Arts & Sciences CLASSEs

A & S Classes

Kumihimo
Baroness Katherine Wert
Friday 6:00 PM
This is an introductory class on making an 8 strand kumihimo cord. There will be 8 kits available for those that would like to try their hand at making their own length of cord. There will be examples of 8 and 16 strand cords and a little discussion of resources for finding other patterns.

Beginner Scribal
Baroness Katherine MacLuing
Friday 7:00 (2 hours, or later if there is interest) in the Main Building Upstairs 
We will be going over basic equipment, where to find equipment, and teach a few simple calligraphy exercises. If there is interest basic equipment and procedures for illustrations and illumination will be provided. This class will be open discussion and hopefully will answer most questions about how to become a Scribe in the SCA. Note: if you have pens, ink, or paper feel free to bring them to practice with

Newcomer Meet and Greet Hour at Troll
Lady Brienne the Scorned, Blackstone Mountain Chatelaine
Friday 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 PM 

Learn How to Make Award Medallions
Baroness Amalie Reinhardt
Saturday 10:00 AM (2 hours) in the Main Building
Learn how to AND make award medallions for the Kingdom. All supplies will be available at the table.

There’s an app for that.
Baroness Anastasie deLamoure
Saturday 11:00 AM
Class limit: 5 students
Class fee: $5 donation for class kits.
Come and learn period applique and some of its history.

Self-measuring: How to Measure Yourself and Get Good Results
Lady Anjuili Foljambe
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Class Description Forthcoming

Demystifying Glass: An Early History of Roman Glass Blowing
Lady Kismira Rothiem
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Class Description Forthcoming

Vardos: What You Need to Know Before You Build
Lady Anjuili Foljambe
Saturday at 2:00 PM Located at Anjuili’s red and purple vardo in the RV Camping area
Class Description Forthcoming

Medievalish; SCA Garb for the Poor and Untalented
Lady Brienne the Scorned

Saturday at 3:00 PM
Before you build a persona, before you choose a specific time period or region of the medieval world, before you decide you absolutely MUST craft an exact replica of an extant piece from an ancient tomb…you gotta wear something. A disscussion on using modern items to make passable garb with almost no effort or money. Thrift sources or pull items from your closet. accessorize. live the MEDIEVALISH life.

Dancing
Lady Brienne the Scorned
Saturday 30 minutes after Court
Lady Brienne leading various SCA taught dances…come dance with us!

Please contact Mary Thomas at ans@blackstoneraid.org if you wish to teach a class.