would be able to access from a craft store. Supply List: big eye needles, cotton or silk beading thread size D/E (nylon thread is also ok to use), a piece of cotton fabric, embroidery hoop, beads (3mm-8mm round glass beads, rice shaped beads, rectangular or square beads, pearls, biconal).

In this lesson I will show examples of banners/flags that were used in the SCA "period". I will show you the SCA way of creating silk banners, the medival way I have been researching and my experimental way of creating silk banners. I get my supplies from dharma trading. This is a good starter kit. https://www.dharmatrading.com/paints/kits/silk-painting-starter-kit.html?lnav=kits_starter_sets.html https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1iuZBf6mR1eZsTeEjpwKQMyF7k6MDdCx6

This course will begin with a discussion of color theory (as applicable to shading) and a quick overview of Western Europe manuscripts through our period. We will then shift to a live demonstration of painting techniques, specifically focusing on acanthus leaves, fabric draping, and simple shapes. Students are encouraged to paint along and ask questions.

An overview of the earliest corsets, known as "french bodies" or "boned bodies" in the 16th and early 17th centuries. This class will go over written and pictoral references to corsets, the few extant corsets that still remain, and discuss the materials used to make them and how to recreate the silhouette of the late 16th/early 17th century boned bodice/corset with modern materials. The class is two hours, but we'll have a 10 minute break between two sections. The first part is the history of the corset, and the second part is practical considerations on patterning and construction, and how to make or acquire your own.

Try your hand at German Brick Stitch, a counted satin stitch style from 13th-15th century Lower Saxony and Westphalia. Students will leave with an understanding of stitch mechanics, a brief history of the style, and the beginnings a bookmark or cup cover. The first half of this class will be a lecture, which will be recorded, if possible.* The second half is for working on the embroidery. This working time will be spent answering questions and looking at anyone's work who has a webcam and wanting help. While I normally limit the class to 10 people in order to give 1-on-1 attention, that will be difficult to do virtually. So, in hopes that everyone can learn from the questions and work of others, this class is open to the limit of the platform. Please note that if you would like to show your work in order to get better answers to your question, a webcam will be needed. *Due to copyright concerns, I will only be sharing recordings of the lecture with people registered for the class. Recordings will not be shared with those outside of the list of registered attendees. Materials Suggested: For practice: - Plastic canvas, size 5 to 7 squares per inch and - Needle appropriate for using on plastic canvas - Thread sized appropriately for the plastic canvas in 1-2 colors, depending on how much you would like to practice. For cup cover/bookmark: - A small to medium sized hoop - A tapestry needle, sized appropriately for fabric count - Ground cloth of your choice, cut to 8in x 8in square. Size 28ct or 32ct cotton recommended for beginners, linen for those comfortable with it. Aida isn't recommended, but it can work in a pinch. - DMC Embroidery floss in 2-3 colors. **UPDATE** This class is being hosted on the University's professional Google Meet account, so students will NOT need a Gmail to attend the class.

Basic build of a period style helmet liner to get rid of that blue foam and martial arts pad. Even fighters can be artisans. This pad eliminates a lot of the ring of getting hit and makes the impact absorbed by the helmet. Also great for loaner helms because it can be washed.

A history of law and order between 1300-1500 in England and Northern Europe including civil and criminal courts, punishments and legal practitioners.

Going over Viking hair styles, how to and pictorial. Also for those who did not get to the last class. this will be the second edition of the first class.

An overview of 12th C women's clothing including the bliaut, the cotte, and the chanise. The class will include an understanding of basic patterns used in 12th Century women's clothing, a review of period statues and illuminations and an overview of what few extent pieces there are. This is a basic/beginning level class and geared to those wishing to explore the clothing of this period.

Learn (or dance) dances that can be done with just one person with LIVE MUSIC. This class will focus on Bransles. May include Scottish, Charlotte, Pinegay, Montard, Washerwoman's, Pease. All steps will be taught. All levels welcome, especially beginners. Partners not needed. Live music provided by Maugorn and Rose. This class will not be recorded.

This class is heavily inspired by the work of Edward Johnston as he was working to recreate medieval calligraphy in the early 20th Century. It will evaluate proportions and forms which make particular scripts fit together. This class will be useful to beginners who begin better with conceptual information before going hands on, or for more experienced calligraphers who want to up their game. Mathais studied Philosophy in college and found that electing to fill as many of his electives as possible with the study of calligraphy was a wonderful mental break to those intellectual rigors. This session is an adaptation of the introductory courses he took. This session will be recorded.

Ready to take your knitting to the next level? Participants will be taught how to add beads to a current knitting project. Basic knowledge of knitting is highly recommended.

A lecture on Chocolate in period with a handout of period and period ish recipes. This was part of Stirring the Pot: An Unofficial Cooks Guild Colloquium. Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CXO_HcetT8D4KHf91x6OiV0qFewh3ZTO4N0ynfdjPDY/edit?usp=sharing

The SCA has been going for over 50 years, and while there have been trends in heraldry over that time, there is still a need for creative heraldry to evade or avoid conflicting with others who play this game. This class shows different techniques to build a unique, and creative heraldic device or badge for these Current Middle Ages. This class will not be recorded

Compiled in the late 13th Century by Alfonso X al Sabio “The Wise” of Castile and Leon, the Cantigas de Santa Maria is one of the largest extant collections of medieval poetry and music. This overview touches on the historical context, structure, language, and notation of this rich and widely popular collection of medieval music.

Small things that make your event more inclusive and answering any questions students may have.

Join Amie Sparrow, Miri Nader (aka Vadoma), Faye De Trees and Aine Chumin to hear about their journeys to becoming laurels. We will answer questions, tell stories, and provide any guidance we can. We are very new laurels so we can talk about how the system works currently. Possible topics: moving to a different kingdom, areas of study, mentorship, finding a peer, volunteering, getting to know your barony, elevation ceremonies, and enjoying the process. This class will be recorded.

This class explores the variety of sexual and gender experience present in pre-conquest Aztec Mexico, as well as examining morality-centered laws in place to punish and prevent perceived deviant behavior. We will discuss the mythological associations of female desire with garbage and death, as well as the evidence of ritualized homosexual behavior in pre-conquest shamanic practices. The class is recommended for mature students only. This class will not be recorded.

In 14th century France, a noble female’s role in society was to be a dutiful daughter, obedient wife, and fertile mother. But under the right circumstances, three noble ladies turned into the she-wolf of France, the lioness of Brittany, and even “Joanna the Flame.” This class explores the lives of Isabella of France, Joanna of Flanders, and Jeanne DeClisson, who apparently knew each other but separately “went rogue” by successfully exploiting the broken social contracts and shifting power dynamics of the Breton War of Succession and the Hundred Years War. Discussion to focus on their historical lives and their legendary feats that have inspired history and fantasy for centuries.

Co-Taught by Mistress Lucia Braganza a Firenze and Baroness Sophia The Orange, students will be shown a method of organizing their thoughts on any topic into a structured class format. Lucia will also present some Adult Learning theory to help students understand context of how many SCAdian students learn.

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.

In the tenth and eleventh centuries, Norse seamen blazed a trail of conquest and colonization from Norway through the major and minor British isles to Iceland, Greenland, and eventually the coast of America. This is the story of that adventure. I will not be recording this class.

Join a couple of Royal Foresters as we discuss the history, basics, and hazards of foraging plants. We will begin by taking a look at the medieval literature regarding foraging on public lands and aspects of forestry law. We will also discuss some practical aspects of modern forest foraging with a focus on the mid-Atlantic region. Caveat: mushrooms are beyond the scope of this class.

We will be looking at the Jacob Book, a book of armor design from the Royal Almain Armoury with 29 design for plate armor garnitures. 25 of the designs match up with famous Tudor individuals and can be compared to the finished plate. We will be discussing the relationship of the armor design with other pattern books like those published for use of embroiderers and goldsmiths.

In this lecture-based class, a language professional will tell you why, exactly, English is so weird! Starting with a brief mention of English’s ancient father Proto-Indo-European, we will focus on the political, social, and cultural changes that lead from Old English to Middle English to Early Modern English. Languages that significantly influenced modern English will also be mentioned. To clearly grasp the changes, we will follow several words and phrases as their shape and meaning changes over time. This class is designed to familiarize students with different linguistic and grammatical aspects of the English language to prepare them for exploring the many varieties of historic English. This class will not be recorded; however, a PDF of the slides will be sent to students after the class is complete.

The Filet cap, or Torque, stayed in fashion for several centuries during the early medieval ages. As shown in the Masesse Codex, this class will provide an overview of the construction of a frilled-edge filet. There are many ways to do the decorative edge for this cap, but I will cover a style that uses a box-pleated band stitched into the edge. Being familiar with hand stitching techniques will save frustrating, I will share my tips on making box pleats. Pictures of this style of filet can be seen here: http://manuscriptminiatures.com/codex-manesse-cod-pal-germ-848/939/ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Codex_Manesse_Brunwart_von_Augheim.jpg

In the British Library there is a 10thc illuminated manuscript of the Psychomachia, a poem of almost 1000 lines by the 5thc Roman poet Prudentius. The Psychomachia is describes the challenges of vices and virtues for the human soul in a battle style. This manuscript has very interesting illuminations of horse barding that I have yet to see anywhere else and want to examine closer — with you!— as I contemplate recreating it for an eventual persona pentathlon. This class will not be recorded.

Deepen your understanding of cotton's significance in agriculture, industry, and commerce in the Middle Ages. Whether your personae is Roman, Spanish (Andalusian), Italian, German, Middle Eastern, Indian or elsewhere, he or she may have very well worn cotton garments or owned cotton domestic textiles. Discussion will also cover species of period cotton, as well as cargo inventories of various cotton grades and products

Come learn Contentezza d'Amore - a beautiful and stately intermediate/advanced 16th century Italian dance! No partner necessary. This class will be held over Zoom and will not be recorded - so dance like no one is watching! At least 4' x 6' area suggested (as we will be taking tiny steps).

Learn about the numerous finds of Nalbinding found in Egypt from the Ptolemaic, Roman, Late Antique, Coptic, and Islamic eras as well as a few contemporaneous examples from surrounding regions. The ~110 item collection consists of primarily socks. Class will consist of 30 minute pre-recorded presentation entitled "Charting the Nalbinding of the Nile" first presented at the "Current Research in Textile Archaeology along the Nile" seminar January 21, 2019 and then continue with further examination of images of extant items and a brief demonstration of the cross-knit looping variant of nalbinding. This class will not be recorded, but the pre-recorded section will remain online.

An overview of the medical professions and medical practice, in SCA period. Describes the roles of the Physician, Surgeon, and Apothecary, and some medical and surgical treatments of the time. Includes the evolution of some practices and methods. Class will not be recorded, unless there is unanimous consent to do so, by participants.

Feeding yourself while camping doesn't have to be hard. We'll talk about the kinds of meals (for almost any diet) you can make with and without a cooler or a stove; what you need to watch for if you want to cook over a fire; managing pre-event prep, food safety, clean-up and more. Geared for solo or family campers with little or no previous camp cooking experience.

This class will review useful ways for heralds to help comment in OSCAR. Please have a working knowledge of the rules of SENA and how the submission process as this class will be only about how to comment in OSCAR. We will do some practice commentary in the class.

Students will learn the structure and elements of period English and Scottish Ballads, with a few examples from other cultures. The goal of the class is for students to be able to write their own ballads. Additional Zoom meeting times will be provided so that students can get feedback and assistance with lyrics and tunes.

If you have a ukulele and want to play SCA music on it, this class will help you get started! After giving a brief history of the gittern, Renaissance Guitar, Madeiran rajao, and Hawaiian ukulele, the instructor will show the class some basic chords and strums, and introduce at least three songs: one Medieval, one Renaissance, and one "Filk". Students can tune their ukuleles, and strum and sing along remotely. Song sheets and chord diagrams will be available via link. This class will not be recorded.

Have you ever wondered why there is a line of white tesserae (mosaic tiles) around the outside of figures in a Roman mosaics? There is a very specific reason for this and it's just one part of what you will learn in this class. There are eight "Rules" -- guidelines how to set the tesserae -- that were used by the ancient craftsmen. If you don't know them then you won't see them, but they are essential to be able to refer to a mosaic as "Roman". There are no Rules in modern mosaics work, and it's only by intensive study of the remains from the Roman Empire that Classical Mosaicists have been able to discern them. This class will introduce you to the eight Rules so that you can recognize them yourself. Note: this is a discussion class, not hands on crafting. This class will NOT be recorded.

You have heard that the SCA is in Antarctica, but what kingdom is that? Just where are the Estrella War, the Barony of Southron Gaard, or Kingdom of Ealdormere on a map? If an event is in the Canton of Aire Faucon, how far is the drive? This class will answer those questions and more! Starting at the map of the world, we will look at where the different kingdoms are then zoomed in on North America, the east coast, and finally Atlantia itself, locating the different branches around the country, and around the kingdom, on a modern map. Class will NOT be recorded.

In this class we will take a look at women who made their own rules and forged their own way through a society. These rebel women are inspirations to everyone today

Does research and documentation seem overwhelming? Are you interested in doing an A&S project but don't know where to start? This class will teach you how to find, evaluate, and document the sources you need to research and complete an A&S project in any category. This class will not be recorded.

Many of our SCA educational events nowadays are taking form in topical online events. They can be called “Collegium”, “Symposia”, other names referring to a pre-determined date and time when folks will gather online in the same virtual space to exchange ideas. Kingdom-Sized universities often include managing “credits” which often takes the input of kingdom level officers, but smaller events without credits can be created by anyone with the motivation. This class will cover the foundational steps needed to create an online learning event, some of the tools publicly available, and examples of how some groups have already achieved significant outreach and education online.

What does it take to build a medieval garden? A lot of research and planning, that's what. Come along with me on the planning stages of my medieval garden. I will also go over some of the history of the medieval garden as well. I am hoping to have a part II sometime in the future, maybe even a part III depending on how things go.

Ever fight a night-time practice or a torchlight tourney and wonder why things work differently, but you can't quite put your finger on it? The short answer is that fight dynamics are actually heavily affected by low light and there are many subtle factors that a smart fighter uses to counteract the limitations of it. Don Julien de la Fontaine will teach this class on the underlying biology and MANY considerations of low light training, fighting, and marshaling for all fighting disciplines. Beyond his SCA fighting experience, Julien will leverage his experience in night combat operations in the US Military to help inform this class.

We will go over a number of ballads from the University of California-Santa Barabara’s English Broadside Ballad Archives and their tale types and variants. Discussions will include murder ballads and folklore influence. This class will not be recorded.

Surface couching is one of the oldest and most versatile embroidery techniques known. It is found across various cultures and spans hundreds of years. This embroidery technique can be as simple as a single thread couched, or as complicated as several threads couched with multiple colors. In this class we will look at images of a few extant historical examples, along with pictures of surface couching applications within the SCA. Following the brief lecture there will be a hands-on portion where students can try out the basic technique, resulting in a finished, or mostly finished Christmas ornament which can be kept, or gifted. Supply List: https://shinystitches.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/supply-list-for-hildegards-surface-couching-embroidery-class.pdf * This is a great foundation class to have before moving on to more advanced styles. Supply List can be found here: https://shinystitches.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/supply-list-for-hildegards-surface-couching-embroidery-class.pdf

Experience the beautiful flow of belly dance in a class for beginners! You'll discover the music, history, and basics moves of the dance. This class is NOT recorded.

Designed as an overview of Japanese history, and clothing, for those newly interested in Japanese garb and personas. Includes some potential persona pitfalls, and period possibilities as preferred alternatives. Focused on the Samurai Class, and late SCA period (up to about 1600) in particular.

This is an introduction to the Irish form of Hnefatafl, a board game popular throughout Northern Europe in Viking times. Brandubh is the smallest form of Hnefatafl to survive; it is played on a board with 7x7 cells; with a "Branan" (Hnefa/King), his four companions, and eight attackers. Games are short and fast, with roughly equal chances for the Branan to escape, or to be captured by his foes. This workshop incorporates new research; new documentary, archaelogical, and interpretive evidence. Four Brandubh boards have been found in Scotland as well. The class will begin with a quick historical overview, then a demonstration game or two; then Q&A and coaching as students play on their own. This class will not be recorded.

When their Majesties/Highnesses/Excellencies say they need a Herald for a court three minutes from now what do you say? Yes, of course! In this class we'll go over all the pertinent details of last-minute Court Heralding. CLASS WILL NOT BE RECORDED (Was asked to add this to the description.)

This class will introduce the notation of the period guitar (4-course and 5-course guitars), lute and vihuela manuscripts/publications and compare the period notation to modern guitar tablature and standard notation. Examples from several manuscripts and composers will be examined, including French tablature, Italian tablature and alfabeto. This class will be taught over Zoom, but will *not* be recorded. You don't need to be a guitarist to take this class; however, if you have a guitar (or lute, or vihuela, or ukulele, or even a guilele!) bring it to class, and we will do an alfabeto exercise, time permitting.

A beginning wire working class where you will learn how to craft trefoil veil pins 3 ways. These pins are period from Bronze Age Europe to 14th Century Europe. This is a hands on class! I understand tools and materials are limited due to quarantine, do the best you can! Basic tools and materials: 20-22g brass wire (any wire can be used to practice technique, but the brass can be hardened for practical pins), Round nose pliers, Wire cutters Optional tools and materials: Chain nose pliers, small beads, ball peen hammer, anvil (or comparable heavy hammerable surface), 300 grit sandpaper or needle file. Please reach out to me at Runaskogadottir@gmail.com with questions. See you soon!

What do you need to make cheese at home? We will discuss ingredients and equipment and where to find them. We will discuss cost (both low and high). Please bring your ideas and suggestions to share if you already make cheese. Handout here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0BCiC-BsSH9ZdaXXekSi3p2xLviXTGfEaj8yTvKD0g/edit?usp=sharing

The model for the Anglo-Saxon ideal of a queen can be found in the epic saga "Beowulf". Starting there, this class will examined what qualities an ideal Anglo-Saxon queen possessed, what her role in a royal court was, and the actions and activities she carried out to fulfill that role.. From there we will look at several historic Anglo-Saxon queens like Elfrida and Aethelflaed to see how they met, or didn't meet, those queenly ideals.

Let's talk about the Germanic runes as an orthographic system! Writing in runes is more than just plugging something into a translator app and using the result, it's about evaluating phonetic values and deciding which of a limited set of options is the most appropriate. Feel the schwa on the wind, know the fricative in your soul.

This class will look at period pictures of beaded jewelry using a ladder style technique and variations. Students will also look at other uses of this technique such as headpieces and trim on costumes. Students will also learn how to create their own patterns from period pictures. Instructions will be provided. The list of supplies should be items that students would usually have on hand or would be able to access from a craft store. Supply List: 2 big eye needles, cotton or silk beading thread size D/E or F (nylon thread is also ok to use), clam shell beadtips, crimp beads, hook-eye clasp, beads (3mm-8mm round glass beads, rice shaped beads, rectangular or square beads, pearls, biconal), 2 needle nosed pliers, 1 round nosed pliers, 1 awl, 1 bead board.

Bring your online projects to this class for some personal consulting if you would describe yourself as a beginner in online collaboration. Class limit 5 people. (If the waiting list gets significant, additional sessions outside UofA can be scheduled.)

Hello, to those who don't know me, I am Phoebe! I am a qualified, eclectic counsellor with a person-centred basis for theory and practice and I am welcoming students to a workshop for basic Active Listening skills. This will be a pretty basic workshop that’ll take around 2 hours to go over related materials to improve listening skills and connect with others. It gives a basic understanding of how to approach listening from a person-centred position. Bear in mind this is a workshop for active listening - not on how to conduct discussions or arguments with folk.

The Mammen stitch is a very common variant of nalbinding used from Egypt to Scandinavia. This class will give you a hands on introduction to the technique. We will cover starting, pivoting into the spiral, connecting to the previous row, and increases/decreases. Students will need to have a light color worsted weight yarn, preferably wool, single ply or tightly plied, and a needle. A number 13 tapestry needle or darning needle works great. This class will be recorded for registered students only.

This is one of the two required classes to become a warranted MOL. This class teaches how to run both elimination and non-elimination tourneys.

The Shire of Roxbury Mill has grown from 5 to 65 active participants playing with the group in 3 years -- from a non-entity to a well-known regional influence. In this course, the Seneschal of The Shire of Roxbury Mill will explain her methods for participation and retention that led to this growth, and use the lens of social gaming theory to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls that local groups fall into that either dissuade new membership, or that discourage play with the local group. This class will not be recorded. This class will be available by website link and by phone call-in number (for less tech-savvy individuals).

Learn the steps to make an exquisite "hat" of fake hair, braided and spiraled around your head, embellished with ribbon and pearls. So gorgeous! Get the handout and see photos at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bCjRVlaA1tlNszualcvvocDrUcFpKDcg/view?usp=sharing

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Chartres, France, was built in the 13th century and has some of the best preserved medieval stained glass in the world. This class will not be recorded.

We will go over basic gouache painting techniques and how they can be used to add tonal variation and dimension to your painting. Materials needed: pencil, paint (preferably gouache), brushes, water, substrate of choice (a thick paper will be fine this is just for practice)

The elegantly-simple fashions of the early fourteenth century are classically medieval but also easy to construct, perfect for even novice seamstresses (and seamsters). Arianne will show illuminations from the Manesse Codex and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF), model real examples of the fashions, and offer an overview of how they were made. Links to historical artwork from the period and instructions on constructing the garments will be included. This class will be recorded.

A quick study of cotton and why it is not considered period wear even though it was period.

The Perniö headpiece ca. 1150 is comprised of an 8 strand braid and bronze coils. The original and reconstruction are on display in the National Museum of Finland. In this class you get to learn from my braiding struggles. You will learn how to construct the braid, and see the design of a tool I've engineered to make this braiding easy-peasy. This will be a live class on the Google Meet platform, and also recorded for future reference. If you wish to participate in the braiding portion please have 4x 1 yard long strands of yarn; any fiber type will work for learning but the thicker yarn is easier to use and see. Also, 1x 12 inch piece of yarn and something stationary to tie on to (c-clamp, table leg, safety pin to your pants, lamp... Almost anything will work).

The shades of red, pink and purple were always considered attractive to the human eye and pigments like red earth (iron oxide) were among first used for purpose of face adornment. I will present a survey of historical cosmetics in shades of red, purple and pink, from Bronze Age to 16th century. We will visit ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome and its territories, China, and we will end up our journey in Renaissance Europe. This class will not be recorded.

This class is an introduction to the history, methdology, tools and practical skills to begin the art. Participants will work along side the instructor and other students via google meet. Camera is highly recommended for this class in order to show off your design and to receive feedback. Special Requirements:-shallow flower dish (glass pie or loaf dishes are an easy substitute) - soil (floral foam is the modern equivalent) - three tall flowers (if you're buying ones from the store I recommended irises.) - moss, bark, pebbles, leaves or any other similar medium found in your back yard, nearby pasture or park. -scissors -water

A brief survey of Islamic playing cards in the SCA time period. Class will discuss how playing cards reached the Islamic world, the role the Islamic world played in the transmission of playing cards to Europe, and examine surviving examples of Islamic playing cards. Students will be afforded the opportunity to view images of surviving artifacts that are not yet available to the general public. There will be some brief discussion of how to play card games with these cards. Due to publication restrictions on some of the images that will be shared, this class will not be recorded.

From the moment of its inception, the Society for Creative Anachronism has strived to authentically recreate the arts, sciences, combat, and courtesy of various times all long gone by. In this pursuit, a vast array of pageantry has emerged across the Known World - with a sea of royals and nobles in pointy hats presiding over it all. But have you ever stopped to think why a knight would stand before one baron and behind another? Or why a master artisan holds a higher station than someone with a coronet on their head? In this class, we will explore the social structures of surrounding the nobility of the European Medieval and Renaissance eras, its counterparts in the Society, and how the two evolved into the modern systems we have today to honor those bygone times.

This is a class for bards and composers who would like to write original music in a medieval style.  In the Middle Ages, composers played by a slightly different set of rules, but their music still resonates with listeners today.  In this class, we'll take a look at those rules and how to apply them to come up with beautiful, medieval-sounding melodies of our own. This course will cover common scales (modes) and melodic riffs from the Middle Ages that you can use to write melodies that sound medieval, rather than modern.  Time permitting, we can also cover additional topics, such as medieval approaches to accompaniment and tuning.  We will talk about some basic music theory concepts, but no prior knowledge of music theory is required, and you need not be able to read music to participate.

2 on 2 roller is a simple type of chain you can make, with limited tools. It was used by Norse, Finnic, Baltic, Pictish, and many other cultures. We’ll talk about history, materials, tools, tips, and techniques for making the links, and the chain. I’m no pro jeweler; so if I can do it, you can too.

Let’s face it. The Society and realm of SCA arts and sciences changed in the Spring of 2020 and our "new normal” will arrive someday. In the meantime, what’s a Minister of Arts and Sciences to do? This class explores tips and tricks for the branch MOAS officer (and discipline-specific deputies) to get people engaged in their groups and disciplines, during and after the pandemic. For example, how to organize A&S activities in a virtual environment, how to get creative with virtual A&S gathers; and how to deal with the pros and cons of our virtual Society, and find our way back to the SCA IRL.

Are you interested in becoming a storyteller or refreshing your beginning storytelling techniques? Have you thought “I’d like to tell a story through an online platform but just don’t know if it would work?” ANYONE can be a storyteller. It just takes practice. But there are tips and techniques that can help you get started. This workshop will provide a unique look into developing a story to tell it for the purposes of Bardic Circles, Expos, or Competitions in addition to insight into giving performances. So join me for a look at beginning storytelling and get started!

Bring your online projects to this class for some personal consulting if you would describe yourself as an experienced person in online collaboration. Class limit 5 people. (If the waiting list gets significant, additional sessions outside UofA can be scheduled.)