Classes

Class list is in progress with schedule subject to change

Scribal Table

Want to play around with some scribal materials and see what it’s like to make a scroll?

Head on over to the scribal table where you’ll find everything you need to try it out!

-Mistress Mayken van der Alst-

Sexy Insular Minuscule - 2hrs

(bring a calligraphy pen - cartridge, dip, or quill - teacher will supply a few) Adult-language introduction to the popular insular script

Parchment and You

Learn what is parchment, how it's made, and how to prepare your own piece of parchment for calligraphy and illumination in this hands-on class.

How to be a good Local Herald and Have Fun

-Gareth Dalyngrigge-

Luttrel Psalter

The Luttrell Psalter is one of the most beautifully illuminated manuscripts to survive the 14th century. This class will introduce the contents of the psalter, discussing the nature and purpose of its numerous and sometimes curious marginalia. The class will also explore the psalter's connection to its original owner, Sir Geoffrey Luttrell, and the English medieval society he lived in.

-Theadora Perplexa-

SCA Site Heraldry: Pianoforte

-Baroness Anna Dokeianina Syrakousina -

Egg Tempera for Beginners -2 hrs

Learn the ancient art of rendering dry pigments into paint using an emulsion of egg yolk as a binder. Great for all levels of scribes! Please bring pigments, brushes, paper, and palettes. The paints cannot be re-constituted like gouache, so plan accordingly for disposal.

Introduction to Byzantine Iconography -1 hr

Once you get your groove on with egg tempera, visit the mystical scribal art of icon writing and learn how the Byzantines formed these "windows to Heaven", and what goes into the tedious month-long process of painting and finishing an orthodox icon. Religion will be discussed, but the class will be taught for a secular audience.

-Mistress Finnguala Inghean Alister-

Heraldry for Scribes

An overview of what Scribes need to know about Heraldry.

-Mistress Illene and Mistress Finnguala Inghean Alister-

Intro to Heraldry

Learn the basics of what SCA Heraldry is all about.

-Lady Sarah Bekah the Gentle of Southbrent -

Youth Heraldry

Book of Kells

-Baronessa Calpurnia Fortunata-

Award Recommendation

Do you see terrific people doing terrific things, but you're not sure what to do about it?

Learn how to write award recommendations for the fantastic people in our kingdom!

Getting to know the Trimaris Awards System

Do you ever find yourself lost in court, saying "What did that person just get? Awesome, but..."

With this class, you'll learn all about the awards given in Trimaris and in the SCA!

-Master John-

Vocal Projection

Bardic Coaching

Participants bring in a 3 to five minute piece to work on. One on one work.

(Master John is scheduled to be here for 3 hours, please check back during this time to spend some awesome one on one time with him!)

-Lady Margaret Leslie-

Tips and tricks for using quills- 1 hr

Learn how to cut a quill followed by practice using it.

Everyone takes home a quill, a tiny bottle of ink, and a knife. Donation of $1-2 suggested.

-Master Udvarhelyi Barar Aeryck-

Paper Making- 3 hrs

Learn the basics of an ancient craft; what paper is, how it’s different from parchment and papyrus and how it’s made.

Plus make some for yourself!

-Jehannette de Lille, OP -

From Complicated Manuscript to Simple Scroll- 1 hr

Techniques and suggestions to getting the medieval feel from a manuscript without being a master artisan

-Vistillia Messalinda Pulcheria -

Eliminating the Fear of the blank white page: Trimarian Scroll Design Basics-3hrs

This is a hands on course where students will learn about standard best practices in scroll creation and execution by creating a line work or illuminated scroll blank. No supplies or experience required to participate in the class, as basic materials will be provided

- HL Ephrem Orbeli -

Billowing Emblazons: Heraldic Display in Period-1 hr

Focusing on banners and pennants

- Sibeal Inghean Mhurchadha-

How Can We Display Our Heraldry? Let Us Count The Ways!

- We will discuss how Heraldry was displayed in period above and beyond Banners, pennants and Standards. How we can incorporate it into our SCA life. This will be a Round Table type discussion with examples for folks to look at. Not limited in number of participants, age 5+

-Baroness Franca Donata -

Technique: Portrait Miniatures

This is an advanced hands-on technique class. The first miniaturists used watercolor to paint on stretched vellum, or on playing cards trimmed to the shape required. Italian and English miniaturist approached paint build up and shading from opposite stances. Both methodologies will be introduced. I will be providing base palates with pigment and some basic 0 brushes, but those of you who like your own special tools for tight, micro-painting, please do bring your own. In addition, a wallet size photo of a person you would like to paint in miniature may make your experience more enjoyable. You will leave the class with (hopefully, if time allows) 2 miniatures....one in Italian style and one in the English style.

Style: Italian Whitevine

The Italian Humanists developed a white vine stem border known as Bianchi Girari. This style, which was based on an earlier Italian form, originated in 15^th century Florence and spread northward throughout Europe.

This hands-on drawing and painting class covering initials, borders, animalia, and other ornamentation. This is a fun how to draw and paint class!

Technique: The Art of Flourish, the Cadeau

Cadel or Cadeau, a form of embellished letters were first created by Jean Flamel, secretary to Duc de Berry at the turn of the 15^thcentury. Cadeau were applied most often to writs, patents, and other documents of legal and lasting value. When ornamented with Cadeau, the document was then considered the original form. All copies would not have the celebrated ornamentation.

The three methods of Cadeau construction will be introduced with addition of ornamentation. Handouts will be provided with demonstration and hands-on practice. This is an-any level drawing class.

-Valeria Victoria-

Protect your Scroll/ Scroll Cover

Come anytime in the morning to receive help and supplies making a scroll protector and/ or paint your heraldry!

-Gareth de Taunton-

Voice Heraldry

Yes, there's more to Heralds than just names and devices! You could be a PA (Populace Address) System!

Learn the ins and outs of using your voice as a Site Herald, on the Lyst Field, in Procession, or even in Court as the Voice of Their Majesties!