Classes and Schedule
Scheduling Co-ordinator - Countess Aidan ni Leir

Almond Milk – A hands on discussion THL Kateryna ty Isaf
Almond milk was the most widely used shelf stable liquid in many kitchens. Come and learn how to make it yourself, what is available in the store today and how it differs from homemade. Included in this will be a taste testing of both fresh made almond milk and various commercially produced types. We will be discussing when substituting works and when it doesn’t and sampling food created with both to show differences. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 1-2pm, Bathhouse

American Sign Language: Fifteen must know phrases in the SCA - Blah of the Bald Ears
We will instruct commonly used phrases in the SCA to approach the subject of conceptually rather than semantic based sign language. Participants can have any level of knowledge and are welcome to suggest any phrases they would like to learn. No age limit, but there is a potential for topics related to sexuality and alcohol. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 12-1pm, A&S II

Artisans' Playtime - Organized by Lady Katla Ulfheddin.
Please join the artisans of AEthelmearc for an afternoon of art! The theme for this year is playtime. Come explore and learn something new or rejuvenate interest in an art from long ago. Our artisans have generously volunteered their time and have brought projects for you to come, play and learn. Interested in the scribal arts? Stop by and paint a blank for the Kingdom. Maybe you fancy fiber arts? From beginning with raw fibers, learn how to spin, how to weave or knit. These are just two examples of the diverse arts and sciences awaiting discovery. Many of our fine artisans will be on hand to share what they love, come meet them and learn about what they do. Most importantly come play and have fun doing art! Saturday, 11am-1pm, Barn

Auction - Tribe of Tuatha Firen
Annual fundraiser to benefit the Royal travel fund and the Kingdom's travel expenses; prizes will be on display and tickets sold in the barn on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, 9:30am, Barn

Basic Kumihimo on the Marudai - Lady Hara
The class will teach basic concepts of braiding, review the equipment marudai and tama, and show one or two 8- strand braids. The teacher will work individually with people as they try to do the braid on already set up marudais. Students are welcome to bring their own marudais. Limit of 12 (12 and up with parent or guardian), no fee. Saturday, 2-3:30pm, Bathhouse

Beginning Archery - Master Jacopo di Niccolo
Beginning Archery (Hands On) to include; posture anchoring , release, how not to aim, and more. Bring your bow and arrows, if you have them; some loaner gear may be available. Minimum age is 18; 13 , if accompanied by a parent/guardian. No limit (4 on the line at a time), no fee. Friday, 6pm-dark, Archery Field

Beginning Wire Weaving - Baroness Betha Symonds
This class will teach beginners to make chains in the style of those made in the Viking era (and throughout other times). If you have needlenose pliers and wire cutters, please bring them; and glasses for close or small work, if you need them. Limit of 10 (12 and up), $2 fee. Saturday, 10am-12pm, Bathhouse

Blockprinted Fabrics - Mistress Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen
Can't afford those sumptuous brocades you see courtiers wearing? Can't find the fabric in the right pattern for you next outfit? Don't despair, make custom printed fabric! The class will discuss historical technique and use, as well as how to design a pattern and print on fabric. No limit, no fee. Friday, 4-5pm, Bathhouse

Clothing the Duchess: the Wardrobe of Eleanor of Toledo - Lady Renata Rouge
This is a discussion of Florentine fashions, during the reign of Duchess Eleanor of Toledo. It will discuss the existing Florentine fashions and how Eleanor influenced changes and adaptations. No limit, handout $1. Saturday, 4-5pm, A&S II

Building a Three-Panel Norse Apron - Lady AElfgifu Aelfhelmes dohter
Students will learn how to make a Norse woman's apron dress by creating a small-scale model. Limit of 10, no fee. Friday, 2-3pm, A&S III

Consorts' Gallery Maitresse - Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon
Consorts of any experience or rank are cordially invited to enjoy the Consorts Gallery on the battlefield near the MoL tent. Join with other consorts and explore the role of the lady in the tournament, both in period and in the SCA. Information on being a consort will be available via displays, handouts and conversation with other consorts. Please join us for the day or just drop in for a few minutes. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 11am-4pm, Battlefield

Decorative Viking Hand Stitching - Lady Geirdis Riurikova
Would you like to decorate your Viking (or any other period) clothing with pretty hand stitched decorations? Then this is the class for you. Learn basic stitching designs, which can be combined in multiple ways, to add handmade beauty to your period clothing. Bring scrap fabric or a garment to practice on. Handouts for 12, no fee. Friday, 5-7pm, A&S I

Family Activities - Lady Aibhell ingen Chernachain
1:30 - 2:00 Batik 1 (Make a batik on a bag to take to pennsic)
2:00-3:00 Mask Workshop (Learn about masks and make one of your own)
3:00-3:30 Game time (Various games including Morris, Manacala, Settlers of Catan available to play)
3:30-4:00 Batik 2 (Finish Batik project) Limit of 15 children who must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, no fee. Saturday, 1:30-4pm, Barn

Flemish Working Woman's Clothing - A Practical Approach - THL Ruadrhi mac Aodha
A simple and no-nonense take on the popular Flemish working woman's clothing. 1530's Flanders (now Antwerp, Belgium). Clothing you can move, cook, work, nurse, play, and live in. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 3-4pm, A&S II

Genealogy for Scadians - Shoshida Tora Gozen
Through our involvement in recreating the times of the Middle Ages, its natural to develop a curiosity about our own family's links to and involvement in the events of the medieval period. This class is for the Scadian who is interested in researching their mundane origins. The focus will beon getting started, sources and resources, as well as common fallacies and pitfalls regarding medieval genealogy. No limit, handout $2. Saturday, 11am-12:30pm, A&S 3

Getting knotty in the Viking Age: Naalbinding for True Beginners - Mistress Marsi of Hadley
We will learn 2 or three basic Naalbinding knots including the Oslo Stitch, The Danish Stitch and stitching in the round. We will begin by using rope to practice knotting, then move to wool yarn. Yarn needle provided; if you have a naalbinding needle, please bring it. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 1-2pm, A&S III

How to Wear a Ladies Head Cloth based on the Dublin Finds - Duchess Ilish O'Donovan
If you ever wondered just what Norse ladies used to cover their head then come and experiment with various methods based on the finds from Viking Age Dublin, Ireland. Several examples on hand along with patterns to recreate them. Handouts for 12, auditors welcome, no fee. Friday, 3-4pm, A&S I

If You Teach It, They Will Come - Mistress Alicia Langland
For teachers, Pennsic offers unparalleled opportunities – and challenges! We will cover everything from how to register your class to tips on planning, preparation, and presentation. If you’re considering teaching a class at Pennsic, this is the class for you! Handouts for 20, $1. Saturday, 2-3pm, A&S II

Introduction to Commedia dell'Arte - Lady Luceta di Cosimo
An introduction to the Commedia dell'Arte, a form of late period Italian theater. The goal is to increase understanding and enjoyment of Commedia by modern audiences. The first half of the class will overview the history, characters and basic plots. The second will concentrate on the scenarios, character dynamics, and adaptations of the genre for the modern day SCA audiences. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 4-6pm, A&S III

Introduction to Labyrinths, Parts I & II - Lord Ambros Kyrielle
It matters not if you are Tudor or Turk, Norseman or Nepalese, Breton or Borgia, Labyrinths are a part of your world. Topics covered will include: "What IS a Labyrinth?" ;Categories and types; How to draw one; and a Whirlwind tour of Labyrinths in Period. From Storytelling devices to Dancing floors, from Monster trap to heavenly road the labyrinth has meant many things to many peoples. Brought to you by " That Chalk Labyrinth Guy." Class begins in Part I and continues in part II. No limits, optional handout $1, limited number will be available. Part I: Friday, 2-3pm, Bathhouse and Saturday, 9-10am, Bathhouse Part II: Saturday, 5-6pm, Bathhouse

Japanese Paper Boxes - Maistreas Aidan ni Leir
The Japanese have a way with paper, and since the Edo period, they have been harnessing its unique properties to create paper boxes. Students will make four boxes in this class that can be put to many uses, especially wrapping gifts. Younger children welcome with parent/guardian. Handouts and materials for 12, auditors welcome, $1 fee. Friday, 1:30-3pm, A&S I

Paternosters, Rosaries and Payres of Beades - Maistreas Aidan ni Leir
Learn to flout sumptuary laws with the utmost piety. This is a hands-on class; students will make their choice of one of the many common styles of beads common among all ages, genders and classes in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Limit of 12, $3-$8 materials fee, depending on your choice of style and materials. Friday, 12-1:30pm, A&S I

Pimp My Sewing Basket - Lady Marian of Blackwood
Tired of rooting through your sewing basket getting stuck with pins, tangled messes of threads and stuff? Want to look a little more period and organized and not be embarrassed when you open your basket to pull out your work at events? If you do this is the class for you. I've designed an organizing system that will fit most portable sewing baskets and items to help you contain and care for your tools. Also included are an overview of sewing tools used in period and modern equivalents and how to disguise them, plus a list of sources for sewing tools both modern and period. We will make a simple embroidered needle book during class or take the kit with you. Limited to 25 (13 and up), no fee. Saturday, 1-2pm, A&S II

The Early Norse Presence in Orkney - Lady AElfgifu Aelfhelmes dohter
This is an informational discussion forum of some of the finds from the Brough of Birsay,Orkney Islands, Scotland, excavation commissioned by the RCAHMS. The project itself ran from the mid 1930s to the mid 1970s. Limit of 10, no fee. Saturday, 3-4pm, A&S III

The Evolution of Tack - Shoshida Tora Gozen
This class will focus on the way horse tack (or furniture which includes saddles, bridles, bits, etc) has evolved through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. The emphasis will be on applying this knowledge to designing equestrian equipment for use in the SCA that is both historically accurate and safe. 1 hour. No limit, handout $1. Saturday, 10-11am, A&S III

The New Rules for the Knowledgeable Herald - Lady Marie de Blois
This class is aimed at those who are already quite familiar with the current Rules for Submission and at least generally familiar with precedent. This class will give you the rundown on all the changes between the current rules and the proposed new ones. This class will be presented in terms of the changes - attendees should know what terms like 'X.4.j.ii' and 'Documented Exceptions' mean already - and aimed at getting current heralds up to speed quickly. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 5-6pm, Bathhouse

The New Rules on Armory - Lady Marie de Blois
As you have probably heard, there's a new set of Rules in town. This class will give you the rundown on all the changes in store for devices, badges, and augmentations. We'll talk about the overall organization of the rules, Core Style and Individually Attested Patterns, conflict's new substantial and distinct differences, presumption and more. This class will be aimed at heralds who may or may not be familiar with the current Rules, approaching the new Rules as a whole. No limit, no fee. Friday, 7-8:30pm, Bathhouse

The New Rules on Names - Lady Marie de Blois
As you have probably heard, there's a new set of Rules in town. This class will give you the rundown on all the changes in store for you and name submissions. We'll talk about the overall organization of the rules, regional name groups, conflict, presumption, and non-personal names. This class will be aimed at heralds who may or may not be familiar with the current Rules, approaching the new Rules as a whole. No limit, no fee. Friday, 6-7pm, Bathhouse

The Skalds 101 - Hersir Torvaldr Torgarson
General description of the skalds and their place in Norse society, and an overall view of their poetry. Limit of 12, no fee. Saturday, 2-3pm, A&S III

Tollner 101 or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Being a Troll - Lord Wolfgang Starcke
Everything you need to know to plan, manage or work at the tollner desk. A brief overview of every stage from planning and volunteer wrangling through forms and cash handling. Age is teens and up. No limit, no fee. Saturday, 9:30-11am, A&S II

War According to Torvaldr - Hersir Torvaldr Torgarson
Focusing on SCA combat, unit composition, weapon selection, small unit tactics, army strategy, practice drills. There is no specific emphasis on historical examples, but instead is based on nearly 30 years of SCA combat. Torvaldr has served as a unit commander, army flank commander, Royal body guard, Baronial war leader, senior marshal and training marshal. No armor needed for this class, though we will engage in some practice drills. Bring a notebook. No limit, no fee. Friday, 3-4pm, A&S III

What You Don't See Does Matter: Basic Sewing Techniques - THLady Ysabell Graver
Learn how to finish necklines, put in the perfect gore or gusset, finish seams and hems, and other sewing tidbits. No limit, no fee. Friday, 2-4pm, A&S II

With These Knots I Bind My Camp - Maister Emrys Eustace, yclept Broom
Before cordless drills and screws, before plentiful cheap nails, even before glue - there was knotted cord holding our lives together. Sadly, most of us barely know how to tie even two or three knots. My guarantee: you will learn to master a small handful of knots that will meet almost every need you may have in camp - or your money back! Limit of 10, no fee. Saturday, 3:30-5pm, Bathhouse