I plan a 2-part class. Part one basic kitchen food safety and sanitation. Part 2 is feast planning. Menu redaction of recipe, styles of feast, how to plan and buy for the correct number of portions, Planning the day, what can be done before hand, day of, plan for the work force both kitchen and service.

Are you new to the SCA or the West Kingdom and have questions??

Join me for a discussion about the SCA, West Kingdom, starting out, getting more involved, and whatever you would like to discuss. Specific topics will depend on what you would like to know. If you're not sure what you would like to discuss, no problem. We'll have a good time anyways and learn along the way!!

The class is open to everyone. I will also play the role of discussion moderator to ensure people have opportunities to contribute.

I challenge you to challenge me with your questions. If I don't know the answer, I have a feeling I can point you to someone who can help.

Almost everyone in the SCA develops a persona. Sometimes this consists of your SCA name and a vague notion of one or more associated cultures. Sometimes, your persona has a detailed background that highlights their past travels and history. In both cases, your persona is a reflection of you, your interests, and what you find important in the SCA.

Let's meet one another's personas and get to know one another better through discussing who your persona reflects and why you chose the persona you did. Anyone who wishes to further develop their persona or solicit ideas from the group are especially welcome.

This class is open to everyone and everyone's persona, no matter what stage of development you, or your persona, may be in.

Join my discussion for a good conversation and a good time. I will moderate the discussion.

The Medici family used theatrics and ceremony as a tool of politics. One of the most well-known examples was in the Royal processions and festivities that accompanied Medici weddings. This course looks at the 1589 wedding between Fernando di Medici and Christine Loraine, a watershed event in the history of theatre and music, as an intersection of theatre and politics within the Florentine Life. Sources include Roy String’s Art and Power, James Saslow’s The Medici Wedding of 1589, and A. M. Nagler’s Theater Festivals of the Medici, 1539 - 1637.

Drop in and sample some of the dances done in period. We will start with very simple steps; complexity increasing through the two hours. The dances for the first hour will include:

• 16th Century France - Double/ Dutch(ess) Bransle

• Norman Court - New Yer

• English Court - Lorayne Alman

• English Country - Upon A Summer's Day

Welcome, welcome! This is a continuation from The Medici Wedding as well as Intro to Dance Part 1. In this hour, we will be doing Burgundian and Italian Dances that were common throughout the Holy Roman Empire.

• Burgundian - Francoise Nouvelle

• 15th Century Italian - Petit Riens

• 16th Century Italian - Villanella

Class Type: Presentation and Group Discussion

Artists and craftspersons in the SCA can play and create within a broad spectrum of historical accuracy, from idealistic fantasy to recreation of historical artifacts. Understanding the intent behind artistic creation – by both the viewer and the artist – is key to respectful and effective artistic feedback and communications.

In this class, we’ll examine and discuss the role “intent” plays in:

- artistic choices and historical compromises;

- critique and feedback;

- the idea of “informed intent”; and

- what to do when intents collide.

The Caravansary invites you into our tent to enjoy music, dance, lively conversation (and the latest gossip!). Feel free to come and go as you please, a place in our tent awaits you.