University of Atlantia

Confused about names? Mind a-swirl with strange monsters and shapes? Don't know an Alphin from a Bend Sinister? Fear not! There is Help. Learn the basics of Heraldry; So you can wow your friends by explaining things in a whole new language! Learn the ins and outs of an Art where puns are not only unforbidden, but mandatory!

Learn how to run a fun and successful target archery event or at event. What to remember, what not to do. A few simple steps to follow to make sure everyone has a great time. Shoot and target ideas on a BUDGET!

These are some of the easiest dances we do in the SCA - no experience is necessary. From 16th century France

Analyzing your Scripts Participants will learn the basics of analyzing historical calligraphic hands. This class is based partly on Patricia Lovett's essay "Analyzing the Scripts" in The Historical Source Book for Scribes (University of Toronto Press, 1999), and partly on techniques created by the instructor. It includes time for a discussion on the philosophy of SCA scribes creating their own ductuses. This class is designed for the intermediate to advanced scribe, but all are welcome.

Class will familiarize beginners with Materials used in illumination processes both in period and modern and why we use what we do. Application techniques and sources (very dangerous information to you wallet). Will include a hand out.

In this course we will start by defining what we mean by Natural Philosophy. (Spoiler – To help you decide if you want to take the course or not, it encompasses physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and meteorology among other subjects. No math involved, though!) We will then spend some time talking about the founder of Natural Philosophy, Aristotle. After briefly considering the influences of Islam/Muslim and the Latin Translators, we will examine the Medieval Natural Philosophy as taught in the Universities of Oxford, Paris, and Bologna from 1200 to 1500. Finally we will conclude with a discussion of how Natural Philosophy empowered the Scientific Revolution and became the “Mother of All Sciences”.

Plimoth Plantation is close to finishing the ambitious task of recreating an embroidered jacket from the early 17th Century. Come learn about the fun stitches used, the details of patterning, the amazing silks and other materials in use, the research advances in materials from new-old threads to teardrop lace spangle creation, and much more. Small optional fee for printing of stitch instructions to take home.

The rules and regulations pertaining to the Autocrat of any event and the Division of labor that will allow you have fun while working your backside flat

A practical hands-on class in the methods of construction of spiral and key patterns.

Learn to use inlaid design techniques and thigh rolling to create Central Asian style felt rugs. Each student will have a small sample rug that they create and felt in the class. Class fees are $9 which covers 4 ozs of dyed and natural colored wool and a felting matt. Please bring a permanent marker.

We will discuss what is expected of a group herald and what is not.Current heralds and those considering ever holding the office are encouraged to attend. This is a straight forward, plain language class that will hinge largely on the questions of those present.

Learn how to make a Flemish bowstring including the serving and setting the arrow nock.

We will start from the beginning so no experience is necessary. Dances will probably include Rufty-Tufty, Gathering Peascods, and Black Nag

Covers basic gilding techniques for scribes. Includes flat and raised gilding, using and preparing gesso, and a discussion on slaking plaster in order to make gesso for gilding on scrolls

A broad spectrum overview of teaching for those who are not professional educators. Addresses student learning-style and drafting an effective lesson plan. Recommended for people who want to spend their class-instruction time more efficiently.

We will be covering what is required for a newsletter by society and kingdom as well as resources for making your newsletter shine.

Basket not holding all your personal goods at an Event? Ever thought about carrying a Pilgrim's Bag instead? Come learn about Pilgram's Bags and how to make them. Bring paper to make your own pattern.

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

Taking what you’ve learned about basic design, and going to the next level. Animal positions, clearing conflicts, working with more complex backgrounds, etc.

This class is required of all individuals wanting to become warranted Atlantian target archery marshals and all target archery marshals who need to update their class status. (It is required to take this class once every three years.)

Dances may include Chestnut, Hyde Park, Goddesses, and Jenny Pluck Pears

Covers balance and symmetry, layout patterns, ruling lines for calligraphy, letterform construction and spacing

An introduction to the art of storytelling. Addresses story selection, formatting, and storytelling techniques. Also addresses writing new stories.

Information about combat archery on the rapier melee field. This includes an overview of the rules for both combat archers new to the rapier field, rapier fighters wanting to learn combat archery, and rapier fighters who just want to learn about combat archery.

This class is aimed at those new to the SCA, or merely new to period food. Topics covered include how to feed yourself at events, ideas for simple and plausibly period lunches and dinners, as well as an introduction to period foods and recipe redactions. Typical “myths” about food in period will be addressed, and samples of typical dishes will be provided.

Students will learn four stitch techniques based on extant garments discovered at Herjolfsnes, Greenland. Each student will have the chance to discuss and try a long-seam treatment, gore placement, and two edge finishing techniques. Instructor will provide fabric, pins, needles, scissors, and thread. A fully hand-sewn hood can be completed after learning these four stitch techniques.

Learn how to set up a nomadic ground loom for the weaving of fine fabric to cut pile carpeting using 3 dowel rods, 4 tent stakes, and yarn. This is an inexpensive and period way to begin learn if you like to weave without investing hundreds of dollars in looms

Standing behind the throne one gets a great view of court and is privy to inside jokes and humorous asides on the Crowns and Coronets we serve. This makes being a Court Herald a lot of fun, a pretty cool position to have. It also carries a level of responsibility. In this practicum we will discuss the basics of conducting a court, what not to do and give it a good dry run in a safe environment.

This is the basic class for Combat Archery Marshals. All those desiring to be a CAM must take this class, as must those who want to keep their warrant.

Gentlemen were expected to learn a set of dances. We will concentrate on Lorayne Alman, Old Alman. Black Alman, and Madame Cecilia

We'll cover the basics of making mead, focusing on simple, introductory methods and shortcuts to encourage beginners.

A discussion on what pigments were found and used in pre-16th century Europe/Asia/Africa, how they were used in our time period, and when certain pigments appeared for manuscript use. This class will be focused on the manuscript pigments only, and will not discuss those used for fresco, wood, or glass.

An overview of the fighting system in Achilee Marozzo's "Arte dell'Armi" and its practical application to the rapier field. Students should bring their fencing gear and a buckler/dagger.

This class would cover some basics of herbs and oils useful at an event. I would like to cover everything from sunburn to muscle strain. I could offer a more advanced class for those that have a working knowledge of some herbcraft. I could also offrer a workshop on distillation of essential oils. I am a nationaly certified massage therapist with 12 years of training in herbs and essential oils. I can provide handouts and or cds of class notes.

This class has been a favorite at many Pennsic Wars. Bring your lucet and learn how to get more out of it. Besides making simple cord, the lucet can also be used to create flat trim and multi-colored patterned cord. Techniques to make multi-colored cords with both single and double lucets will be demonstrated.

An introduction to running, performing at, and attending your first bardic circle. This class will address all three perspectives. In addition, students will be introduced to and given time to practice with commonly sung bardic circle songs and short, easy stories. The second hour will be a practicum bardic circle, where participants are encouraged to perform as they will. $5 for CD and song/storybook

An introductory class for heralds and non-heralds on the theoretical and practical aspects of rank and title in the Society of Atlantia.

This class features hands-on construction of CA ammunition, featuring both Baldurs and UHMW heads, and the Asgard APD (anti-penetration device). Archers with their own kits are invited to bring them.

some experience is desirable. Dances will probably include Whirligig and Parsons Farewell

Learn the very basics of cordial making. We'll cover what types of alcohol bases to use. Discuss different types of cordials, how they were made in period compared to how we make them today, and the historic uses of cordials. A short list of starter recipes will be provided

A discussion / practical on how to mix up paints from raw pigments, the types of binders used, the different characteristics of each binder, and how to analyze manuscripts to determine which colors were used. Class will have a fee of $5 per person for handout, gloves, masks and materials which will be provided. Class will leave with a little tab of lead white prepared with gum arabic for future use. WARNING: We will be working with powdered pigments, some of which are poisonous by inhalation, and some of which are relatively expensive. As a result, this class is restricted to well behaved teenagers and well-behaved adults only, excepting the instructor. Limit 10. No auditing unless you bring your own safety gear. Seriously.

The discipline specific required training class for rapier MITs or for rapier marshals wishing to satisfy their every 2 years training update. Learn the process of becoming a rapier marshal, recent and upcoming rules changes, and get your marshaling questions answered.

The purpose of the Kingdom of Atlantia Coursing Class 101 is to promote participation in and study of period hunting techniques with sight hounds.

This class would demonstrate the basics of making ointments, salves, tinctures, and tonics. I could also offer a class on the art and history of distilling essential oils. This class would demonstrate the process of distillaton and show historical references to this process.

The Bocksten Cote is merely a single example of a type of advanced t-tunic that was in use throughout Europe in the early to high Middle Ages. Although the original cote was made for a man, women wore a similar garment, which will be discussed. This class covers the history, construction, and fitting. Each student will be measured and a pattern drafted out for them to take home and use. If time permits, a pattern for the matching hood will be available to copy. Students are asked to bring a tape measure

Here’s your chance to go beyond the recorder and get your hands (and lips) on a crumhorn, a dulcian, a shawm, and other Renaissance wind instruments. Oh, and if recorder really is your thing, there will be instruments ranging from 6” (the garklein) to 6’ (the contrabass). The goal of this course is the familiarize musicians of all levels with the details and practical aspects of Renaissance wind instruments (including ideas on further research and how to find/purchase instruments), and to let participants have a chance to actually try out different instruments to see if they find a new calling. No particular skill is required, although previous experience with any wind instrument is certainly a help. The planned list of instruments on-hand includes recorders, gemshorn, crumhorn, cornamuse, shawm, dulcian, racket, cornetto and sackbut.

Are you a new combat archer? Do you wonder what it’s like on the battlefield? Do you know what to do, whom to shoot at? This class presents some ideas on the proper demeanor for Atlantian Combat Archers on the battlefield.

no experience is necessary. Dances will probably include Amoroso, Petit Riens, Anello, and Rostiboli Gioiso

We'll focus on advanced topics, assuming the basics of making mead are understood. Alternative and additional techniques will be discussed. Questions are encouraged, though we'll try not to drift too far off topic.

A discussion and practical exercise of the techniques of whitework used on 13th-16th century manuscripts, and proper applications there of. $2 for materials which will be provided, to include paper, brushes, paint, and handout.

Pennsic is the largest gathering of SCA folks in the world. As it is a two week camping event there are many things a first time attendee should be made aware of. This class will cover many of those topics with suggestions to make your first Pennsic a memorable experience.

You can't plan for every contingency...sometimes you can only roll with the punches. This class is one cook's journey through madness, mayhem and the (now) ridiculously funny.