[MR] Sargeants & Scholars - April 28

[Jennifer Dostal]

Unto all good gentles and Nobles of Atlantia:
 
The free shire of Roxbury Mill gives good greetings and hails. 
 
The tradition of the Sargeants and Scholars training nobles in the arts of strategy and science of defense is alive in Roxbury Mill.  On April 28th, we are hosting a day of hands on training for the noble populace of Atlantia with martial and collegial classes.  Our market fields at the abbey are adorned with list fields for warriors to make ready to answer our liege lord’s call to arms.  The forest edge is arranged with tented places in which to study the arts and sciences and prepare for the collegial competitions showcasing the knowledge and skills of our people.  

CLASSES
 
HEAVY ARMORED
Heavy armored melee tactics, authorizations with a focus on spear and pole arm. The instruction for the
armored combat side is provided by the Sergeants of St. Aiden and guest Knights and Nobles.  

RAPIER
Rapier melee training and practicum provided by the Provosts of Atlantia, including Baron Alan Gravesend, THL Giacomo Vicenti, THL Dominyk Wolferam, Baron Marcellas Capoziello da Napoli, Baroness Belphoebe de Givet, THL Celric d’Ravelle and Sir Roland de Mounteney to be followed by a warlord tourney in the late afternoon.
Instruction will be provided on unit cohesion, small unit tactics and maneuvering, and fighting in a line among other topics.

ARCHERY
Making a Bow String - 10am to 12 noon
Archery Marshal's Class - 1pm to 3pm
Gregge the Archer is teaching both.

ARTS & SCIENCES
Medieval lunches – Duchess Melisande
 
Medieval cooking for beginners – Duchess Melisande
 
Campfire safety – Fergus (from Highland Foorde)
 
Beginning chain mail – Fergus (from Highland Foorde) – Learn the basics of chainmail making. Limit 6 participants.
 
How to choose a sheep fleece – Aelfwynn of Whitby – Want to buy your own fleece? Learn what to look for and what to avoid when purchasing sheep fleece.
 
Basic library research – Aelfwynn of Whitby – tips from a librarian on how to use your local library and the internet to find Really Useful Info!
 
Silk banners, history and painting (3hrs.) – Mistress Theodora and Lady Griele - Class will discuss a brief history of medieval flags - pennons to banners to war standards.  Extant examples will give students inspiration for their own designs.  Then, the class will learn how to make a medieval looking flag using modern silk painting techniques and dive into a hands on practicum.  The lecture will be repeated as additional students join the class later in the 3 hour block.  The instructors would appreciate a donation to cover the cost of handouts and supplies, but it is not required. 
 
Sprang – Mistress Genevieve (2 hrs.)
 
Make Your Own Astrolabe – Master Richard Wymarc - (2 hrs.) This class will discuss the history and theory of the astrolabe; and provide extensive hands-on practical experience. Fee: $3 for handout. Limit: 10 
 
Leatherwork – Baron Collum Mackiswell - Make a Viking backstitched working knife sheath. In 1 ½ hours we will make a sheath for your knife (4.5 inch or less blade length with only a small or no guard). You need to bring your own knife and the class is limited to five people. 
 
Kumihimo – Baroness Brianna MacLucas – (2 hrs.)  Learn the basics of Japanese cord making. Kids under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Cost 10$ for supplies.
 
Bowstring making – Gregge the Archer
 
Dutch oven cooking – Neona
 
Basic harp - ages 8 and up – Yseult – Interested in learning to read music or play the harp? Come a learn the basics! 
 
 
A&S CLASS SCHEDULE (DRAFT)

Tent A
Knife Sheath 10am - 12pm
Fleece 1pm - 2pm
Astrolabe 2pm 4pm
 
Tent B
Kumihimo  10am - 12pm
Silk  banners 1pm - 4pm
 
Tent C
Bowstring making 10am - 11am
Beginning chainmail 11am - 12pm
Medieval cooking for beginners 1pm - 2pm
Fire safety 2pm - 3pm
Dutch oven 3pm - 4pm
 
Tent D
Basic research 10am - 11am
Medieval Lunches 11am - 12pm
Harps 1pm - 2pm
Sprang 2pm - 4pm
 

SITE
The site is in the DC metro area. Site opens at 9AM. Please bring your own chairs. Alas, there can be no alcohol.
 
Marian Assisted Living Center 
19109 Georgia Ave
Brookville, MD 20833
Google Maps - http://maps.google.com/maps?q=19109+Georgia+Ave,+Brookville+MD+20833&hl=en&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=49.844639,99.667969&hnear=19109+Georgia+Ave,+Brookeville,+Maryland+20833&t=m&z=16
 
 
COST
The site fee is $10 per member and $15 for non-members.  A country feast at lunchtime will be provided for a modest fee of $5 for 40 gentles. 
 

AUTOCRAT
The autocrat is Laird Seanne Alansyn, aka Rick Allison threeallisons at hotmail.com.