Saturday, March 22nd, a.s. xlii (a.d. 2008) Barony of Ruantallan - Lyon's Brook, NS
	Pikestaff Announcement
	Updated 02/27/08, 11 pm			= description below

It is with great pleasure that the University is offering the following classes at the University event in Ruantallan.




Schedule


All classes listed will be one class period (55minutes) unless otherwise noted. Any fees from the instructor are for materials or handouts and are paid to the instructor. All classes are on a first come basis. (Please contact Erlan if you find a problem)

Syrups and Non-alcoholic Drinks Class will include discussion of how the drinks were made and when/why they were mostly likely served. Handouts with a few recipes will be included and samples will be available. Class limit- None / Fee None / handouts - limited
Gebiedster Mergriet van Wijenhorst, OM is a chronic dabbler in foods!
Cafeteria, Session III

The Basics of Distillation - A process extant throughout the Middle Ages, but not commonly understood in this modern world. Modern laws made the amateur study of distillation questionable. Discussed will be process, secrets, origins and progress through the last thousand years with a question and answer session. No discussion on the state of current law concerning distillation. Class limit – none / Handouts – yes / Fee - none
Master Henry MacQueen is an eleventh century Viking with broad and far-ranging interests. He is a past winner of the Northern Lights A&S Pentathlon and a judge! He is most widely known for his work on the Portative Organ. In his mundane life, he is currently working as a musician, magician and storyteller at one of Canada's most famous historical attractions: Kings Landing.
OR session IV

Fiber/clothing/material Form Follows Fabric? The Impact of Weave on Clothing. - This class will take a brief look at fabric weave and width as reflected in extant medieval garments, and how we may apply this knowledge to SCA costuming. This class should be suitable for all levels of costumers, and input and discussion is encouraged! Cass limit – 15 / Fee – none / handouts – 15
Mistress Isobel Mowbray is interested in all things late C15th English, and especially costuming. She has also been known to sing, dance, fence, play recorder, cook, woodwork, cast pewter etc. She has been a resident of Ruantallan for seven years, and previously lived in Lochac.
Azure Session I

How to make a padded gambeson for heavy list fighting One hour class on how to make a period looking, functional, padded gambeson for heavy list. There is no fee, and no materials needed. There will be a handout given to students.
Mistress Randall Vihari Farkas, Canton of Bowman's Rest
Azure Session IV

Benefittes of a Proper Eyelet Hole. Self explaining! No fee required. Teacher will supply material and supplies for practice. Class limit – 20 / Fee – none / handouts - limited
Lady Katinka (Lady Mártoni Szarvas Kató)
Azure Session II

Tie That Thread down - A thread(s) which is laid upon a ground and then fashioned in place using a second thread is called couching. The method has been used to create a range of embroidery styles including: Laid Work seen in the 11th C Bayeaux tapestry; Underside couching characteristic of 13th and 14th C Opus Anglicanum; metalwork seen in 16th C Italian Strapwork; and the couched fillings of 16th and 17th C Jacobean embroidery. Bokhara and Roumanian stitch are also forms of couched work. The first portion of this class will be devoted to a brief overview of the types of couching utilized during the middle Ages and Renaissance. However most of the class will be spent with students trying out the various forms of couching. At the end of the class students should have at least three more samples to put into their stitch binders. Please bring your sewing kits, scissors, thimbles, needles etc Class limit – none / fee – none
Meastressa Elena Rueda viuda de Lochcarron
Azure Session III

Blackwork embroidery: the basics! - Students will create sample cards for each stitch taught, taken from colour coded paper diagrams. Stitches will include: 1.Double running stitch 2.Back stitch 3.Cross stitch 4.French knots 5.Chinese knot. Discussion will include explanation and examples of filing stitches. Discuss uses of even-weave and irregular woven fabrics. Please bring sewing kits (scissors, thimbles, tapestry needles (blunt). Kits will include fabric, thread and diagrams. Class limit-10 / Handouts-yes
Lady Katheryne Thompson of Melton-Mowbray
Sable Session III

Tablet Weaving A show and tell with loom and sample pieces. See how it’s done and try weaving a little. Examples will be provided in various techniques and materials. Samples of works in progress and in various thread types will be available to look at. There will be time for questions and discussions in addition to viewing books. Class limit – none / fee – none.
Lady Tarazed, OM
Sable Session I

Doll Making -Introduction to the world of the doll. An overview of the history and cultural role of the doll will be followed by instruction in the making of cloth dolls---the easiest, cheapest and most versatile form. Discussion of traditional and modern techniques and resources will be aimed at their application to the SCA experience. Class limit – 15 / fee-none
Esperanza Razzolini d'Asolo (Sixth Viscountess Avacal, Second Baroness Ruantallan) has been playing with dolls for almost all of her life---50 years of it at least---actually making doll clothing for more than 40, and the dolls themselves for nearly 20. In the SCA, this hobby within a hobby has contributed heavily to her becoming the first Champion of Arts for the Principality of Avacal, An Tir (and consequently an Elder of Avacal) as well as to her being inducted into the Order of the Jambe de lion (A&S, An Tir) and the Order of the Maunche (A&S, East), plus the acquisition of a Golden Lyre (East) and numerous other attentions.
Azure Session IV

Metal/Glass/leather/wood

Emblazoned on Glass - Designing period stained glass heraldry for your home or hall. Historic overview and techniques we can use today. No glass background is necessary but would be helpful. Class limit – none
Lady Anneke of Flekkeroy - Professional glass artist in the mundane world. Twice Baronial A & S Champion. Apprentice to Mistress Isobel Mowbray.
Purpure Session II

Tooling leather: From initial design to 'Wow, how'd you do that?' " Step by step instruction on taking a design, transferring to your project and tooling it. No fee. Materials provided. There will also be a handout given for students
Mistress Camma an Daraich, Canton of Bowman's Rest
Sable Session V

Military/martial/weapons

Small Unit Tactics A class for fighters of all types which will include personal experience, technique, scenarios and tactics for a small fight unit. Class will include time for discussion, questions and answers. Class limit – none/ Fee – none
King Andreas Eisfalke Von Ulm has been involved in the SCA for over 20 years. He was hooked after he attended his first fighter practice. When not serving as Royalty he is involved in many historical enterprises including his mundane armory business, teaching others about the chivalric life and recreating history by way of a Teutonic German Fighting Order known as House Bloodguard.

Arts/Music/Dance

Dance - A selection of dances will be taught and then danced. Class limit – none / Fee – none /
Lady Bryanna has been dancing in the SCA for almost 10 years. She is the Seneschal of The Canton of Seashire and a recipient of the Order of the Terpsichore. She has traveled as far as Ealdormere to bring dances back to the Barony.
Stage 10:30 – 12:00

Liberal Arts/Heraldry / Roundtables

Gaelic 101 - an introduction to the Gaelic language. Class will begin with a brief history and overview of the origins and evolution of the language, the classical Gaelic period, the emergence of Scottish and Irish Gaelic, and a look at the current state of the language. There will be introductory conversational Gaelic geared toward beginners. Class limit – 20 / Handouts – Yes / Fee – none
Lady Sileas
OR Session II

Research vs. Documentation - Research is what you do to produce your art. Documentation is how you communicate your research, your process and your choices to judges, the public, etc. This is a one hour salon dedicated to the differences between documentation and research, along with some specific advice about each. Class limit – none / Handouts – yes / Fee – none
Master Henry
OR Session III

Introduction To Basic Heraldry - What is it? Why and where is it used? When was it first developed? Who uses it? Class limit – none / Handouts – Yes / Fee – none
Mestres Lyanna of Kernough, has been Canting Cornet and Seadrake Pusuivant of Seashire, Pantheon Herald; Northern Region and currently holds the post of Badger Herald; Northern Shores Region.
OR Session I

Conduct Becoming a Page - Paging for Royalty without getting intimidated is not really hard. We'll talk on our dealings with them and what we have found is the best and most comfortable way to do the job. It is an honor to act as a page; but fun as well. Class limnit – none/ fee – none_
Lord Reymond/Lord Garion
Library Session II

Scribal Arts

Scroll Correction - Some tips on what to do besides start over when you notice a mistake or someone drips tea on your scroll. Bring your own pen and ink Class limit – none / fee - none
Lady Margaret Twygge, Chief scribe Ruantallan Scriptorium
Library Session III


If these classes happen:

Leather Braiding taught by Lady Ana Lucia
Purpure Session III

Sleeve Fitting taught by Lady Joane
Purpure Session IV

Teacher inquiries, intent to teach or other matters should be e mailed to the Chancelloress ErlanNordenskald@yahoo.com

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