Plant Four On

After three succesful online events, the Drachenwald Herbalist Guild is ready for a fourth session! So, please join us for another afternoon  filled with awesome classes on all things related to herbs! 

The event will be held on Zoom, so no need to leave your comfy chair.

Event schedule 

13.30 - 14.00  Arrival and welcome

14.00 - 14.45 Gwerful an Filí - The Language of Herbs

A presentation on how herbs have been woven into poetry and prose.

14.45 - 15.30 Ava van Allecmere - Quince Pie

16.00 - 16.45 Miriel atte Wille - Chemistry of medieval plant dyeing

A short (25 min without questions) lecture on the chemistry behind medieval plant dying, with madder, weld and woad as examples. We will explore how and why dye/pigment molecules adsorbes on wool and what conditions is best for a better chemical reaction and thus a stronger colour. Some information on how it was done in the medieval times is mentioned as well.

16.45 - 17.30 Dáire Ó Lochlainn - To coppice and to pollard

A brief survey of original manuscripts, archeology and modern agriscience will be undertaken to: demonstrate the uses of pre-1600 coppicing and pollarding; identify their legacy on the landscape, and; explore current thoughts on the practices and how they might inform SCA gardening and crafts. 

17.30 - end  Panel discussion

Drachenwald Herbalist Guild: upcoming changes and challenges

Please note that the times are in the Central European Time zone.

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