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<P class=MsoTitle>Nottinghill Coill Collegium 2001</P>
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at 9:00 a.m.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Any
materials fees are to be paid to the instructors at the beginning of their
class. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
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size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Pre-register
by e-mailing <A href="mailto:blkswan@concentric.net">blkswan@concentric.net</A>.
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size=3><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track
1</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>10:00 Trebuchet
101.</B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lady Alienor de Narbonne
(Denise Nelson): Topics to be covered include history, usage, and
construction. A working model will be on display. <BR><BR><B>11:00<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A Survey of Illuminations</B> THL
Eldred Ælfwald (mka: J.T.Thorpe)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A
survey of medieval illuminations from the scriptorium of Durham Cathedral and
Lindesfarne Monastery. The evolution of style and illumination is discussed.
Color slides and B&W class notes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>No class limit, no fees.<BR><B><BR>1:00 Medieval Pigments and Paints</B>,
Lady Sophia of Falcon Cree (Tya Hotelling)<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What colors should best be used if you
want your illuminations, paintings<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>and icons<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>to resemble period
pieces? What colors should be avoided? Where do I<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>find these<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>period pigments? What can I
substitute?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This class will
describe and show what pigments were used in period, and<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>discuss the benefits<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and detriments of each. Where
necessary, available pigments will be<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>substituted and directions<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>for safe handling will be given. Period paint mixing will be
discussed,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and well as painting
mediums and grounds (canvases, panels, vellum and<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>paper) . I will describe proper
preparation<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>needed for each and
will answer questions about all media, even the<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>stepchildren--acrylic and alkyd
paints.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A color guide page will be
available for each attendee.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fee:
$1.00. Class limit: 12. <BR><BR><B>2:00</B> <B>Canting of Arms
</B>THL Eldred Ælfwald ( J.T.Thorpe): <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Heralds don't pun, they cant! This
is a both an historical overview of some canted period arms and names, and
examples of the same in the Current Middle Ages. Drop in and see if we can
or can't cant<BR>*your* arms!<BR><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B>3:00 </B> <B>Spanish Art<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>in the Middle Ages </B>Lady Sophia of
Flacon Cree (Tya Hotelling)<BR>A summary of major styles and tracing of where
the most profound<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>influences
originated. A small dose of politics cannot be avoided, but I will concentrate
on the<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>art. I will show many
examples of craft items and provide a color copy handout to the<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>class.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fee: $2.00 Class limit: 12
<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track
2<BR></SPAN>10:00-12:00 Duct Tape Dummies</B> Lady Alessandra Foscari
(Michelle Williamson)-<BR>For those people who always wanted a dressmaker's
dummy, but never bothered to purchase one for<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>whatever reason. A two hour, hands on
class to make your body double. Please bring<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>T-Shirt. Duct tape will be
available<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for purchase at class for
$3.00. Limit class to 12 people.<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal> <STRONG>
</STRONG><B><BR><STRONG>1:00</STRONG></B>:<B>Kumihimo: Techniques of
Ancient Japanese Braiding</B> (Caitriona Inghean Ghiolla Dhadraig)
(Jennifer Dutschke)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This class is a
beginner’s<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>class in Japanese
plaiting. Participants will learn the history of braiding in Japan, an
introduction to the materials and how they were used, and a demonstration of a
simple 4-strand braid for hands on experience. Instructor will make available
advanced kits available. Materials fee: $5. Class Limit: 5. <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> <B>2:00
Needle Lace Tatting</B> Lady Caitriona inghean Ghiolla Phadraig
(Jennifer Dutschke) <BR>While not period to the SCA, needle tatting is an easy
and enjoyable way to make beautiful laces. The student will be taught how
to needle tat using the Ring and Thread method and the Ring and
Chain<BR>method. All materials will be provided so there will be a fee of
$5.00.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Limit of 6.<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B>3:00</B> <B>Beginning Language for Seamstresses</B>
Lady Alessandra Foscari (Michelle<BR>Williamson) -For those beginning
seamstresses who have little experience using patterns, we'll <BR>Explore
using Basic patterns, basic terminology and technique will be discussed.
If class time allows, Some simple beginning patterns will be explained and
walked through. Fee $3.00 for handout.</P>
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<H1>Track 3</H1>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>10:00 Getting
the Most Out of the Big 3 Patterns </B> Lady Muirgheal ui Ogain (Manly
Summerfield)<BR> A discussion for people new to garb or want to move on to
something more involved but don’t know where to start or aren’t comfortable
drafting patterns. We will look at patterns put out by the "Big Three" as well
as Fantasy Fashions and Medieval Miscellanious. Tips on which to use and how to
alter them to get the most out of them will be the focus of this basic class.
Patterns will be available to view as will a few finished products.</P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><BR><B>11:00
Period Piracy:</B> Bantiarna Meadh Inghean Thaidg ua Domnaill (Shannon Keys)
As long as there have been ships on the sea there have been
pirates. But most of our conception of piracy is post period. This
class looks at piracy in period, ranging from classical Greece to the Vikings,
Muslim Corsairs through the Elizabethan Seadogs. How did they
operate? Who were the preferred targets, and Who were the most
feared? Discussion from those gentles with pirate, or privateer personnas
is welcomed and encouraged. <BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></P>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>1:00</B>
<B>Making Kid’s</B> Garb Lady Yamanouchi Akiko (Brandi Gahrmann): Learn to
make affordable and easy garb for your children that they will look perfectly
period in. Tips on choosing patterns and accessories that will have your
children looking better than you in Garb. There is no fee for<BR>this
class. Children are welcome to attend.<BR><BR><B>2:00</B> <B>Intro to the
SCA </B> Lady Cecily De Stafford, (Gail Gray) and Elizabeth -
practical tips for getting started in the SCA. Tips on garb, feast gear, what
you need for daytrips, camping, cabin events. Brief looks at choosing a name and
persona. <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>3:00
Period Tokens and Favors</B> Bantiarna Meadh Inghean Thaidg ua Domnaill:
(Shannon Keys)<BR> What types of tokens and favors were used in
period? What is the difference between a token or favor? The answers
to these questions, and many others is the focus of this class. I will be
providing ideas for alternatives to the "fingertip towel" belt favor that is so
common in the SCA, as well as ideas for gentleman that wish to present their
ladies with favors.<BR><BR><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track 4 ( in the hall
or outdoors)<BR></SPAN>10:00-12:00 Cheap and Dirty Metal Coin Casting </B>
Lord Derek of Connemara (David Hotelling)<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A demonstration of a one-sided mold metal
casting using inexpensive tools<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>and
materials,<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>which is suitable for
making feast tokens (like those for Passage East<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>III), medallions and<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>favors. (This technique can also
be used to create jewelry and hard to<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>find embellishments<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>for
garb, simply utilize lead-free silver solder). The smokiest part of<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>the process will be done<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>before collegium, and the class
will be encouraged to participate. A<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>two-sided cast will be attempted for your amazement! Hand-outs will
be<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>provided. $1.00.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Tokens will made and some distributed
according to time. <BR><BR><B>1:00 Organizing the Camp Kitchen</B>
Nicodemus the Trader (Thumper)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>How
to organize, pack and run an efficient camp kitchen.<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><BR><B>2:00 Intro
to English Country Dance</B> Triska Victoria :Students will learn the
basic figures of English Country Dance, and will learn how to combine them into
commonly done dances such as Gathering Peascods, Jenny Plucked Pears and others.
No experience necessary. ***Note - Requests gladly taken, please contact me
prior to the class to request a dance.<BR><BR><B>3:00 Rapier 101 The
pointy end goes that way</B>: THL Gunthar Drakenburg, (Wayne Han)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Come and learn about one of the fastest
growing activities in the SCA. How do I know it’s one of the fastest? I don’t,
but it sounds good! We will talk briefly about rapier history, and discuss how
rapier fits into both SCA and mundane context. Follow the discussion, there will
be a demonstration and lastly, basic rapier instruction for those willing! Come
ready to learn and be dazzled! <BR><BR
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<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track 5<BR></SPAN>10-:00
Packing for SCA</B> <B>Travel </B> Cyndra of the Loch (Cindy Woods) Event
packing made easy.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Learn what you
should use, how to condense what you have, how to best utilize space…all to make
event more enjoyable and less trouble. <BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>11:00 Period
Cooking-</B> Nicodymus the Trader (Thumper), Learn the recipes and methods for
preparing period dishes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><STRONG>2:00 Chain
Mail 101</STRONG> Lord Sinclair Hawkins: (Trey Sutter) A hands-on
class to teach you the art of making chain mail. Bring 2 pairs of pliers, one
pair being needle nose. </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><STRONG>3:00
Landsknecht in a day</STRONG>: Herr Melchior Graowulf (Kevin Baun) Every
thing that you never wanted to know about the German Landsknecht. Will include
an overview and history of the Landsknecht as well as basic information on garb,
armaments, social structure and<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>daily life (beer.). </P>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt">Track 6</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>10:00
Bonsai.</B> Lord Takeda Yoshina & Lord Torquil MacTaggart the
Steadfast:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Learn how to cultivate
living trees with the methods of this Japanese art form. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>11:00
Documentation & Presentation</B> Lady Adeliza of Bristol (Anna Maria
Miller): Those two words scare off many gentles from entering the Arts &
Science competitions. Learn exactly what the words mean, what judges are looking
at while evaluating your entries, and what to included and what to leave out.
It's really not as complicated as you think! Taking notes
recommended.<BR><BR><B>1:00 Writing Award Letter:,</B> Lord Takeda Yoshinaka:
(Andrew Dutschke An overview of Kingdom & Nottinghill Coill Baronial Awards,
and how to write a letter of recommendation. <BR><BR>2<B>:00</B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B>Service through the Arts &
Sciences:</B> Lady Adeliza of Bristol<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Anna Maria Miller):: The many facets of
the Arts and <BR>Sciences hold our fair Society together, and there is a
constant need for the donations of artisans. This class will inform you of some
ways to serve the dream by sharing your talents. We will discuss what type of
items make good donations, what kind don't, and what is most needed. Taking
notes recommended.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>3:00</B>
<B>Japanese Poetry: </B><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lord Takeda
Yoshinaka<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(Andrew Dutschke,)The
class will learn the different forms of Japanese Poetry. With examples from
Period works<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track
7<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>11:00 SCA
Courtesy, Baroness </B>Rachel Wallace (Virginia Gray)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Aimed toward the SCAdian (or those who
need a refresher), this class will cover how to recognize who’s who, how to
address them, and basic SCA courtesy while at events. No class limit, but must
be pre-registered to ensure you get a handout. Cost 50 cents to cover
handout.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Wallace<SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">, <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>1:00 Marshaling
Lord Johann Von Rothenburg (John Gahrmann): </B>The required course for
both heavy and rapier marshals. Learn the rules and duties of the SCA
marshall.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><STRONG> </STRONG><B>3:00
Seignorialism Manorialsm and Feudalism, o my</B>: Lord Torquil MacTaggart, the
Steadfast) (Dusty Mullin), A discussion of different types of management in the
Middle Ages. <BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Track 8<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For Kids <BR></SPAN>10:00 Heraldry,</B>
Lady Glee (Deb Mullins) Come learn how to read heraldry. Design one for
yourself.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> <B>11:00
Engineering for Kids</B>, Lord Torquil MacTaggart, the Steadfas0 (Dusty
Mullins),<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Learn how things work.
Trip hammers, the waterwheel and the DaVinci lock.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Hands=on activity. <BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR
style="mso-special-character: line-break"></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"><B>12:00
Feast:</B> Lady Glee (DebMullins), (provided)<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>What can a kid do for feast and make
your own feast. <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> <B>1:00
Stained Glass</B>: Lady Glee (Deb Mullins) Make stained glass-type artwork t to
take home with plastic and markers. <SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> <B>2:00
Bread making</B>, Lady Glee, (Deb Mullins) Bake a loaf and food color your
heraldry.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto"> <B>3:00 How
to be a Bard</B>: Lady Glee (Deb Mullins) Performance and creativity with music,
poetry and puppetry for kids. <BR><BR
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style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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