University of Atlantia

Marina, also known as La Malinche, was an enslaved Nahua woman who served as interpreter and advisor to Hernan Cortes at the time of the Spanish Conquest of Central Mexico. She also gave birth to his son, Martin, one of the first Euro-indigenous mixed race people. Her short life has been the subject of constant and often conflicting reinterpretation, casting her as a traitor to her people, a victim of slavery, a sex-crazed temptress and as the mother to the Mestizos. In this class, we will evaluate what we actually know about the woman herself and her life before and after the arrival of Cortes. We will discuss the role of the Mestizo person in the post-conquest environment of Central Mexico and how modern historians place Dona Marina in the larger context of Mexican history, including nationalistic and feminist interpretations. This class may not be appropriate for children. Potentially difficult topics discussed will include sexual assault, slavery, death of and violence against indigenous people, and descriptions of human sacrifice in a religious context.

Bocksten Man is one of the most significant bog finds in Sweden. He died between 1350 and 1370 and was left in a bog. His body was discovered in 1936 and was found with all of his wool clothing and leather items intact. This class will cover who Bocksten Man was, how he died, and most importantly, his surviving clothing. Numerous pictures taken last summer in the Halland Regional Museum in Varberg Sweden will illustrate and explain his clothing and personal items. Learn about his complete set of 14th century clothing that is one of the most copied by reenactors, living historians and members of the SCA.

How to submit online MoL reports, add VOAs to the fighter database and much more. Notes: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18x1xXV4bcS5aBmJhW3tPbCR67RyGuSWUHzj6ehDacJ8/edit?usp=sharing

While the author himself is very much a mystery, Ruperto de Nola’s cookbook and its subsequent translations offers one of the best views into court cuisine on the Iberian Peninsula of its time. This class will cover what we know of the origin of the cookbook, the available foodstuffs of the Iberian Peninsula in the 16th century, tips for reading and redacting recipes, and a collection of redactions from the book, both sweet and savory.

This course is a survey of cryptography up to around 1650. We will review the history and evolution of cryptography in general and look at several novel (period structure and design but developed by me) cryptographic systems in-depth to provide a working understanding of how these ciphers are employed. This is a no math introductory class, with no prerequisites, which anyone with an interest in the science of period cryptography might find interesting.

The initial warranting class for armored marshalling. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

Ever wanted to take a look at basic research and documentation and don't know where to start? I will be going over where to start, what to look for, great databases, and some great ways to track down leads! Because my own focus is bardic, I will be coming at this from a bardic perspective, but my degree and graduate work are in history so it doesn't matter what your focus is! Please come join! This class will NOT be recorded

This class is unabashedly intended to encourage our agriculturally minded folks to grow or raise items to contribute to a feast. That said, cooks are welcome too! I’ll go over basic garden/soil requirements, the ever important timing of sowing and harvesting, short term preservation (until the feast), medieval variety seed sources, and selection of plants that are right for a feast. I will also give a brief account of my own experience of “growing a feast”.

Coffee, myrrh, ivory, and gold were traded between the two fascinating kingdoms of Ethiopia and Yemen. In medieval times Ethiopia was a lush, fertile location where a storyteller might travel from village to village. Yemen was full of fantastic architecture and trade. Both were really interesting places, but more importantly they knew how to cope with extreme heat, which is going to be a major focus of the class. So grab a coffee and let's set sail from AD 1000 to late 1500. This class will offer advice about coffee in a period setting. We will also discuss coping with high temperatures, pirates, and the Queen of Sheba. It's a great class to help you justify that morning cuppa Joe and maybe spice up a tabletop role-playing game This class will be recorded :-)

Have you heard of Combat Archery? Do you want to support the Atlantean Army on the field? Discussion of how to get involved in combat Archery, some basic tactics and how to get involved.

This class will discuss how to design tournaments that are challenging and entertaining, finding a balance between competition and amusement.

Orientation and fundamentals class needed to get or maintain warrant as a Seneschal in Atlantia. One of the two classes required for warranting. This class will not be recorded. WARRANT REQUIREMENT

This class will discuss the internment practices and post mortem treatment of human and animal remains during the Iron Age in the Outer Hebrides and Northern Isles based on relevant archaeological sites. Content will include frank discussion about bodies, death, and related topics that may not be suitable for everyone, including: dismemberment, mutilation, and child death. Images of human remains will be displayed in class.

Around us, poetry is every where, from bardic verse to sonnets sweet and fair. But even if it’s something you’ve not done, this class will introduce you to its fun. We’ll talk of basic meter, and of rhyme, and then to practice, you’ll have ample time. So come and try this new way to create, who knows what masterpieces may await?

Starting from the humblest linen shift, to the richest jeweled court gown, women's clothes in elizabethan england run the gamut from humble to ostentatious, sometimes in the same outfit. This class will explore the socio-economic distinctions of dress, the layers that contribute to the distinctive Elizabethan silhouette, and will focus on those garments common to all elizabethan women which can form the basis of a reenactors capsule wardrobe with options humble and exalted.

Conducting ethical research and documentation for the arts and sciences in the SCA need not be difficult. This class will walk attendees through research methods, style guides, and producing documentation with a focus on ethical sourcing. After completing the class, students should have a grasp of how to research projects on their own and create comprehensive documentation for education and competition.

Do you want to serve your kingdom by supporting rapier combat? Are you a rapier marshal who 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. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

Learn the 16th Century Italian dance Villanella. The steps will be taught and no partner is needed. If you are new to the genre, this lovely balletto is a nice introduction. This class will not be recorded.

If you're willing to try creating a WordPress site for yourself or your group, and you'd like to learn the very first steps, this class is for you. Other classes will be available for non-beginners. This class will introduce the concepts of what WordPress is, how you can build a site, and the difference between a WordPress site that's hosted by Atlantia vs. the WordPress.com company. Students can be completely new to the concepts of running websites, but must come with motivation to learn.

An overview of what chickens were like, how they were kept, and their role in the culture. Content warning: class will include images of harvested animals awaiting cooking Class will be recorded

The Ordinary and Armorial contains all names and armory registered in the SCA and then a bit more. You can search it in diverse ways through tools at oanda.sca.org. We'll look under the covers and behind the scenes at the tools and how Morsulus Herald maintains the database. Bring your questions. This will be recorded.

Class will provide the participants with an overview of Target Archery in the SCA. We well cover equipment (traditional and modern), Rules, Royal Rounds, types of archery contests,

Being the Principal of a polling Order is a lot easier that most folks realize. It's mostly a matter of encouraging Order members to add their input and coordinating with the Crowns on adding more members. From basic expectations to getting the most out of Atlantia's amazing on-line systems that do all the heavy lifting for you, this class is good for anyone doing the job, thinking about doing the job, or just interested in how the job is done. You do not need to be a current member of any polling Order, just showing the interest and attending means you are probably on the right personal growth track to get there. Class will not be recorded.

This class will discuss how to create effective melee scenarios that are novel, entertaining, and fun.

French hoods are one of the most iconic parts of Tudor fashion. Learn about the history and evolution of French hoods from the late 15th century to the 1540s, as well as new research and reconstruction methods.

Throughout a person's life, their body shape and size may fluctuate. Just because your body has changed doesn't mean you can't still use your favorite garb. Whether it's adding room or taking a garment in, a little knowledge and skill can go a long way towards keeping you in your garb. I will demonstrate how to take in a Norse underdress and apron, how that can be applied to other styles of garb and discuss how to expand basic pants and tunics. Class will not be recorded

I will give a brief review of how I make cordials. Most of the class will focus on what to put in the jar and why.

Giovan Battista Bellaso published several influential papers with unique (if derivative) ciphers in the 1500s. In this class, we will review Bellaso's reciprocal ciphers, their evolution, implementation, and a few novel modifications to the system. This is an intermediate-level class where we will very lightly touch on some math concepts but no prior/specialized background is required. Having taken one of the introductory/101 cryptography classes at Atlantian University or Pennsic is recommended but by no means a necessity.

In this class, we’re going to cover just enough music theory to whet your appetite for more. No sweat, no stress, no pop quizzes. Just some additional tools that can be useful for a deeper understanding of how music works. We will mostly focus on melody in this session, and touch on the concepts of the major scale, "movable do", and key signatures.

A discussion of religious conversion by individuals in medieval Europe, particularly looking at conversion between Christianity, Islam, & Judaism. *This class will not be recorded*

Conflict resolution and Baronial Pollings class needed to get or maintain warrant as a Seneschal in Atlantia. Second of the two classes required for warranting. This class will not be recorded. WARRANT REQUIREMENT

This class reviews the basic principles for constructing and documenting a household name for registration in the SCA based on the most current heraldic rules and precedents. It is intended for all levels of heraldic knowledge, including beginners and people looking to submit household names.

This class will cover what it takes to build and run a successful fighter practice. Including finding a location, promoting the practice, getting fighters to attend, keeping up communication, providing loaner gear, etc.

What was life like for a concubine of the Abbasid Court? We have a lot of assumptions about the lives of medieval middle eastern women. Particularly about seclusion and passivity. I try to look at our accepted common knowledge within a specific cultural context. And it regularly shows me how limited our understanding is. On this topic my assumptions were all wrong. All the way down to the word harem. Come hear what I learned about the women of the Abbasid Court during the reign of al-Muqtadir.

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 Deputy KMoAS for Competitions in Atlantia. This class will be recorded.

In this class the students will be shown how to build multiple types of plumbatas (Roman Throwing Darts), and slings for use on the thrown weapons field.

An introduction to Commedia dell'Arte in SCA period. Topics will include; the stock characters, the common themes used in scenarios, the history of the early days of commedia, and it's influence on theater that is felt even today. This class will be recorded.

The first of two required classes needed to become a warranted Minister of the List in Atlantia. It covers the basics of running an MoL table. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

The art of perfumery in early Muslim caliphates influenced so many regions, from 10th century Eastern Empire to Song Dynasty China that it is worth to discuss it in more details. I will cover the aromatics used in perfumery (including carryovers from antiquity and new imports), the methods of fragrance preparation, sources for recipes, and the view of contemporary authors on fragrance use in daily life.

This class is meant as a guide for anyone dressing in Elizabethan traditionally-masculine clothing, regardless of their actual gender. We will review some of the most immediate improvements we can make to our first outfits and clothing pieces to get one step closer to a truly period look. Slides will be provided to students after the class upon request.

Common Law, the Inns of Court, barristers and solicitors, royal writs. Not recording.

Basic tabard construction, including how to take measurements, fit to purpose, and fabric tips. This class focuses on practicality over perfection and is geared towards martial uses. This class will not be recorded.

An introduction to demonology, sorcery, necromancy, and the grimoire tradition in medieval Iberia, with a specific focus on clerical activities and the theological arguments for and against sorceries. This class will contain images and discussion that some may find disturbing - attendee discretion is advised. Please feel free to contact the instructor ahead of time if you have questions about the materials. Class will be recorded. Class handout available: https://spanishseamstress.com/handouts-documentation

This class will go through the history, design and use of the Savoyard helmet. There will be discussions of the various country specific variations of this helmet. I will talk briefly about collections where the helmets can be seen. The class will attempt to help students understand where the helmet actually fits within the SCA timeline. There will be some discussion of the helmets outside of the SCA timeline for reference

A primer on how to be the marshal-in-charge of an event. It assumes the individuals taking the class are (or will become) well-grounded in their own disciplines. This is a mandatory class that must be taken at least once for anyone wishing to obtain a marshal warrant within Atlantia, along with any discipline specific required classes. NOTE: Current marshals are not required to retake this course. Class is not recorded. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

A continuation of the Part 1 class, moving beyond melodies into simple harmonies. We'll explore how triad chords are build from the notes of the major scale. We'll also cover the differences between a major or minor chord, and how both those types of chords can be turned into an "open chord" for a more medieval sound.

A high quality website is an excellent way for people to find, learn about, and stay current on your SCA group, guild, or personal SCA projects. This class discusses why one should have a website for your group or to show and share their A&S work. One excellent method for building a website, WordPress, is demonstrated. Methods, tips, and pitfalls for photography of your work is covered as well. The class will not be recorded but a previous iteration of the class is available on YouTube and the class slides will be available for download.

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 not be recorded, but a previously recorded session can be made available on request. Handout - https://birtonbailiwick.files.wordpress.com/2022/01/period-fire-making.pdf

We say everyone is a chatelain in the SCA, but what does that really entail? Join us for a 45-minute class on the joys and responsibilities of helping others as they discover the SCA. The course is required for Warranted Chatelains in the Kingdom of Atlantia. WARRANT REQUIREMENT

Let my decades of experience with the art of woad help expand your artistic toolbox and demystify the process. •WE WILL COVER• -The art of the early British Isles, looking for ideas and context -Methods to visually break down what we're seeing -Best practices for placement. •THE MISSION• By the end, I hope you'll feel more prepared to face the daunting stare of the blank canvas, feel able to enjoy the alchemy of turning flat reference into 3D art, and—most of all—feel ready to decorate your community with beautiful, celebratory woad. •MATERIALS• -Drawing utensil(s) and paper, or body paint and a friend -Printed worksheets (to be provided before class) • [This class will not be recorded.]

This class will discuss different things that help a fighter to manage a tournament including List field placement, relationship with the MoL, understanding the tournament format, walking the field, managing your body, watching other bouts, etc.

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.

What are the benefits of having a Communications Coordinator 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 organizational tools and other resources to help you accomplish your goals. This class will be recorded.

Science has changed, but sometimes the results stay the same. In this class, we will focus on some of the challenges involved in learning about Medieval Cures. Determining source reliability as well as modern investigations into the efficacy of medieval cures will be discussed including translations and primary vs secondary sources. The focus will be primarily on Europe and the Mediterranean for time periods before the Black Plague. Class will be recorded barring technical difficulties.

Commedia dell'Arte used stock characters to tell stories that connected with rich and poor alike. You may be interested in starting in commedia or perhaps you are already performing and have questions about how the character could move and carry themselves. In this class we will explore different ways you can physically embody the Masks in your performances. You may want to have a room area during class so that you can get up from your computer and practice during the class, but this is not required. This class will not be recorded.

In this class you will learn to identify several styles of German women's purses/pouches from 1500-1550, understand the tools and techniques used to make purses/pouches, identify the materials used to create these accessories, understand the basics of purse/pouch-making.

Spanish fashion is different - and Catalan is downright WEIRD! Discover the odd, the unusual, and the outstanding in this survey of 300 years of Catalan fashion. Class will be recorded. Class handout available: https://spanishseamstress.com/handouts-documentation

The second of two required classes needed to become a warranted Minister of the List in Atlantia. This class teaches how to run both elimination and non-elimination tourneys. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

This class will discuss the various forms of crowns, coronets, circlets, etc., as well as other symbols of rank and station, used in Atlantia and the SCA. It will be a good introduction for the newer among us, and it will also serve as a useful refresher. The class will not be recorded.

In a follow-up to my class "Simplici-tea, herbs for use and garden" I come to you with a second class about herbs that, while can be grown in the garden, is better found or suited to gathering from the wilder places. I will talk about "rules of gathering/foraging" before going into a list of herbs and their uses - especially for teas because, of course, why wouldn't I?

Heraldry in Western Europe began to be formalized and regulated in the 12th century, but the use of sigils, symbols, totems, and other visual identification was still used by other regions and cultures throughout the world. How do we interpret those in a way that fits into the rules and customs of SCA heraldry?

This class will discuss the various pros and cons of different shield shapes and sizes as well as looking at both strapped and center grip shields.

This class will, using an Anthropological approach and Finnish methodology, trace Victorian Literary Fairytale to Medieval oral tradition (and in some cases, beyond) while highlighting the actions of female-presenting characters and feminist readings of these stories.

Once upon a time, discovering the SCA relied upon public fighter practices in visible areas, a small booth at neighborhood festivals, or personal invites from members. Nothing much has changed, just the myriad ways those things can happen! Welcome to Social Planning, where online and in-person content invites others to discover our hobby and explore the many facets of history within it. Take part in a brainstorming session that will result in a calendar's worth of plans to spotlight our current members while attracting new ones.

How to flesh out your kit with thrifted goods. From finding fabric and accessories for garb to feastgear and more.

A successful group of creative artists, especially performers, is a multifaceted challenge. This class will share some of the basic foundations of starting, building, and maintaining a performing troupe with Commedia dell' Arte as the artistic focus. This class is co-taught by Baroness Sophia the Orange from Atlantia (built three troupes over 20 years) and Lady Maire from An Tir who built the most recent addition to new Commedia troupes in the SCA - i Falsari!

For centuries various European societies resolved some of their greatest legal disputes through a procedure where two people tried to slaughter each other. This class aims to address a single question. Why? Why in the name of all that is just and at least slightly sensible would people, cultures, and entire kingdoms agree to this? In the process of answering this question we will look at the various techniques and legal practices that marked these trials, specific cases which were resolved by combat, and the lasting legacy of this practice on our own system of justice.

Required class (Exchequer 101) to warrant a new Exchequer. Recommended class to re-warrant an Exchequer. WARRANT REQUIREMENT

Learn about conical hats from central Europe dating from the Late Hallstatt to Early La Tène periods. The class will present details about the extant hat finds and describe methods for recreating them. In addition, co-teacher Brogan of Tuatha de Bhriain will describe how to make the metal stamps used to impress decorative designs on the bark.

An overview of the two most commonly mentioned dye insects in Europe in period and an intro to some less commonly mentioned dye insects. This will include info on both the insects themselves and the chemistry and science behind their colors.

MoLing concerns for youth and minor fighting.

This class will be taught by two bards with many different experiences using the bardic arts (poetry, theatrics, music, etc.) to enhance and support the functions of Court, including scroll text, processionals, and elevations. We will discuss how these projects differ from other creative works bards engage in in the SCA, provide some best practices, and also suggest how to get started -- we need all the help we can get!

Humans have been cultivating roses for more than 5,000 years. I will talk about the what we know about roses from ancient civilizations up through our period and into the beginning of the 19th century. In the past, I have covered this material as part of my Roses 101: Roses Then and Now. Over the years the amount of material I wanted to cover has grown to the point where one hour is not enough time so I decided to split the class in two. This class is the history part while the other class "Roses Then and Now" covers the specific varieties that were know and grown in Europe during our period of study and how they differ from roses commonly available today.

Fiore published a manual containing a complete combat system in 1409. The manual goes from wrestling to dagger, sword, longsword, spear/pike and then mounted combat. Since we won't be in person, this class will use the online format to discuss some of the non-sword portions of the manual that would be difficult to demonstrate and practice if we were in person. We'll look at the plates and translated text and discuss how the described plays would have worked. We'll start with horse-mounted combat and as time permits loop back to some of the wrestling plays.

From Kiev to Novgorod the Rus used poetry to describe their well-known heroes in mini-epics known as Bylina. Rather than taking pages upon pages to write these stories down, the Rus created these short epics through which to regale people with their stories. These poems had some interesting elements to them, though not ones that you might traditionally have thought. Join me as we examine Byliny - their background, elements, and discussion of how you can create your own.

An SCA Persona is just like a gaming character, right? The answer is not exactly. A Persona is actually one of the approved means of representing information. Our Personas are fictional characters you create based on your research to describe a person's different needs, experiences, behaviors, and goals had they lived in a particular place at a particular time. Explore the questions, research the answers and build your own persona, layer by layer. After all, you want to be ready for the Inquisition when it comes!

Do you find yourself surrounded by piles of unfinished projects. Do you have a to do list of items that keeps getting longer? This class will discuss strategies for starting and returning to work on your projects. This class will not be recorded.

How Commedia dell' Arte fit into the context of the Italian Renaissance in the 1500s.

This is "not your mother's scenario" class! Did you know a few *commedia* scenarios include fornication, enemas, defecation, and other risqué topics we couldn't even air on modern television? Join us for a discussion of *lazzi* rarely performed at SCA events but ones that may liven up certain Pennsic parties. The class has been updated since last year. Come to learn about even more explicit topics, including the "Love in Venice" exhibit at The Brooklyn Public Library! **No one under 18 will be allowed in this class. **

Do you enjoy jamming out to air guitar during an awesome guitar solo but have no idea which directions your fingers should go up or down the invisible fretbord? Did you ever feel guilty at singing the Sound of Music's "Do, a deer, a female deer" because you had no idea what it was about and felt like a fraud? Did you ever stop and wonder "just where does noise come from, anyway?" Do you really sort of want to pick up an instrument after years of elementary school recorder practice but at the same time don't want to relive the trauma of "Hot Crossed Buns" over and over again? Then this class may be for you! Join us as we cover the basics of music starting from absolute zero, including topics like "why do we hear things? "What is a music note and why are there so many of them?" "I don't get the pun in your class title, can you explain?" and move onto more advanced (yet still utterly basic concepts) like scales, keys, and time signatures. If time allows, we will also touch on tips and tricks for picking up a musical instrument as an adult even if you have little to no musical experience. Class will not be recorded.

An overview of love poetry across western Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures from 2000 bce to 400 bce. A special focus on Sumerian, Egyptian, and Greek writings.  I will not be recording this class.

[Warrant class] This is the initial warranting class for armored marshalling.

I will show all the elements of a Heraldic Achievement and the process my wife and I go through for designing one through the eye of an artisan. *Class will not be recorded.

This is an introductory level class focused on plain-weave bands done on an inkle loom. We will discuss common terminology, the parts of the loom, how to warp the loom, read a pattern and make heddles.

This course is about concussions: what they are, symptoms, how to identify if someone has one, prevention, recovery, and long-term implications. It is intended to be useful for marshals, fighters, and parents of youth fighters, and should also be of interest to any one who has ever experienced a concussion.

This class will teach you the basics of forming Bronze Age/Iron Age spiral topped wire fibulae. We will review the basic chemistry of copper alloys, examine extant pieces from Bronze and Iron age sites in Continental Europe, and finish with a step by step of how I make a spiral topped fibula inspired by the reviewed extants. The fundamentals learned here can also be used to make hair pins, cloak pins, penannular brooches, veil pins, rings, and more! This class will not be recorded.

The first of two required classes needed to become a warranted Minister of the List in Atlantia. It covers the basics of running an MoL table plus detailed explanations of standard tournaments run in Atlantia. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

Haunting by "ghosts," magic tricks, and palmistry... Did you know that certain *commedia* scenarios by Flaminio Scala incorporate these fantastical elements and more? Join THL Avelina del Dolce for an engaging class about the magic and mysticism in historical *commedia dell'arte* scenarios.

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

Come listen to tales from the Persian Epic of Kings. We will be going over the Seven Labors of Rostam and the journey of Kai Kaous as he grows into from a fool into kingship. The stories will feature a wedding and an airplane.

Let's face it... the SCA is full of the most generous people... we simply love to give gifts. Come learn about general gifting (largesse) culture in the SCA, with the majority of the time being spent on tips for successful gifting of largesse of all kinds. If there is time, the floor will be opened for open discussion on kingdom differences and participants will be encouraged to show off their favourite largesse they have created or received. This session will be presented by one of the founders of the Fellowship of the Things, a non-geographical (society wide) Fellowship devoted to enabling people to both make all the things, and give all the things.

The Plague has us all out of practice. We'll cover all aspects of voice heraldry from the tourney list field to site announcements to court. Topics will include working with marshals, time management, court set up, preparation, and control, voice projection, reporting requirements, and whatever else comes up. All are welcome in this class regardless of experience level or kingdom.

Research can be all fun and games right up until you can't understand things. Pictures are excellent but written descriptions can really help flush out the whole kit and kaboodle. I'll share some tips and tricks of the challenges of translating texts that are not in your preferred language. For example, Finnish to English, which has led to some huge hurdles. Further revision forthcoming. I'm unsure if I'll record this class. Probably.

The script for improvised commedia plays is called a "scenario" and tells a story with an outline of plot points broken up into scenes. Scenarios from SCA period, pre-1600CE, have a common style which we will share in this class. Shorter scenarios can be written for modern troupes that focus more on satisfying the actors and the audience rather than sticking to what happened 600+ years ago. Both styles of scenarios can be fun, and this class will show you how to create both.

This class is a history of necromancy in the ancient world. It is an overview that seeks to provide a birds eye-view of what necromancy was and where it was in context to the times and religion. We will not actually be raising an army of the dead in this class. *There will be a lot of mentions of religion, heresy, perversions of religion, demons, spirits and death.*

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!

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.

Updated class on Finnish iron age 17 strand braid. This class will be recorded.

MoLing concerns for running large events and wars.

Agriculture and the demands of the seasons affected nearly everyone from the meanest serf to the highest royalty. In this overview, we'll talk about the general tasks, challenges, and harvests across Europe and the impact success or failure of the harvest had on the larger society.

This class will cover an introduction to perfumery in Renaissance Europe and best ways to start own journey into the art of compounding historical fragrances. I will discuss reputable sources of aromatics, cheapest way to start your own still room and safety precautions. Link to class notes: https://kasiagromek.com/2020/05/17/starting-your-own-journey-into-historical-perfumery-equipment-tools-aromatics-suppliers/

An overview of period gem setting techniques. We will refer to period pieces of jewelry and describe how the gemstones were set. The tools and techniques used and how to replicate them today. Further information on the subject. https://www.amazon.com/Bench-Vol-MJSA-Journal-Contributors/dp/0979996244/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1PWY2E7LFOLLK&keywords=joel+mcfadden&qid=1675451744&sprefix=joel+madden%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-9 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfsG2lemuvX3iMWmv60_Tw

During the European Middle Ages, goods traveled along documented routes to and from sub-Saharan Africa, and many (such as the gold used on panel paintings) made their way into Europe. Learn more about these trade routes, the goods traded, and how these routes even over-lapped with the better-known "Silk Routes".

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.

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. Class will not be recorded

Come learn Giove! A ballo (dance) from 15th century Italy by Domenico da Piacenza. The name translates into Jupiter after the Roman god of thunder. This dance is for three people but can easily be done with ghosts. In this dance you will change tempo many times and even get to pretend to be the center of the world. A space of at least 4x6 feet is recommended more if you are dancing with other people. THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE RECORDED - so dance like no one is watching!

The second of two required classes needed to become a warranted Minister of the List in Atlantia. This class teaches how to run both elimination and non-elimination tourneys. WARRANT REQUIREMENT.