Children and Youth Activities and Classes

DESCRIPTIONS

Clay Pot Cooking— Alissende de Montfaucon--Children with parents only

Hands on introduction to cooking with pottery. Prepare recipes for cooking in open fire/coals covering preparation of the pots, introducing to the coals, as well as cleaning different types of pottery. There will be examples of what can go wrong, and discuss what can be done to avoid these issues yourself. There will be a number of different pot types and sizes to cook in and discuss, and the opportunity to prepare a pottage.

Youth Armored Combat--Bear Pit--Ages 6-17

A classic fighting scenario.  Two combatants enter the pit.  The victor remains and faces the next opponent.

Youth Armored Combat--Mazes and Monsters--Ages 6-17

Combatants work together to find and slay the “Monster” (Adult Fighters) and avoid being eaten in a Maze.

Introduction to Drumming and Rhythm-- Beatriz de Burgos and Lord Brian MagUidhir--Ages 10 and up

In this introductory drumming class, you will learn basic hand drumming techniques, learn several common rhythms and practice playing as a group.

SCA, ASL and You: A Primer for Silent Heraldry— THL Christiana Galyard--Likely not of interest for those under the age of 10

You too can be a Silent/Sign Herald! The Society Silent Herald has recently created an official list of key vocabulary necessary for beginning Silent Heralds. We'll learn these 25 crucial words, and briefly discuss why Silent Heralds are needed and how Silent Heralds fit into the bigger picture of Courts and events.

Bara Tape Basics: Creating, Understanding, and Using Bara Tapes--Sibillia d'Orange--Ages 14 and up--1st class of two—Fee: $1

Bara tapes are the way that tailors would measure individuals before the advent of standardized measuring systems.  Learn how to make your own and the basics of how they work.

Make an Early-Period Clay Hanging Lamp— Farolfus filius Richard--For teens and adults

This class is an introduction to hand-building. Using pinching and coiling techniques, each participant will make a small clay vessel based on several examples of Anglian/Saxon and Viking-Age Danish clay lamps. These can be suspended from a tent pole or sit on a tabletop and will be sized to accommodate a flickering LED tealight.  These lamps would make a nice addition to any Early Period camp. Pieces will be fired offsite and returned to participants after the event. Class has an attendance limit of 9. No fee, but participants should arrange SCA mail to have their piece returned to them after firing, otherwise postal costs are typically $8-10 to most of Northshield. This class is geared toward adults and teens. Scrap clay can be provided to amuse younger folks while an adult guardian attends the class.

Intermediate Drumming and Rhythm— Beatriz de Burgos and Lord Brian MagUidhir--Ages 10 and up

In this intermediate drumming class we will review the basic sounds taught in the introductory class and demonstrate additional techniques. We will teach more advanced rhythms that are played often in the SCA and will practice playing as a group. Tips for effective practice will be discussed.

Adaptive Garb: A Roundtable Discussion—Lydia Tabot--Ages 12 and up

A loosely moderated discussion on people's experiences needing or creating adaptive clothing in the context of the SCA.

Easing Communication with your Silent Heralds—THL Christiana Galyard—Likely not of interest under 10 yrs but all are welcome

We'll discuss how voice heralds, Royalty, sitting Baronages, marshals of the field, event staff, and Silent Heralds can collaborate for optimum communication effectiveness for *everyone*' This class is likely to be less interesting for gentles under 10, but all are welcome. Anybody who has need of clear communication is likely to benefit from this class.

Family Faire

  Youth of all ages (and their families) are invited to attend the Family Faire at the AgVenture pavilion near the playground from 1-3pm on Friday afternoon! Come join us and do art projects or play theater games.

     Under 10 or those not permitted to walk around the site unescorted should bring an adult with them, but said adult will be free to sit in the shade and socialize with other adults. They're just asked to be present in case of needing to escort the children to the nearby restrooms, etc.

     Feel free to ping me on FB Messenger if you have specific questions.

  YIS, Baroness Marguerite Coquette de Lyon/Coquette

Children’s & Youth’s Garb & Armor Exchange at the Family Faire, Fri., 1-3pm & at the Equestrian List, Sat., 1-3pm

  Hey Northshield! Are you an adult responsible for children? Do they need garb? Armor? Have the children in your life grown out of their garb or armor? If you are going to WW, take a look at your garb closet and pack up what no longer fits you or your kids to bring to the Family Faire.

     One part of the Family Faire is the Children's and Youth’s Garb and Armor Exchange. And, you may not have known that we have a table at the Exchange dedicated to larger, teen-sized kids as well as tables for kids of all other shapes and sizes. This has often been a great way for that friend of a teen who came along to the event with an SCA family at the last minute to find a great outfit to wear to Court on Saturday. Looking the part helps everyone feel like they fit in and belong.

      Donations can be dropped off at the Tea Tent, Info Point or Strawboss, preferably before Noon on Friday.

●      Please bring the garb you’re willing to share.

●      The hope is for the children and their adults at the event to “shop” for garb and then for adults to “shop” for a child not present.

●      If you bring clothing to share, you may take it with you or donate the garb to be shared at another event.

Odysseus' Treasury to the Armada: Iron Production from Classical to 1588—Not geared to children but they are not excluded

In short? Where does the iron come from? How did we get from making pounds of the stuff to tons in only 1000 short years?

Taught by Timothy the Blacksmith.

Fantastic Favorites (Dance)-- THL Christiana Galyard--Young dancers are welcome with an older responsible person

Learn and explore a series of our old and new favorite ECD, Bransles, and Gresley dances. Specifics to be determined by participants, and number of dancers in class.

Bronze Spiral Decorations—Lady Quinn--Ages 12 and up--Small metal pieces are used

Spiral decorations made from coiled wire were used to adorn garments in the Baltic region (Latvia, Estonia, Finland, and Lithuania) from 10th century onwards into the 19th century. This class is hands-on with focus being on the Finnish Iron Age. Class limit will depend on supplies.

Period Board Games—Eadmund Sweordhwíta

Join us Friday from 6-10pm to play board games from ancient to medieval. Game night coordinator Eadmund Sweordhwíta wishes to share his board games and meet others who share the passion for historical board games. Bring your own board games or play one of the many brought by Eadmund which he would be glad to share and teach. Games present to be suitable for all ages and of variable complexity. All games will be inclusive and child friendly, no games that would be considered NSFW.

Thread Woven Buttons—Rachell Baker—Ages 12 and up

This is a hands on class  in which  students will learn two methods of making thread woven buttons.

Youth Armored Combat--Grand Kittens and Lava—Ages 6-17

In a typical Kittens and Lava scenario, youth combatants will cross a field of lava, rescuing as many kittens as possible, avoiding hazards and dragons. Points will be awarded for killing dragons, number of rescued kittens, and successful navigation of the field.

(For those of you who haven't seen it, we mark a section of the list field as "lava", and place "stones" - pieces of fabric in rough stone shapes, which are a variety of different sizes - at random places. Combatants will cross the field by leaping from stone to stone. Kittens will be plush toys, not live kittens. Dragons are combatants who can walk on lava, but who are usually restricted to a zone halfway across the field. Dragons are typically Level 3 fighters or heavy weapons fighters with Youth Sparring authorizations.)

Bara Tapes Part 2:  Patterning a Garment Using Bara Tapes--Sibillia d'Orange--Ages 14 and up—Fee:$1

We will be patterning a bodice from Alcega in this class.  Please bring your own Height, Waist, and Chest tapes.

Advanced Drumming and Rhythm— Doumbek, Tar, and Riq--Beatriz de Burgos & Lord Brian MagUidhir--Ages 10 & up

In this class we will present more advanced techniques and sounds, introduce and play rhythms with more complex meters. Techniques for frame drums including the tar and riq will be discussed and practiced along with doumbek. Bring your frame drum if you have them for this advanced class.

Bread and Baking Over the Fire—THL Constanza di Sevilla—Children should have an adult present

Come and try different breads and baking them over the fire. I will be using an antique waffle iron similar to Renaissance waffle irons also.

Getting to Know an Oseberg Loom-- M.Thora Sigurdsdottir--Ages 14 and up

Come get to know how an Oseberg Loom works and then maybe build your own.

Youth Animal Hunt--Archery

Time for the Youth of Northshield to bring home game in the form of a new friend - when you shoot a stuffy, you get to take it home with you. There will likely be an opportunity for chronological adults to shoot, as well. Animal surgery supplies will be provided in case of catastrophic injuries (to the stuffies only, please!).

Concordance of Games

Come one, come all to the Concordance of Games, beginning one hour after Saturday court. This is a family friendly activity, including period games, complex board games, and a sponsored (very easy to learn) dice game. Bring your gaming tokens / treasures to add to the fun. BYOB. Non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and starter gaming tokens will be available. Sponsored by the Baronesses of Jararvellir and Nordskogen, and Northshield Blue Feather Clan.