University of Atlantia

This class will cover plant varieties and other features typical found in medieval kitchen gardens (as opposed to other types of medieval gardens). We'll discuss how the plants were used, and how vital these gardens were for everyday life. Medieval gardening tools will be discussed as well as what plants are still used today. Heirloom seed resources will be provided. This class will not be recorded.

Learn the tricks of making a 16th Century Saxon German dress, also know as a "Cranach Princess" dress. If you're not sure what that kind of dress looks like, go to the Cranach Digital Archive (https://lucascranach.org/gallery) and search on the term "Judith". This class will not be recorded.

You've seen those amazing scrolls awarded during court...you’d like to try doing that. How do you start? Where do you find resources? What do you use to make those scrolls? Who do you contact for help? Can I do a non-traditional scroll (yes!)? Answers and source info to get you started on your path. (Handout links provided, and §§§ SCRIBAL KITS §§§ will be sent after to those who wish to try illumination or calligraphy!). This class will not be recorded.

Learn basic renaissance dance steps and a few dances that are easy to learn solo and in small spaces. Dances include Amoroso, Clog bransle, Sellengers Round, Villanella. This class will NOT be recorded. Dance like no one is watching.

A guided discussion on ways to introduce theater in Bardic competitions or circles. We will be considering repertoire, necessary introductions, time constraints and other challenges. Class will not be recorded

We will discuss the internment, discovery, recovery, and cultural and archaeological significance of bog bodies deposited around Europe during the Bronze and Iron Ages. I do not plan to record the class.

An introduction to the 16th century Italian cookbook ' The Opera of Bartolomeo Scappi' and why it is an important resource as well as navigating the book. I do NOT plan on recording this class.

The history of fermented grains from ancient Egypt and China up to the Reinheitsgebot. Ale was a vital part of early communities and a staple of human diets. Research using archaeobiology has provided great advances in our knowledge of ancient brews. This class will not be recorded, but references will be available.

With the SCA proving to thrive in a digital age, it's time to take our retention and recruitment to the next level! Join me as I talk about ways to efficiently post on various social media platforms, my favorite apps for designing posts, and how that pesky thing called a #hashtag could be your best secret weapon. We will also talk about the various apps available within the platforms and how to use them to your advantage.

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Part 1: Ch. 2: Four Basic Guards Ch. 3: Division of the Sword Ch. 4: How to Form the Counter-Postures

Designed for both newcomers and curious veterans alike, this class will review some of the common problems and resources available for Central American research and why you might want to stick a toe into the growing world of Society New World Personas. In addition to a general overview of ways to start your own journey into Central American period research, we will talk about my personal experiences in building and researching an Aztec/Mexica persona in Atlantia. This class will not be recorded.

We all hear the cries of the populace - or at least the artists-to-be and the volunteers-to-be- that they tried and were rendered low by sharp criticism. Here you can discover proven coaching techniques from a National Park Service Registered Coach. Learn to shape artistic performance and presentation or volunteer service into something that serves the Dream rather than drives people away! This class is a presentation followed by questions and discussion, follow-up opportunities will be made available. In order to encourage candid conversation, class will not be recorded.

Founded in 1989, Clan Blue Feather has been the SCA's home for the LGBTQ+ community. Unique among SCA households, they have a storied history and evolution within the Society. Come hear about how it all got started, what's happened over the last 30+ years, and what the future holds. [This class will NOT be recorded.]

My process of painting on fabric is very organic as I am always trying to find the better way of painting on fabric. So the following will most likely change a bit as time passes for me as well as it will with you. This instructional is working with modern chemical paints on natural fabrics. NOT "puffy paint", things sold as "Fabric Paint", or paint that is meant to heat set, all of these are not meant for this process. The following process is used for Paint brush primarily, but can be used for all applications of painting on fabric. NOT BEING RECORDED

This class is demonstrative only but will provide you with tools and techniques to achieving simple rounded and spiral shapes with larger gauge brass wire suitable for cloak, dress, and hairpins from many time periods. We will go over basic tools, torch safety, and techniques to get you started and end with a demonstration on how I make tight spirals on large pins or fibula. Take my "Small Pointy Things, Beginner Wire Working" class to obtain the fundamentals! Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ohf-Zp8A5SXzQ8sBbebxvOaG3IhEpF2-ZKU0qTchM7A/edit?usp=sharing

A no-pressure intro to Bardic - what it is, how we do it, what to do, and some basic "unwritten etiquette" for around the bardic circle. No performances required! Come join us on Zoom if you like to sing, tell stories, recite poems, or play music (Or if you like to listen to these!) This is a very casual class and questions are welcome!

"?unless sounds are held by the memory of man, they perish, because they cannot be written down." ? Isidore of Seville, music scholar, 7th century. The language of music, i.e., music notation, has existed and evolved from ancient times. In this one-hour class, you will learn about its evolution with a focus on the Middle Ages. You will need the class handout in order to make sense of the class! It can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dkiVjV or in the Classes section of my website: www.musicacodex.com Also, there are music samples that we will listen to for the class. I hope to be able to play them during the class, but if something goes wrong, you can download them here: https://bit.ly/2xQIKb1 or in the Classes section of my website: www.musicacodex.com

Whether you are a scribe creating a custom text for a scroll, a candidate for Peerage who wants to customize your elevation ceremony, or a court herald faced with having to perform an unplanned award ceremony, this class will discuss the basic framework, the required elements, and what you can do (quite a bit) and can't do (not much, but important). This class will be recorded.

The A&S discipline of Historical Martial Arts is a relatively new and misunderstood pursuit. In this class, Master Julien de la Fontaine breaks down what it is and how it's practiced. Additionally he will clearly lay out how to start your own HMA A&S practice and help you build your HMA A&S portfolio if you've already been doing it! Class will be recorded and posted on youtube.

This class will cover how to get started in leatherworking and be able to turn out quality items from the beginning. While delivered in the lecture format it will not require any materials by the student. It will cover, techniques for pattern making, sewing, burnishing, forming and staining. The student will receive a list of reference material as well as the tools needed to get started in leatherworking. (will be recorded)

Students will be introduced to the technology behind Atlantia's recent Virtual Courts as an example of how anyone can livestream their SCA courts, ceremonies, performances, activities, and fun times of any kind. We will cover: livestreaming from Zoom into You Tube or Facebook; OBS; Stream Deck; use of multiple cameras; using microphones and basic sound equipment. We'll also discuss what to look for in your venue and how to optimize your set up for the tech you have. Marguerite and Sophia bring extensive experience in both theater and online technology to help SCAdians make magic online.

Learn how the social and physical differences (and similarities) between men and women affect their learning styles for SCA combat. Information about the social and mental impacts of gender roles and the physiological differences between the sexes will be discussed in the context of teaching SCA combat. This class is geared towards instructors of rapier, cut&thrust, and armored combat, but fighters of all levels are welcome to attend. Students will receive class notes and a bibliography of sources. This class will be available by website link (no special accounts needed) and by phone call-in number (for less tech-savvy individuals). This class will not be recorded. Notes: https://tinyurl.com/halftheheroes

You will be given the techniques to accomplish Bead Embroidery on a PRE-MADE COIF (Completed before class begins) learning the Bead Embroidery stitch, couching and working in size 15 and larger seed beads for a beautiful embellished COIF. A Historical reference handout will be included. The kit will contain Nymo0 - (3) size 12 Beading Needles - Size 3 and Size 4 mm glass pearls and your choice of either Gold, Silver or Brass size 15 tube Seed Beads or a Supply List will be sent to each registered student if they do not request a kit. You may choose to obtain your own supplies for this class or purchase a pre-assembled kit. Once enrolled you can email the instructor at adairaingheanmakyswell@gmail.com and request for a supplies list or purchase of a kit with mailing instructions to participate in the class. Pre-Requisite: Students must come with a prepared patterned coif in either linen, silk or light weight brocade. The lining can be prepared later. If you need an example pattern of a coif then you can email their request to adairaingheanmakyswell@gmail.com.

Required training for those interested in becoming an Exchequer for their group.

Open to everyone including non-fighters. This class starts easy for each skill and progresses to moderate to hard. All fitness levels welcome, but be prepared to repeat the more basic exercises if the more advanced ones are beyond your comfort level. In this hands-on class, we will be working to improve some of the basic, skill-related components of fitness and learning ways to improve them with games or exercises (at home and/or incorporating them into your daily routine as much as possible) such as: balance, coordination, endurance, accuracy, speed, visual awareness, and more. Participants should arrive to the online call in clothes comfortable to move in (not jeans or other restrictive clothing). An email will be sent out closer to with a list of items it would be nice to have on-hand that you most likely already have around the house, or substitutes if you do not. Please wear looser or unrestrictive clothing

Taught by Mistress Lucia Braganza a Firenze of the Midrealm, 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. Class will be recorded and published.

Learn how to put together a fancy gold hat (goldhaube) similar to those found in Lucas Cranach paintings of the early 16th century. The pattern for the class was created by Mistress Genoveva von Lubeck and is found on her website: http://germanrenaissance.net/german-goldhaube-cap-of-silk-gold-and-pearls-pattern-instructions-documentation-and-notes/ However, seeing a pattern and being able to figure out all the bits are two different things. I'll walk you through all the pieces of the goldhaube and offer modification notes. I recommend that you draft a pattern based on Genoveva's diagram on her website and come to class with all the pieces cut and ready to pin together. You'll want to make a practice goldhaube before spending the time embroidering or couching down pearls on expensive silk. This is the class that will help you make a test goldhaube which you can use as the basis for a real goldhaube. This class will not be recorded. Here is link to a pre-recorded version of this class on YouTube as a backup in case of technical difficulties on the day of University. https://youtu.be/2gUaW8Lcm9A All of Lucas Cranach's portraits can be viewed at the Lucas Cranach Digital Archive. Go there to look for inspiration. https://lucascranach.org/gallery Use the search term "Judith" to narrow down the amount of portraits with goldhaube in them. Materials you'll need to make a test goldhaube: 1 yard of scrap silk 1 yard of scrap linen for lining 4 lengths of cording, each at least 32" long (I used old ribbon and cording for my test.)

A continuation of Scribal in Atlantia, we will cover basic illumination types. Some ubiquitous styles of illumination boil down to simple tricks, repeated with knowledge. We will cover bar and ivy, interlacing without erasing, white work, and other deceptively simple styles. Please have a mechanical pencil, straight edge (ruler recommended), eraser, and paper. Red, blue, and white watercolor or gouache, pen/ink, and detail paintbrushes strongly recommended.

Come learn some 16th Century Italian dances that will leave you with calves of steel! This class will focus on learning Lo Spagnoletto, but Villanella will also be taught if there is extra time. No partner necessary. Since these are intermediate dances, some dance experience is suggested, but that being said, some steps will be taught. This class will not be recorded - so dance like no one is watching! 4' by 6' space recommended.

The Romans were well aware that they would die, and even prepared their tombs before their death. They practiced "memento mori," a Latin phrase that means "remember that you will die" and meant to remind you of your own mortality, and of the brevity and fragility of human life. In this class we will cover what happened to the body at the time of death and the funeral rites that took place in Ancient Rome. NOT Recorded.

Adequate substitutions for vegetarians other than just throwing more bread and salad at them. I do NOT plan on recording this class. There is a handout at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TbkNLMuNPlwr7nLNjSPs1_50HTKAQvBvZIenhD-m4iQ/edit?usp=sharing

A lecture on Chocolate in period with a handout of period and period-ish recipes. Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CXO_HcetT8D4KHf91x6OiV0qFewh3ZTO4N0ynfdjPDY/edit?usp=sharing

Virtual Events and Virtual Courts are words we never thought would come together in the SCA. But now that they have, it's time we give our participants the best quality streams we can! But how do you stream? What website do you use? Do I need the best and fanciest equipment? In this class, we will go over all of those questions and more. Time will be set aside at the end for Q+A so please come curious! This class is a follow up to Virtual Experiences 101: Social Media and You, however it is not required for this course.

This class will provide a brief overview of bookbinding styles from around the world up through the early 1600s. Class will not be recorded. Class notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YKzVEHUkexkYEI2Do_KBeLzlGUGG2S6uy785Va6QV0s/edit?usp=sharing

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Ch 5: Explanation of Measure Ch 6: On Flinging the Sword Ch 7: On Cuts

Join Epy Pengelly, Armiger for a virtual visit of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Epy is a museum professional that specializes in museum lighting and exhibition design, so expect some behind-the-scenes practical considerations for the displays, as well as some in-depth information on highlighted objects! Founded in 1965, the museum is located in the heart of the city on a 20 acre campus. It is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel, and houses encyclopedic collections, including works dating from prehistory to the present day, in its Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Jewish Art and Life Wings. It features the most extensive holdings of biblical and Holy Land archaeology in the world, so be prepared to see the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period, and much more! This session will not be recorded.

A short introduction to the Scandinavian Folklore. What we know of them from the Pre-Christian era, how they changed after Scandinavia was Christianized and also a short description of some of it's different beings, including tomtar, veattir, mistress of the forest, the naked fiddler and trolls. This class will be recorded, so please turn off your camera and sound if you do not wish to be part of the recording.

This class is a basic overview of the craft of hand-stitching clothing and textiles in the 15th and 16th century. We'll begin with an overview of the tools every sewist should have on hand - and then review how to execute some of the most common hand stitches and garment construction techniques used in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although not necessary, if you want to follow along, have needle, thread, and some fabric scraps on hand!

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 class will be recorded.

You've performed at some bardic circles and competitions. Maybe you've written a few pieces. Maybe you dabble on some instruments. Let's talk about upping your game. Let's talk about adapting period work for modern audiences. Let's talk about stage presence. Let's talk about all kinds of little tricks, tips, and challenges to improve and hone your performances. Your instructor (Efenwealt) has been performing in the SCA for over 30 years. His work, recordings, and performances are known throughout the Knowne Worlde and he is widely recognized by other bards as someone who knows what he is doing (and for being extremely humble about it too!) The emphasis of the class will be on musical performance, since that is Efenwealt's specialty. I do not plan to record this class.

Of all the traditional musical instruments of the Ryukyu Kingdom (modern-day Okinawa), the sanshin holds pride of place as the quintessential Okinawan instrument. This class will discuss the history of the sanshin, describe the instrument, and place it in cultural context. I will also focus on the written notation of the sanshin, called kunkunshi, and talk about how it relates to medieval Chinese musical notation. This class will not be recorded. Class handout is available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1soct6rgVYsFAttqep4_TXKoRSnJg4et1LzQF7HxfdfQ/edit?usp=sharing

We will delve into the world of serving the Crown and taking care of them at events. We will talk about the responsibilities of retaining and what you need to know to have a successful retainer shift! This class will not be recorded.

Morsulus offers a look at how the data gets from the published Letter of Acceptances and Returns to the database behind the online search tools. You get to see how that sausage gets made. Time and interest permitting, there can be a look at the search tools themselves, and other bits of Morsulus's tool chain. This will not be recorded.

An overview of European theatre during the medieval period

Fiore published a complete combat system in 1409 that covered grapping, dagger, swords, batons, pikes, spears, and mounted combat. This class will cover his section on fighting an opponent in armor which focuses on gripping your own sword on its blade and grip (half-swording) in order to improve targeting and leverage to exploit joints and gaps in the armor. The discussion will focus on the art as described by the master and then discuss how moves can be adapted for SCA combat rule sets. The instructor has had success in applying these techniques to SCA cut and thrust.

Fire may no longer be the everyday necessity it once was, but studying and practicing period fire making methods can be an immersive (and fun!) way to learn more about those whose lives depended on it. In this class, I will discuss some documentable materials and techniques used in fire making prior to 1600 CE and demonstrate the initial steps of starting a fire with flint and steel (a fire making method appropriate for many personas). This class will be recorded and the recording will be made available to students. Handout - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UhLmhLT12JoyU5XSpVSD8UhCsIRtLIrd/view?usp=sharing

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.

We will do several dances that can be done in the space of a hallway, including Petit Rose, Queens Alman, Lorraine Alman, Ly Bens, and Belle Qui. For 1 or 2 people. No experience necessary.

When it comes to food research we aren’t limited by the written recipe texts, but we can learn a lot from what people left behind in their trash, in their latrines, and in their bones. The focus of this class is a basic overview of looking at archeological finds: middens, cesspits, human remains, in particular. I’m approaching this as someone who is NOT formally trained in archeology, but how we can use the research published by those who are to further our knowledge of the diets of people living in the medieval and early modern time periods and how we can apply this creatively to our SCA re-creations. This class will not be recorded.

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.

The first class that is required for becoming an armored marshal in Atlantia. This will also meet the periodic training update requirement.

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. The same process can be used for any online event. We will cover the differences between Official online events and Unofficial online activities. This class will be recorded and the recording will be published.

Calligraphy is a discipline and an exercise in muscle memory, visual discernment and shape analysis. We all love to see the pretty letters but they get stronger and more consistent by practicing. Join me for a discovery on some common chisel edge drills to bring your calligraphy to the next level and really prove that the pen is mightier than the sword. Students: Bring a calligraphy pen, ink and some paper to practice on. Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tniqA4j3Id7BexsrADF6D1ObOgERXtUi6ef9D5Xod-M/edit?usp=sharing

Advanced Commedia dell' Arte research: This class will present research on historic commedia erotica and other mature content found in various commedia frescos, paintings, performance, culture, and scenarios. Entertainment 400-500 years ago had no "PG-13" ratings, so this class will discuss the material in historic Commedia that modern audiences would have rated for "mature audiences". As an instructor, I will make my best effort to start from the least vulgar/sexual/erotic and sometimes disgusting (by modern standards) topics and continue onward to the increasingly more vulgar/sexual/erotic and sometimes disgusting content, so students can leave the class at a time of their choosing if they wish. NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 WILL BE ALLOWED IN THIS CLASS! NO EXCEPTIONS!

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Ch 8: Parrying Ch 9: Finding the Sword

For everyone who wants to know what the SCA is all about. Come one, come all, whether you are a new member, went to an event, or are just plain curious! This class includes a question and answer portion. Handouts will be provided in class, please include your email in the class' zoom chat.

This class will be an introduction to the Roman poet Ovid's Heroides, the first work in the "canon" of Western Literature to feature entirely female narrative voices. We will also use it as a bridge to discussion of the ways that female narratives are changed, erased, or excluded from classical and modern media. There will be a handout provided, and you will need it in order to fully participate! Try to make sure you have it before the class starts! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hgx-FNK_7WKKk9cuxbMDjHqcmhvvy_hRAFH5Tbnh6rE/edit?usp=sharing

Are you confused by the symbols that some people wear? Want to find people from your local area in a crowd? Or maybe you just want to spot your team on the battlefield? That's what heraldry is for! This class is going to be a basic overview of how to recognize heraldry and what it is used for in the SCA. Learn important symbols to remember, the coat of arms of local groups, and what some of those spiffy-looking medallions mean.

This class is for the poets/poetry enthusiasts among you who would like to investigate the funny, seedier, ?saltier? side of medieval poetry-the fabliaux. These are the "dirty" French poems that amused one and all with their deft turn of phrase and wordplay. Though the jongleurs, who were credited most with this form, did not pen the ditty that begins, "There once was a man from Nantucket," because that is altogether too tame for a fabliau, they did produce some very creative and even awe-inspiring poetry whose subject matter is not for the faint of heart or young of age. The class will delve into the forms, themes, and comparisons of the French form to the similar "racy" forms found in other languages and cultures. Please note: this class will not be recorded.

An hour-long dive into the basics of modern theatrical vocal/speech training. We will work through a basic vocal warmup suitable for all skill levels, which can assist SCAdians great and common in being heard clearly and distinctly on both field and in Royal Court, without straining or injuring the voice. Class will be a workout for the vocal instrument, with a warmup and run through of the exercises as well as beginning to learn a set of tongue twisters to aid in diction. Open to all skill levels. This is a participatory class - please come to class ready to work and explore. You will want to be in a space where you can make some noise. Wear clothing loose enough that you can comfortably move about, place your hands on your face, and so forth - a comfortable T-tunic is perfect. This is not the class to debut your fully-boned late-period Elizabethan court gown! This class WILL be recorded, for student and instructor use only.

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. As this class is being offered for a second time, some of the songs (but not all) will differ from those taught in the last University session. Many people don't realize that the ukulele has roots in Medieval and Renaissance Europe - it is an appropriate instrument for accompanying SCA song. This course should help aspiring ukulelists to get started!

Should you have a Communications Deputy on your event staff? How can you use your website, social media presence, and email as well as other traditional materials to promote your event / group / fighter practice / etc? We will also explore how to create and manage a communications plan and discuss various communications and organizational tools that can help you accomplish your goals. This class will be recorded.

What do we need to do to incorporate Sign/Silent Heralds into our Courts and Events? Tips and hints from working with Royals and voice heralds to court prep and co-heralding court itself. Bonus information on how to best serve your deaf and hard of hearing community. This class will be recorded. Maestra Suzanne de la Ferté is the new Society Sign Herald deputy to Laurel Queen of Arms (as of December 2020). For those who do not know me, I reside in Atlantia, in the Canton of Charlesbury Crossing which is within the Barony of Sacred Stone (Marshville, North Carolina - just southeast of Charlotte). I moved to Atlantia this past November to join a wonderful local IT consulting firm. As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), I have been signing all my life, over 50 years, and was a professional interpreter for the deaf for several years after graduating from school. My grandparents, parents, and siblings are all Deaf. My husband, HL Angus de Botha, lost his hearing due to his military service. I have been doing sign heraldry and heraldic art for my entire SCA career (just shy of 25 years). I started out as Ansteorra 's first Silent Herald, then went on to be Calontir's first GoodHand Herald (kingdom sign herald). I continued silent heralding when we moved to Northshield and am now a sign/silent herald for the Kingdom of Atlantia. I am easiest to reach by email or Facebook messenger.

Finished in 1614, Vienna Anonymous is a drafted and unpublished Italian Rapier manual from a contemporary advanced student of it. The manual not only directly references and builds on the Capo Ferro and Fabris manuals, but it clarifies and interprets key concepts in it. Take this class if you are an intermediate or advanced student of Italian Rapier and want to use this manual to expand your understanding of the art. Class will be recorded and posted on youtube.

Many types of embroidery (i.e. Russian, German, Elizabethean) use couched pearls as part of the embroidery. This class will teach attendees how to couch pearls in both lines and shaped motifs. Class attendees will need to obtain the appropriate class supplies. Kits are available to anyone who needs one, must prepay and contact instructor at least two weeks prior to class. Students should bring sewing thread, scissors, and magnification (as needed). This class will be recorded.

For any age interested scroll creators, including both calligraphy and illumination (scribes 6-12 welcome to attend with parent) Walk through creating a scroll from choosing an exemplar to materials to use to the finished piece. We will take a look at various manuscripts and what to look for in choosing one as an exemplar. We?ll move on to the different materials involved in scroll making. Next, we?ll cover laying out a scroll and the order of operations of creation. At the end of the class, everyone should have the beginnings of a scroll to finish. There will be plenty of time for questions and a PDF handout for personal printing. You should have on hand: -Internet access -Ruler -Pencil & eraser -Thicker plain art paper minimum size 5x7 We will NOT record this class

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 will discuss the history of Black Hours style scrolls as well as how to recreate with modern materials. For the hands on portion students are encouraged to have if they wish to work along rather than watch. Black watercolor paper of your choice for the substrate. A sienna colored chalk pastel for making a transfer if they do not have Saral wax free transfer paper. Brushes for painting and a dip pen for calligraphy, Paints (Ultramarine, either a sap or chromium green, red in either alizarin crimson or a cadmium, a pale cadmium yellow, and preferably a zinc or permanent white. dip pens if they have them. (Class will not be recorded) Please mute yourselves upon entering to help save bandwidth.

The art of incense compounding reached its height during Song Dynasty. The influences of Indian states and Islamic caliphates' perfumery traditions were blended with Chinese aesthetics to create the most unique scents in Chinese history. No wonder that at least two emperors of Song were accused of spending more time on compounding new incense blends than on governing. It was also a period when incense compounding split into the art pursued by aristocracy and cheap blends became accessible for the less affluent populace. We will discuss ingredients and their origins, the extant recipe sources and dissect a few recipes, showing the variety of fragrances available during this period. This class will not be recorded.

An overview of how A&S entries are evaluated in A&S Competitions and Displays. Topics will include documentation basics: where to look and how to cite your sources. We will also discuss commonly used Atlantian judging rubrics, and do some A&S Competition myth-busting. Finally, we will cover how both the documentation and material item are evaluated as part of the judging process, and students will have to opportunity to put this class into practice as they review provided documentation. This class will be recorded. Link to my class outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15gbX9iY3UYvPATkq8OkYvULV32LSZVOJw5B-6hXn1TY/edit?usp=sharing

While Chatelain 101 is the required class to become a warranted chatelain, anyone who is interested in working with newcomers is welcome! Learn the basics of the Chatelain office and how to most effectively recruit and retain members to the SCA. Everyone is a Chatelain! Class will be between 1 and 2 hours depending on questions! This class will NOT be recorded.

An overview of the basic concepts of modern music notation. Students will learn to haltingly, but accurately, decode unfamiliar music. We will use electronic keyboards or keyboard apps to explore modern transcriptions of SCA period music. Examples will come from a time period ranging from the Middle Ages to "fashionably late" Early Stuart England. The focus of this class is hands-on practice of basic note-reading skills. I do not plan to record this class. Students will need access to an electronic keyboard, piano, or keyboard app on a device with a large enough screen to allow easy interaction with the virtual keyboard. They will need to download and print the class handout before the start of class.

Tobacco use in period.

Vocabulary can be overlooked compared to the excitement of dance. While dancing is fun, having a good base of vocabulary terms and how to perform them is valuable. Picking up new dances faster to understand regional variations, all require a good base. Through this class I hope to teach or refresh the basic vocabulary terms needed for English Country, Italian, and a few Gresly. The class will not be recorded but the PowerPoint/pdf will be available.

A study of non-European medieval women who rebelled against the norm

Napoleon once said, "An army marches on its stomach". However it is likely that he read the phrase in Ars Militaris by the Roman writer Vegetius, who most likely learned it from the Greeks. Since the beginning of warfare, the issue of how to feed a large standing army has been one of the largest logistics problems to be faced, and the Roman army was no exception. Learn what kinds of foods a Roman soldier marched with, and about the 6000+ calories he ate in a normal day. Samples of food will be displayed, and recipes provided. NOT recorded.

A brief overview of the characteristics of each of the major Commedia character's costumes and sources of commercially-made patterns to produce a period look. A reading list for additional information will provide more resources for the more ambitious customer to produce a more accurate product. The time period and area covered is the later half of the 1500's in Italian city states around Venice, Florence, and the rest of Tuscany where Commedia dell' Arte was born and flourished.

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Ch 10: Tempo and Countertempo Ch 11: Cavazione Ch 12: Feints

Peter Abelard lived from c.1079-1142, and may rightly be called The Most Interesting Man of the 12th Century. He has been remembered by many for his scandalous love affair with Heloise d'Argenteuil, but he was also one of his generation's most preeminent philosophers and theologians. While having some fun with the, ahem, more salacious aspects of his life, this class will also look at why he is an important figure in the transition into the intellectual life of the High Middle Ages. For anyone building a persona around the scribal, literary, or scholarly arts, knowledge of Abelard and the circles in which he roamed and left his mark are essential. This class will be offered via Zoom and recorded for later viewing.

In the 16th century, Needle lace exploded from virtual non-existence and spread throughout Europe as one of the most coveted of the new art forms.. In this class we will explore where it came from, how it developed, and how it differs from other forms of lace also practiced during the era.

When we finally start in-person SCA events again, we can look forward to events much bigger than a local one-day gathering -- from 1,000 to 10,000 attendees! How does one survive there for four to 14 days? Let's look beyond the packing list to address questions such as; how to find a group to camp with, basic camp etiquette, what you can and cannot buy once you get there, etc. Much information is Pennsic-specific, but we'll try to mention the general rules for other large events such as Gulf Wars, Ruby Joust, and War of the Wings. Class will not be recorded. Here is a link to the PDF handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q-8ZzWjxbTP3vx5Ki7wt6MY-6w9RY38u/view?usp=sharing

The Welsh were prolific composers of Poetry in the 7th-13th centuries. There were 24 codified verse forms broken into 3 larger areas. In here we'll look into some of the Englynion and Awld verse forms. Particularly earlier examples before the Cynghanedd became required. Haiku only needs a small number of syllables... Many of the Medieval Welsh poetry forms are almost the same! If you can count, and rhyme, you can write period poetry. A poem can be as short as three lines. Yes, even you can write in a Period Welsh Poetry style. Also, tune in to learn why writing Welsh Poetry using English *IS* a period practice. This class will be interactive. CLASS WILL NOT BE RECORDED

My name is Master Raven Mayne and I have been a member of the SCA since ~1996. In this class are a few of my observations and philosophies that I gained from my experiences on my SCA path. My hope in writing this, is to show a perspective that may shed a light on a well-traveled road. *All my class handouts are organic in a effort to improve them as time move on. This version may include subjects of a goal of SCA Peerage. There is so much that goes into a persons individual path that there is no one way, or combination of things, that is the manual to lead directly to sucess. You have to put all the time and effort into working toward goals that sometimes you feel like "What else can I do?" Well in this handout are things to consider and think about along the way. NOT BEING RECORDED

Fabris does require unusual muscle group engagement, but should feel agile and balanced. There are a few tricks and exercises I have learned to help my balance and positioning to be able to move smoothly while doing the Fabris hip hinge. I am going to go into muscle group engagements and some tricks to check yourself as well as a few exercises to help target muscles that like to hide and be lazy. Join me ready to move during part of the class. (Having a yoga matts worth of space is helpful)

July's King's Challenge was food and drink. This class will go over the source material for the following menu built from Ruperto de Nola's Libro de Guisados, the redaction and recipe testing process, and some cooking demo while we do so. The handout with the recipes and shopping list will be made available ahead of time, in case anyone wants to cook along. Menu: Vegetable- Eggplant in Casserole Main Dish- Armored Capon Sauce- Sauce Which is Called Pine Nut Dish of Garlic Dessert- Custard which is a fritter (and discussion on alternative pastry crust) Drink- Clarea This class will be recorded.

Instead of the traditional SCA "scroll", consider the more authentic form of the Medieval legal document. We will look at the characteristics of British royal charters/letters patent -- mainly those pertaining to the creation of peers -- from the period of about 1100-1600 with an eye to their design and intrinsic beauty. We will discuss the appropriate wording, lettering, how to prevent forgery and tampering, and seal application that make a document legally binding. Students will receive a PowerPoint document with examples from the period. Students interested in only a broad overview may treat this as a 1 hour class and exit after the introductory material is presented. The class will be recorded.

An overview of medical theory and practice, from ancient times through the 16th Century. This is a survey class, with pointers for further research by those interested. Handouts and slides are on the instructor's website. In addition to the SCA, the instructor does living history as a military Barber-Surgeon, in the late 16th and early 17th Centuries. Recording will be decided by a unanimous consent vote of participants, at the time of the class.

The first 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.

Gregorian Chant was the basis for all Western European Music. This class examines the structure, symbols, neumes, and rhythmical indicators in chant notation. We will also explore its origins, characteristics, and context in relation to the medieval mindset and liturgical use. The class will culminate with students singing chant from the period notation (neumes). (Class will not be recorded)

Curious about French, German or Iberian heraldry? Wondering why they are so similar and so different? This approachable introduction to continental armorial heraldry will take a look at what was happening in these areas when their heraldic traditions formed, from 12th to 16th century, and introduce some heraldically interesting features of each. The class is beginner friendly. Unfortunately the class will not be recorded. Here are my slides including notes and links to armorials: https://www.dropbox.com/s/10ro1x1f8snpoiz/Continental-Heraldry_Memorantia.pdf?dl=0

"Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue... but if you mouth it, as many of our players do, I would as lief the town crier spoke your lines!" How does one go from oddly arranged text printed in an archaic font on a folio-sized page to proclaiming meaning and intent? We will explore this question, looking at scansion, rhetoric, and phrasing, and how they can be used to bring Shakespearean (and other period) texts to life. We'll also look at how to draw on the closest thing to primary sources we have - the quartos produced during Shakespeare's life and the FIrst Folio printed after his death - and use the clues in those documents to inform performance. This class will be part-lecture and discussion, part-participation. Participants will be asked to bring a selection of 6 lines of Shakespearean verse to class - more details to follow by email closer to classtime. Depending on class size, we may not be able work with everyone - but please be prepared to work. All experience levels welcome! Class should run approximately an hour and a half, depending on class size. This class will be recorded, but the recording will be kept only for student and instructor use.

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 care for them , a discussion about propagation, (Planting will be covered in my 'Planting a Rose Bush Without Getting Bitten' class), and if there is time, what to do about pests (both insect and diseases). 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.

During the 15th century, four women who were part of the English royal family were accused of witchcraft. Two were queens, one was the mother of a queen and the last was married to a brother of a king. The circumstances surrounding these accusations and their eventual outcomes, different for each of the women, are fascinating and will be examined in this class.

This is a lecture class focusing on methodology of identifying and redacting a period recipe from a primary source. Students will be introduced to a recipe from a period text, and they will be taught methodology for redacting that recipe with an aim towards creating a plausible recreation of the dish. Principals of experimental archaeology will be discussed and taught with an eye towards educating the students on how to track and record culinary experiments for further study and for others to be able to recreate the results of their research. Please note that this class will be recorded.

Advanced Commedia: Flaminio Scala's 1611 collection of 40 Commedia dell'Arte comedies, and 10 pastorals in "Il Teatro Delle Favole Rapprestative" are fun and brilliant plays most likely performed in 1589 at a Medici wedding, as recalled by Scala 22 years later. Most audiences will be uneasy with performances of these plays for various reasons, and there are other flaws in Scala's version of these scenarios. This class looks at reasonable changes and the rationale for them that make them playable, and yet still essentially Scala's play. 30 Minute lecture followed by Q&A and group discussion. The lecture will presume the attendees have knowledge of Commedia dell'Arte and some interest in performing it. This class will not be recorded.

I am sharing what I have learned about whitework as I created an illuminated alphabet I will demonstrate what I have learned as I studied how to create white work in illuminations. If you would like to paint along with me have gouache, perg (or bristol) and brushes. I like to use a 0000 sized brush for very fine lines

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Ch 13: Firm-footed attacks Ch 14: On Holding the Sword Extended Ch 15: On How to Keep the Body

Learn about some of the cultures and empires that spanned the African Continent from the seventh to the sixteenth centuries. A general overview. Passcode is "SCA" Handout will be emailed to students. I will not record the live class, but I will record a Youtube video version which will be available after the class.

Login by clicking link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87892988189?pwd=dk1RejVyT2NWdEtMTmlrNklBY1RFQT09 Meeting ID: 878 9298 8189 Passcode: StabBetter One tap mobile +13017158592,,87892988189#,,,,*5299505881# US (Washington DC) +16465588656,,87892988189#,,,,*5299505881# US (New York) Whether after a sparring session, during a video review, or mid class, receiving and implementing feedback is critical to skill development. However, the process of hearing that feedback, and more importantly understanding that feedback, is challenging for many people. This class focuses on research and best practices from psychology that are applicable to giving and receiving feedback on a rapier list.

Appearance is everything in medieval literature. Chaucer wanted you to have first impressions of his characters-- first impressions that were right. Come find out why it mattered that the Wife of Bath had "hosen...of fyn scarlet reed" and she was "gat-tothed", or why we should care that Chaucer mentioned the Squire's clothes were "Short was his goune, with sleves longe and wyde." Together we'll pick apart some of the pilgrims' first appearances in the Prologue and their introductions to learn about the characters before they even get into their tales and we learn more than we ever wanted. (Class will not be recorded)

A class in how to make a starter feast gear "basket". Where to look, themes, historic significance, feasting with (young) children and the uncoordinated.

You won't really lose your head if you blunder, but life can be less stressful if you know the ins and outs of etiquette beforehand! From day pavilions to camps to court, learn the little touches that could keep you from missteps and increase your enjoyment of life in the SCA. Participation in this slightly irreverent medieval Lady Manners can help you feel more comfortable in casual & formal situations whether you are a Newcomers, newly Atlantian, or an Always Scadian wishing to brush up on your social skills. Laugh & learn by not always doing as I do! This class will be recorded

You've written to the prompt, your scansion is good, and your form is period. So why isn't the poem... interesting? Compelling? Vibrant? Come hear from a poet who got tired of writing technically-correct poems with no heart on how to look for angles that make you - and your readers - care about your poem.

Period Bog finds. three styles.

This class will introduce the notation of the period guitar, lute and vihuela, and compare the period notation to both modern guitar tablature and staff notation. The class will cover French tablature, Italian tablature and alfabeto notation. Examples from several period publications and composers will be examined and demonstrated. We will also discuss interpretation and transcription of these sources. 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 together.

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.

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.

An overview of the guiding principles of fencing as provided by Camillo Agrippa in his 1553 treatise and interpreted by Lucio Malatesta, and an interpretation of selected techniques from that treatise. This class will not be recorded.

Are you an aspiring noble looking to improve your standing with high society? Do you fear being punished for hunting in the King's forest? Does the thrill of the hunt excite you? If you'd like the answers to any of these questions and more, please consider taking this course! This class aims to serve as an introduction for anyone interested in learning more about medieval hunting and its role in society. Over the course of an hour, we will discuss the who, what, where, when, and why of hunting in medieval Europe. As an added bonus, the instructor will be demonstrating how to field dress a (simulated) quadruped!* *No real animals will be harmed for this course; stuffed animals beware. This class will be recorded. A copy of the class handout will be made available.

We'll discuss the food preservation techniques used in the medieval period, how successful they were, and what techniques we still use today. We'll explore which medieval food preservation techniques you can try at home safely and easily. This class will not be recorded.

Many types of garb uses laces for which fingerloop braiding is a good choice. This class will teach attendees how to read fingerloop braiding patterns/instructions and then practice braiding a 3 or 4 loop braid. Students will need to obtain enough string (yarn, crotchet thread, perle cotton are all good choices) to make four loops as big as their wingspan. Contact the instructor if you have any questions. This class will be recorded.

This class focuses on sixteenth-century understanding of the four humors and their medicinal relationship to music. I will be focusing primarily on the music of two Lute Song composers, Thomas Campion and John Dowland, as well as some practical music concepts found in Thomas Morley's Plain and Easy Introduction to Practical Music as they pertain to the humors. I plan to record the session (primarily for improvement purposes! :D). I will provide PDFs of all materials for the class, as well as a .docx or PDF outline of the material covered.

An overview of the social, legal, and religious status of widowed women in Spain.

An off the cuff, live in my house, discussion of barrels and barrel aging for all sorts of brews and vinegar. Class will be recorded.

In one of the King's Challenges I presented a couple of turned pie dollies for making formed coffyn crusts. I will talk about the the materials I used and why. I will also cover how to use them and recipes to go in the crusts. If I can remember I will be recording the class. https://aeduinofskye.com/coffyn-crusts-pie-dollies/

Class on how to serve as a volunteer Teaching Assistant (TA) for University of Atlantia. Learn the basics of how to run a Zoom or Google Meet room, allow participants in or remove them, manage microphone rights, and help the teacher share their content. This class will not be recorded. Helpful handouts: Starting a University Assisted Zoom Meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GB5ebaGi4u8zuVF4YCUJeBWJ1DMBrKM-hcSB3KsIrJE/edit?usp=sharing Starting a University Assisted Google-Meets Meeting: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lQPG3XYLCO_MzDj4SLg6C8BZXoHVsdw9OkPYS1CtpJM/edit?usp=sharing How to record using Google Meets here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wDiIcUePkx0h_nFTk8yznB8Q8OTRaIJ9ADEAIqR0ubs/edit?usp=sharing

How to pick out a ductus from an exemplar whenever possible to make the hand of the scribe match the illumination of the exemplar so the result looks more like it came from the original manuscript. Students are encouraged to have a manuscript link to share if they would like help with a letter or two that is giving them grief. (Class will not be recorded) Please mute when coming in to save bandwidth.

Overview of history and developments of stock Characters of Commedia dell'Arte

Basic design principles---which they used!---that you can apply in your own scrollwork. ********* Modern graphic designers have various techniques to ensure their designs are clear, communicate what they intend, and serve their needed function. But few of these techniques are modern. Scribes and illuminators in our period may not have thought about them in the same terms, but they certainly employed them. Come along and learn a handful of basic design principles, see period examples, and learn to see where period creators made choices that our modern eyes also appreciate. Regardless whether you are reproducing existing pages or interpreting a style to create something new, weaving these techniques into your design will help you produce effective and beautiful scrollwork. (This class will not be recorded.) ********* Bran Mydwynter has over twenty years of professional graphic design under his belt, and over thirty years of experience with a paintbrush in his hand. His main scribal focus is on Insular Manuscripts, and is always fascinated to explore the nexus between their taste in SCA period, our own modern taste, and our goals in creating the things we create. His portfolio can be found at mydwynterstudios.com.

This series will discuss the theory behind the fencing system of Salvator Fabris, renowned swordmaster of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Each section will review chapters from the first part of book 1 of Science and Practice of Arms, Fabris?s 1606 magnum opus, focusing on practical application and meaning with a special consideration to human anatomy. This class assumes that students have read the relevant chapters beforehand. It is not required to have done so. Ch 16: Some Advice? Ch 17: On the Guards

Have you ever wondered what was going on around the world, during the European Middle Ages? In Africa, there were so many empires and cultures! We will discuss some really interesting people in history. From Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire to the written language of the Aksum Empire, you are sure to learn something new. Handouts will be provided in class, please include your email in the class' zoom chat.

The intention is to grow strength in our instruction environment but teaching a student how to listen, assimilate the lesson, ask questions in a environment maybe emotionally charged and spread learning diversity by student empowerment. Instructors will benefit from this class by being able to evaluate some of their hidden instructional conundrum,(of course they understand what I meant.) The growth of our fighting sports is only capable by the attraction and sustainment of the fighter that walks through the door on that first day.

An overview of dental health, hygiene, and cures prior to 1601. This class will not be recorded.

An overview of some art, artifacts, and information from surrounding cultures towards reconstructing the clothing and accessories worn during the Three Kingdoms Period of Korea (56bce to 668ce) Class will not be recorded

SCA courts are mostly about recognizing the hard work of the people around us via awards. What kinds of awards are there? Why did fifty people just gather around the thrones for that one? How do Their Royal Majesties decide who gets them? And what other ways, besides awards, are there to acknowledge the awesomeness of the people around us?

A class in Norse Viking-Era Poetry from the "practical/how to write it" standpoint. We will go over what we have for sources, how it was used in period, the forms it took, and how to construct good examples of it yourself. We'll discuss meter, alliteration, kennings,and other poetic devices. Here is my handout, if you want to follow along. I will also link it in the chat: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h7as8VL6MsszCvkNpHAfteP_mYGPcskS/view

This class will be a brief overview of Roman jewelry from the end of the 1st century BCE through the 2nd century CE. The purpose of which is to show the different types, what changed, dating methods, materials used, gender and jewelry, social stigma, and social status. Images of extent finds will be shown, along with the difference between amulets and jewelry. Ways of making inexpensive Roman-esque jewelry will be discussed if time permits. FYI: There will be phallic imagery and gender discussion; Class will not be recorded

"The bagpipes," writes 16th-century Italian commentator Giovanni Della Casa in 1558, "are not an instrument for women, and indeed, are equally unsuitable for men." Love them or hate them, the bagpipes have always been with us across cultures, continents, and millennia. But there is much more to the bagpiping world than the highland greatpipes with which we are all familiar. This course seeks to familiarize students with the history of the bagpipes from Ancient Rome to 1600, differentiate the various types of bagpipes played in period, explore how pre-1600 bagpipes have been depicted in pop culture, as well as provide a basic grounding for those who might be interested in learning to play the instrument. Earplugs not required. This class will not be recorded.

Learn to read medieval music!˜ During the emergence of Western polyphony, notated music began to incorporate more than one melody sung at the same time.˜ These pieces included the stunning works of the Notre Dame school, with elaborate virtuoso singing decorating˜familiar lines of chant, as well as motets combining popular secular songs into duets, trios, and quartets that exposed nuances of meaning by combining texts.˜ The fact is, though, when you have more than one melody that you need to fit together, rhythm and timing become kind of important.˜ In this class, we will cover the earliest˜methods of notating rhythmically clear, multi-part notation, and find out how to turn this (https://twitter.com/NotationIsGreat/status/1201054481263267841/photo/1) into this (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA6oq_UYbyA).˜ Familiarity with modern music notation will be of great help to students in this class, but all are welcome! This class will not be recorded.

If you can organize and run a heraldic consultation table at an event, you've already got the basic skills needed to run a major Heralds Point at an SCA War. Let us demystify the planning process on how to scale up those consultation skills to a full-fledged, full-service Heralds Point. This class will be recorded.

This class will provide an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), how it might look/sound in the SCA, and tips for helping those with ASD more fully participate in our hobby. The hope is to record this class presentation for later use with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office.

Come learn how to turn literature into a play, how to take the words of a scene and bring them to life off of the page! No acting experience necessary - I will help you read both verse and prose in a way that can be easily understood by you and your audience. This class will not be recorded.

This class will cover some of the solo drills recommended in Meyer's treatise for training with a dussack. I'd recommend students bring a dussack trainer if possible, although a roughly 30" dowel rod would make a decent substitute.

This class is an introduction to the tools, techniques, and motifs used in decoration of leather knife and seax sheathes from the 8th-11th centuries CE. Using historical examples from Anglo-Scandinavian York, Dublin, and London, we will look at how the designs are composed and break down the individual motifs. I'll go over the basics of tool-handling and discuss how to execute these designs using simple tools - or even common household objects. No prior experience with leatherwork is necessary. If you'd like to experiment during the class, you'll need some scraps of vegetable-tanned leather and a blunt-pointed tool like a knitting needle. I don't plan to record the class, but a written version with illustrations will be available online afterward. If you want a written/illustrated version of the class materials, please head over to: https://farolfus.wordpress.com/intro-to-early-medieval-leather-tooling/

A closer look at how gold threads were used in medieval embroidery, with a primary focus on goldwork embroidery as seen in the shimmering backgrounds of Opus Anglicanum. Class will include a lecture, followed by a demonstration, with which you are welcome to stitch along. This class is intended for experienced/advanced embroiderers. Optional supply list: https://shinystitches.files.wordpress.com/2021/02/goldwork-in-oa-list-1.pdf

This class is the second of the required classes to become an MOL in Atlantia. It will cover how to run various elimination and non-elimination tournaments.

A look at portrait photography in the SCA. This is not a camera technical class, instead I will share my ideas of how to shape portraits, how to preserve memories and how to get better at capturing people in the context of the SCA. We will go over portrait styles, inspirations, courtesy and a few other elements. This class will not be recorded.

This is a lecture class focusing on how recent archaeological finds have changed our understanding of the Roman diet. The class will focus on recent archaeological digs at the port cities of Herculaneum and Pompeii. It will discuss how new finds and methods are being used to re-examine the traditional viewpoint of the diet of the average citizen and reach towards a better understanding of the diets of these members of the Roman population. Please note that this class will be recorded.

This class will be a presentation of Cadel style letters used for illuminated capitals and the flourishes that enhance the letters and rest of the document. This class will briefly go over the history of the later period lettering style, look at examples and a little bit on how to diagnose and understand how a cadel letter is built.

This class is on writing scenarios for improvised comedies based on early commedia dell'arte scenarios, but remaining accessible to the modern audience and modern troupes..

The Chinese invented gunpowder in the 9th Century. Its use spread westward by the 13th Century. Where the Chinese focused primarily on bombs and rockets, firearms development took off in Europe. This course discusses the progression from medieval hand-cannons, up to the development of flint-and-steel systems in the late 1500s. We will also look at the evolution of gunpowder chemistry and production. Decision whether or not to record this class will be by unanimous consent vote of participants, at the time of the class.

This class will cover how to organize and run an archery event at a SCA event. It will not go into how to build targets but will concentrate of working with the event staff, setting up a range, staffing, designing a competition and necessary equipment. (class will be recorded)

This class will walk through the design consideration process for doublet making. We will discuss how each element effects the overall design and purpose of a doublet project. Leaving individuals with the ability to make well informed decisions before beginning any doublet project to meet their needs.

Elegiac poetry in ancient Greece and Rome was personal, musical, and, in the time of Augustus, subversive. This overview of elegy includes the origins, the meter, the distinguishing characteristics, tropes, and examples, including a close read of history's most famous elegaic couplet. (This class will NOT be recorded.)

This class will be a fast-paced overview of women's headwear from the 13th to the early 16th century (Gothic to Hispano-Flemish). Explore the best ways to finish off your outfits in style, and learn how headwear indicated the social and legal status of the wearer.

How NOT To Play Your Recorder Maugorn The Stray, renowned master of doing things wrong, despite sometimes leading random bands of random players out of noise and into harmony, presents a humorous and sometimes painful tableau of obstacles, pitfalls and bad habits to be avoided in the Quest for quality recorder playing at any level- and shows potential solutions to them along the way. Or... if you're looking for ways to weaponise your instrument, come learn how.

Learn to read medieval and renaissance music! As polyphony and multi-part music became more widespread and complex, people needed to find ways to notate it really clearly. Scribes began to use the shapes of notes to differentiate note length, and to find ways of clearly marking the time signature of pieces. At long last, notated music starts to tell us up front what we really need to know! In this class, we'll look at how to read the notation systems in use by medieval and renaissance composers such as Guillaume Dufay, Guillaume du Machaut, Philip di Vitry, Oswald von Wolkenstein, Josquin de Perez, William Byrd, and many more. Familiarity with modern music notation will be of great help to students in this class, but all are welcome!

In March of 2020, the Shire of Roxbury Mill?s A&S ?Horde? (MoAS and deputies) quickly and successfully transitioned our weekly in-person A&S meetings into a virtual activity. While organizing and running A&S in a virtual environment can be a challenge, our team discovered tactics and techniques that make it as equally rewarding as in-person A&S. In this class, Lady Ealawynn Maeru (Ela), Lady Korrin Valravn, and Lady Lucy of Wigan will discuss how to create a team, plan classes, and create a sustainable A&S schedule. In particular, we will discuss how to analyze your local group?s wants, needs, demands, and abilities in order to find the A&S plan that works best for your group. We will also touch on technological demands, issues, and concerns. While this class will focus on planning during the pandemic, many of our methods were developed pre-pandemic and thus will be useful even in the eventual aftertimes! Many of you asked for our slides. You can view a PDF of the slides directly here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B1vhDBAwKNvJRL7mjlcUEgmeXs9xEULX/view?usp=sharing). The slides will also be permanently linked from Ela's website (http://sca.unspunworld.com/classes/).

A survey of the History of Theater from early Ancient Egyptian & Mesopotamian Ritual Theater through the fall of Rome

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. This class will be recorded pending approval from attendees. Here are the slides in pdf format, permissions should be fixed now. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y7GyE-QMvs8HVO3e7Q9uqzyPWdCNGJGX/view?usp=sharing