[MR] AnS Classes for Kingdom Crusades

[Dawn Davis]

After much revisions and organization, I have a class list for Kingdom 
Crusades. Included in this email is the time and description of each class 
being offered. If you would like to register now for a class, please email 
me at kisaiya at hotmail.com and I will add you to the list. Otherwise, please 
be prepared to register for the classes that you would like when you check 
in at troll. Please feel free to send this to any e-lists that you would 
like to. Thank you!

Kisaiya Zingara
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Crusades October 2004 Arts and Science Classes

Classroom 1:

9:00 AM	Sprang 101 	Lady Oddny Knarrbringa

Sprang is traditionally known as a Viking textile technique for making 
hairnets. But did you know that it has been used far longer in the SCA 
period, and for many other purposes and items? Come learn the basics of the 
ancient art of Sprang, and walk away with a pouch! (Or the decent beginnings 
of one). Class limit is 10 people. The starter kit is $10.00 and includes 
the PVC loom, yarn, dowels, shed sticks, instruction book and yarn 
needle….everything you need to make a pouch or water bottle cover by the 
time you leave class.  This class is two hours.

10:00 AM
Sprang 101 continued

11:00 AM
Embroidery: Detached Buttonhole Stitch and Reticella Work	Lady Jaine

This will cover these specific stitches. Attendees should provide basic 
embroidery items, such as hoops, scissors, needles, fabric and floss. More 
obscure items will be available to borrow for the class. Limit of 12 
students, there will be a fee for handouts.

12:00 PM
Embroidery continued

1:00
Inkle Weaving Obedience School 	Lady Rhiannon of Berra

Do you have an inkle loom you are having problems with? Did someone bring 
you back a present from War and you have no idea what to do with it? Do you 
need help warping your loom? Bring it to obedience school! In just two 
hours, I’ll show you how to tame your loom and make it obedient enough to 
produce beautiful horizontal and vertical stripes, as well as checks, if 
that’s your thing! Please bring your own loom and shuttle. There will be a 
brief lesson on how it works, different types of warping methods and then a 
project will be started. A class handout, yarn and loaner scissors will be 
provided for $4.00. A limit of 10 people please. Class will run two hours.

2:00 PM

Inkle Weaving School continued.


3:00 PM		Exchequer Class		Baroness Benefse

This is the class required for Exchequers, rescheduled from University.

4:00 PM

Exchequers Class Continued.



Classroom 2:

9:00 AM 	Turkish Persona 101		Baroness Kisaiya Zingara

This is a one hour class including a short history of the Ottoman Empire, 
terminology of Ottoman garments and a discussion on female Turkish Garb. 
There will be handouts. A class limit of 20 please, with a $1.00 charge for 
the handouts. The class will run one hour.

10:00 AM 	Beginning Scribal Arts		Lady Livia of Ravenswood

This class will focus on how to get started, including tips on equipment, 
books, how to find help and practical practice. There is a limit of 15 
people, with a $1.00 charge for handouts. The class will run one hour.


11:00 AM 	Elizabethan Hair Styles	Mistress Isobel Beddingfield

This class will cover the “secrets” of creating to “pouffy” hairstyles, 
whether you have long or short hair. Discussion will cover wigs, hairpieces 
and “rats”. Learn how to finish your Elizabethan persona.  No class limit. 
There will be “rat” sets available for $10.00. The class will run two hours.

12:00 PM

Elizabethan Hair Styles cont.

1:00 PM	Mongol 101		Chagan Khulan

This will be a basic overview of Mongolian Garb of the 1200’s-1400’s, its 
component and construction. Sewing instructions are geared to novice level 
sewing. A class limit of 20 people. There will be a handout. There is no 
charge. The class will run two hours.

2:00 PM

Mongol 101 continued.

3:00 PM
Viking Apron Dress for Beginnings		Lady Oddny

Want an apron dress that's a little bit more than a tube or two pieces of 
material clipped together at the top? Want something that fits you, but 
gives you freedom of movement and looks really nice? It's not nearly as hard 
as you might think! This pattern is easy, can be easily customized, and 
looks great on those of us who are abundantly blessed and 'very huggable'. 
Handouts provided. I'll show you how to cut make this apron without having 
to have a degree in rocket science! Bring material if you want to cut one 
for yourself!  Class limit 20. No cost. 2 hours.

4:00 PM

Apron dress continued.


Classroom 3:

9:00 AM	Herbology 101	Lord Menua of the Black Oak Grove

This is a forum dedicated to the explanation of herbology from a period 
perspective and what is needed to study the science in the SCA. This class 
will contain FAQ with the ability to discuss the how’s and why’s of the 
natural perspective. There will be some herbs available for identification 
purposes and properties. No class limit or cost. Class will run 2 hours.

10:00 AM
Herbology continued

11:00 AM	A Gardening Timeline	Lord Menua of the Black Oak Grove

This class was started at June University. There will be a short recap of 
the first class and then it will move forward. Handouts will be provided. No 
class limit. Cost is $2.00 for handouts. Class will run 2 hours.

12:00 PM

Gardening timeline continued

1:00 PM	Textiles Pre-1000 AD		Lady Brienna Llewellyn Lindsey

Class will cover woven textile finds prior to 1000AD. The class will run one 
hour.

2:00 PM		Demystifying Documentation 	Karen Larsdatter

Get hands-on help with documentation-writing! Find out what you should 
include in documentation for arts & sciences competitions and displays, for 
entries and projects in any discipline. (Instructor, who promises not to 
bite, is happy to help with "documentation coaching" at Kingdom Crusades 
and/or via email or snail-mail.)

3:00 PM 	4-Shaft Weave Structures of the Middle Ages	Lady Morgana de 
Mont-St.-Michel

This class will examine drafts and samples woven in various weave structures 
and discuss appropriate fibers, setts and colors. We will also review 
sources of information for further research and documentation. No class 
limit, Cost is $1.00 for handouts. Class will run 1 hour.

4:00 PM		Advanced Lucet 		Lady Lidia Lijovich of Ragusa

This is an advanced class, each student should bring their own lucet. New 
techniques will be discussed. No class limit, Cost is $2.00 for handouts. 
Class will run 1 hour.


Classroom 4:

9:00 AM	Period Hair Nets		Lady Jehanette de Provins

This will be a lecture explaining how period hair nets are made. There is no 
limit of people for the lecture. For those interested there will be a 
hands-on class on making period hair nets after the lecture. There is a 
limit of five people for the hands-on section. There will be a small fee for 
handouts. A kit can be purchased for $7.00.

10:00 AM

Period Hair Nets Continued.

11:00 AM	You too can brew mead! 		Baroness Daria of Atlantia

Everything that you wanted to know about making mead but were afraid to ask, 
from ingredients to those wonderful little monsters, YEAST! This class if 
for the beginner to intermediate brewer, but everyone is welcome. Must be 
over 21 to attend or with a parent or legal guardian. Class one hour, 
discussion one hour. No class limit, no cost.

12:00 PM

Brewing continued.

1:00 PM

Beginning Bellydance		Kisaiya Zingara

This will be an intro to the basics of bellydance, including posture, and 
basic steps. There will be a short discussion on the place of Bellydance 
within the society. Limit 15 people, $1.00 for handouts, class will run one 
hour. Please wear clothing that allows you to move!

2:00 PM

Newcomers 101		Kisaiya Zingara

Are you new to the SCA? This will be a short class on what we are and how to 
get involved. There will be a short question and answer time period at the 
end of the class. No limit, no cost. Class will run one hour.

3:00 PM

Bardic Forum		Lady Dearbhforgaill

This is a forum time provided to practice performance pieces and to discuss 
your time as a bard. Bring your music and your opinions. No limit; no cost; 
class will be two hours.

4:00 PM

Bardic cont.

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