I haven't been able to turn my laptop on for about a month now. I wanted to upload the RUSH schedule and the remaining class descriptions at the beginning of March, but haven't been able to because of the computer issue. I'm sure people are getting antsy/curious, so I'm uploading a copy here. Once I'm able to use my computer again, I'm upload it to the RUSH website along with all of the class descriptions.
We weren't able to book a demo of the printing press, but there will be medieval manuscripts available to flip through!
Looking at Pots- tips from a potter
We weren't able to book a demo of the printing press, but there will be medieval manuscripts available to flip through!
Heraldry
Survey of Heraldic Displays
HL
Vincent de Vere
What use is your heraldry if you
never use it? Heraldic displays come in many forms and styles, from flags and
banners to garb. This class will include a list of online resources for
information on heraldic displays and garments, display of examples, discussion
of various construction techniques and the related pros and cons to several
techniques. It is meant to show that there are many inexpensive and easy ways
to start your heraldic displays as well and many advanced and challenging ways.
Silent Heraldry 101
Lady Nesscia inghean
Chearnaigh
This class will teach some basic signs for
people who are interested in Silent Heraldry. But never fear! If you already
know some sign language, during the class we will also discuss what you need to
do to get ready for court. The steps you need to consider to begin. Also, we
will discuss what happens if a Deaf or Hard of Hearing person shows up and you
were not expecting to be Silent Herald (AKA stunt heralding). Your instructor,
Lady Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh, is a nationally certified interpreter in the
modern world and has taught sign language and Silent Heraldry classes at Lilies
for the past two years and is currently Calontir's Good Hand Herald.
Beginning SCA Titles and Etiquette
Duchess Aislinn
Morcroft
An introductory class on SCA/Calontir awards,
titles, how to address people of various rank, and what court is like. All ages
welcome.
Mysteries of the College
of Heralds
Mistress Sofya la Rus
The submission process, common pitfalls, and
what the new rules mean to the lay person.
Costuming
Hood Construction
HL
Issabell St. Charles
Learn basic hood construction for many
different personas. Patterns will be
available for tracing, bring your own paper for patterns (something large, like
a roll of wrapping paper).
Basic Gloves: History
and Construction
HL Vincent de Vere
Variations of gloves have been found
throughout period and in many cultures. They were as useful to our predecessors
as they are to us, and they make a cool accessory. This will be a beginning
level class that will identify several online resources for information related
to mittens, three fingered gloves and five fingered gloves, glove making,
materials and tools needed for glove making, and some basic patterns for glove
making. It will include several examples of functional gloves that are
constructed using modern, normal sewing machine and a demonstration of
technique. The techniques can also be translated to hand sewing but the
instructor no longer has the patience needed to hand sew more gloves.
Making Buttons from Cloth or Wrapped Beads
HL Giraude Benet
Buttons in period were often made of cloth and also wooden beads
wrapped with interwoven threads. Learn the basics of making each type of button
and how to use them. Materials will be provided.
From Costume to Clothing: Using accessories to make your
look more authentic
Duchess Aislinn
Morcroft
An overview lecture class looking at typical
SCA periods including Saxon/Norse, Norman/middle period Western European, and
14th-15th century accessories and their uses will be explored.
It’s Hip to be Square
Mistress Sofya la Rus
See how you can dress yourself from head to toe with simple rectangular
patterns and draft a pattern for yourself if time permits.
Period Cosmetics
Lady Liadan
We will discover how cosmetics were used and MADE in period times. Including
recipes and resources to find out more about who, when and how of Makeup before
It was sold in stores. There will also be a chance to make your own take home
sample of a period recipe.
Performing Arts
Images of Dancers and Musicians in Middle Eastern Art
Sayyeda Samia al-Kaslaania
Examine images of dancers and musicians from
illuminated manuscripts, carvings, and painting from the Middle East in the Middle Ages (this will not include
Persian or Ottoman art).
Recorder Ensemble Hour 1
Master Christian
d'Hiver
Bring some recorders and a music stand. If
you have copies of the Rosenberg books, bring them, too. We'll take a look at some music, as if we were
an ensemble. Emphasis on explicit explanations of good ensemble practices. Minimum age: 8.
Recorder Ensemble Hour 2
Master Christian
d'Hiver
Bring some recorders and a music stand. If
you have copies of the Rosenberg books, bring them, too. We'll take a look at some music, as if we were
an ensemble. Emphasis on explicit explanations of good ensemble practices.
During the second hour, we'll spend time looking at a difficult piece. Minimum age: 8. No prerequisites, first hour
is not necessary to take the second hour.
European Dance for Everyone!
Lord Dragomir Sasul
We will cover a wide variety of dances that
were done through out Europe. Covering English Country, Italian, and
French Bransles. The dances will be a wide variety and all the steps you need
to know will be taught beforehand. This class is for everyone from any skill
level. The class is two hours to allow time to do as many dances as possible if
you can only be there for an hour or less that is okay.
Textiles
Hand Sewing Techniques
Lady Caitlin nic
Raighne
You may not want to sew an entire outfit by
hand, but learning just a few basic hand stitches can allow you to make clothes
or other items without a sewing machine, or to make things sewn with a machine
less obviously so by eliminating visible machine stitching. This class will
teach the most basic hand stitches and seam techniques used in period.
Basic Embroidery
HL
Issabell St. Charles
Learn basic embroidery stitches. Materials will be provided for practicing.
Weaving: An introduction of the basics
Lady Judur bint Abd Al
Wahid
First hour is a class that gives a little
basic history, shows the student what they may need to get started, and how to
start weaving. Second hour continues
with more practical, hands-on: making
your own cards, drawing patterns, and weaving.
Limit:
10 students. Cost: $5.00 for supplies and handouts.
Rigid Heddle Weaving: More than just ups and downs
HL Esther bat Moshe
1st hour: Discussion of rigid heddle (not
card) weaving. Explanation of what a 'picked pattern' is. Books and samples of
picked patterns will be available. Also a loom warped for people to try. No
limit.
2nd hour: Warp a loom to weave a picked
pattern. Must have own loom and two colors of string. Choice of patterns will
be provided.
Limit 4. Some card/inkle weaving knowledge is helpful
for the second hour.
Weaving/Spinning
HL Kathryn Daggett
No description provided
Introduction to Fabric
Lady Catrijn vanden
Westhende
This class will cover the basics of fabric for people new to making
clothing. Main topics are fiber content, common weave types,
thickness/heaviness, and how those properties work (or sometimes don't) in a
piece of clothing, with swatches and example garments passed around for
reference.
Understanding
Cloth- Using the properties of textiles to their advantage
HL Marguerite des Baux
This is a combined lecture and hands-on
discussion of the properties of cloth. I will discuss the differences in fiber,
structure, and color, finishing techniques, and other properties of cloth that
make one piece of cloth more suitable than another for a given use. I will
bring examples to demonstrate the differences.
Basic Fingerloop Braids
HL Giraude Benet
The fingerloop braiding technique was used to
create both functional and decorative braids that were used for many purposes
in the Middle Ages and beyond. This class will present the basics of how to
make fingerloop braid and will cover several braid patterns of five and six
loops. No fee for the materials and basic class handout, but copies of Compleat
Anachronist #108/Fingerloop Braids will be available for purchase.
Size limit:
six students
Life Sciences
Herbalism
Ségnat ingen Fháeláin
No description provided
Early Medieval Gardens, 600-1200CE
Susan Eberly
A brief overview of what a sampling of primary sources can tell us
about early medieval vernacular gardens, tapping such treasures as the plan of
St. Gall and the waterworks ground plan of Canterbury; documents that deal with
the landscape, such as the English and Anglo-Norman charters, the Domesday
Book, and Charlemagne's Capitulare de Villis; medieval herbals – Dioscorides,
Pseudo-Apuleius, the Lacnunga, and the Læcbok; word lists like that of Aelfric;
and works of medieval gardeners themselves, such as Walafrid Strabo and
Henricus Anglicus.
Getting Started with Sourdough
HL Brighid O'Mahuna
I will lead the class in the preparation and
problems associated with making bread from a sourdough starter. Participants
will receive everything they need for the two week needed in the growing of a
sourdough starter, with live cultures, to use for bread and roll making.
Leather Drinking Vessels
Lord Eric Thorn
A how to class on making leather mugs and
glasses, from cutting the leather to the finshed item and the step inbetween.
Looking at Pots- tips from a potter
Sir Lars Vilhjalmsson
An opportunity to learn from a potter how to evaluate the pots available to prospective buyers. "What makes a good pot good?" Construction methods and firing technologies will be discussed. Period, non-period, and anachronistic, will also be discussed.
Wars
SCA Fighting: A non-smelly tutorial
Sir Lars Vilhjalmsson
A question and answer session for fighters,
and non-fighters, about the core physical activity of our system of governance.
All levels of experience welcome. Discussion will go where the questions lead
it. No armour, or fighting experience required. If your question is about a
weapons system, bring your weapon(s). No actual combat will take place.
Straight to the Point
HL William Fletcher of
Carbery
How to straighten wooden arrows for
archery: Each participant may bring one
arrow that they would like to check and or straighten. The arrow must be of wood not bamboo.
The Book of Drills and Melees
Sir Lars Vilhjalmsson
An opportunity to review various types of
training scenarios and fighting event schemes used to train the Calontir Army
in years past. Ideally suited for those wishing to plan fighting events or
train small to large armies. Taught by a former Dean of the Calontir War College, author of "the Book."
SCA Culture
Ask a Peer: Triple peer question and answer session
Sir Lars Vilhjalmsson
An opportunity to ask one or more triple peers
about student/peer relationships, or the process of becoming a peer without a
specific mentor. Questions on other subjects will also be welcome, though the
quality of answers will vary.
SCA on a Shoestring
Lady Jacqueline de Meux
Ideas and discussion of how to participate in the modern middle ages
without breaking
the bank.
Recruitment and Retention Forum and Networking
HL Vincent de Vere
Recruitment is vital to the future
continuation of our hobby. Retention goes hand in hand with recruitment. The
most effective way to have recruitment in your group is not to have it all on
the chatelaines shoulders, but something every member is part of. This will be
a guided discussion about recruitment and retention techniques and resources as
well as networking between those interested in R&R. It is open to the
official and the unofficial recruiters in our Society.
