Teacher: Sibeal Inghean Mhurchada

Title: Intro to Blackwork

Materials: Provided

Donation: Appreciated

Time / Location: 9am – 1hr – Great Hall

Description: In this class, we will learn a very simple technique that is one variant used to embellish textiles. Called Spanishwork because it was made popular by Queen Ann of Aragon in England, this stitch has actually been found in fragments dating back much further from the middle east.

Students will be given the materials to work on a bookmark that they may keep.

Class limit 10. Ages 5+

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Teacher: Enise Bint Oghuz

Title: Let’s Make a Meal!

Materials: Provided

Donation: $2 or an ingredient for the potage

Time / Location: 9am – 2 or more hrs – Tent 2

Description: Participants will learn how to make a delicious bread and a potage over an open fire using period utensils. All you need is your hands, an appetite, and the ability to taste the resulting delights.

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Teacher: Cera Wright

Title: Newcomer’s Class

Materials: Provided

Donation: None

Time: 10am - 30 min – Great Hall

Description: New to the SCA?

In this class you’ll learn how to navigate all the fun you can possibly have by joining in!!

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Teacher: Mirendil of Alardas

Title: Renaissance Women’s Hairstyles

Materials: Provided

Donation: None

Time / Location: 10:30am - 1 hour - Hall

Description: Hands-on workshop on the elaborate coiffures of Renaissance Italy.

Model volunteer will be chosen from class attendees.

Don’t leave your hair at home for this one 😊

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Teacher: Wlhelmijne Martinszen

Title: Nice to Meat You

Materials: Provided

Donation: Appreciated

Time / Location: 11am – 1hr – Tent 1

Description: All around the world, before the advent of refrigeration, mankind has been preserving meat in different ways. This class will teach you how to preserve your meats with salt and spices. There will be a tasting of previously preserved tasty bits.

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Teacher: Zara Wildchilde

Title: 14th Century Zoot Suit, Pattern Yours?

Materials: You will need about 2 yards of a firm, non-stretch woven fabric.

Double jacquard is the first choice, and generally upholstery fabric is a good second choice. You will also need all your pins, a pair of scissors, and a sharpie marker.

Bring a notebook and pen to take notes.

Donation: None

Time / Location: 2pm – 2hrs or more, depending on the number of participants - Hall

Description: Have you ever wanted to join the 14th century mafia, but didn’t know what to wear?? Come spend a couple hours and drape a basic pattern for a cotehardie.

This class is for both men and women.

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Teacher: Sibeal Inghean Mhurchada

Title: Silk Banner Painting

Materials: Provided

Donation: Appreciated

Time / Location: 2pm – 2hrs – Tent 1

Description: In this class we will learn the basic technique of how to set up a simple frame, set your fabric in the frame, transfer your art to the fabric, line your art using a resist, and then fill in with color. Each student will be given a silk stretched hoop to practice on. Students are encouraged to bring a picture of their device or other item they would like to paint. Due to the size of the hoops, please avoid complex linework.

Class limit 10. Ages 10+

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Teacher: Red Elder

Title: Brewing Around the World

Materials: Provided

Donation: Appreciated

Time: 3pm – 1.5hrs – Tent 2

Description: Fermentation of one kind or another can be found all over the world, dating back to the earliest of times. This class will explore the different wines, beers, and other spirits made from local plants in countries that Magellan and his explorers visited.

There will be a demonstration of wine or mead making, and a tasting of previously brewed concoctions (must be 21 to taste) to help the student understand ingredients and brewing times.