Confirmed so far, more incoming
Introduction to Goldwork, HL Varvara Laska doch’ Koudelka
Learn about the history of gold thread and bullion, and their use in textiles across history and multiple cultures. The first hour will be a lecture on types of gold thread and bullion, the period production methods, and styles and techniques. The second hour is a hands on workshop on the most common methods of using these materials in embroidery. 10 kits available for the hands on portion of the class, at $5. No prior experience with any type of embroidery is required.
Beginning Dance, Viscount Seamus O’Caellaigh OL OP
A beginning Dance class covering Almans, Bransles and English County Dance.
Folk Music Styles of the British Isles & Ireland, Baroness Rose Atherton
A survey of the styles and types of instrumental folk music commonly found throughout England, Ireland and Scotland in period and beyond. Intended for anyone, but instrumentalists are particularly well suited to it. We will focus on the different timing and rhythm patterns as ways to recognize them and listen to examples.
Your Body is Your Instrument, Baroness Rose Atherton
A class for bards, heralds and marshalls, or anyone else who wants to be heard about using your whole body to support your voice when speaking in front of people.
Day long dye pots (Saturday or Sunday), HL Oswyne Walston
A dye area where we spend the day dyeing various items. Not a class or demo, but just a stop by, drop in, type of thing. We might even go forage and make a dye pot on the spot! Indigo and weld for certain.
Clay Recycling, Baroness Elsbeth Cameron OL
Taking scrap clay and making it usable again, and the class to follow will be making something out of the clay. Messy, and can stain clothing, wear something appropriate. 2 hours, limit 15 participants. At the Reannag Teine booth.
Pinch Pots, Baroness Elsbeth Cameron OL
Making small pinch pots from recycled clay. Can get messy! Limit 15 participants. At the Reannag Teine booth.
Tile Painting, Baroness Elsbeth Cameron OL
Painting a ceramic tile, either on wet clay or on bisque tile. 2 hours, limit 15 participants. At the Reannag Teine booth.
Merchant Coordinating 101, Baroness Elsbeth Cameron OL
How to, tips, tricks, and pit falls
Cosplay as Garb: Blending Passions, HL Enid of Hauksgardr
How to make recognizable outfits inspired by your favorite characters. It can be helpful to have a theme or idea for an outfit when you begin. This can be very obvious or very subtle depending on the maker and wearer’s preferences.
Basics of Lacing, HL Enid of Hauksgardr
Spiral, cross, ladder, and when to use each.
What Does That Hat Mean?, HL Enid of Hauksgardr
SCA titles, etiquette, and stylings
Acupressure: A Medicine of Ancient China, Anfelisa le Aguilliere
Ancient Chinese Medicine is over 5000 years old and is still practiced today! From the oracle bones of the Shang Dynasty to the compiled text of “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine” from the Han Dynasty, the history of Chinese medicine is rich and vast. Acupressure activates specific points along the body to stimulate various physiological functions. Learn how to do it on yourself! Learn about 6 of the most commonly used acupressure points: -A brief history of the medicine -Simple Chinese medicine theory about the points themselves -How to locate the points -What physiological effects they have on the body and when to use them
Weaving Troubleshooting (2 hrs), HL Ainslee Goldheart OP (Geek Session)
Bring your tablet and inkle weaving woes and explore solutions!
An Tir Choir Rehearsal, HL Maggie the Blind
Inspired by our Friday evening performance, and want to join or just know more? This choir is open to all singers of all experience levels and hold rehearsals at events all over the kingdom. There is no cost to join, only enthusiasm and an email address! (Email will only used to disseminate choir materials and rehearsal notes. There is nothing here to sell and no spam incoming.) 1-2 in-person rehearsals a month. Perfect attendance is NOT required. We’re really flexible!
Basic Mead Making, Baroness Isis Sat Ne NesBastet
Learn the basics of making the drink of poets, warriors, and kings!
Pit-Fired Ceramics, Baron Earc Mac Fithil (demo)
A hands-on pit-firing. Participants will hand-build one or more small pieces in advance using earthenware clay (such as at the class at Bar Gemels). Anything dry by the firing, or made prior to the event, will be fired.
Writing an English Sonnet, Anfelisa le Aguilliere
Learn the basic structure and rules for the mid 16th century English sonnet. Then work-shop writing your own!
Making a Leather Bottle, HL Julia Frischelin
This extended class will take place over 6 days at Pregils and Egils, in order for students to complete the steps with times for material drying, etc. Day by day how to and help making a Leather Bottle from scratch through a finished object. I will have kits to purchase at $50 a piece. Otherwise bring your own vegtan leather in an 8-10oz weight. There are several historical styles of pre-made and vetted designs to pick from. Class officially will start at 11-noon but questions outside of class are welcome. Class topics: day1: Cutout and Tooling. Day2: Sewing and Soaking. Day3: Casing and Stuffing. Day4: Dye, paints, and colors. Day5: Lining. It is expected that students will have each task/section finished by the next day for hands-on learning. However notes and questions will be open to all. Limited work space and needed tools are available in my booth backyard. Class will be held in the Medieval Masterworks booth. Hands-on limit 10 students.
Making Simple Custom Knife Sheaths, HL Julia Frischelin
How to measure and make a sturdy medieval period style leather knife sheath for your knife. “”Kits”” are sold based on the length of blade. I sell cut leather at $30 per square foot + cut time. Assume a 6in knife will be $30, with a 3in knife being $20. Longer is obviously going to be more. Axes are typically $25. If you want to not buy leather from me, bring 6oz+ weight vegtan, with enough to wrap your knife completely 2x over as well as a strip that is at minimum 8in long and 1/2in wide to make a belt loop with. This is a 3 day long class at 1 hour each day. I plan on hosting this class out of my booth, Medieval Masterworks, staring at roughly 1pm. It is expected that full students will finish each step of their project by the next day to keep up with the hands-on class. I have limited work area in my booth backyard with some tools and my availability offered. Please note that professional dyes/paints are only available for the full kit priced students. Otherwise, Crayola markers will be available (yes these actually work quite well long term) for Decorative coloring. Hands-on limit 10 students.
Day1: Patterning + Cut Out + sewing holes
Day2: Decorative work, cutting and Tooling
Day3: Colors, paints, finishing and sewing.
Medieval Leather Craftmanship, HL Julia Frischelin
Kits are always purchaseable, however this is a lecture/demo session.
Lace Knitting….a look into the future, HL Gytha Anora ni Kiernan, OL
An opportunity to hand-knit lace from historical patterns in the future! Lace making is period but knitted lace didn’t come about until the 19th Century. This is not a class for beginners. Using simple knitting stitches (CO, YO, K2Tog and BO), this class offers you a hands-on look into the future of knitting your own lace trim (mid 19thC). Each student will create a piece of lace trim from a simple historical pattern and given instructions for two other historical knitting patterns! Please bring a pencil, row counter (only if you already have one) and #10 crochet yarn or any lace weight yarn. I will supply the needles which you can take with you. Class is limited to 6 knitters.
Blackwork Embroidery, HL Antoinette du Bourgogne
Learn how to do Blackwork embroidery. I will have 12 kits to purchase for $5 each.
Red Pisa Gown Trim Project, HL Karis Pursey, OP, OL
A display, demo and geek session of my research and recreation of the goldwork embroidery and tablet woven fringe that make up the trim found on the 16th century extant Florentine gown attributed to Eleonora di Toledo and known as the Red Pisa Gown.
Folk Dances of the Near and Middle East, Morgan
Dances of the Near and Middle East are diverse, deeply rooted in tradition, and often performed at weddings, festivals, and communal celebrations. The dances will be pulled from Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East.
Basic Tribal Belly Dance, Morgan
Learn basic Tribal and Tribal Fusion movements pulling from Middle Eastern, North African, East Indian and Flamenco cultures.
What can you do with a sari?, HL Duvessa of Movilla
What are various ways you can use a sari other than just a sari? Come play in my fabric and see what we can make.
Loud With Purpose: An Intro To Voice Heraldry, Principality Herald Randulph Greenwall
Come learn the ins and outs of voice Heraldry, from breathing and projection, to the particulars of field, cry, and court heraldry. After the class, we will find everyone taking the class opportunities to put what they learn into practice throughout the Egils event.
Teachers!
Please sign up below if you are interested in teaching a class or leading a geek session or demo. We would like to finalize the class list by the end of April, so indicating interest earlier is better.
Filling out the form does not obligate you to conduct the class. We will contact you and firm up details, including any scheduling restrictions you may have from other activities during the event.