Classes

TimeClassroom 1Classroom 2Classroom 3Classroom 4Gymnasium
11:00How Armor Changed Across the Century (1.5) Basic ArmoringSideless Surcotes and CyclaseBidding the Bedes: An Introduction to PaternostersBrick Stitch Embroidery
12:00How Armor Changed Across the Century (1.5) Coat of Plates: The Perfect SCA Starter ArmorHouppelande - An Opulence of FabricHow to Make A BycocketThe Honorable Company of Embroiderers Guild Meeting
1:00Proper Ornamentation for 14th Century Armor The Road to Rouen14th Century Garment Finishing TouchesCover Thy Head : Western Hairstyles and Head coverings from the 14th CenturyIntro to Goldwork (2)
2:00Mid-14th to Early 15th Century Arming Garments: How to Wear ArmorFighting Churches: A Look at the Shape & Form of 14th Century Plate ArmorDecorative Embroidery on Clothes in the 14th CenturyBeaded Veil EdgesIntro to Goldwork (Continued)
3:00Arming Points: Attaching European Armor from the 13th to the 16th centuriesFabric Buttons: A How ToBeaded Veil Edges (Continued)Indigenous Regalia of the Naheo
  • 14th Century Garment Finishing Touches. Class will cover the finishing touches for 14th Century garments – cloth buttons, button holes, eyelets, and making finger loop braids. [ Instructor: Duke Cellach macChormach ]
  • Arming Points: Attaching European Armor from the 13th to the 16th Centuries. This is a practical course on how to mount and tie classic arming points (which are the same as civilian points) as seen in effigies and art from the 13th century through the end of the 16th century. [ Handout ] [ Instructor: Duke Laurelen Darksbane ]
  • Basic Armoring. Its not as scary as you think! covers the basic skills and knowledge a fighter would need to make rather than buy their first armor. Also useful to know when you need to start doing repairs on the armor. [ Instructor: Sir Calum MacDhaidhidh ]
  • Beaded Veils Edges. Beads add weight and elegance to your veils. This is a hands on class and you will leave with a practice sampler. You need to be comfortable working with tiny beads and tiny needles. Some hand sewing experience will be helpful. Children 10+ are welcome with a participating adult. Handouts ($1), Kits ($5) Sharing a kit is fine. [ Instructor: Lady Sarra Bossard ]
  • Bidding the Bedes: An Introduction to Paternosters. In the 13th-16th centuries in western Europe, prayer beads were a ubiquitous accessory. This class discusses the history and development of the paternoster, as well as information on making your own replica. [ Instructor: Dame Elizabeth Alles ]
  • Brick Stitch Embroidery. Class will cover the various techniques used in Brickstitch embroidery. [ Instructor: Duke Cellach macChormach ]
  • Coat of Plates:  The Perfect SCA Starter Armor. An overview of the history and development of the coat of plates, including making one for use in SCA combat. [ Instructor: Sir Calum MacDhaidhidh ]
  • Cover Thy Head : Western Hairstyles and Head coverings from the 14th Century. Don’t know what to do with your hair for your 14th ce kit? This class will be an overview of a variety of period examples for men and women, ranging from simple to complex. [ Instructor: Baroness Collette de Valois ]
  • Decorative Embroidery on Clothes in the 14th Century. We will cover how some guilds worked, what they did and how they decorated clothes during this period. Discussion about materials and some decorative motifs. [ Instructor: Baron Edward Brackenburye ]
  • Fabric Buttons: A How To. A hands on class teaching you how to sew fabric buttons to complete that 14th century look. [ Instructor: Mistress Honor von Atzinger ]
  • Fighting Churches: A Look at the Shape & Form of 14th Century Plate Armor. This class will focus on the inspiration and aesthetic for the form of xiv century Armour. The goal is to look at other material culture and fashion to help understand what our historic counterparts were inspired by and sought to replicate in the shape and design of fighting harnesses. [ Instructor: Lord Enzo De Pazzi ]
  • How Armor Changed Across the Century [ Instructor: Lord Marc Rengrath ]
  • How to Make a Bycocket. Learn how to make a bycocket hat or Robin Hood hat, kits available to hand sew the hat and lining. $5 per kit or free patterns for a size 22 inch head. [ Instructor: Lady Dulcia Wylde ]
  • Houppelande – An Opulence of Fabric. A little history of the garment, construction methods, fabric choices, and accessories. [ Instructor: Baroness Madelaine Bouvier ]
  • Indigenous Regalia of the Naheo. The Naheo people of the 14th century used regalia for many reasons. We will explore what are these sacred garments and how are they made. [ Instructor: Lord Rojhon the Wanderer ]
  • Intro to Goldwork. An introduction to surface-couched goldwork embroidery. I’ll have ten kits available ($5 per kit), but the handout is free and anyone can come learn! (2 hours) [ Instructor: Lady Valya Abnikova doch’ ]
  • (A Resource for) Mid-14th to Early 15th Century Arming Garments: How to Wear Armor. This is a practical course with examples from period and live-in-person to show how one is able dress to fight one’s opponent, rather than one’s harness. [ Handout ] [ Instructor: Duke Laurelen Darksbane ]
  • Proper Ornamentation for 14th Century Armor (1.5 hours) [ Instructor: Lord Marc Rengrath ]
  • Sideless Surcotes and Cyclases. A practical class covering the development and construction of this simple garment to wear over 13th century tunics and 14th century cotes. [ Instructor: Master Milesent Vibert ]
  • The Road to Rouen Round Table. Join the event steward for a Road to Rouen 14th century round table. [ Instructor: Lord Enzo De Pazzi ]