*Schedule is in EASTERN Time
We have classes happening in two sessions; 11:00am-11:55am, and 2:30-3:25pm
(*times may be slightly different the day of the event)
*Please email Hilla Stormbringer if you have a class you would like to offer at Bardic Madness.
To sign up to teach a class, please fill out the Class Submission Form.
Save where noted, classes suitable for all ages.
Class session 1 (11 to 12):
Improv Games - Master John Inchingham
Master John Inchingham the Fool introduces newcomers to the wonders of improvisation and provides veteran performers with a chance to test their abilities. Improvisation is taught both as an art-form in and of itself and as a means of creating ideas for the aspiring bard (and for the seasoned tunesmith with writer’s block). The class is fun and informal. Come prepared to move and to make a fool of yourself!
This is a Participation/Performing class.
Circle of Fifths: Keys and Chords - Isolde de la Ramee
Learn how to draw a Circle of Fifths and Fourths and its two most important uses.
Age 18 and older. No class size limit, 20 handouts. Class will be mostly lecture, but students will be given a blank form to fill in as they learn the information.
Method to the Madness - Owen Alun, OL
The how and why of bardic madness -- history, philosophy and game design -- a session with the original GM.
Age 12 and older. This is a Discussion class.
Class session 2 (2:30 to 3:30):
Performance Techniques That Actually Work - Count William of Fairhaven
The Art of Performance is often overlooked on its own merits. This class aims to help performers sharpen their performance skills. Lessons from the road on performing your improvements from a professional musican and performan with over 30 years of experience. We will cover interaction with audiences, small changes in styling and appearance, sound improvements and much more.
Age 18 and older. Bring yourselves and instruments are welcome. This is a Participation/Performing class.
Welsh Poetic Forms: Englynion and Awdlau - THL Dai Gerdwr
The poetic forms for the Englyn and the Awdl are some of the oldest in Welsh poetry, dating back to the 8th century. This class provides an overview of these forms that can can be as short as 3 lines and as long as a thousand. Knowledge of cynghanedd (Welsh Poetic alliteration) helpful but not required.
This is a Lecture class.
Intro to Netting - Camilla de la Reynarde
Looking for that final piece of 14th c. bling, a netted silk hair net? Here's the info to get you started.
Age 12 and older. Materials fee is $7 total for handout and kit. This is a Hands-on Learning class.
Medieval Fan Fiction - Magistra Fiana of Clare
An introduction to medieval "fan fiction" and how we can use it in our bardic adventures.
Open to all ages. This is a Lecture / Discussion class.