Class Schedule

Class Coordinator: Baroness Kateryn of Roseberry Topping, called Khadijah

Class Descriptions are below the schedule. All classes run for 1 hour unless noted (highlighted).

Date: Thursday, July 10
START	END	CLASS	INSTRUCTOR	LOCATION
TBD	TBD	Blacksmithing Classes	See Notice Board	Smith's Corner
1:00pm	3:00pm	Fundamental Footwork for Fighting	Kou Toshikage	Tourney Field
3:00pm	5:00pm	Intermediate Footwork for Fighting	Kou Toshikage	Tourney Field
Date: Friday, July 11
START	END	CLASS	INSTRUCTOR	LOCATION
TBD	TBD	Blacksmithing Classes	See Notice Board	Smith's Corner
8:15am	9:15am	Chi Gong: Chinese Energy Exercises	Vicountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick	In front of the A&S Classrooms
9:00am	10:00am	Make Your Own Fabric Swatch Book	Baroness Christiana de Avochelie	Classroom A
9:00am	10:00am	A Methodology for Teaching Rapier to Individuals and Groups	Simon Morcar	Classroom B
9:00am	10:00am	Stargazing for SCAdians	Lady Nuala inghean ui Chaoindealbhean	Classroom C
10:00am	11:00am	Tie it up, tie it down...class on cords & tassels	Lady Eibhleann of Castel Rouge	Classroom A
10:00am	11:00am	How to make an Award Scroll	Lady Ailleanne ingen Faelin	Classroom B
10:00am	NOON	Combat Geometry	Simon Morcar	OPEN SPACE Classroom D
10:00am	NOON	Northshield Choir Rehearsal	—	Main Shelter
11:00am	Noon	Two Easy Stitches	THL Ivan Matfeevich Rezansky	Classroom A
11:00am	12:30pm	Novice Nalbinding - Class maximum: 4 people	Lady Vætildr Eyvindrdóttir	Classroom B
1:00pm	2:00pm	Rope Making	Petrus of Silfren Mere and Lady Sorcha	Classroom A
1:00pm	2:00pm	How to Close Distance Safely	Kou Toshikage	OPENSPACE Classroom D
1:30pm	2:30pm	Heraldic Meet & Greet	Anplica Fiore	Classroom C
2:00pm	3:00pm	Rope Splicing	Petrus of Silfren Mere and Lady Sorcha	Classroom A
2:00pm	3:00pm	Introduction to SCA Geography	THL Arnbjorn Karlsson	Classroom B
2:00pm	3:00pm	How to Deal with the Rushing Bull	Kou Toshikage	OPENSPACE Classroom D
3:00pm	4:00pm	Bardic Beginnings	Mistress Eliane Halevy	Classroom C
3:00pm	5:00pm	Introduction to the Italian Longsword, Part I	Kou Toshikage	OPENSPACE Classroom D
3:00pm	5:00pm	Gentle Introduction to the Recorder	Christian d'Hiver	Classroom B
Date: Saturday, July 12
START	END	CLASS	INSTRUCTOR	LOCATION
TBD	TBD	Blacksmithing Classes	See Notice Board	Smith's Corner
8:15am	9:15am	Chi Gong: Chinese Energy Exercises	Vicountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick	In front of the A&S Classrooms
9:00am	10:00am	An Introduction to the Italian Commedia dell'arte	Lord Armand	Classroom A
9:00am	10:00am	Keythong Roadshow	Anplica Fiore	Classroom B
9:00am	10:00am	So you Want to be a Pirate?	Lady Nuala inghean ui Chaoindealbhean	Classroom C
10:00am	11:00am	Early Period Northern European Trousers	Dubdarach macLongaidh	Classroom A
10:00am	11:00am	Advanced Nalbinding Class	Lady Vætildr Eyvindrdóttir	Classroom B
10:00am	11:00am	Kenya's Continuing Middle Eastern Dance Class	Lady Kenya	Classroom C
10:00am	NOON	Northshield Choir Rehearal	—	Main Shelter
11:00am	NOON	Beginning SCA Clothing - T-tunics and other rectangular construction	Instructor: Eerwaardig Gebiedster Jutta van der Bruegghen (known as Ivetta)	Classroom A
11:00am	12:30pm	Eastern Orthodox Iconography	THL Ivan Matfeevich Rezansky	Classroom B
11:00am	12:30pm	Early Islamic Embellishment, or "How to mangle Kufic Calligraphy on Cloth..."	Viscountess Leyla ibnat ash-Shamaal, OL	Classroom C
1:00pm	2:00pm	Beyond The T-Tunic	Lady Eibhleann of Castel Rouge	Classroom A
1:00pm	2:00pm	Meeting Your Persona	Lady Kudrun the Pilegrim	Classroom B
1:00pm	3:00pm	Mysteries of the Jubilee Set Revealed!	Christian d'Hiver	Classroom C
1:00pm	3:00pm	Introduction to the Italian Longsword, Part II	Kou Toshikage	Tourney Field
2:00pm	3:00pm	The World of Exchequery	Lady Kenya	Classroom A
2:00pm	3:00pm	Beginning Calligraphy & Illumination	Lady Ailleanne ingen Faelin	Classroom B
3:00pm	4:00pm	Five ways to wrap a sari	Constance de Dunbretton	Classroom A
3:00pm	4:00pm	So How Do I Know That My Dress Is Really Wool?, a.k.a. Margaret Sets Things on Fire	THL Margaret FitzWilliam	Classroom B
3:00pm	5:00pm	Introduction to Cut & Thrust Swordplay	Kou Toshikage	Tourney Field

Blacksmithing Classes

The Blacksmiths of Smith's corner will once again be demonstrating and teaching a large variety of classes for beginning blacksmiths to classes for more advanced smiths. Learn to make your first s-hook or make a gryphon head or learn the secrets of Damascus Pattern welding. Please see the large notice board at Smiths corner for class descriptions and times

THURSDAY JULY 10

Fundamental Footwork for Fighting

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Tourney Field
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
No matter what field you fight on or what forms you use on that field, footwork is fundamental! We'll draw from a variety of sources to explore ways of moving the feet (and the body) for heavy rapier, cut & thrust, and armored combat. We'll work towards building a lexicon for footwork and look at ways to construct your own movement drills. If time allows, we may be able to see how footwork can help solve recurring problems for some students. Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Period shoes or boots with smooth leather soles (or smooth-soled modern dress shoes) are helpful, but not necessary. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

Intermediate Footwork for Fighting

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Tourney Field
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
A continuation of the fundamentals class, we’ll examine more complex movements and compound movements to find a place of temporary safety and deliver an effective attack to the opponent. We'll draw from a variety of sources to explore ways of moving the feet (and the body) for heavy rapier, cut & thrust, and armored combat. We'll work towards building a lexicon for footwork and look at ways to construct your own movement drills. If time allows, we may be able to see how footwork can help solve recurring problems for some students. Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Period shoes or boots with smooth leather soles (or smooth-soled modern dress shoes) are helpful, but not necessary. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

FRIDAY JULY 11

Chi Gong: Chinese Energy Exercises

Instructor: Vicountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick, OP.
Location: In front of the A&S Classrooms
Time: 8:15am - 9:15am
Energize your day. Join HE Anne for a morning wakeup and relaxation exercise. Participants will perform a series of 8 exercises called "Brocades" in the Thi Chi School where she takes class.

Make Your Own Fabric Swatch Book

Instructor: Baroness Christiana de Avochelie
Location: Classroom A
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Appropriate fabrics for SCA clothing will be discussed. Participants will also make their own swatch books (1 per person). All materials will be provided to the first 10 participants. Others welcome to sit in.

A Methodology for Teaching Rapier to Individuals and Groups

Instructor: Simon Morcar
Location: Classroom B
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
What is the difference between teaching one person and ten? What is the same? How do you structure a lesson plan? Drills or no drills? What should you show them, and when? A discussion about how can teach what we do to people who want to do it. Required gear: rapier, pencil, paper for taking notes.

Stargazing for SCAdians

Instructor: Lady Nuala inghean ui Chaoindealbhean
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Classroom C
(Two parts) A fun trip through the night sky. You will find stars in the sky and learn their myths. Second half to be held in the evening after dark. Time & place for viewing of the evening sky be set by the instructor during the class.

Tie it up, tie it down...class on cords & tassels

Instructor: Lady Eibhleann of Castel Rouge
Location: Classroom A
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
This will be a hands- on class dealing with different types of cord & braiding (twisted cord & 5 loop braiding) plus tassels and their uses in garb and accessories. Supplies will be provided but if you have a "spinster" (cord spinner) feel free to bring it

How to make an Award Scroll

Instructor: Lady Ailleanne ingen Faelin (currently the Polaris Signet)
Location: Classroom B
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
This class will focus on the design and layout of award scrolls and address the 5 components that all award scrolls should contain. Free copy of Kingdom Scribal Handbook will be available.

Combat Geometry

Instructor: Simon Morcar
Location: OPEN SPACE Classroom D
Time: 10:00am - 12 NOON (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
Examines the use of lines, angles and arcs in rapier, and how they create both a better offense and stronger defense. No math needed! Material will be drawn primarily from late period Italianrapier systems. Class is hands-on. Required gear: mask, rapier, gorget. Some limited loaner gear may be available.

Northshield Choir Rehearsal

Genevieve, Northshield Choir Coordinator
Location: Main Shelter
Time: 10:00am to 12 Noon (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)

Bladesmithing

Instructor: Copin Campbell
Location: Smith's Corner - The Polar Bear Forge Canopy.
Time: See board at Smiths corner
This class is a hands on bladesmithing class.Participants will start with a bar of steel and make a knife from it. There will be forging, grinding, filing and heat treating of the knife. A fully usable blade can be made during the event.

Two Easy Stitches

Instructor: THL Ivan Matfeevich Rezansky
Location: Classroom A
Time: 11:00am - 12:30 (NOTE THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR CLASS)
Learn some basic embroidery skills, or come to refresh your knowledge. We’ll learn two basic stitches, stem and chain, and see how these can be used to personalize and decorate you garb, create a favor, and otherwise wow your friends. Warning, these skills come with increased risk of drool from passing admirers and requests for presents from your friends. Cost: $5 for a starter packet of materials, or bring your own fabric, embroidery floss, needle, etc.

Novice Nalbinding

Instructor: Lady Vætildr Eyvindrdóttir
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm (NOTE THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR CLASS)
Location: Classroom B
Class maximum: 4 people
This class is intended for anyone wanting to learn the very basics of Nalbinding. A simple stitch and necessary nalbinding techniques will be taught. Materials will be provided. There is no fee though donations are appreciated to cover the cost of materials. Note: if there are more than 4 people wanting to learn a private lesson may be arranged - see instructor.

Rope Making

Instructors: Petrus of Silfren Mere and Lady Sorcha
Location: Classroom A
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
How to make rope from twine/yarn/etc...

How to Close Distance Safely

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Open Space Classroom D
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bum-rushing someone can be dangerous for both of you. Learn alternatives for how to close measure safely and intelligently. Students should bring full gear for their chosen combat style. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

Pick-Up Dancing

Instructor: Lady Thea of Jararvellir
Location: main shelter
Time: 1:00- 2:00pm
Come any and all - let's dance! Our boxed bards have an extensive repertoire of medieval European dance numbers. Make your request, and we'll do our best to review any dance requested.

Heraldic Meet & Greet

Instructor: Anplica Fiore
Location: Classroom C
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Note: this class starts a 1:30 PM and runs to 2:30 PM.
Following the class, attendees are invited to travel to the Rapier Field for The Herald's Diamond Tourney at 3:00 PM. If you're a herald or interested in the heraldic arts come meet the other heralds of our fair Kingdom! Please bring any questions you may have about submissions, devices or other aspect of being a herald.

Rope Splicing

Instructors: Petrus of Silfren Mere and Lady Sorcha
Location: Classroom A
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
How to join line -- eye, back, and short splices.

Introduction to SCA Geography

Instructor: THL Arnbjorn Karlsson
Location: Classroom B
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come learn about how the Known World is organized, from the various types of local groups to kingdoms, see how the Known World has grown over the past 40 years; and find out about some the Northshield specific practices.

How to Deal with the Rushing Bull

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Open Space Classroom D
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bum-rushing someone can be dangerous for both of you. Learn alternatives for how to deal with someone who does this. Additionally, we’ll look at the ways someone may try to close more safely, and how to deal with those tactical problems. Students should bring full gear for their chosen combat style. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

Bardic Beginnings

Instructor: Mistress Eliane Halevy
Location: Classroom C
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bardic circles every night at WW can leave you a little frustrated, if you don't know any of the songs. Come hear about Northshield's bardic culture, and learn some of the wonderful standards so you can hold your own at any bardic circle! Handouts, appropriate for all ages.

Introduction to the Italian Longsword, Part I

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Open Space Classroom D
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
Class Size: 14 people.
The longsword is the centerpiece of the art taught by Fiore de Liberi and Filipo Vadi, and their manuscripts detail its use in both unarmored and armored situations. This class will be a very brief overview of some of the basic principles of this art. For active participation, students should have at least an appropriate longsword simulator. Students should wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement. Period shoes or boots with smooth leather soles (or smooth-soled modern dress shoes) are helpful, but not necessary. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

Gentle Introduction to the Recorder

Instructor: Christian d'Hiver
Location: Classroom B
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
The recorder is one of the most popular instruments in the SCA, but many people have difficulty with the basics: how to hold the instrument, how hard to blow, how to read music, keep time, and match pitches while playing with others. Join Christian and a couple T.A. (that's "tooting assistants") as they walk you through the first several lessons on the recorder.

Taking Your First (Dance) Steps

Instructor: Lady Thea of Jararvellir
Time:2:00-3:00pm
Location : Main shelter
Dancing was a valued attribute in period; it also provides an opportunity for fun and flirting. Start with a variety of simple dances. Dances taught will focus on dances to be danced at the ball and interest of attendees. Easy steps, no prior dance experience required.

SATURDAY JULY 12

Chi Gong: Chinese Energy Exercises

Instructor: Vicountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick, OP.
Location: In front of the A&S Classrooms
Time: 8:15am - 9:15am
Energize your day. Join HE Anne for a morning wakeup and relaxation exercise. Participants will perform a series of 8 exercises called "Brocades" in the Thi Chi School where she takes class.

An Introduction to the Italian Commedia dell'arte

Instructor Lord Armand
Location: Classroom A
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
A beginning look at the vibrant theatrical style of the Italian Renaissance. Please bring a notebook and pen.

Keythong Roadshow

Instructor: Anplica Fiore, Keythong & Minstraro Herald, Kingdom of Northshield
Location: Classroom B
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Have you ever wondered what the Keythong herald does & how they decide what submissions are ready to get forwarded to the Society's College of Arms? Keythong Herald, Anpliça Fiore, will go through the month'sheraldic submissions during the Roadshow and will decide with the help of attendees which submissions are accepted, and which are returned for more work.

So you Want to be a Pirate?

Instructor: Lady Nuala inghean ui Chaoindealbhean
Location: Classroom C
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
An overview of pirates in period. Everything form life on ship to fighting.

Early Period Northern European Trousers

Instructor: Dubdarach macLongaidh
Location: Classroom A
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
This class is mainly for those with early period Germanic, Norse or Gaelic personas (and those who make their clothes), who would like to be able to create more period styles of trousers. Class will focus on three types of trousers: the Thorsberg trousers, the Damendorf trousers, and Gaelic truis. I will briefly explain the history of each type of trouser, then we will measure and I will talk about construction details. A handout explaining measurements and construction will be provided. Please bring a measuring tape (there will be some extras for those who don't have one). If you are making trousers for someone else, and they are available, you can bring them along to be measured.

Advanced Nalbinding Class

Instructor: Lady Vætildr Eyvindrdóttir
Location: Classroom B
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Class maximum: 10 people
This class is intended for those who have already learned and are confident with the basics of nalbinding and would like to learn more stitches. The following stitches will be taught: Oslo, Mammen (or Korgen), Brodén's, York, Dalby, and Ȧsle mitten stitch. This class is open to those who have taken the previous class Novice Nalbinding the day before. Materials will be available for those who did not bring their own (needle and yarn).

Kenya's Continuing Middle Eastern Dance Class

Instructor: Lady Kenya
Location: Classroom C
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
A generally intermediate level Middle Eastern dance class, but any and all are welcome to attend. We will begin with advancing basic dance movements. The 2nd half of the class will be working on some choreographies and learning to apply the movements into a more complete dance.

Northshield Choir Rehearsal

Genevieve, Northshield Choir Coordinator
Location: Main Shelter
Time: 10:00am to 12 Noon (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)

Beginning SCA Clothing - T-tunics and other rectangular construction

Instructor: Eerwaardig Gebiedster Jutta van der Bruegghen (known as Ivetta)
Location: Classroom A
Time: 11:00am - 12 Noon
Learn basic rectangular construction techniques. These techniques are appropriate for many eras within the SCA time-lime. You will learn to measure yourself and others in order to create 'patterns'.

Eastern Orthodox Iconography

Instructor: THL Ivan Matfeevich Rezansky
Location: Classroom B
Time: 11:00am - 12:30 (NOTE THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR CLASS)
An introduction to iconography in the Eastern Orthodox Church. We'll investigate some of the historical origins and influences that shaped the development of iconography, cover a few of the major iconographic centers, discuss some stylistic elements, and look in depth at a few famous icon.

Early Islamic Embellishment, or "How to mangle Kufic Calligraphy on Cloth..."

Instructor: Viscountess Leyla ibnat ash-Shamaal, OL
Location: Classroom C
Time:11:00am - 12:30pm (NOTE THIS IS A 1.5 HOUR CLASS)
Join Leyla for a brief introduction to embroidery and surface design techniques used in 10th century Yemen. Using "modern" materials, participants will produce small samples of Tiraz fabrics suitable for the Abbasid elite. No previous experience with embroidery or calligraphy required. Potentially messy (involves fabric paint).

Beyond The T-Tunic

Instructor: Lady Eibhleann of Castel Rouge
Location: Classroom A
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
This is a garb class on how to take your garb from plain to bling! We'll talk about adding trim, beading, embroidery, gores, accessories. We'll have a "Mr Potato Head" session where we'll put together outfits to see what people like and work on attached items to plain tunics. Feel free to bring a piece of garb that you need some help with.

Meeting Your Persona

Instructor: Lady Kudrun the Pilegrim
Location: Classroom B
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Resources for beginners to start persona development, and for experienced SCA folk to dig a little deeper into their period ego.

Mysteries of the Jubilee Set Revealed!

Instructor: THL Christian d'Hiver
Location: Classroom C
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
A collection of 18 renaissance tunes has become known as "The Jubilee Set", and has become a common repertoire of SCA musicians around the Midwest. We'll spend about ten minutes revealing the mysteries of the collection --and it'll take ten minutes 'cause we'll be talkin' slow-- and the rest of the time, we'll play through the set. Bring instruments. If you have a personal copy of the Jubilee Set, please bring it. No class limit. Young people welcome.

Introduction to the Italian Longsword, Part II

Instructor: Kou Toshikage Location: Tourney Field
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
Class Size: 14 people
The longsword is the centerpiece of the art taught by Fiore de Liberi and Filipo Vadi, and their manuscripts detail its use in both unarmored and armored situations. in this class, we’ll start to look at some basic methods of dealing with attacks from wide measure. For active participation, students should have full armored or unarmored combat gear with an appropriate longsword simulator. Students without full gear may attend, but may not be able to participate in all aspects of the class. Period shoes or boots with smooth leather soles (or smooth-soled modern dress shoes) are strongly recommended. Notebooks, pens, and water are recommended.

Taking Your First (Dance) Steps

Instructor: Lady Isabella Beatrice della Rosa (called "Belle")
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm
Location: Main shelter
Dancing was a valued attribute in period; it also provides an opportunity for fun and flirting. Start with a variety of simple dances. Dances taught will focus on dances to be danced at the ball and interest of attendees. Easy steps, no prior dance experience required.

The World of Exchequery

Instructor: Lady Kenya
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Classroom A
Meeting to review information needed to perform the office of the exchequer. We will go over reporting, record keeping, etc as time permits. A must for anyone currently acting or interested in becoming an Exchequer.

Beginning Calligraphy & Illumination

Instructor: Lady Ailleanne ingen Faelin (currently the Polaris Signet)
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Classroom B
An overview of how to get started with Calligraphy &Illumination. Materials needed and techniques and sources will be discussed.

More European Dance

Instructor: Lady Thea of Jararvellir
Location: Main shelter
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
More fun & flirting. Add to your dance repertoire. We will move beyond the basics. Steps generally remain easy, it's how we put them together. Dances taught will again focus on dances for the ball and interest of attendees. Don't worry if you missed the beginners' class, we can catch you up.

Five ways to wrap a sari

Instructor: Constance de Dunbretton
Location: Classroom A
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
The sari is a very versatile garment and great for warm weather. Come and learn to wrap it five different ways. The pants wrap will be taught as well as style that does not need a choli under it.. Bring your own sari as I will only have a few available for use in the class.

So How Do I Know That My Dress Is Really Wool?, a.k.a. Margaret Sets Things on Fire

THL Margaret FitzWilliam
Location: Classroom B
Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm
How to identify fiber content, properties of various fibers both natural and unnatural and what not to do to textiles. If you have a mystery textile that you'd like to know more about, bring a sample along.

Introduction to Cut & Thrust Swordplay

Instructor: Kou Toshikage
Location: Tourney Field
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (NOTE THIS THIS A TWO HOUR CLASS)
Class Size: 14 people
Come learn about the fighting style that is at the 3-way intersection of the combative sports of armored combat and unarmored combat (rapier) and the field of historical combat A&S. Some loaner gear will be available for people to try this style.