Arrow Straightening, Lord William Fletcher, Heraldshill
On the archery field before torchlight tourney - learn how to keep your arrows straight and true.
Bolognese Cut and Thrust. Don Niccolo Falconetto, Northshield.
An informal class/discussion on a period Italian rapier technique with practical application for SCA steel combat.
Glass Beads, Lampworking. Lady Luce Tolle, Silfren Mere.
2hr, Class size 4. Cost $10. Closed-toe shoes req. Younger than 18 yrs accompanied by an adult.
Students will get a handout and whatever beads they make
Silk banners. Ldy Luce Tolle, Silfren Mere.
Two-part class, each session 1-2hr, class size 4, cost $10 for finished banner.
Students will need: four pieces of 3ft-long 1x2in boards to build the frame, a picture no more than 20 inches wide (black/white - outlines are best).
Instructor provides: handouts, silk, dyes and resists, some pictures to trace.
Star Wheels and Sun Signs. Lord Thomas Starremon, Northshield
Create an updated version of the ancient Star Wheel and learn how to use it to find constellations any time of year, any time of night. Also discover your Real Sun Sign and its connections to imagination, culture and science. Hear the answers to Weird Astronomy Questions.
Stargazing. Lord Thomas Starremon, Northshield
Just after dark, near the archery field away from lights, weather permitting. Take a visual tour of the night sky, indentifying constellations, hearing star stories, practicing use of the Star Wheel, learning the latest space science discoveries. Jupiter will be rising around 10pm, becoming visible after midnight, and the shadow of the moon Ganymede will be transiting across the face of Jupiter at 1:45 am for those who are "up for it". Drop by and ask questions about the sky!
Viking Whip Cord Braiding. HL Brigida von Muenchen, Heraldshill
Weaving Seamless Pouches. Ms Sofya la Rus, Heraldshill
Learn how to make your own version of our site tokens - deceptively easy, devilishly addictive. Discover your inner weaver. You are encouraged to bring your own 100% wool yarn to play with.