University of Atlantia

First I'll discuss the medieval sources that explain how to make this color. Then I will be using a mortar and pestle to crush blue Iris flowers, squeeze the liquid from them using another piece of linen and saturate other pieces if linen that have been scoured and impregnated (thoroughly cleaned then soaked and dried) in a 10:1 solution of rock alum, Potassium aluminum sulfate. If there's time I can show how to use finished clothlets for painting with water and prepared gum Arabic This class will be recorded http://scientistsscroll.blogspot.com/2016/10/iris-green-2016.html A blog article about doing this in 2016 which contains a link that explains how to "scour" the linen first. http://scientistsscroll.blogspot.com/2016/03/iris-for-pigment-references.html And this is a blog article that contains all of the medieval sources that discuss making iris green. This class will be recorded

Join Eleanor in a deep dive into Skirret (Sium sisarum), the forgotten root vegetable of pre-1600's Europe. Based on her research that won Kingdom A&S for An Tir, we will explore the botany and history of skirret, including its usage from Roman to modern times throughout Europe. Eleanor will also share highlights and learnings from her 6+ years experience in growing, harvesting, propagating, and cooking skirret. Link to Handouts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgodgZePc1TUN-C-NZXb290P-avuHLqJ/view?usp=sharing Highlights are available anytime on her YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTJAA4FesYA

An introduction to health and healing in classical and medieval Japan. This class will primary focus on ideas about health, dietetics, poisons, and disease. While Taoists focused on achieving personal immortality, the vow of the Bodhisattva compelled Buddhists to focus upon relieving suffering of others. Beginning with the "Ishinpo" by Tamba Yasuyori (984) and continuing through the Kissa Yōjōki (1211) by Myōan Eisai, this class will introduce theories of health, medicine, diagnostics, and materia medica. Class will be recorded

NO MATH REQUIRED for this overview of how the technology of mathematics was used between 600 and 1600 CE. Includes a historical dirty gay math joke!

This class will examine the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system from a medieval, western european perspective. This class will cover a range of gynecological concepts, including but not limited to the four digestions, conception of the fetus, side effects of menstruating, menstruation's connection to diseases and adverse health conditions, and uterine placement and function. Class content will include discussions of genitalia, sex, menstruation, fertility, miscarriage, disease, and death. While modern anatomical images will not* be presented, medieval depictions of anatomy are in scope. All content will be presented from a purely scientific (medievally speaking) perspective, and proper anatomical terms or their medieval equivalent will be used. Attendee discretion is advised. This class will not be recorded.

This Class will cover basic techniques for making fresh cheeses, such as Ricotta, in your kitchen. Some history will be discussed but mainly cheese making technique. Recipes will be provided.

Are you looking to add a boost to your presence? You have lovely chairs, or chair covers, and need just a little more to add some ambiance? Consider creating your own floor cloth! This session will discuss Medieval floor design elements, including tiling and woodwork, and how to bring them into your floor cloth design. We will also discuss the steps to putting your floor together.

This class will be an introduction and presentation on the the rules of heraldry that cover the Reserved Regalia, Reserved and Restricted Charges, and Conventional Colors and Postures. These are rules of heraldry that are a good first place to look as a reference when asking "Can I do this?"

What do new students at a practice have the right to expect? How do we provide that environment for them? Creating and maintaining the right kind of practice is a critical aspect of recruitment and retention efforts as well as a necessary part of any inclusion effort.

A brief survey of several SCA-period musical instruments, demonstrating each instrument along with a brief history and description of how each instrument is played. The instruments covered will include Nyckelharpa (Sweden), Crwth (Wales), Rebec, Vielle (Medieval fiddle), Ukulele/Renaissance Guitar, Recorders, Portative Organ, Krumhorn, Psaltery, Harp, and others. INSTRUCTORS: Efenwealt Wystle is a minstrel from the late 12th century in the retinue of Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester. In the SCA Efenwealt is primarily a bard, merchant, and music producer. Scott Vaughan works for a small creative services/communications agency managing campaigns for industry sponsored Phase I-IV clinical research trials. He also dabbles in commercial music/video production and performs as part of the Blibbering Humdingers at fandom conventions, filk festivals, and such. Simon de Spaldyng is a 14th-century mariner, merchant, and musician from Lincolnshire, England. Long ago (circa AS XII), Simon was Master of Music for the Kingdom of the West, and Master of Sciences for the Principality of the West. Simon Spalding is a professional musician and historian, who has performed at Renaissance Faires, SCA events, and museums throughout the United States and Europe. Simon lives in New Bern, NC with his family. For more on Simon, see his website, www.musicalhistorian.com.

This course is designed to facilitate conversations between and among members of the martial and arts and sciences communities to understand how we can better integrate our interests. This session will be facilitated by Lord Cataldo Querini and Dame Deirdre O'Siodhachain. Please come prepared to with your thoughts and questions about bringing these two amazing parts of our Society closer together.

An introduction to officers, medallions, titles, and coronets in the SCA.

So many things are online right now and while we are medieval (or at least pre-1600ish) the tools that are offered on platforms such as Google can be a very real help to those who are trying to be efficient. Whether organizing events or research, there are lots of ways that these apps can be of use in the SCA. We will take a look at how the apps work with each other and how to use them. There will be plenty of time for questions as well! Not familiar with Google apps (such as Keep, Docs, Sheets, Jamboard, etc.,?) no problem! Have a general idea of how they work but want some more info, welcome! Excited to offer this way of helping folks organize information!

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.

Enameling is the art of fusing glass over metal into works of art. Cloisonné is a technique in which designs are made with wires and then ground glass is placed inside the cells (cloisons) which the wires form. Many forms of medieval cloisonné start by soldering or fusing the wires to a metal backplate. Émail de Plique, instead, affixes the wires into a layer of transparent enamel. This is a simpler and faster method than soldering the wires to the backplate and when done in opaque enamels the results look identical. We will demonstrate the Émail de Plique technique as well as explain other techniques such as champlevé, plique-à-jour and basse-taille. I intend to record this course. You will find some documents in this directory https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11ojX1ZWGzHBxIbqzpWVgai5h7vjU8Inr that you may wish to download before class. Additional documents will be placed there after class. I recommend you print the Definition of Terms document and keep it by your side during class.

Exchequer 101 is required for being a warranted exchequer and deputy exchequer. This course covers the documentation needed to get started as an exchequer, what is required to hold the office and the rules and responsibilities of the office. This class is also open to anyone interested in becoming an exchequer or seneschals who want exchequer training. Please contact me once enrolled to request your Power Point slides and documents for this 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.

In 2019, when Lady Ela first began experimenting with natural dyeing, she decided that she wanted to do a colorfastness/fade test of dyes before investing in dyeing full garments. The dyes tested were weld, madder, indigo, and cochineal, alone and in combination. Never one to do things by halves, she decided to test the amount of fading for one week, one month, three months, six months, and one year (the entirety of 2020). On December 31, 2020, the experiment was complete, and… well, you’ll have to come to the class! In addition to discussing (and sharing lots of pictures of!) the process and results, Ela will use this year-long project to demonstrate how to set up, track, and analyze your own experiments. She will also discuss ways to employ natural dyes while caring for dyed goods. This class will not be recorded.

Medieval spinach differs in seed shape, growth pattern, and taste & texture to spinach commonly found in modern grocery stores. We will review archaeobotanical studies, historical images, and literature in a quest to better understand Spinach's origins, spread, and characteristics in pre-1600’s Europe. Eleanor will also share her experiences growing and cooking various spinach varieties in attempts to find a more medieval spinach for recreating pre-1600’s recipes. Link to handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1doDHQwkee0b4yCavr9WZUmodyddbgyRJ/view?usp=sharing

Until the advent of criminal toxicology in the late 1800 poison was a very popular way of getting rid of people you didn't like, despite being criminalized both in secular law and by the tenets of Christianity. "Thou shalt not suffer a poisoner to live" was the original phrase in the Bible, until witches became a larger concern for the Church. In this class I will discuss the most popular poisons (and some of the more exotic), and the extreme methods people went to in the hopes of avoiding them... or not. They knew in the ancient world that toxicity was dose-dependent, but there are consequences for everything which aren't always immediately apparent. Notes will be available online before the class starts. **Class will not be recorded

An introduction to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) roots of the Japanese tea ceremony including an introduction to how decoctions were prepared and administered. This will be related to the essential equipment and techniques for the tea ceremony. Tea was promoted in Japan by by Myōan Eisai who introduced Rinzai Zen Buddhism and wrote "Yojoki" (better living though tea drinking). Class will be recorded

What is "garum"? What might I expect to find at a Roman-themed feast? How easily can I recreate these 2000-year-old dishes myself? This class is meant to be an introduction to prominent sources, ingredients, and recipes for ancient Roman banquet food. This class will not be recorded.

Headbands are the decorative stitching along the top and bottoms of the edge of many book styles. We will briefly have an over view of how a gothic books is made, and then focus specifically on headbands and how to sew the stitch. To participate please have approx. 12-18" of cotton twine or cord (like kitchen cotton cord), 2 colors of embroidery floss approximately 1 yard of each, 2 needle with medium to large eyes (large enough for the embroidery floss), and one 5x7 piece of matt board/thin cardboard/foam board/chop board type material.

Ever wonder where people find medieval names? How those cool shields and banners are designed? Why are those people wearing funny capes over their clothes and yelling? Ever wanted to join us? Come learn about the various facets of heraldry within the SCA, particularly Atlantia. All ages welcome. Class will not be recorded.

What are the obligations of a teacher? How does a teacher encourage their students and promote success? What steps can a teacher take to ensure that everyone who picks up a sword achieves their potential? There are educational best practices that create positive learning communities and keep students interested and attentive. These behaviors and methods prevent burnout, loss of interest, plateauing, and giving up.

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

This class will cover a basic overview of doing service in the SCA. It will go from contemplation, to searching jobs to do, to maintaining your sanity. The SCA can not work if all of us do not do our Part. This class will NOT be recorded

An open discussion group for artisans of all levels. The focus will be on how to balance one's growth in the arts and sciences against aspirations to achieve awards within the SCA. The moderator will provide some talking points in advance of the discussion to get things started. The Zoom format will allow breakout rooms if there are specific side discussions that participants want to pursue. The discussion will be recorded.

This class will cover all the basic information you'll need to know before attending your first in-person event. While much of the information is applicable to any event, it's geared towards outdoor events, since those are most common in Atlantia. I will give practical advice about everything from packing your day bag, to participating in different types of activities, to volunteering for event "staff" positions, and more. Feel free to come with questions -- nothing is too basic or too specific.

Now that you have a scroll assignment in hand, how do you begin? We’ll go over the steps to research (person and scroll) and what is the best order to creating and completing a scroll. This will not be recorded. Updated Class Noted (6/12 - photos +++): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YtuuEMjbe7qZFc7cERJXS93waqOJJpyN/view?usp=drivesdk Class notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CYXUD-cJOXLz2SSOlWkClskNpw2qbaZm/view?usp=drivesdk Examples of personalized scrolls (mine since I didn’t need my own permission to post/use): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-4w5zLREc-NT5ulKRDeHDhdYh5C6JlTt

This class is a look at Devices and Badges and what they are. We will cover their purpose, the differences, the similarities, and why you should have them both.

An overview the known varieties of breads found in Pompeii and Herculean after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79CE. History, ingredients, and techniques of making and baking. Class will be through Zoom. Handouts are available at my blog, as well as the class recording (after the weekend) at http://www.arriamarina.com

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 belt bag panel which can later be finished and kept, or gifted. A few of my examples can be viewed on the embroidery pages at https://shinystitches.files.wordpress.com * This is a great foundation class to have before moving on to more advanced styles. Supply List and motif can be found here: https://shinystitches.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/ua-107-supply-list-for-hildegards-surface-couching-embroidery-class.pdf Class will not be recorded.

The SCA offers a wide variety of resources for the newcomer. With all these wonderful offerings it can still be daunting to navigate the fantastic world of the SCA. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs, and ups and downs of this brave new (old) world all offered from the unique perspective of a newcomer who has been playing in the SCA for two years. Along the way we'll offer some tried and true tips for getting involved with your local group both virtually and in-person (when we're there again), how to pursue researching your area(s) of interest, where to find (or how to construct) garb, and we'll have an open discussion to answer questions and share our stories as newcomers.

Why is it so important to follow these guidelines? Simply put: empathy. An unethical practice is an uncaring practice, and people notice. It is impossible to maintain a positive and effective practice environment that is welcoming to all prospective members without adhering to the ethical obligations of a good practice.

A beginning wire working class! This is a hands on class where we will craft trefoil veil pins in 3 ways, suitable for many time periods and personas. Suggested Supply list: 22g brass wire, dead soft Round nose pliers  Chain nose pliers Wire cutters Small beads (if desired) Ball peen hammer or nylon hammer (or any hammer with a flat head) Anvil (or comparable flat heavy hammerable surface) Sandpaper, 300 grit, or needle file Most of these can be purchased at local craft stores now! Please reach out with questions. Handout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HHSQS5-bJY9lEFHuluq5ZhaYvoJDMQ9hQvBFL3xywcs/edit?usp=sharing

Simon de Spaldyng will offer a 50-minute class on SCA-period stringed instruments from outside Europe, demonstrating each instrument along with a brief history and description of how the instrument is played. Efenwealt Wystle will provide a brief introduction to each instrument. The instruments covered will include Oud (Middle East, North Africa, Spain); Saz (Turkish Empire); Kemane/Kemance (Persian, Uzbek, Azeri); Persian and Indian Setar/Sitar; Kyl Kyiack and Komuz (Kyrgyz); Dorvon Chiktei Huur/ Byzaanchy/ Sihu (Mongolia/Tuva/China); and Erhu (China). INSTRUCTORS: Simon de Spaldyng is a 14th-century mariner, merchant, and musician from Lincolnshire, England. Long ago (circa AS XII), Simon was Master of Music for the Kingdom of the West, and Master of Sciences for the Principality of the West. Simon Spalding is a professional musician and historian, who has performed at Renaissance Faires, SCA events, and museums throughout the United States and Europe. Simon lives in New Bern, NC with his family. For more on Simon, see his website, www.musicalhistorian.com. Efenwealt Wystle is a minstrel from the late 12th century in the retinue of Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester. In the SCA Efenwealt is primarily a bard, merchant, and music producer. Scott Vaughan works for a small creative services/communications agency managing campaigns for industry sponsored Phase I-IV clinical research trials.

In this class, we’ll discuss the "award recommendation" genre--what it is, who reads it and how they read it, and then how to write one that, hopefully, communicates effectively what we want it to. While the award recommendation is an incredibly common genre in the SCA, it’s also a kind of writing that can, for some, feel intimidating, overwhelming, or otherwise impossible to tackle. As we learn more about the award recommendation genre, we’ll look at some hypothetical examples of recommendations and discuss how they might be improved further. Then, we’ll consider some strategies for drafting and revising more effective letters of our own. This class will NOT be recorded.

Introduction to the Office and duties of Web Minister in Atlantia. This is not currently a required class for warranting but all current and aspiring Web ministers are encouraged to attend. This class is also recommended for Seneschals and Autocrats as we will be discussing the use of the online event management system, SPIKE.

An Introduction to Viking and Iron Age Arrows. This class will cover what makes an arrow a "Viking" arrow, what materials they used and what distinguishes a Viking Age arrow from later period military and civilian arrows.

Whether this is your first event or you remember when there were just two Kingdoms, every good gentle can continue to build or develop their personas! This class will explore ways to improve your representation of material culture, consider how a medieval version of yourself might have viewed the world, and learn ways to validate and authenticate your sources.

This class will discuss the two key components of making videos for A&S: (1) the content (What should the video include?), and (2) the how-to (tools and techniques for making videos to share online). This class features a panel of instructors all hail from the Kingdom of Atlantia, and span all levels of A&S (AoA, GoA, and Laurel). All are welcome. **This class will be recorded**

This class is discuss physical adaptations for thrown weapons for those who have physical impairments preventing the Thrower from throwing in the traditional manor. There will be a demonstration, weather permitting, so students can see changes in throw style based on physical difficulty.

A brief introduction to using Inkscape, an Open Source vector graphics program, for electronic emblazoning of heraldic devices and badges. We will briefly cover the Inkscape user interface, a few useful tricks, and some resources available to the digital heraldic artist. No experience needed, open to anyone interested. Taught by the current Couronne Rouge Herald of An Tir, maintainer of the An Tir Roll of Arms. This class will not be recorded.

Many medieval pigments went through a color change at some point in their life cycle: creation, interactions with other pigments, and fading. Some of these changes were intended, others were known of and advice was given to avoid. This Class will be Recorded

Bread-making is a process that seems simple, essentially involving the mixing of just four ingredients. However, there’s a lot more science to it than meets the eye. In this very hands-on class you will learn the chemistry, biology, and physics behind bread-making, describing the details of fermentation, yeast, gluten, gas retention, and much more. Ingredients and initial instructions will be sent to enrolled students 1 week prior to the class, which will be used during the lab. By the end of class you will be ready to bake your own loaf! Handouts are available at my blog, as well as the class recording (after the weekend) at http://www.arriamarina.com

Just as athletes can optimize performance by understanding how their bodies work, singers, voice heralds, and other performers can benefit from understanding how their voices work. In this class, we'll learn about the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract, and what that means for healthy, effective vocal technique. We will cover topics such as warming up, volume and projection, breath control, vibrato, and health and stamina, and you will leave with a better understanding of why your voice works the way it does, and how to help it work the way you want it to for years and decades to come.

Trauma, judicial amputation, disease, or congenital disorder; there were many ways that the people of the Middle Ages could become limited or restricted in their physical mobility. A brief exploration of these mechanisms of impediment will be followed by a (roughly) chronological survey of a number of period illustrations of 'crutches' and prostheses. Replicas of some of the 'peasant' aids will be presented and discussed. Finally, the genesis of the 'modern' prosthesis will be introduced through the work of Ambroise Paré (c. 1510-1590). Class will not be recorded.

A survey and analysis of historical childbirth position images from around the world from a Birth Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Historian. Positions, support, and assistance devices will be discussed.

Roman garb, worn right, looks great on any body type and is some of the easiest to make. This class will focus on the look of the 1st century CE Roman woman. This includes, cosmetics (I will give you examples of modern cosmetics that can be substituted), garb, shoes, jewelry, and hair. This class will also be helpful for those who are new to Roman, looking for summer garb, low on funds, time, experience, and/or have health impairments that make getting this look difficult. This class is open to anyone. If you do not feel comfortable attending for any reason, links to how-to’s can be provided. My goal is to give you simple, accessible, and mostly affordable shortcuts to get the Roman look, many are modern and thus easily accessible. If you want to dig deeper I can certainly get you that information. I look forward to seeing you all! This class will not be recorded. 2:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM CDT - 12:00 PM MDT - 11:00 AM PDT

You just got word that your heraldry has passed! Learn the difference between a device and a badge, some of their uses, and ways to display them for maximum awesomeness. Includes examples of display from the Current Middle Ages, as well as discussion of period practice. This is an all-ages welcome class. Class will not be recorded.

The purity of the silver used in coins and jewelry was a major concern. Especially with the coinage as the coins represented the direct authority of the king. And whether the goal was to raise the purity of silver or to correctly debase it, having it pure was the starting point. This class will examine the most common method of silver purification, cupellation. We will talk about evidence for its usage. Scientifically what the process involves. The manufacture of the cupel from period sources. And finally, a short video clip that shows the actual process as done by myself. There will be time for questions from attendees. Class Paper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZJvo-7XcXMvxC6HztMzFAfoiYoGshFC/view?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!

Students will be introduced to the technology behind Atlantia's Virtual Courts as an example of how anyone can livestream their own SCA courts, ceremonies, performances, activities, and fun times of any kind. We will cover: How to manage the technology for livestreaming from Zoom into You Tube or Facebook, the processes for organizing the people involved, and job aids you can use and customize for your own kingdom, barony, household, or group of any kind. ("Courting Technology Part 2" is taught by Lady Marguerite by request. She covers using OBS, Stream Deck, and multiple camera setups.)

If you are a newcomer to the SCA and are wondering what the difference is between our combat arts, this class is for you! We will go over the different types martial activities within the Society, and provide you with some basic information and resources to get started!

This class discusses ways to improve your presentations, like this class, by using free software and cameras you may have sitting around your house such as old cellphones. The class will demonstrate the use of OBS switching software to switch between and combine video sources and show an easy way to set up a document camera to show hand work or close up details. The class will not be recorded, but the slides will be available during and after the class. A web article version of the class is currently available at http://lloydtech.org/spiff-online . The article contains links to the slides and to a recording of an earlier running of the class.

Hand gestures have been used in sports refereeing for more than a century. I propose that rather than invent new ones, the fighting community should consider already existing signs in American Sign Language to supplement voice calls. The goal is to both improve communication on the list field where the space can be large and noisy, and to make fighting spaces more inclusive to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This class will teach a small number of signs in ASL specially selected for combat activities in the SCA. We will also cover variants of each sign and considerations for using them in the context of SCA martial activities. The presentation will be a small number of slides followed by a physical demonstration by the instructor. It may be useful for students to have their camera on for this class, but it is not required. No prior experience with ASL is required. This class will not be recorded.

Used in Ireland and Anglo-Saxon England, this script -- with its funky Old English letterforms -- can be a challenge to decipher. We'll spend a little time decoding a short text from The Book of Deer, dated to the first half of the 10th century CE. Hopefully, even if you aren’t inspired to calligraph a scroll with this script, you’ll learn a few pointers about how to examine any script. Class handouts and other resources can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NVROC_fjKpu7oRxwDEJCbpNxIdurk5A1?usp=sharing. This class will not be recorded.

learn now to plan and execute a successful project that goes from raw fleece to finished clothing. Class will cover things to consider when planning out your project, give guidance on how to pick the proper methods to achieve your project goals and will discuss the many problems that I have encountered in my projects. The class will also provide a checklist you can use for your own projects. this class will be geared to all experience levels of spinner. Google drive link to power point slide show https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YpbaLhbiJ3669dJewWthj24WEEcvZOuu/view?usp=sharing project Checklist handout https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ppVA5rd9oP3b8ngLq1MPODUAWG2XNK6V/view?usp=sharing A&S documentation blank https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_HmiKGgTnFEQSNHJQB3O-TMQDUKmwSAu/view?usp=sharing

This conversational class will continue our look at what's really going on in that dye pot. While there are lots of colours that we get from natural dye, there are not that many molecules responsible. We'll meet them, and chat about them a bit. Previous dye experience not required, nor are any other classes in the Modern Alchemy series. Curiosity about deeper dives into the weeds, a must! Just because they didn't know why in period, doesn't mean we don't have to! This class will not be recorded.

An exploration of poisons in period, mostly in Western Europe but with some notes on other regions. We will discuss popular perceptions about poison, and theoretical and real remedies for poison. How medieval people thought that poisons worked, methods of finding poisons in the wild, and processes for preparing a poisonous draught. Most of the poisons we will discuss in this class will be poisonous plants. The use of poisons such as mercury and arsenic in medicine, and where those poisons could be found will also be covered. Some poisons that were thought to exist but were an illness or just were not a real poison will also be covered. This class will not be recorded

Fiore's 1409 manual describes a complete combat system starting with grappling and moving on to dagger, baton, one-handed sword, two-handed sword, spear, and mounted combat. This class discusses half of his two-handed sword plays: those at long (out of grappling) range called Largo. The plates and translated text will be presented and discussed with short videos illustrating the instructor's take on some of the plays. Many of these plays have application with minimal adaptation to SCA Armored, Rapier, and Cut and Thrust combat. This class will not be recorded, but the slides and short videos presented will be available at http://learnfiore.org .

Learn or dance some easy 15th Century Italian dances. Dances may include: Petite Vriens, Anello, Amoroso, Rostiboli Gelioso. All levels welcome. Live music provided by Maugorn and Rose

A great deal of research has been done in recent years about English War Arrows thanks to the artifacts gathered from the Mary Rose. This class will cover the particulars on construction of period English war arrows and how they differ from arrows for other purposes. This will include points, profiles of shafts and materials used on original arrows as well as information from chemical analysis of surviving arrows.

Every good photographer in the SCA knows that the shot never trumps the moment, that they shouldn't nudge, push or do anything to draw attention to themselves or disturb others to get the picture they have envisioned. At the same time, there is value in being able to capture those moments and getting the pictures where for a second, reality falls away and you really seem to capture the Modern Middle Ages in all it's beauty and emotion. Getting good pictures of your apprenticing, household joining, belt-accepting, wedding, arts and science display, demo, performance or even your whole event is a gift you can give others. Like a site token that you get to take home, pictures can keep the memories alive, or for some who are overwhelmed in the moment, show them details they never saw. They're not just good publicity for website and facebook, some of them become a defining memory for members or a way to join in for those who were not at the event. If you organize anything in the SCA photos will not, and should not be your first concern. Or your second. Or your third. But there ARE things you can do to make it easier for SCA photographers to be as inobtrusive as possible AND get the best shots. This class is not just for autocrats but for SCA families with smaller or bigger ceremonies, people in charge of activities they like to see photographed, artists who want to get better pictures of their work, households, court heralds and more. If you have an interest in how 'what you do' gets photographed, I may have some tips!

The Book of Kells—and, for that matter, The Lindesfarne Gospels—are not the only Insular manuscripts ripe for inspiration. Come along and explore a few beautiful, lesser-known alternatives, and learn how they can enliven, embolden, and enrich your scrollwork. [Bran Mydwynter (pronounced Brahn) 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 class will not be recorded.)

This class will be recorded. Indigo dye is a global phenomenon - from India, to Japan, to both North and South America, indigo-producing plants have been grown and used to make the most gorgeous shades of blue. This class will explore a brief history of indigo as well as the science and theory behind what goes on in an indigo dye vat in order to provide a deeper understanding to the dyeing process.

Join Eleanor in a deep dive into the history of the Bottle Gourd, also known as the calabash (Lagenaria siceraria). We will explore its ancient origins, usage patterns in pre-1600’s Europe, modern cultivars, and how to grow your own using period and modern techniques. Link to handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/169olgX7Tpl9vvhZGCsOPjfv4avIGVQw8/view?usp=sharing

This lecture style class will explore how dance was thought of as a math & science starting from the times of Plato and through 16th century dance. What do the figures of dance have to do with garden design and architecture? How does Pythagorean's "Harmory of Spheres" play into the core understanding of both music and geometry? This class will be recorded.

This class will give a brief overview of the very long history of medicine in China. It will include some explanation of medical termsand medical theory. Because the history of medicine is so vast, I will be mentioning some dates and concepts that are out of the SCA scope but necessary to understand the progression of the medicine.

A look at famous women physicians who attended the Scuola Medica Salernitana in Salerno, Italy from the 11th-15th centuries. They practiced medicine, taught, wrote, and published important scientific books. We will look at the school that accepted them, piece together bits of biography, and talk about some of their works and theories.

An overview of the rules for Armory (devices and badges) under the Standards for Evaluation of Names and Armory (SENA), we will look at the various underlying principles by which the rules were conceived, then at each section of the armory rules and what it contains (definitions, principles of style, content, style rules, Individually Attested Patterns (as opposed to "core style"), conflict, and presumption and offense). A look at armory-related Appendices will also be included. Class will not be recorded.

This class is demonstrative only but will provide you with tools and techniques to achieving simple 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 for 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

As the new Kingdom MoAS Deputy of Training and Education, this class will focus on how the MoAS Officers can support novice and experienced artisans to participate in A&S at events. Topics will include, virtual and in-person events, displays, understanding the judging forms, receiving comments, how to write documentation, and more. This will be an open forum for discussing how to support the artists.

Founded in 1988, 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.]

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.

I will be sharing some period and original poetry to showcase Chinese culture, both in period, and in SCA time. Several poetry forms will be discussed along with my applications of them in my bardic works. Handout available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VsEAlpMlUeVydYgdT4Pix_RchP26CiA7wcpwFVNqo9o/edit?usp=sharing Class will not be recorded

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!

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.

This class will be recorded. Alchemy is often boiled down to what was considered the main goal - to turn lead into gold - but what does that actually mean? This class will break down the common myths of what alchemy is and explore the common philosophies behind the science.

A discussion of why we get different kinds of cheeses from different geographical locations. Topics will cover thermophilic and mesophilic cheeses as well as some discussion of cultures. Why we see different kinds of cheese from different areas and what makes them special. This is a discussion class so bring your questions. I will post links here prior to the class for handouts and sources Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5aM5arhv01nFyRE6CSG324CTSJY05sw/view?usp=sharing

In medieval Europe, instruments and voices were tuned using a different system than the "equal temperament" we've grown up thinking of as "in tune."  While this ancient intonation tends to make the chords we're used to sound a bit "off," it makes music written during that time absolutely sparkle!  When done right, Pythagorean intonation doesn't just make medieval music sound "right," it can make the performer, the audience, and the entire room vibrate along with the music. In this course, you will learn all about this mathematically pure intonation.  You'll learn how intervals are formed, how they differ from modern, equal-tempered intervals, why we've moved from Pythagorean intonation toward equal temperament, and the physics behind what makes this intonation so special.  We'll be covering all of this from the ground up, so no prior knowledge of music theory is required.  All are welcome!

We'll discuss the works of medieval women physicians and natural scientists who lived in European Abbeys during the High Middle Ages. The main focus of this class is Hildegard of Bingen and Herrad of Landsberg plus others as time allows. A basic understanding of humoral theory is recommended but not required. This class will be recorded barring any technical issues and class participants will be asked to turn off video and utilize the chat function if they do not wish to be recorded. Class size is limited.

Attendees will learn about personal name construction from various periods and cultures in the SCA, including finding documentable name elements, name structure in various times and places, and will take a look forward to the next step: registering your name. This class will not be recorded.

Discussion of common communication and training issues faced by female fighters and their trainers, and how to address them productively. Discussion is encouraged! Questions will be answered throughout the presentation. 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 class will be recorded.

Want to hand stitch your garb? Or maybe just hand finish a few visible seams? Even just get an idea of hand stitching and seaming in general? Then this class is for you! We'll cover a number of basic stitches used in period and how to apply them to garb. No sewing experience required.

This will be a candid discussion of Arts & Sciences Competitions in the SCA - their benefits, their drawbacks, and their pitfalls. Whether you are an A&S competitions veteran, new to competitions, just curious about them, or even someone who wouldn't be caught dead participating in one, this class will give you a better understanding of why competitions work the way that they do, what the expectations are of you as an entrant, and what you, as an entrant, should expect in return. The instructor is the recently appointed Deputy KMoAS for Competitions in the Kingdom of Atlantia, and has also held the corresponding position in the Kingdom of the Outlands. This class will be recorded.