Semester 2

Aug 24th - 25th, 2024

From the Dean

Greetings Good Gentles,

Thank you to everyone who attended St Florian University, Semester 2! It was fantastic to see some familiar faces from Semester 1, to welcome some old friends, and to meet our lovely newcomers.

Huge thanks go to our teachers, especially, who shared their wisdom and enthusiasm with us, and gave us plenty of inspiration to take home to our own projects! Class notes and recordings are available below, if you missed out, or would just like a refresher.

I look forward to welcoming you to our next semester in February 2025!

In Service to the Arts & Sciences,
Countess Safiya bint 'Abd al-Shahid

Classes & Notes

All About Award Scrolls - The Honourable Lord Kamara Skleraina

Join the Honourable Lord Kamara for an inside look at what happens from when you receive an award to when you receive your scroll. The class will also cover how the College of Scribes works and how you can become a Scribe (plus some hands on experience).

Blackwork Embroidery for Beginners - Viscomtess Huguette de Saint Germain

Learn the fundamentals of blackwork (monochrome) embroidery with Viscomtess Huguette! Blackwork is the perfect technique to decorate your collars, cuffs, coifs, and more!

Chausses (Sew Along) - Duke Gabriel de Beaumont

Sew along with Duke Gabriel and make yourself a pair of padded chausses to go under your leg armour. This is not a structured class, and Gabs will be "just sitting in a corner on a table making chausses".

The Concussion Discussion - Master Henry Fox

Join Master Henry for a discussion about concussion, primarily as it pertains to martial activities in the SCA. We will discuss the results of the concussion survey (see Recommended Reading below), and new research on the best ways to protect our brains.

📄 Master Henry's notes are available on Academia.edu

Elizabethan Coifs - Huguette de Saint Germain

Sew along with Viscomtess Huguette and make your own iconic Elizabethan women's coif.

Gongfu Cha: The Art of Chinese Tea - The Honourable Lord Wei Ming Cheng

Join the Honourable Lord Wei Ming Cheng for a deep dive into the ancient and delicious art of Chinese tea.

Make a German Flat Hat - The Honourable Baroness Grete Englehardtz

Make a German Flat Hat (also known as a Tellerbarret) with Baroness Grete! This fashionable hat will suit all genders and stations, from the landsknechts on campaign, to the fanciest courtiers.

Make a Market Wallet - Lady Batista de Bardi

Make your own market wallet! Worn over the shoulder or hung on a staff, market wallets were a simple and practical way to carry things in the Middle Ages, and they are a great way to carry your gear at SCA events.

Making & Maintaining Arrows - The Honourable Lady Ismena Gamel

Join THL Ismena for a hands-on demonstration of how to make and maintain blunt arrows for SCA combat and sharp arrows for target shooting.

Medieval Astronomy: Playtime! - Lady Yaroslava Solovei

Sundials, astrolabes, armillary spheres, oh my - but what is a Regiomontanus dial, or a Navicula? My devices have been breeding, and I'm bringing them all for show and tell. We will also discuss how people in history understood and measured the passage of time.

Safavids Are Like Onions - The Honourable Lord Kamara Skleraina

THL Kamara presents: an introduction to the many layers of 16th century Safavid Persian garb for all genders! Plus patterning tips to make your own!

📄THL Kamara's notes