Classes

9:00 -10:00 AM In the Craft Cabin

Beginner sewing class by Ottilde Akkermann

Seams coming apart after too many wonderful feasts? Shirt stabbed with a pointy thing on the field? Skirts torn on a fence trying to escape marauding invaders? Please come learn several simple hand stitches to sew new garb or repair your existing garb. Intended for people with little to no sewing experience. A basic sewing kit and a handout will be given to attendees. Limit 6 participants.

9:00 -10:00 AM on the Basketball Court

Buttons, Buttonholes, and Eyelets, oh my! by Lady Meadb O’Connell

Ever wondered how buttons were made for people who couldn’t replace metal ones? Ever wonder how to get that nice eyelet done, or buttonhole sewn so it doesn’t unravel the fabric? These may look like a lot of work, or very intricate. And while they can be as elaborate as you want them to be, they all stem from the same basic stitches used. In this class, we will go over the making of cloth buttons, making buttonholes, and hand sewn eyelets, as well as attaching the buttons to go through the buttonholes. Limit 6 participants

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on the Basketball Court

A Drop-In Class with Mistress Alexis MacAlister doing informal teaching as a drop in of Bottlecap Pincushions

Mistress Alexis will have felt, fiberfill, embroidery floss, and, of course, bottlecaps to create pincushions for the people of Trimaris to give away next year at Gulf Wars. What is this, you ask? Let us explain! No, there is too much… Let us sum up. We’re making pincushions to give away to people next year at Gulf Wars to show the kindness, generosity, and downright wonderful qualities of the People of Trimaris to the rest of the Known World. If pincushions are not your thing, then perhaps some other small gift of kindness. This is not designed to be a big expense for anyone, but a demonstration of the wonderful kindness that the People of Trimaris exhibit on a daily basis.

For more information, tutorials, and background details, check out this page! https://www.facebook.com/groups/217433997685839

11:00 AM -12:00 PM In the Craft Cabin

Nalbinding, Oslo Stitch by Lady Laska Koudelka

Learn how to start the Oslo stitch both straight and in the round, and increases and decreases to shape your work. If you have one, bring your own nalbinding needle to get a good feel for it. The instructor will have some to use in class. Limit 6 students. Cost: $1

1:00 -3:00 PM In the Craft Cabin

Goldwork Embroidery over Padding by Lady Laska Koudelka

Learn the best practices on couching down gold and silver threads over padding to create any design you want. All materials provided for the creation of a triskele. Limit 6 students. Cost: $5

1:00 -2:00 PM In the Craft Cabin

Renaissance Italian Women’s Hairstyles by Mirendil of Alardas

Tired of hats and veils? This hands-on workshop teaches techniques for the elaborate braided hairstyles worn in Renaissance Italy. Bring your own comb or brush; other materials provided (optional donation). Limit 8 participants.

3:00 – 4:00 PM In the Craft Cabin

Cordials 101 by Lady Sarah Bekah the Gentle

Cordial 101...We will be working hands on while learning the domestic science of Cordials. Learn how to put one together and how to document them. Limit 6 participants. $5 donation.

3:00 – 4:00 PM In the Craft Cabin

Peer-like Qualities by Master Miyamoto Toramasa, OP

Have you ever been curious about peer-like qualities? What are they and what do peers look for in candidates? Peers - would you like to share what makes a good candidate in your eyes? Please join me for a round table discussion of what are the PLQ's and how to improve on them.

4:00 - 5:00 PM in the Craft Cabin

Youth & Basic Heraldry by Lady Sarah Bekah the Gentle

Come have a fun time learning about heraldry, heraldic devices, and how they are put together! You will make your own device and there will be coloring!