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Below is the listing of classes to be offered during KWAR and KWCS.
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note: These classes and the information listed below are subject to
change.
Rapier class listing Costuming class listing
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| How to teach a "Newbie" | Don Nigel Westcastle | Demonstration of how to teach a new fencer the basics. | ||
| All Things Dagger | Don Malcolm Bowman | An examination of uses of dagger, with rapier, solo, case of dagger, even a look at quadruple dagger. Demonstration of techniques, with active participation, different types of attack/defenses/counters incorporating dagger for maximum effect. Participants should bring a sword and dagger. | ||
| Fighting From Engagement | Don Malcolm Bowman | A discussion/demo of fighting from engagement versus absense. Advantages/disadvantages, and some examples of specific techniques. Demonstration, with active participation, different types of attack/defenses/counters incorporating rapiers of different length for maximum effect. Participants should bring full fencing gear. | ||
| Combat Anatomy or, "If that was a real sword, what would it have just done to you?" | Don Tivar Moondragon | This is an examination of what happens when a real sword hits a human body. It begins with a brief overview of human anatomy, and what happens when a sword penetrates various body parts, both in reality and under SCA rules. Thrusts, draw cuts and chops will all be studied using a sharp blade and "The Machine". The class wraps up with an audience-participation session. | ||
| Everything you wanted to know about drop tests | Lady Alesone Gray and Don Alain Longship | Participants will build and learn how to properly use a society approved drop tester. Students will take home the drop testers they build in class. $15 material fee. Class limit 20. | ||
| The Code of the Duel |
Lord Lorenzo Gorla | In this class, we'll discuss the duel of honor, as practiced in different countries in Europe. Attention will be paid to different laws and regulations on duels, how duels were started, moderated and fought, and what kind of impact civillian dueling had on different cultures. Finally, we'll discuss how to incorporate duelling into SCA rapier culture. | ||
| Introduction to Historical Swordfighting | Lord Lorenzo Gorla | Interested in studying the masters of defense and historical swordfighting techniques, but don't know where to start? Participants will be introduced to the basics of researching historical swordfighing resouces and manuals, as well as how to develop a lesson plan and training regimin specializing in historical swordfighing. There will be some practical instruction; bring swords and gloves. | ||
| Practical Stuff You Can Use on the Field: The Tre Volte of Fiore dei Liberi | Earl Sir Brion Thornbird ap Rhys, OL | While a great deal of Fiore dei Liberi's material involves prese or grappling, his "long play" or zogho largo contains a compact, practical and devastatingly effective approach to the use of hand weapons suitable for the sword in one hand or in two, dagger, spear, and even poleweapons. This class will run through Fiore's tactical framework as presented by the Schola Saint George (http://www.scholasaintgeorge.org). Students may arm either for cut and thrust or with a mask and protective gloves. Ideally, students should bring matched pairs of weapons. (2 hours) | ||
| Fiore dei Liberi's Sword in One Hand | Earl Sir Brion Thornbird ap Rhys, OL | This is a practical course designed for students armed for cut and thrust or with a mask and light trainers (wasters, shinai, etc.). We will examine the sword in one hand plays in Fiore's manuscript, then proceed to extrapolating from these plays by applying core principles. (2 hours) | ||
| S-Curves and Breaks: Weapon and Armor Inspections for the MiT | Lillia de Vaux | Come see examples of weapons and masks that have failed or are near failure. Learn to use a drop tester and a mask punch tester. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own dead blades or armor so that we can put them on display for the class (expect them to be handled - please label them so that we can return them). This class is aimed at marshals-in-training, although all can attend. | ||
| Introducing Silver's Single Sword | Baron AElfred of Chester | This class will introduce the Cut and Thrust fencer or armored fighter to the use of the single sword as taught by George Silver in “Brief Instructions upon my Paradoxes of Defence” (1604). Please bring a cut and thrust or rattan sword, a mask or helmet, gorget, and gloves. Class is limited to 20 participants, but all are welcome to come watch. | ||
| Swetnam's Rapier and Dagger | Baron AElfred of Chester | Swetnam published his book “The Schoole of the Noble and Worthy Science of Defence” in 1617. It is the first book in English written by an Englishman which includes teachings on the use of the rapier. Students taking this class will be introduced to the guards, blade and foot work that Swetnam advocates when using the rapier and dagger. Please bring a rapier and dagger, mask and other protective gear. Class is limited to 20 participants, but all are welcome to come watch. (2 hours) | ||
| Rebalancing Your Rapier and When To Do It | Don Pierre de Tours | How and why to affect the balance of your sword. A comparison of "standard" balanced swords and rebalanced swords. Why rebalancing your sword could add years to your fencing career. Please bring your sword. This class will be primarily lecture with a bit of hands on to check how different balences feel. | ||
| Basics in the Arte of Defense (a class for everyone) | Lord Brendan Firebow | This class will cover the basics of defense: stance, footwork, basic blade-work, and a mention about blade and fighting choices (length, styles, etc). Fencing is a game of learned responses, some of which can seem counter-intuitive. Learning these responses, some of which build off each other, is key to improving your game, and to out-thinking your opponent. Many new fencers are not given a good understanding of the basics, and sometimes the more advanced fencers can forget about them.The differences between correct and incorrect may only be slight, but that little bit can be the difference between life and death on the field. Please bring blades and masks if you have them. | ||
| Basic Curved Sword | Lord Griffith Davion of the Argent Tyger | "Sometimes the curved line is the most direct approach" : Curved Sword Basics. Students should come fully armored and with a curved sword if they have access to one. If not we will have a handful of extras. | ||
| Death from Below | Mistress Nataliia Anastasiia Evgenova Sviatoslavina vnuchka | The class is designed to give instruction to the height challenged fencer looking to improve their game with techniques, practices, training and attitude adjustment as well as explore strengths and weaknesses of different styles. Included will be demonstrations on in-fighting and closing distance specifically. The class will be interspersed with lecture and hands-on demonstrations and practice. Those who wish to practice certain drills and hands-on techniques should wear armor. | ||
| The Rapier in Elizabethan England | Lady Elysabeth Underhill | The Elizabethan era saw the beginning of wide sweeping social change throughout English society. Through the lens of fencing and the rapier will examine some of these changes. Discussion topics include dueling class differences, social mobility, English xenophobia, Roaring boys & Roaring girls, Shakespeare, and more! | ||
| Angles - Bladework & Footwork | Barron Jean-Paul Ducasse, OGR | Ever had that nagging feeling that you've only just missed on an attack? Ever wonder where a shot came from? Ever come across a fighting style you just couldn't see a hole in? If you answered yes to any of these, "Angles" may just be your problem or the solution that you're looking for. Armor and blades are required for participation in this class. | ||
| The Holy Trinity - Timing, Distance and Accuracy | Barron Jean-Paul Ducasse, OGR | The three factors that effect all fighters... do you understand how they work together? How one relates to the other? Ever had an easy to follow explanation for any of the three? Come and find out how easy they all are, and how much better if can make you fighting! No armor required for this class. | ||
| Range Perception and Reality: A study of Stance Guard and Grip and their affect on Effective Range | Don Alain Longship | This class is about showing the differences in range allowed by various combinations of Stance, Guard and Grip, and how to identify and understand the effective range of your opponent. Please bring a Blade or two. I started thinking about teaching this class when I had a few much taller opponents comment on how much range I had on them. | ||
| Your Opponents Head – Climb in and have a Blast | Don Alain Longship | Simple Tricks and Techniques to "train your opponent" and convince them to be where your blade will find them. Taking them out of their game and into yours. And avoiding becoming the victim of these techniques. Practical and lecture, bring a blade and a mask. | ||
| Gender Issues in SCA Rapier | Mistress Mercedes Vera de Calafia | A round table discussion of Gender Issues and their impact on both men and women in SCA rapier. Topics covered will include: Cross cultural anthropology, cross dressing and gender identity, gender specific protection and armor, and gender discrimination. | ||
| Secrets of the MoL Table | Master Liam St. Liam | The instructor, an experienced Master of the List, will talk about how to set up various tournaments and how to run tournaments smoothly. Part of the class will focus on how marshals can effectively run tournaments without an MoL. | ||
| Teaching in the SCA | Master Liam St. Liam | The instructor, who taught high school for 16 years, will take educational techniques and apply them to teaching within the SCA. The focus will be on using a lesson plan to prepare your class, whether it is a classroom session or hands-on teaching. | ||
| Fencing across the Known World | Master Liam St. Liam | This will be a round table discussion for fencers from many kingdoms to talk about fencing culture and how it differs from kingdom to kingdom. Students planning to attend are encouraged to contact the instructor in advance at liamstliam@gmail.com to discuss fencing in their kingdom and help prepare for the session. | ||
History of SCA Rapier Combat |
Don Tivar Moondragon | When and where were the first SCA rapier bouts fought? What is the origin of the White Scarf? Did they *really* use rattan daggers in the old days? (Didn't that hurt?) Why can't you win Crown or become a Peer via rapier combat? What does *that* rule mean, and why is it in the rulebook? Come learn the answers to these, and many other questions, from someone who was there for most of it. | ||
| Youth Rapier, Building our Future | Don Collin Monro of Tadcaster | This is a round table discussion for those interested in youth Rapier. It is open to parents, youths and marshals. Collin would love for marshals from outside the East to attend and give their insights into their Kingdoms youth programs, what works and what doesn't especially. The East Kingdom's program is still just starting out and any help that can be given to aid in its growth would be wonderful. | ||
| The Elizabethan Sword from a Military Perspective | Master Roderic Hawkyns | The sword as it was used in the latter half of the 16th century, to include the soldier, the reiver, the sailor, the English, the Spanish, the Scots, and other Europeans. Types, methods of training, carriage, and tactics. | ||
| Drop-In Consulting Solve a Problem or Tweak Your Game | Mâitre Alexandre Lerot, Baron d'Avigné | Having trouble against or with a particular style? Did something that used to work for you stop working? Feel like you've plateaued? Have a specific question about something in your game? This might be the class for you. This "class" is aimed at the mid-level fencer who is able to identify an issue with their game, but isn't quite sure how to address it. It's not intended as a formal class but rather as a "drop-in" practicum. Show up, tell me what you think is going on with your fighting and we'll see if we can analyze it and come up with some ideas on how to correct or improve it. If you just want to show up and watch or listen, that's fine too. | ||
| Train the Trainer - Footwork | Don Pascual Del Mar, OGR | A class for instructors or anyone who is interested in some drills and techniques for breaking down the basic concept of footwork so that the fundamentals can be more easily absorbed by the student. The drills and techniques given can be modified for use with beginners thru advanced training all they require is some creativity and understanding of the concepts which we will cover in this class. | ||
| Train the Trainer - Offense | Don Pascual Del Mar, OGR | A class for instructors or anyone who is interested in some drills and techniques for breaking down the basic concept of several basic and compound attack moves so that the fundamentals can be more easily absorbed by the student. The class will share serveral drills for an instructor to use so that when put together will give the student a good base in fundamentals to build on. The importance of muscle memory and repetition to building a good base. These drills are good for all skill levels and will help tighten up the basics for all skill levels. | ||
| Train the Trainer - Defense | Don Pascual Del Mar, OGR | A class for instructors or anyone who is interested in some drills and techniques for breaking down the basic concept of defending ones self so that the fundamentals can be more easily absorbed by the student. The class will share serveral drills for an instructor to use to give a student a solid basic defense of themselves on the list. The importance of muscle memory and repetition to build a solid defense. These drills are good for all skill levels and will help tighten the defenses for anyone. | ||
| Use of a Stick as Rigid Parry Device | Don Duncan Kieran | Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of using a stick, cane, or scabbard as your rigid parry device versus the more traditional buckler. Focus will be on the advantages of control, as well as environmental impact. Many people are pleasantly surprised at how different these objects perform when compared to buckler. Recommended, but not required that you bring/borrow your own 'stick' to class. | ||
| Twelve Dimensional Fencing | Baron Llwyd Aldrydd | Learn how rocket dynamics can be applied to expanding your rapier repertoire! This class for intermediate fencers emphasizes fluid use of space, velocity, and angles. Topics will include range, lines of attacks, wards and analysis of your opponents' stances and preferences. |
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| Cadets and Provosts and Dons, Oh My! | Baron Llwyd Aldrydd | A round table discussion on the subject of student/teacher relationships in SCA rapier. Topics include inter-Kingdom anthropology of terms and common relationships, the elements that can be found in such relationships, finding the right mentor/student for you, and considering choosing not to form a one-on-one relationship. | ||
| Sinister Swordplay: A Roundtable Focusing on Left-Handed Rapier Fighters | Dona Alessandra Bentivegna da Faenza, called Yasmina | Attendees are invited to join an open discussion for and about fencing and being left-handed. This will be an excellent opportunity for Seasoned fighters to share some of their wisdom and experiences with the newer fighters. Sample topics include tips & tricks, pitfalls, trouble points, mindset, and of course... sharing those "No #@#@ there I was" moments. Feel free to bring your gear. |
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| So You Want to Host KWAR | Don Robert MacPharland OP, CB | Many groups want to bid on KWAR. Many groups have no idea what they need in order to submit this bid. I have been the clearing house for these bids for the last several years and will attempt to either answer your questions or help you find these answers. | ||
| Melee Command or How to Direct the Chaos | Don Robert MacPharland OP, CB | You have been placed in charge of a unit, wing, army for an event or war, now what do you do? Broad topics will be addressed and I will attempt to help you resolve questions and concerns on how to effectivley carry out what you have been tasked with. Secondly I will take specific questions from the class and we will help you find an answer with an open forum with the class also supplying their ideas. Melee has many variables not all can resolved, but maybe you will leave with some new ideas. | ||
| Romeo and Juliet, a Fencing Story | Lord Ivan Pietrovic Pevcov | A discussion of the development of fencing as presented in Romeo and Juliet (with an occasional foray to Denmark for commentary by the unhappy Hamlet). Handouts will be available for free to the first 15 students. | ||
| 8 Drills for 25 Kills | Lord Ivan Pietrovic Pevcov | A practicum for beginning and intermediate fencers focusing on moving off-line, stacking defenses, and attacks of second and third intent. Handouts will be available for free to the first 15 students. | ||
| Introduction to Melee | Don Robert MacPharland OP, CB | Never been in a melee? Been in a melee and were very confused? Want to ask some questions but not sure who to ask? All of this will be covered as well as a few things to help increase your chances of surviving that encounter with complete chaos that we call melee. Pros and cons of different weapon combinations will also be covered. | ||
A Hands-On Introduction to Cut & Thrust Fencing |
Captain Lord Anssem van Rienen, OSR | This will be a very open, hands-on class for anyone interested in trying Cut & Thrust Fencing. Discussion will cover basic armouring requirements, approved weapons and basic techniques, and there will be plenty of time to give it a try and see if you like it. I will have some loaner equipment available, and feel free to bring any of your own gear. | ||
| "How to Fight the Left-handed Man": An English-to-English Translation of Pallas Armata | Don Ian of Tadcaster | This class is a discussion of fighting offhanded opponents using period rapier techniques. We will use as our text "Pallas Armata, or the Gentleman's Armorie", specifically "The first part of the second Booke, shewing how a Right-handed man is to play with a Left-handed man at single Rapier." Participants should bring a sword; masks optional, if you want to try out what we speak of. | ||
| The Case for Case | Don Orlando Sforza | Case not period? Calumny, say I! This class shall investigate period references to case of rapiers and experiment with the advice given by Renaissance masters such as Marozzo, DiGrassi, and Manciolino. Bring a mask and a pair of rapiers of equal length. | ||
| Don't Get Hit! The fine Art of Voiding | Don Orlando Sforza | The primary mode of defense advocated by the masters was moving the body out of line, something often neglected by the SCA fencer. In this class, we will examine voids from Renaissance manuals and put them into practice. Bring fencing equipment. If time permits, we will apply the concepts to cloak work. | ||
| Situational Tactics for Rapier Melee | THL Celric d'Ravelle, Provost | This intermediate level melee class focuses on training single fighters and small melee units on how to become a tide turning force on any battle field. It will give an understanding of how to make your presence felt through the superior application of tactics, maneuverability and willpower. | ||
| Tumbling and falling an introduction to historic wrestling. | Jean-Michel d' Aix en Provence | This class will begin to teach fundamental skills in tumbling and falling. With an eye toward prepping the class to study historic wrestling. | ||
| An Introduction to Lichtenauer's Grappling? | Jean-Michel d' Aix en Provence | Beginning with the Drei Ringen or Three Wrestlings we will examine some of the techniques and how they may apply or inform our combat. | ||
| "How to read your opponent" | Od Þorgestsson Skallagrimssonar | This class will teach you how to recognize all of information you can on your opponents reach, movement, stride, timing, and behavior before the words "lay on" are even called. This class will also cover recognition of your opponent's patterns, reflexes, and tells. | ||
| Rapier Rules and Etiquette | Don Jon of the Endless Quest | An overview of each kingdom’s rapier rules, along with there major differences between each kingdom. A discussion of where the rapier rules stop and original heavy list rules still apply. | ||
| The Sword as Renaissance Fashion: How Do I Move With This Thing Without Killing Everyone Around Me | THL Justinian Timagenes | Just because you wear a sword does not mean you can move gracefully through a crowd of people with tripping everyone as you go. This class looks at the concept of personal space as applied to a Renaissance person versus a Modern person. The class will also look at what the period sources tell us about how to wear, move at act with your weapon (s) both in public. Finally we look at the correct hardware one should have to move in public without taking out the room as you move through it. This will be both a practical and academic classes. Depending on amount of space the class has will determine whether or not we can put into practice what we are learning. Students can bring their Rapiers/Daggers along with rigs is they wish. | ||
| Introduction to Italian Rapier: Capo Ferro |
Lord Lorenzo Gorla | Students will be introduced to the wards, stance, attacks, and basic principles of Capo Ferro's use of the rapier. Swords are necessary; masks and armor are not. | ||
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| The Knitting Road Show | Mistress Rose Otter | This class is an overview of documentation related to Period knitting and patterns appropriate for SCA knitting. The handout for this class is very large, so only 10 copies will be available. | ||
| Two Types of Knitted Heels | Mistress Rose Otter | Students will practice knitting two types of Period sock heels. The first is a Tudor heel appropriate for Western style stockings. The second is a Peasant heel appropriate for Eastern style socks. The student should be able to knit and purl to benefit from this class. This class is limited to 5 student participants who will receive direct instruction and feedback from the teacher, though others are welcome to come and watch. |
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| Period style list legal fencing armor | Lady Alesone Gray | Learn how to make costumes that are period style list legal fencing armor. | ||
| Faceted Gemstones | Lady Bella Donna Scarlitini | An overview of the history of lapidary arts, especially gemstone faceting. Evidence of faceted gemstones and extant jewelry pieces containing faceted stones will be presented. We will look at appropriate gemstone materials and the earliest known faceting machine. | ||
| A Brief History of Western European Medieval Women's Hats | Baroness Danabren Madadh-Mara, OL | A lecture with handouts discussing the basic trends in medieval millinery in England and France. $1 handout fee. | ||
| Basic Chinese Costume | Duchess Zinoviia Mikulina'doch Korabelnikova zhena, OL | An lecture on Chinese costume prior to and during the SCA time period. Examples taken from paintings, sculpture, extant garments and modern Chinese action films. Black and white handouts will be available for free, color copies will cost $3. | ||
| Keeping it Together: Fashioning a simple buckle from copper or brass | Lady Asa in Svarta | Fashioning a simple buckle from copper or brass. Due to the nature of the class, only 6 students will be able to receive hands-on instruction, though others are welcome to attend and watch the class. | ||
| Intro to Aglets; the end of the line | Lady Asa in Svarta | The basic mechanics of making metal tips for narrow-worked laces and strings. Instructor will provide tools for use during class. Due to the nature of the class, only 6 students will be able to receive hands-on instruction, though others are welcome to attend and watch the class. | ||
| Learn to Spin | Lady Elysabeth Underhill and Lady Iseaulte Thomaswyf | Have you ever wanted to learn how to spin? Students taking this class will be taught the basics of spinning. NO prior experience is needed, and basic materials will be provided to the first 7 students free of charge. | ||
| Decorative Embroidery for Garb | Mistress Euriol of Lothian | GarbStem stitch, chain stitch & Blackwork, Oh my! You have learned many of the basic stitches of embroidery but now what? This class will be an overview of extant secular embroidered garments in order to determine the practical application of decorative embroidery to garb. There will be a handout fee of $1. (2 hours) | ||
| Wappenrock, Waffenrock, Paltrock | THL Sophia Kress | Wappenrock, Waffenrock, Paltrock are three different names for the basic 16th c. German man's garment called a Rock. In the first part of the class, we'll look at the available extant garments, examine period tailor's manuals and analyze period text and art sources for clues on their construction and what was worn underneath them. The second part of the class, we'll take the historical references and walk through patterning and construction of the different styles of this garment for men and boys. We'll also discuss appropriate materials, colors and accessories. $1 handout, or free digital download (2 hours) | ||
| Frauenrock - Women's Gowns from Southern Germany | THL Sophia Kress | When one thinks of a typical "German" dress, the Cranach or Saxon gown is what commonly springs to mind, but that was just Saxon court noble fashion. There was another style of dress that women wore to live and work in large sections of southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria, commonly known as the "square necked" gown, or the "T-front" dress. Its a very comfortable style that suits a lot of figures and is very easy to make. In the first part of class, we'll examine period text and art sources for clues on construction and what was worn underneath them. In the second part, we'll take the historical references and walk through patterning and construction of the several different variations on the basic dress, as well as discuss appropriate materials and colors. Finally, we'll cover making the accessories and the steuchlein and wulsthaube. $1 handout, or free digital download (2 hours) |
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| Mongolian Stitches | Chagan Khulan, OP | A look at the actual stitches used in Mongolian quilting and embroidery with some emphasis on the themes and patterns used. Much of the quilting is done on felt and we'll touch on some of the ideas and beliefs that are involved in this aspect of the quilting. For interested parties there will be small Mongolian pouch kits available for $3.00. | ||
| The Real Deal: Working With a Mundane Textile Collection | Maria Agrissa Sgourina | The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Egyptian Section houses a collection of over 850 textile pieces, from mummy wrappings to sprang hairnets, from Roman cloaks to children's tunics. Mistress Maria Agrissa Sgourina is currently undertaking a survey of the collection as part of her graduate studies at the University. |
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| Butt Ugly: Atrocious Examples of Stitching from Extant Garments | Maria Agrissa Sgourina | Our modern sensibilities drive us to make perfect garment reconstructions, but numerous examples from ‘period’ show us that the seamstresses and tailors we are emulating were not always so particular. | ||
| Mongol Garb 101 | Chagan Khulan, OP | Basic overview of Mongolian Garb, its materials, construction and some pattern making help. (2 hours) | ||
| How to make a Keyhole neckline | Lady Aislinn Chiabach | A practical demonstration of the reverse facing technique to create the popular Keyhole Neckline. | ||
| How to scale patterns up from books | Lady Aislinn Chiabach | A practical demonstration of how to scale patterns up from patterns found in costuming texts and hints for adjusting the patterns to size | ||
| Paternosters: an evolution of prayer | Countess Rowan Berran McDowell | How a meditative devotion went from a sack of pebbles to precious jewelry, how they were used, what prayers were said and what all that business about numbers of beads really meant | ||
| Prayer Beads from Many Cultures | Countess Rowan Berran McDowell | Prayer beads used in Period: malas, tesbihs, kolomboi, chaplets, prayer ropes, juzu. Everyone prayed using a counting device made from different materials. Find out the differences and the similarities. | ||
| Spiral U-shaped hairpin 14th or 15th century? | Countess Ilish O'Donovan | Discussion on the U-shaped Hairpin currently house in the Museum of London and the contradiction of it's dating. We will also briefly look at how to reconstruct the pin | ||
| 15th Century Italian Clothing: Style and Construction from the Skin Out: Accessories | Eleanor Atte Knolle | Overview of some of the accessories associated with the Gamurra in late 15th century Italy. Includes a hands-on demonstration on how to pattern, cut and sew a coverciere and posta. Not intended for beginning level sewing. There will be a hand out fee of $1.00. |
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| 15th Cent. Italian Clothing: Style and Construction from the Skin out: The Cioppa | Mistress Kamilla van Anderlecht and Baroness Catheryn Shadwell | Description; This class will explore a visual overview of the history, cut, and construction of the three overgarments a 15th century Italian woman would have worn; Cioppa, Giornea, & Mantella. A basic understanding of the Gamurra is recommended, as well as a knowledge of basic tailoring techniques is helpful but not required. (2 hours) | ||
| Fact or Fiction? The Problem of Early Patchwork in Europe | Mistress Sarah Davies | Patchwork in early Europe. There will be a $5 handout fee. (2 hours) | ||
| The Sexiest Bathrobe You'll Ever Wear: Discovering the 15th Century V-Neck Gown | Maistresse Mathilde Bourette | We'll review the evolution of women's gown styles in the 15th century using artwork, and discuss the appropriate foundation layers, with examples. Students will be provided with information and diagrams so that they may create this gown on their own. | ||
| Fundamentals of Sleeve Drafting | Maistresse Mathilde Bourette | Sleeves are part science, part art. This class covers the construction of a basic, set-in sleeve, appropriate for 14th and 15th century dresses, but the information may be useful for other periods and clothing types. | ||
| Period Embroidery Samplers | Kirsten Dystel | Why would your persona have had a sampler? What they were in period and how they were used? This class will discuss how YOUR persona would have used a sampler, and why. This class is discussion and lecture, no stitching required, though if the class s small enough we CAN work on actual stitching, if desired. This class is designed for beginning students, but some information will be helpful for intermediate students. Hand outs include pictures and documentation of period samplers, as well as suggestions to get you started making your own. There will be a few "demo samplers" showing how you may choose to work yours. | ||
| Introduction to wool | Kirsten Dystel | Introduction to wool (aka sheep thrills). This is a basic primer on wool: the fiber. We will discuss period and other sheep breeds, the nature of the wool fiber, spinning, weaving, purchased wool fabric, dealing with the itch factor, and a frank discussion of allergies. This is mostly a discussion/lecture class with many hands on samples. Samples of various wool (in the raw, scoured, and finished), tools (spinning and weaving, etc) etc. will be provided for study in class. If we have time we will go more in depth into the preparation of wool in different time periods and modern preparations. | ||
| Morisco Fashion of the Sixteenth Century | Doña Violante de Sant Sebastian | In the sixteenth century, Spain's former Muslim population clung to their traditional clothing in an environment of increasing oppression from the Christians and isolation from the rest of the Muslim world. This class will discuss the resulting distinctive dress of the Moriscos – and how to reproduce the garments – based on information from pictures and text sources. There will be a $3 handout fee (only 20 handouts will be available). | ||
| Plimoth Plantation's recreation of a Stuart Embroidered Jacket | Baroness Genevieve d'Aquitane | Plimoth Plantation is very close to finishing the ambitious task of recreating an embroidered jacket from the early 17th Century. Come learn about the fun stitches used, the details of patterning, the amazing silks and other materials in use, the research advances in materials from new-old threads to teardrop lace spangle creation, and much more. $2 optional fee for printing of stitch instructions to take home. | ||
| Drafting patterns for 16th c. men's doublets | Ibrahim al-Rashid | This class will discuss how modern flat-pattern drafting methods can be adapted to easily draft patterns for late 16th century styles of men's doublets. This class will include a demonstration of drafting technique along with a discussion of adapting this "basic" pattern into more complex designs. Prior experience with pattern drafting is not necessary. | ||
| But Not in Spain - 13th Century Spanish Dress | Maestra Isabel Ximenez de Gaucin | Spain is different! this class is an overview of both men's and woman's dress from 13th centry Spain mostly based in illumination from the Cantigas de Santa Maris and Alfonso's book of games | ||
| Documentable Hand Stitches from the 13th century | Maestra Isabel Ximenez de Gaucin | You will lean a garment construction seam and a neck finishing method. Both are from extant garments from the 13th century. The neck finishing uses a bias cut strip to finish the neck making a very functional and beautiful neckline. Please bring needle, thread and scissors. (2 hours) | ||
| Pleated and Embroidered Shirts and Chemises of the 16th century | Rainillt de Bello Marisco | This class is an overview of the history and evolution of the pleated and embroidered garments worn primarily in the Germanic and Italian regions during the 1st half of the 16 century. Discussion will focus on the central styles seen through the portraiture of the time as well as possible construction and embroidery techniques of these garments. General knowledge of sewing and embroidery recommended. | ||
| Four Stitch Techniques from Herjolfsnes | Baroness Adriana la Bretonne | Students will learn four stitch techniques based on extant garments discovered at Herjolfsnes, Greenland. Each student will have the chance to discuss and try a long-seam treatment, gore placement, and two different edge finishing techniques. Students will receive a full-color hand out with step-by-step instructions and a kit with fabric, pins, needles, scissors, and thread. This is a hands-on class for which I can only accommodate 8 students, but others are welcome to audit. Class fee: $5.00 for handout and kit. (2 hours) | ||
| Clone Yourself - The Art Making of a Duct Tape double. | Lady Alesone Gray | This class will demonstrate the art of making a duct tape double for men and women. We will explore the challenges in creating doubles for non-standard shapes, how to drape/create patterns using doubles and how to get the best results. Class is hands on so bring an old t-shirt and a full roll of duct tape. There will be a limited supply of t-shirts and duct tape, which can be purchased for a fee of $10. | ||
| Medieval Hair Dressing | Lady Zsuzsanna the Magyar | This is a class to show women how to do the hairstyles from a wide range of time periods using modern and period hair products, pins and such. Please bring your own hair/bobby pins, hair pieces and decorative ribbon, as well as your own personal hair brush and comb. There will be a $1 fee for handouts and a $5 fee for materials, with materials available for 12 students. (2 hours) | ||
| Needle Woven Netted Tassels | Mistress Dyan du Lac Calendre, O.L. and Lady Bella Donna Scarlitini | Brief history, supplies & an illustrated instructional handout for 3 needle weavings will be provided. Students will make a basic tassel, a "ruff" & apply needle weaving to create a netted tassel that were common on sweetbags & a variety of garment & household items throughout the 16th Century.The class is limited to 10 students - Age 16 & up. Attendees must be able to use a needle & be somewhat nimble fingered! Supplies will be furnished, but please bring your own scissors. (2 hours) |
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| Nobody told Me They Grow so Fast: Children’s Garb | This class will cover period solutions to the fast growth rate of children. It will take an in depth look at a Sideless Surcoat for girls and a Transitional Garment (aka the G-63) for Boys, with an overall goal of making garments that will last for two years with minimal alterations. $1 for color handout fee, twenty handouts will be available. | |||
| Fabric Identification for the Beginner | Ever wonder what the difference between cotton, wool and polyester is? Overwhelmed at the thought of going to the fabric store. This class will help the novice stitcher to learn the difference between fibers. Students will assemble a swatch card and be able to enter a fabric store with confidence. Please bring a small stapler or tape to attach your samples to a card. | |||
| Norse Apron Dressess | Students will discuss the apron dress, a peculiarly Norse outer garment worn during the Viking Age. This particular interpretation is plausible for 10th century western Scandinavia. At the end of the class, the students will have an understanding of how to measure for, lay out, cut, and assemble an apron dress to their own or anyone else's measurements. | |||
| Outfitting the Sicilian Dancing Girl or Musician, circa 1130 | The Norman kings of Sicily had Muslim female entertainers in their courts, in the fashion of the former emirs of the island and the Fatimid court of Cairo. Although little is known of what these ladies actually did, there are depictions of them on the fabulous muqarna ceiling of the Capella Palatina in Palermo and on the beams of the Romanesque cathedral at Cefalu, similar in style to those depicted on lustreware ceramics from Egypt (an iconographic tradition going back to the Persian kings of Samarra). The instructor will share images from the period and talk about how to construct a Fatimid Sicilian-style tunic – using carefully chosen vintage sari silks as a substitute for much more expensive, and heavy, silk brocades – and accessories such as headwraps, a belt, undertunic, and shalwar. Students will also be able to see how the outfit actually moves on someone (the instructor). Students will be able to receive a handout with a bibliography and Web resources for imagery and costuming supplies. | |||
| Basics of Shoe and Pouch Making | An overview of historical turnshoes and pouches from medieval Europe. I go over basic stitching, patterns, and tools to get people started on making turnshoes. (2 hours) | |||
| Sewing Mistakes and Misc. Information | Baroness Lisl Luders, AOA, OM, CB | This class covers a wide section of sewing from common mistakes made when sewing, to how to tell what garment can and cannot be altered, to fabrics and how some have special and distinct uses and sewing problems. It also covers some terminology that is commonly used incorrectly. We will also go over the use of some equipment used as sewing aids. | ||
| Heraldic Display And How To Use It | Baroness Lisl Luders, AOA, OM, CB | This class will discuss the way a person may construct a heraldic surcote, Cote Hardie, banner or flag using their device, their house hold or lineage devices. | ||
| An Overview of Early Period Seam Construction | Lady Nastassiia Ivanova Medvedeva | Students will get an overview of how early period (prior to 1066) seams were stitched and finished, with particular attention to the differences between finishes on silk, wool, and linen. |
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| Introduction to Leather Work: Do's, Don'ts, and Tips Before You Start | Wystan Healfdene | Discussion of requirements for the novice leather worker just starting out. What you need, what you don't need, and where to find it. Learn what leather to look for and what will rust your knife. What's applicable to your period, what isn't, and what might be that you didn't know about. Students should walk away with all the information they need to get started on their first project. Even veteran cobblers should learn something. | ||
| The Ins and Outs of Extant Garments | Mistress Drea Leed | Interested in the real thing? This talk discusses the benefits and pitfalls of examining actual garments for reconstruction purposes, sources for images and patterns of extant garments, how to go about getting a look at the garments themselves... and what to do once you're face-to-face with the doublet of your dreams. | ||
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