Class Descriptions

To register for classes, please e-mail Dubhease ingen Laoidheach with the following information:
1. Your full SCA name
2. Your e-mail address
3. The titles of the classes you want to register for.

You will receive a response confirming your registration or your place on the waiting list for classes with limited registration. If you do not receive a confirmation, you may not be registered!
Registration is first-come/first-served based on the order in which they are received, beginning on February 11,2008.

A class schedule is available here.

Track One: Leather

Class Title: Intro to Celtic Knotwork on Leather
Instructor: Lord William of the Northwilds
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: $10.00
Description: Learn leather-carving tips
Time Slot: 3:30-4:30
Notes: Limited to 5 students
Room: Boardroom

Class Title:Intermediate Celtic Knotwork on Leather
Instructor:Lord William of the Northwilds
Class Length: 1/2 hour (shared timeslot with advanced)
Fee: $10.00
Description:Learn leather-carving tips.
Time Slot: 4:30 - 5:00
Notes: Limited to 3 students. In order to attend this class, William asks that participants bring samples of their previous leather tooling if possible.
Room: Boardroom

Class Title:Advanced Celtic Knotwork on Leather
Instructor:Lord William of the Northwilds
Class Length: 1/2 hour (shared timeslot with intermediate)
Fee: $10.00
Description:Learn leather-carving tips.
Time Slot: 5:00 - 5:30
Notes: Limited to 2 students. In order to attend this class, William asks that participants bring samples of their previous leather tooling if possible.
Room: Boardroom

Class Title: Leatherworking 1
Instructor:Lord Tiberius
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Basics of sewing leather
Time Slot: 9:30 - 10:30
Notes:
Room: Kitchen/Studio

Class Title: A Visual Overview of Period Pouches and Bags
Instructor: Lord Tiberius
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: A visual overview of period pouches and bags.
Time Slot: 10:30-11:30
Notes:
Room: Kitchen/Studio

Class Title: Leatherworking 2
Instructor: Lord Tiberius
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: $20.00
Description: A practical class on sewing ones own falconry/hunting belt pouch.
Time Slot: 1:30 - 3:30
Notes: Limited to 8 hands-on students. Observers welcome. Materials will be pre-cut, in a kit, which includes leather, sinew, and ring.
Room: Boardroom

Track Two: Fibre Arts

Class Title: Embroidery Tips and Tricks
Instructor: Lady Marina Anastasia Ozeroski
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: $10, or $20 if purchasing an embroidery hoop from Marina (must be arranged in advance!)
Description: So many of us are self-taught that we don't always learn the tips and tricks that other embroiderers know. Come learn about the various tools you can use as well as some interesting techniques to add to your stitching repertoire. Types of embroidery worked during the middle ages will also be discussed.
Time Slot: 1:30-3:30
Notes: Limited to 10 students. Please bring 4" embroidery hoop, scissors, and a small light coloured hand towel if you have one. Please contact Marina (MarinaO at magma dot ca) in advance if you do not have an embroidery hoop.
Room: Ridgemont

Class Title: Beginner fingerloop braiding
Instructor: Mistress Keja
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: Donations accepted for handouts.
Description: This class is intended for those who are interested in lace/string making as an alternative method to lucetting. No prior knowledge of the craft is
required. Supplies provided. Donations accepted for handouts.
Time Slot: 1:30 - 2:30
Notes: Limited to 10 students.
Room: Theatre

Class Title: Intermediate Fingerloop Braiding.
Instructor: Jeanne de Robin
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: Donations accepted for handouts.
Description: For those who wish to try more complex patterns. Depending on the amount of participants, the class may try 2 person fingerloop braiding, or just more complex single person patterns. Prior knowledge of fingerloop braiding required. Supplies provided. Donations accepted for handouts.
Time Slot: 2:30 - 3:30
Notes: Limited to 8 hands-on students, unlimited observers.
Room: Theatre

Class Title: Elizabethan Metal Lace
Instructor: Lucie DuFresne (Ph.D, UOttawa)
Class Length: 2.5 hours
Fee: $5
Description: Elizabethan metal lace: come make a metal wire lace bracelet/pendant in a pattern and using the same techniques as would have been used by Elizabethan lace makers. No experience required. Equipment and supplies provided. People who want to work some more on their bracelet may also set up a chair near the table where Lucie will be selling items from the estate of the late Master Naon.
Time Slot: 9:30 - noon
Notes: Limited to 10 students. Please e-mail Lucie at  lucieduf@uottawa.ca as well as registering as she needs to know how many kits to prepare. Please note that you must still register with Dubh for this class!
Room: Ridgemont

Class Title: Period Knitting
Instructor: Lady Lerthan
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description:
Time Slot: 11:30 - 12:30
Notes: Period knitting
Room: Kitchen/Studio

Track Three: Miscellaneous Sciences

Class Title: Bowyer Class
Instructor: Lord Edhan
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: none
Description:
Time Slot: 3:30 - 5:30
Notes: Limited attendance
Room: Ridgemont

Class Title: Fire-Starting with Flint and Steel
Instructor: Duncan Macleoid
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: A discussion on how fire starting happened in the days before BIC lighters. The class will move outdoors in order to learn the hands-on technique of starting a small, controlled fire.
Time Slot: 4:30 - 5:30
Notes:
Room: Kitchen/Studio

Class Title: Gardening in the Middle Ages
Instructor: Alais de Poitiers
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: $1 for handouts
Description: This class provides an overview of the types of gardens seen within SCA period, from the formal garden of la Roman de la Rose to the kitchen garden of an Elizabethan yeoman. Images from works of art and existing recreated gardens will be used, and constructing your own "period" garden structures will be discussed.
Time Slot: 4:30 - 5:30
Notes:
Room: Theatre

Track Four: Miscellaneous Arts

Class Title: Artist for a Day
Instructor: Alais de Poitiers and Marguerite Gingraix
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: donation ($3 suggested)
Description: This class is an opportunity to play with authentic materials and techniques used before 1600; come and play "Great Master" with us! Supplies will be provided to play with egg tempera, natural pigments, fresco and more. Don't worry about your skill level - finger painting is welcome!
Time Slot: 1:30 - 3:30
Notes: Limited to 12 students.
Room: Kitchen / Studio

Class Title: The Giant Egg Project
Instructor: Lady Lucia Enzinas
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: $1
Description: Giant (pain in the neck) Egg; Cooking period recipes with modern (in)conveniences. How to make the Giant Egg and a discussion on the trouble modern cooking tools give us.
Time Slot: 3:30 - 4:30
Notes:
Room: Kitchen / Studio

Class Title: Gypsy Stereotypes: Roma and Medieval Portraits
Instructor: Mistress Keja
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: This class is a discussion of some of the types of paintings, drawings and woodcuts that can be found of Gypsies in Europe during the Medieval period. Fact and fiction in representation will be discussed and compared with written documentation from the same periods.
Time Slot: 10:30 - 11:30
Notes:
Room: Theatre

Class Title: Sewn Hats & Hoods
Instructor: Jhone Woodcote
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: Donation for materials ($5 suggested)
Description: Come make yourself a hat to top of that great garb you already have, or are about to make. I will have a variety of patterns, and fabric available to suit a range of periods and North European cultures, or bring a picture, and if time allows I will help you work out how to make that headdress that has been puzzling you.
Time Slot: 1:30-3:30
Notes: Limited to 6 students. Please bring your own scissors and feel free to bring fabric - 1 metre is normally sufficient. Students should have basic sewing skills. Students should email Jhone (chadwell at sympatico dot ca) in advance with the century/location of their persona/chosen garb/desired hat.
Room: Heron Room

Class Title: The Poetry Game
Instructor: Baroness TSivia bas Tamara
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Come have some fun and exercise your “poetry” muscles! Participants get to draw a first line out of a bag, and have 1/2 hr to 45 minutes to compose a poem starting with that line. Poems will be read aloud at the end of the class, and may even become part of the potluck feast entertainment. There MAY be handouts of some simple period poetry-forms available as guidelines.
Time Slot: 3:30 - 4:30
Notes:
Room: Theatre

Track Five: Music and Dance

Class Title: Medieval Music Without Theory
Instructor: Duncan Macleoid
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: This class will be one of listening to some of the music from the periods of the SCA, with an eye (ear?) to learning how to appreciate some of those forms.
Time Slot: 1:30 - 2:30
Notes:
Room: St. Peters Room

Class Title: Italian Dance Class
Instructor: Wilhelm von Potruff
Class Length: 2 hours
Fee: none
Description: An introductory class to Italian Renaissance Dances. The necessary steps for Italian Renaissance Dances will be taught along with the dances and a bit of the history of Western Dance.
Time Slot: 3:30 - 5:30
Notes:Please wear good shoes and clothes that are easy to move in.
Room: Heron Room

Class Title: Beginner’s Celtic Harp class
Instructor: Muirenn Peregrina
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description:Learn leather-carving tips.
Time Slot: 11:30 - 12:30
Notes: Limited to 5 students. If you own a celtic harp PLEASE bring it. Muirenn will be bringing two harps for people to work with.
Room: Theatre

Track Six: Childrens Programming

Class Title: Circle Dances
Instructor: Dubhease ingen Laoidheach
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Come and learn simple dances for non-specified numbers of people. Quen Quer
Que, Sellenger's Round, parts of the bransle suite, Washerwoman bransle, Gathering Peascods, and Petit Riens may be taught as time and interest allows. No experience necessary.
Time Slot: 10:00 - 11:00
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

Class Title: Medieval Games
Instructor: Jhone Woodcote
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Simple medieval dice and table Games - suitable for children aged 4 to 104! Gambling optional.
Time Slot: 11:00 - 12:00
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

Class Title: Calligraphy
Instructor: Lucia d'Enzinas (w. Aelswitha assisting)
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Come and learn how to make the basic alphabet.
Time Slot: 1:30 - 2:30
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

Class Title: Leatherwork
Instructor:Lord William of the Northwilds
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: $10.00
Description: Children's leather working.
Time Slot: 2:30 - 3:30
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

Class Title: Story Telling
Instructor: Dubhease ingen Laoidheach
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Story telling with a little bit of acting and a lot of audience participation. Come and hear stories of Loki, Robin Hood, and various fables from different countries. Plus the complete Arthurian legend saga - with finger puppets!
Time Slot: 3:30 - 4:30
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

Class Title: Movie Hour
Instructor: Piers MacTavish
Class Length: 1 hour
Fee: none
Description: Now that you've helped act out the stories of Robin Hood, come and watch the movie.
Time Slot: 4:30 - 5:30
Notes:
Room: Alta Vista Room

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