Arts & Sciences

Performing Arts

• Poet Laureate Competition

2 pm Raintree Pavillion

Original poetry performed solo by the author, held twice a year, currently at Spring and Fall Crown Tourney.

We have a Original Poetry Book, created decades ago (and still going!) that holds the wealth of our Poet’s passions. Add yours to it’s worthy number. The victor also bears the Belled-Baldric of the Poet Laureate. Details are available here.

• Masque Laureate Competition

2 pm Raintree Pavillion

Traditionally, Masque Laureate is held twice a year, currently at Spring and Fall Crown Tourney. Group performances are welcome, as are solo performances. Material need not be original, but the original pieces are permitted by solo artists if accompanied by an instrument. A number of performance options are possible. The victor bears the Belled-Baldric til next the competition finds a new and worthy artisan. Details are available here.

• Bardic Circle

TBD

Join this informal gathering of bards (and fans of bardic performance) as the evening festivities begin after feast and court. Participants take turns offering short performances of songs, poems and other bardic arts, so that everyone who wants to perform gets a chance to take part.

Classes and Open Workshops

• Friday – Raintree Pavilion

  • CURRENTLY NO SCHEDULED CLASSES

• Saturday – Raintree Pavilion

  • Table 1

    • 1pm

Baron Bilgisayar
Saladin Part 1 – Medieval Knight, The ‘All powerful Sultan and the Uniter Of Islam’
Early development of one of the most famous Muslim knights that came out of the Crusades.

• • • 2pm
      Poet & Masque Laureate Competition

    • 3pm

Lady Laska Koudelka
Ukrainian Peasant Garb
Learn about comfortable and striking option for Trimarian Clime.

• • • 4pm

Lynn of Darkwater
Coiled basket weaving class.
No fee. But donations welcome.

• • Table 2

    • 12 Noon

Lady Laska Koudelka
Goldwork Embroidery with Gold Bullion
Learn how to work with gold bits and bobs, no prior knowledge of embroidery required.  Class cap is 10 students, with a class fee of $10.

• • • 1pm

Wulfwyn Aet Hamtune
How to enter a food preparation A&S project.
Food entries for Art/Sci Competitions- Why you should do it, how to do it, the various ways to do it.  Why the Art/ Sci community needs you to do it.  Research, documentation, and a tutorial on the judging rubrics currently in use in Trimaris.  You can absolutely do this!  Open to any skill level from rank beginner to masterful cook.  Let me help you identify and reach your goals.

• 2pm
  Poet & Masque Laureate Competition

• 3pm

Don Robert the Bald or HL Robert the Bald
Introduction to Brewing
The science behind fermentation and achieving success with your first attempt.

• • • 4pm

Lady Asul bint Hilalam: Marla Roberson
She turned me into a Newt!:  Divination tools and processes in the Medieval Era
Join the Medieval Forest witches: Duchess Ily, Baroness Thyri, Ly Anaya Renarde, and Ly Asul bint Hilala to find out  if the stars would impacted your persona’s life, various divination tools to “see” how the future would have turn out, and spells to protect you and your house.

• Feast Hall

  • 1 pm

Baroness Alexis MacAlister, OL, OP

Bottlecap Pincushions: These little things are great for your travel sewing kit, an largess, and for sewing at home.  I have a bottlecap pincushion for needles, pins, and safety pins in my travel sewing kit.  I have another for veil pins in my head covering box.  All you need to know how to do is sew &/ or embroidery.  You can make them as simple or as fancy as you like.  All materials are provided (Felt, fiber fill, embroidery floss).  Needles and scissors will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own.  All ages welcome, younger children should be accompanied by an adult.  Donation: $1.  No limit.

• 2:30 pm

Lord Gunnarr Inn Hviti (Matt Kelley) 

Heron’s Magical Macnines

Come learn about the magical machines created by Heron of Alexandria, which used advanced scientific principles to astound 1st Century Greeks.  We will discuss many different types including the world’s first steam engine, a vending machine for Holy Water, and a magic fountain.  A handout will be provided and working models of some machines will be demonstrated.

• 3pm

HL Ekaterzyna Silesia

Youth Arts and Crafts (by the fireplace)

Youth craft details 

• 3:30pm

Lady Inga miðlungr

Medieval Trapezoidal Shoulder Bag

In this class you will hand sew a bag based on illuminations in the Maciejowski (or Margan) Bible from the 13th century.  Pre-cut canvas, and sewing tools/ threads will be provided.  Your bag will have an inner liner to hide the seams.  I don’t add tassels to my bags but I will have yarn available if you choose to make them.  These bags are very durable and comfortably fit many items.  Dimensions: bottom base is 13”, top opening is 8”, and height is 8”.  Class size limit: 6 students.  Fabric cost: $3.

• Art Barn

  • 12 Noon

Baroness Paigan Crawford

Medieval Latin Abbreviations, and how to adapt them to use in scrolls.

• 1pm

THL Satara Al-Katiba

Scribal Round Table

A roundtable discussion about illumination and calligraphy and how to apply to a scroll you are readly to create.

• 2pm

THL Satara Al-Katiba 

Understanding Manuscripts

A walk-thru of period manuscripts and the different styles used and how they have evolved over time.

• 3pm

HL Drahomira (Draza) Kosice

The Voynich Manuscript – It is called the most mysterious manuscript in the world.  Written in a language still not understood, this manuscript from the 15th century has thwarted attempts to translate and decode its secrets.  Come learn the history of the book, what is known so far nd try your hand at writing the script of gallows letters.

• The Grand Pavillion

  • 12 Noon

Marie Teresa Ponce de Leon

Belly Dance for Children

Please bring a scarf to dance with, if you have one.

• 1pm

Marie Teresa Ponce de Leon

Belly Dance for Adults

Please bring a scarf to dance with, if you have one.

• 2pm

Earl Seosaidh Blacksword

Style of two sword rattan fighting.

This fighting style was pioneered and used for many years to good effect by Sir Erin Breck Gordon, a Duke of Trimaris.  Sir Aaron used two short swords, but the style can be used with one short and one long sword.  Students should bring two swords.  Armor is optional, but hand protection is highly recommended.

• • 3pm

Jarl Ari Tyrbrandr

F#@% Ari

A lesson in how to beat sword and axe!

• 4pm

Lord Gunnarr Inn Hviti (Matt Kelley)

Left of Twang: Defense Against Combat Archery

Practical and tactical strategies for staying alive when archers are on the field.  Learn Proactive defense from a veteran combat archer and armored fighter.  This is the companion class for Cold Steel Rain – Be a Better Archer.  For this reason, archers are encouraged to attend. 

• Saturday – Art Barn 

  • 10am - 4pm Herald's Point

Open workshop for participants who want to consult with heralds on building / registering names or devices 

• • 10am - 4pm Scribes Point 

Open workshop for artisans who wish to work on calligraphy, illumination and other scribal arts. Curious about the scribal arts? Come meet scribes and learn more about what they do!

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