All times listed are in MST UTC-7.
If there is a discrepancy between this listing and any other listing, the excel spreadsheet schedule will be taken as correct.
Laurel Roadshow
Saturday, January 7 - 8:00pm MST
Sunday, January 8 - 9:00am MST
Principal Heralds' Meeting
Saturday, January 7 - 7:00pm MST
Submission Heralds' Meeting
Sunday, January 8 - 8:00am MST
Heraldic Jeopardy - Beginner Heralds
Friday, January 6 - 7:00pm MST
Saturday, January 7 - 5:00pm MST
Host: Eirik of Two Ravens (Avacal)
Heraldic Jeopardy - Advanced Heralds
Saturday, January 7 - 6:00pm MST
Host: Eirik of Two Ravens (Avacal)
College of Heralds - Imaginary Cocktail Hour
Saturday, January 7 - 2:00pm MST
Host: Nika Dmitrieva doch' Zvezdina (Ealdormere)
It's about that time of year again. Join your Tyrant for an hour of slightly organized chaos, rampant puns, and initial plotting for this year's April 1 Imaginary Letter of Intent (theme: RPGs and Fantasy). New Imaginary heralds are more than welcome, especially if you started to consider how to draw a pun rampant.
25 Basic Signs for Court
Sunday, January 8 - 12:00pm noon MST
Instructor: Maestra Suzanne de la Ferté (Atlantia)
In this hand on class, we will learn and practice the 25 basic signs needed to herald Court.
A Romp through Women’s Relationships in Middle English Bynames:
Some preliminary research on women’s matronymics and women’s names with multiple bynames
Sunday, January 8 - 2:00pm MST
Instructor: Scolastica la souriete (East)
This class discusses the current results of an on-going research project looking at women's matronymics and women's names containing multiple bynames, with analysis of what I found.
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AeboXfW8NQR28mCihGKSDVKULhObEGj1/view?usp=sharing
A Techie's Guide to the Ordinary & Armorial
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00pm MST
Instructor: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin (East)
Nearly every book herald comes into contact with the Society's O&A system, but only a few go behind the curtains to see how it works.
This class will cover the history of the armorial database; the delimited text files that store the records; the software that drives the O&A website; search-engine criteria and scoring logic; structure of the ordinary; using regular expressions; monthly database update procedures; other ways to access this data; and possible enhancements for the years ahead.
(The class assumes basic familiarity with book heraldry and computer technology. You do not need to be a programmer or database expert to understand the material.)
Arabic Heraldry
Saturday, January 7 - 8:00am MST
Instructor: Taran Saraev (Trimaris)
An overview of Arabic naming practices, armory practices, and scroll work viewed within a frame work for SCA use.
Arabic pronunciation
Saturday, January 7 - 9:00am MST
Saturday, January 7 - 10:00am MST
Instructor: Sara al-Garnatiyya (Meridies)
This class will look at the basics of classical Arabic pronunciation, aka how to pronounce those really complex Arabic names.
Armorial Book Club
Friday, January 6 - 6:00pm MST
Instructor: Iago ab Adam (An Tir)
Come take a guided tour through a period armorial.
Armory Conflict Checking with the Complex Search Form
Friday, January 6 - 10:00pm MST
Saturday, January 7 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Beatrice Domenici della Campana (Northshield)
For heralds who already know the basics of armory conflict checking, this class will teach the use of the Complex Search Form. Attendees should already be *fluent* in charge group theory and conflict checking rules under SENA. Students will learn techniques for searching for armory conflicts by coding with the Complex Search Form, as well as an overview of the codes used for that Form and in the O&A database. Class will also touch on "Traps" inherent in the Complex Search and how best to avoid them to more quickly find potential conflicts.
Armory Conflict Checking with SENA
Friday, January 6 - 8:00pm MST
Saturday, January 7 - 9:00am MST
Instructor: Beatrice Domenici della Campana (Northshield)
Learn how to apply the armory conflict checking rules in SENA (section A.5 and some appendices) using actual submitted examples (or examples brought up by students). Course is interactive and intended to work through questions about how the rules work when used by consulting and commenting heralds.
Blazon 101
Sunday, January 8 - 2:00pm MST
Instructor: Arwyn of Leicester, OP, OL (Avacal)
An introductory class about heraldic design and how to describe it. Learn simple ways to understand the blazon
Constructing and Documenting Award and Order Names
Saturday, January 7 - 7:00am MST
Instructor: Mistress Alys Mackyntoich (East)
This class discusses the rules for documenting registerable award and order names in the SCA, how to explain those rules to interested non-heralds such as Crowns and Coronets, and how to construct such names. We will also touch on way to get constructive populace input when naming orders.
Digital Heraldry with Inkscape
Sunday, January 8 - 4:00pm MST
Instructor: Vémundr Syvursson (An Tir)
An introduction to using Inkscape, an Open Source vector graphics program, for electronic emblazoning of heraldic devices and badges. We will briefly cover the Inkscape user interface, some useful tricks, and some resources available to the digital heraldic artist. No experience needed, open to anyone interested. Taught by the current Couronne Rouge Herald of An Tir, maintainer of the An Tir Roll of Arms.
Discussion on Tournament heralding
Saturday, January 7 - 12:00pm noon MST
Instructor: Blailith Red (Avacal)
Discussion on preparing and the tournament from invocation of the list to final matches
Documenting Names From Oral Traditions
Sunday, January 8 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Kallinikos Gavras (Midrealm)
This class will demonstrate how to document names for submissions in the SCA from sources that were passed down as oral traditions and only recorded in writing after the end of our period. It will cover how to determine the approximate age of oral traditions using textual and extra-textual information, and how to construct passable name-phrases based on the available information. The class will specifically include Indigenous American, Polynesian, and African cultures.
East Asian Names
Saturday, January 7 - 3:00pm MST
Instructor: Lord Choi Min (he/him) (Midrealm)
An overview of my research on/for East Asian names (and armory) submissions, and a tailored overview of how the languages work to those who are attending. My focus is on Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, but can talk about Vietnamese, Ryukyu, and other languages that use Chinese characters.
Google Book Search: How To for Names
Saturday, January 7 - 5:00pm MST
Instructor: Lilie Dubh inghean ui Mordha, Ragged Staff Herald (East)
Google has many many books scanned and uploaded to the interface. Which means that the name element you are searching for might appear in a periodly published book. Come see how to use Google Book Search for tips on how to find that stubborn name element.
Heraldic Achievement for SCA Artists
Sunday, January 8 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Master Raven Mayne,OL (Atenveldt)
I will show all the elements of a Heraldic Achievement and the process my wife and I go through for designing one through the eye of an artisan.
How To Extract Names from Latin Documents
Saturday, January 7 - 10:00am MST
Instructor: Mistress Alys Mackyntoich (East)
This intermediate-level class is for people who wish to use primary sources written in Latin to research names. It will cover how to recognize names in Latin and the grammar of Latin names (including how to recognize or create the nominative form from the document). There will be a chance to practice these skills with sample documents. Attendees will get the most out of this class if they have an understanding of naming concepts such as nominative and genitive forms.
It Takes a College
Friday, January 6 - 3:00pm MST
Sunday, January 8 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Nest verch Gwilim (Atlantia)
Roundtable discussion of heraldic education, for Education Heralds and anyone else with an interest in furthering education within the College of Arms
Korean Names from the 13th and 14th Centuries
Saturday, January 7 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Herveus d'Ormonde (Atlantia)
Korean names and name elements dated to the 13th and 14th centuries taken from Biographical Tables of the Goryeo Period. Discussion of Korean name structure. Lists of names and name parts from which Korean names can be constructed.
Mongol Heraldry
Friday, January 6 - 7:00pm MST
Instructor: Taran Saraev (Trimaris)
An overview of Mongol naming practices, armory practices, and scroll work viewed within a framework for SCA use.
Monsters Under the Bed
Friday, January 6 - 9:00pm MST
Saturday, January 7 - 8:00am MST
Instructor: Arwyn of Leciester, OP, OL (Avacal)
Come learn about some cool (not as much used) monsters and how to create carefully ones within the rules.
Picking and Researching an SCA Name
Friday, January 6 - 5:00pm MST
Instructor: Mistress Alys Mackyntoich (East)
This beginner's class covers the requirements of the rules for registering names, what a SCA name must contain, and how to conduct basic heraldic research from reliable sources.
Principal Herald 101
Saturday, January 7 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Emma de Fetherstan, Laurel Queen of Arms (Ansteorra)
Interested in someday being a Principal Herald, or are a new Principal Herald? This class will attempt to cover the job description, necessary basics, and expand into a bit more of the expected day to day job of being a Principal Herald of your kingdom. If you are or have been a Principal Herald, stop by and chime in with your own tips and tricks on how to best be effective at this rather unique Greater Officer job!
Projection for Voice Heralds
Sunday, January 8 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Sara al-Garnatiyya (Meridies)
How to project your voice to be heard, dos/don'ts, as well as vocal exercises to help warm up your voice
Researching Beyond Europe
Saturday, January 7 - 5:00pm MST
Instructor: Juliana de Luna (An Tir)
In this class, we'll explore online academic - and other - resources that can be useful in documenting heraldic submissions for non-European cultures. We'll talk about where to find archaeological and artistic information, as well as information about plants and animals before 1600.
Russian Heraldry
Saturday, January 7 - 4:00pm MST
Instructor: Taran Saraev (Trimaris)
An overview of Russian naming practices, armory practices, and scroll work viewed within a frame work for SCA use
Sign Herald Roundtable
Saturday, January 7 - 3:00pm MST
Instructor: Maestra Suzanne de la Ferté (Atlantia)
Come and share the exciting things you've done to promote Sign Heraldry in your Kingdom. Ask questions and brainstorm problem resolution. Tell me what I, as Society Sign Herald Deputy, can do to help you.
South American Names
Saturday, January 7 - 2:00pm MST
Instructor: Juliana de Luna (An Tir)
In this class, we'll explore what we know about languages and personal names from the Andean areas of South America. We'll talk about resources that are available for data mining as well as what we know about the content of names.
Using Scandinavian diplomataria for fun and profit
Saturday, January 7 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Birittha Wf (Drachenwald)
This class looks at the online national archives of various Nordic countries. The goal is to give some ideas of how to use these tools for name documentation.
A comparative study of different ink recipes
Sunday, January 8 - 2:00pm MST
Instructor: Lady Alfhild de Foxley (Drachenwald)
A comparative study of how different medieval ink recipes is made and how that can effect the final result.
Acanthus leaf borders
Sunday, January 8 - 8:00am MST
Instructor: Tania Crossingham
Learn how to create scrolling acanthus leaf borders as used in 15th century manuscripts. I will show you how to draw and paint these borders which are perfect for scrolls and other illumination projects.
Artistic Basics: Perspective, Figure Drawing, and Shading
Saturday, January 7 - 6:00am MST
Instructor: Kit (Wellner) (Atlantia)
We will spend time with these basic concepts, how to render them, and certain significance in historical context.
Building Scrolls
Sunday, January 8 - 3:00pm MST
Instructor: Bran Mydwynter (Atlantia)
You won't find a 100% perfect baronial service scroll in a 14th century manuscript. Moreover, not all places and times had the sort of manuscript culture that easily lends itself to an SCA scroll. _Every single exemplar_ requires some adjustment. In this talk I will describe ways in which example pages can be used to construct a scroll, suggest methods for using period pieces to create nontraditional scrolls, and explore a few approaches for levelling up your scroll-building by using more than a single exemplar in a considered, educated, historically-informed way. By the end, I hope you'll come away with new confidence and inspiration, as we demystify the process of building scrolls. [This class will not be recorded.]
Chigiri-e: The art of Japanese collage
Friday, January 6 - 5:00pm MST
NEW SESSION - Saturday, January 7 - 8:00pm MST - THIS SESSION WILL BE RECORDED FOR THE INSTRUCTOR'S PERSONAL USE
Instructor: Shinjo Takame (Lochac)
In the 12th Century, the ladies of the imperial court created beautiful, illuminated collage pages for the poems they sent to their lovers and to each other. Learn the history and techniques of these precious works of art and you can attempt to recreate one yourself.
Handout: https://shinjotakame.files.wordpress.com/2023/01/chigiri-e-hand-out.pdf
East Asian Calligraphy and Illumination
Sunday, January 8 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Lord Choi Min (he/him) (Midrealm)
An in-depth overview of East Asian Calligraphy and ways to apply them to SCA scrolls. This class will cover: languages, text options, history, techniques, tools and materials, historical exemplars, and SCA examples, for all East Asian scribal-adjacent techniques - that I am currently aware of.
Fancy Penwork
Saturday, January 7 - 9:00pm MST
Instructor: MeiLan (Æthelmearc)
Introductory class to fancy pen flourishes and cadels
Franco-What?
Friday, January 6 - 4:00pm MST
Instructor: Mistress Alicia Langland
Love Celtic manuscripts but wish they had a bit more bling? Are you intimidated by their intricacy? Looking for another illumination style to add to your early-period wheelhouse? If so, the Franco-Insular style of illumination might be exactly what you are looking for!
Join us for a look at some gloriously glitzy manuscripts!
Getting Grounded
Saturday, January 7 - 9:00am MST
Instructor: Kit (Wellner) (Atlantia)
We will look at some of the most common grounds (papers) used by the SCA for scrollwork with an emphasis on black papers.
The Grinch's Guide to Early Period Scrolls
Saturday, January 7 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Dame Asa Gormsdottir, OL (Ealdormere)
Powerpoint lecture surveying Anglo-Saxon, Irish, Norse, Migration and Roman treasures in jewellery, metalwork, and carving. Demonstrates how to incorporate their designs and motifs in scrolls that honour the recipient's persona AND are fun and satisfying to make. This artefact-based illumination technique is particularly useful for cultures with few surviving extant calligraphy and illumination exemplars.
Heraldic Achievement for SCA Artists
Sunday, January 8 - 11:00am MST
Instructor: Master Raven Mayne,OL (Atenveldt)
I will show all the elements of a Heraldic Achievement and the process my wife and I go through for designing one through the eye of an artisan.
Locating Exemplars
Saturday, January 7 - 10:00am MST
Instructor: Kit (Wellner) (Atlantia)
We will look at types of period manuscripts and the characteristics of each and then explore the search engines of several major repositories.
Metal Pens in the SCA time Period
Saturday, January 7 - 12:00pm noon MST
Instructor: Ian theGreen (Ansteorra)
We will be talking about metal alloy pens from 100 CE to 1600 CE. And looking at how some modern recreations work.
OOPS! What Do I Do Now???: Fixing Scribal Errors
Saturday, January 7 - 5:00pm MST
Instructor: Sigriðr galdrakona GALA Eiriksdottir (An Tir)
You're JUST about done that scroll or charter you've been working hours, days, months even, when suddenly *SPLAT*, you've dropped red paint in the middle of your masterpiece. So NOW what?
This class is a cheeky, humourous look at how people in period fixed ~ Or DIDNT fix ~ their OOPSES... And what WE can do when errors happen.
Prerequisite: A sense of humour and ability to laugh at our OOPSES 😁
No materials needed other than note taking stuffs if you wish.
Period Pigment: What and How?
Saturday, January 7 - 8:00am MST
Instructor: Kit (Wellner) (Atlantia)
What are the main period pigment? How do you work wi and use them? How are they processed? This is an overview of pigments used in period with a Q&A.
Practical Micrography
Saturday, January 7 - 2:00pm MST
Instructor: THL Michelle of Harris upon York (Caid)
Have you ever seen a picture made of words and wanted to do that? Learn about this fun form of 9th century scribal arts and even have the opportunity to try it yourself. If you want to scribe along during the class have a preferred medium to draw/calligraphy on and a very fine pen or marker (Micron pens are amazing).
Procreate (iPad) for Scroll and Charter Design
Sunday, January 8 - 10:00am MST
Instructor: Gracia Abrabanel (An Tir)
Learn to use a design program, Procreate, to design custom scrolls and charters. We’ll discuss layout, setting, grids, tools, using layers, exporting and printing.
Roasting the Scribes (Even Late Monks Made Mistakes)
Friday, January 6 - 6:00pm MST
Instructor: THL Merewen de Sweynesheie (An Tir)
Need a bit of motivation to prove to yourself you can do it? Want to learn to fix mistakes? Just want to make fun of a few medieval monks to pass the time? This class is for you. In this class we'll explore some of the mistakes, mishaps, and outright absurdities drawn and written by medieval scribes, as well as discussing ways to fix mistakes on various surfaces.
Script from ‘script!
Saturday, January 7 - 6:00pm MST
Instructor: Master Adnar Dionadair (Ealdormere)
We’ll look at some of the nuances of re-creating a ‘ductus’ straight from manuscript - the best teacher
Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax: Customizing & Personalizing Scrolls
Friday, January 6 - 7:00pm MST
Instructor: Meadhbh Ramsay (Midrealm)
Standard Bar and Ivy is beautiful, but if you want to take your scrolls to the next level, personalizing them to your recipients is a great way to do so. This class has dozens of photos displaying customization of scrolls with discussion of different ways to personalize and suggested means for sourcing information about your recipient without spilling the beans.
Tiny Tips: Work Smarter, not Harder
Saturday, January 7 - 7:00am MST
Instructor: Kit (Wellner) (Atlantia)
I will share innumerable tips and tricks to make your scribal time less stressful - and less expensive.
Tracing , A scribes secret weapon
Friday, January 6 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Elizabeth of Roxbury Mill (Midrealm)
Creating award scrolls using clip art and manuscript folios
Versals and Other Capitals
Saturday, January 7 - 7:30pm MST
Instructor: Master Adnar Dionadair (Ealdormere)
Learn to construct capitals with ease and comfort! You’ll want to keep any sort of doodle pad and doodling implements handy
WHAT DO YOU MEAN RED & BLUE DON'T MAKE PURPLE??? - Colour Theory for Scribal Artists
Saturday, January 7 - 3:00pm MST
Instructor: Sigriðr galdrakona GALA Eiriksdottir (An Tir)
What colour should I use next? What colours are period? Why would anyone want to MAKE their own BLACK? How do I make SKIN TONES? Why doesn’t RED & BLUE make PURPLE like we all were taught in kindergarten?
In this class we will explore the world of COLOUR, both the theoretical and practical choice of colours for Scribes. We will explore the medieval meaning behind some colours, period colour palettes, why some colours work together and why some don’t, using period, modern and SCA examples. I’ll give some suggestions for exercises you can practice at home to expand your colour palette and also “recipes” for making your own flesh tones, blacks and other colours you can mix yourself…
No pre-requisites.
Bring note taking material.
If there is time and there is interest, we can look at mixing some colours, so if you wish, bring your paints, palette, palette knife, a sketch book, paint brush, water etc...
There is an LARGE, FULL-COLOUR PDF of this Powerpoint Presentation available to download. You DO NOT need to print this but a link will be provided for you to download and refer to as you wish. You may also share this PDF with others as long as credit is given.
Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H5X5fISDL-VcD_7z7K9oVkTHrpOCV4Wb/view?usp=drivesdk
Writing Custom Wordings for Award Scrolls based on Period Sources
Sunday, January 8 - 1:00pm MST
Instructor: Baron Colyne Stewart, OP (Ealdormere)
Do you want to learn how to craft custom wordings for award scrolls that are not only based on period sources but that are based on the recipient’s persona? Join HE Colyne Stewart (author of The Compleat Anachronist #167: Composing SCA Award Texts) as he walks you through his creative process.