Pennsic XLVII, Peace Week, Freyasday
Fri Aug 3 06:04:33 EDT 2018
Awake at 06:00 again. I took out the earplugs with hope of hearing the alarm.
Freyasday 07:33
I was hoping I could sleep with the traffic noise, but I was still awake past 07:00. There was more rain this morning. I did hear the alarm, and I'm not surprised I slept through it yesterday. It was a tiny sound amongst the clamor. It needs to be a lot closer to my ear than 1-2ft away on the floor of the tent. (Maybe I was using the iPhone to wake me last year?)
No solar charging this early, before the Sun clears the trees to the east.
Freyasday 17:54
Erin is here. ☺ She dropped by after classes, and we had a nice chat, and she expects to be back later.
The 09:00 class didn't happen; it was apparently removed from the schedule (so I guess that doesn't count as a no-show). The blood drive conflicted with a lot of interesting classes this morning. And then the blood drive was canceled because of some problem with the BloodMobile.
I did see/hear some of the Ottoman Janissary Band class while waiting for the blood-drive shuttle; it looked like a lot of fun. I should have some video of it.
I thought this would be a day without lugging instruments, but after the blood-drive fail I ended up going to the Pennsic Pile again, so I went back to camp for a couple of recorders (plastic tenor and bass).
Viscountess Jimena Montoya at 14:00 is one of my favorites; she was new here 2 years ago. Perhaps I'll someday manage to read one of the books under discussion before Pennsic? (I have last year's story in my laptop.)
The Holy Roman Empire can't really be covered in an hour, but there's a lot of interesting things you can touch on, and a few misconceptions to shoot down. (E.g. Richard the Lionhearted wasn't imprisoned by the Saracins; the HRE had him.)
TIMEINSTRUCTORTITLEDESCRIPTION
09:00-10:00Thl Vincenzo da BresciaPeriod Neopaganism: the Humanists As late-period Humanists rediscovered and embraced the literary heritage of Ancient Greece and Rome, they were often accused of paganism by their academic opponents, the Scholastics. It turns out that those charges had some merit.
10:15-??:??Blood DonationRed Cross Blood Drive
11:00-12:00Mistress Azza al ShiraziPennsic Pile PracticeDo you have a copy of the Pennsic Pile of Music and want to play with other musicians? Bring your Pennsic Pile, music stand, and instruments and we'll play together! All instruments and skill levels welcome.
12:00-14:00Lady Pia Maletesta d'RiminiKnown World ChoirDo you like to sing? Come learn period music in a period style. Rehearsals are daily from 12-2 in the PARC. Concert is Thursday 8/9 at 6:00 pm.
14:00-15:00Viscountess Jimena MontoyaVenus in Breeches: The Roaring Girl and GenderMiddleton's The Roaring Girl takes its name from a famous figure in early modern London, Mary Frith (aka Moll Cutpurse), a woman famous for her male costume, dueling, and rowdy lifestyle. This city comedy incorporates Moll as a central character, highlighting her non-conformist behavior at the same time that she merrily swaggers her way through it. We'll talk about the play's treatment of gender, particularly of Moll, and some historical contexts for gender roles and gender transgression in Renaissance London.
15:00-16:00Baron Timothy Garagchan o'LeitrimThe Friggin' Holy Roman EmpireWhy do I need to know about the Holy Roman Empire? Weren't they incredibly weak, out of control, irrelevant to my persona, and ultimately unsuccessful? Why should I know anything about these people for my greater enjoyment of the SCA?
Conflicting classes that looked interesting:
TIMEINSTRUCTORTITLEDESCRIPTION
09:00-11:00Lady Marina WymarcIntro to Euclid's ElementsIntroduction to the primary geometry text for pre-1600 Europe, including structure and logic of the text in general and of the first several proofs.
09:00-12:00Lady Thyri erbewyfeViking Age Glass Bead-MakingLearn how to make a glass bead over a fire. We will be using the bellows to heat a charcoal fire to heat glass and form beads. Be prepared to take a turn at the bellows. We are playing with fire, so please dress appropriately.
09:00-12:00Mistress Katriona ni ChonarainViking-Age Clay Pot CookingLearn how to cook lunch in a clay pot. There will be a selection of ingredients, a fire, and information. I will have a class set of specially-priced small Viking-age pots available at Irontree Works merchant booth, and there will be a class fee for supplies. We will talk about what ingredients were available where during the Viking Age, sources, and cooking methods. Ten students will leave class with a pot of cooked lunch.
10:00-11:00Mistress Elska á FjárfelliMedieval Herbed Ale: Gruit Demystified.The history of Low Country gruit ale, as found in contemporary sources. Includes detailed information on ingredients and possible brewing techniques. Historic gruit ale is quite a different beer from modern herbal gruit ale. This class will explore the factual history of this exciting beer, and the dangers in research of assuming interpretations are fact.
10:00-12:00Master Osman UstaMehteran: Ottoman Janissary Band
The Osmanlı Mehter Takımı (Ottoman Janissary Band) studies music and history of the Ottoman Mehter military marching band from the 14th-17th century. The Mehteran will learn the historic Ottoman song, Ceddin Deden, played on zurna, davul, horns, cymbals, and kettledrums, and sung by a choir, and will learn the historic Janissary march for performance at Pennsic. Further details on the Mehteran Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/134233213955988/"
11:00-12:30Master Gilles de BeauchampsMending the Air A discussion of how scent is used to "mend" qualities of "bad air", how "bad air" can cause plague and melancholy. This is the original aromatherapy. Some scents may be sampled.
11:00-12:30Master Morien MacBainEspionage and Covert Action In the Elizabethan AgeA survey of Elizabeth's intelligence service, spymasters, codes, and night's black agents, as well as the litany of conspiracies and plots they faced!
11:00-13:00Lady Amani Masha'al al-SabtiIznik Art and Tile WorkThis class will survey the prevalent design concepts within the Ottoman empire to include any symbolism attached to the icons. Finally, tiles will be provided for students to try their hand at painting an Iznik design.
11:00-13:00Mistress Sol la Cantor Music from the Iberian PeninsulaFind new music to bring back to your home groups. Bring instruments or voices. Sight-singing skills useful but not required. Music from the Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms from the 13th to 16th centuries. Other languages beside Spanish and Portuguese will be represented. There is an emphasis when learning the songs of understanding a historically-informed use of the languages. Students are highly encouraged to have access to the book by Timothy McGee, Singing Early Music. Sheet music provided.
11:00-15:00Lady Irene von LassanMaking Glass Beads Using Clay KilnHow to make beads in the style of the Vikings using a beehive or volcano-style clay kiln. Both styles of kilns are expected to be available. Class participation encouraged. Come for all or part of the class.
12:00-13:00Lady Rebecca da FirenzeHarp for Absolute Beginners IA very basic introduction to the fundamentals of modern harp, that is to say *hand position*! Learn how not to injure yourself playing! Please bring a harp if you have one and a chair if you need one; we will be holding the class at Argent Fox and can borrow his harps and chairs, but he only has so many and I don't know how many students will attend. We will review hand position, go over a couple basic exercises to practice with, and I will provide handouts with a simple tune to practice. Ability to either read music or memorize a definite plus, but anyone's welcome to show up, and I'll teach you what I can. All ages emphatically welcomed. This is the first in a sequence of two classes. Class is aimed at nylon-strung harps; wire-strung are welcome but I can't teach wire-strung style (which is different), though I will try to point you at people who can.
12:00-13:30Master Albrecht CatspreyPre-16th-Century Musical Modal ImprovisationMusician class for acoustic instruments to learn medieval modal improvisation that will teach the student to create melodies on the spot for both free form and structured rhythmic forms. Students are required to be very familiar with their instruments. Reading music is not required but really helps, especially your major and natural minor scales.
13:00-14:00Lady Miriam Ester bat IssacharIt Was Grown, but Was It Served?Many New World foods were grown in European gardens, but few were considered fit to eat. Misconceptions about use of New World foods in period.
13:00-14:00Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-EgliseHistory of the Hammered Dulcimer and PsalteryAn overview of the intertwining history of the psaltery and the hammered dulcimer from their roots in Asia/Middle East and into their European travels. There may be some hands-on time at the end of the class on the dulcimer. *Note: This class is discreetly tech friendly.* For access to my creative commons sources, bring a storage device or something I can plug a memory stick into and I will gladly share sources and paperless class notes.
13:00-14:30Lady Hermina De PaganCatalina De Erauso: The Lieutenant NunThis class will go into the personal memoirs of a woman who ran away from a convent in Spain to live as a man in the New World. There will be a roundtable about gender representation in period at the end of the class.
13:00-15:00Lady Urtatim al-QurtubiyyaDining with the Sultan: A Taste of Ottoman CuisineUsing actual 15th- and 16th-century Ottoman recipes, we will cook and eat two dishes: a meat dish and a grain or vegetable dish. As we cook, I will discuss Ottoman cuisine in Constantinople, especially that of the palaces. Information includes street food and market regulations. Also what was served to the Sultans and their pages, to European diplomats at palace feasts, and at circumcision festivals for the Sultans' sons. Please bring kitchen knives and pot holders, if you can. Includes recipe handout. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
13:00-15:00Mistress Magdalena la Sanguigni16th-Century Italian Courtesans A study of the unique and glamorous lives of the 16th-century "Rock Star Prostitute," their education, skills, lifestyle, clothing, and accomplishments. We will also discuss their clients, fan-base, society's perception, and their detractors. This is the definitive class on the subject with an extensive handout which includes short essays on sections of the class, a complete book list, and a collection of sources for the proper education of a courtesan. This class is only for individuals 18 and older.
14:00-15:30Master Morien MacBainScadian Journeys: Brittany and Mont St.-MichelExploring the history, lore, and modern-day travel details for historical, chivalric, religious, Arthurian, and mythic sites across Brittany! Includes Bertrand du Guesclin. The Combat of the Thirty, Merlin's Tomb, the Grail Chapel, Dinan, Rennes, the Forest of Broceliande, the Battle of Auray, the Standing Stones of Carnac, horse rentals, and the living wonder that is Mont St.-Michel!
15:00-16:00Mistress Deonna von AachenMusic to Pass the TimeDid you ever find time at an event where there just wasn't anything to do while you waited for the feast to be served or court was running late? What could be better than to break into song? Here is a collection of songs that are easy and fun to sing. Music will be provided or bring your copy of my booklet.
15:00-17:00Lady B'Gen Van der SterrenBeaded Flowers 1: RoseMake a miniature rose in the style of beaded flowers of 16th-century Venice. If you have needle-nosed pliers/wire cutters, please bring them to class. Not recommended for youth.
16:00-17:30Master Morien MacBainThe Way of Saint James: Pilgrims to SantiagoWe will examine the legends, history, and lore of the Camino de Santiago, with special emphasis on the nature of medieval pilgrimage, sites of special historic, religious, and cultural importance along the route, plus advice for planning and completing the pilgrimage today. Taught by former pilgrims. ¡Buen camino!
16:00-18:00Baroness Ingegerd Kastanrazi Intro to Glass Bead-Making with a Modern TorchLearn the basics of glass bead-making using ancient principles, glass rod, and a modern hot torch. Basic history of glass included.
17:00-18:00Lady Ermagerd Chorale du Lac (Bog Choir) We will warm up, discuss and practice new vocal, music theory, and choral skills each day, and then sing a selection of rounds, catches, and simple part songs from period sources. Each day will be a different class. This is a good choir class for beginning singers who want to sing together in a group for fun, and for experienced singers to take a refresher in choral singing and work on technique and tuning. No experiences necessary, all voices welcome. Instead of rehearsing for a performance, we will practice for learning's sake and go caroling in the Bog at the end of the series.
18:00-19:00Master Bedwyr DanwynPeriod Oil Lamps; Light Up the Bog!Oil lamps were used to light lamps by all cultures throughout the Middle Ages. Learn how easy, inexpensive, compact and, best of all, *safe**oil lamps still are! Learn how to camp with just one bottle of cooking oil. Taught at Bog University this year; inexpensive wick kits and free oil will be available to allow everyone to depart the class with a burning oil lamp. Let's light up the Bog!
18:00-19:30Lord Kenneth the Glass PainterMedieval Glass Painting with Vitreous EnamelLearn the history and techniques of the medieval stained glass painters' guild and try your hand at making a small piece. Students will use vitreous enamels and watch their work being fired in a kiln.
21:00-00:00Duchess Diana Alene TregirtseFlamingo BallFlamingos flock, prance, fly and stand about elegantly. Dances will be in sets to reflect these flamingo habits. Pink and coral clothing is encouraged. Light refreshments provided.
21:30-23:00Pennsic Performing ArtsLorelei Skye: Songs of Humor, Whimsy, and Woe!Lorelei Skye returns performing yesteryear and original songs of humor, whimsy, and woe for your enjoyment! Some material may be inappropriate for children under 12.
Freyasday 23:56
Caer Edgemere was honored tonight by a visit from Cariadoc of the Bow (the man who started Pennsic - the first king in history to declare war on himself and lose). He's a wandering storyteller, and he shared with us the "Catalan ?". I wish I'd had the Zoom handy to record it, but much of it would have been drowned out by background noise (passers-by, drumming, traffic). Video in the lamp-lit tent wouldn't have worked well either.
Dinner tonight was stroganoff. Before that we got tents set up for Scott, DGlenn, and Colleen; today's arrivals, and the camp's full complement.
I sent Erin a text with my expected class schedule for tomorrow. I don't think there's much on it that she would be choosing, and she won't be at the choir rehearsals since she can't be here for the concerts Thorsday night. ☹ But perhaps we'll have more time tomorrow evening.
I needed to recharge the phone again this evening. The laptop hasn't had any recharging today.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1008790.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]
Awake at 06:00 again. I took out the earplugs with hope of hearing the alarm.
Freyasday 07:33
I was hoping I could sleep with the traffic noise, but I was still awake past 07:00. There was more rain this morning. I did hear the alarm, and I'm not surprised I slept through it yesterday. It was a tiny sound amongst the clamor. It needs to be a lot closer to my ear than 1-2ft away on the floor of the tent. (Maybe I was using the iPhone to wake me last year?)
No solar charging this early, before the Sun clears the trees to the east.
Freyasday 17:54
Erin is here. ☺ She dropped by after classes, and we had a nice chat, and she expects to be back later.
The 09:00 class didn't happen; it was apparently removed from the schedule (so I guess that doesn't count as a no-show). The blood drive conflicted with a lot of interesting classes this morning. And then the blood drive was canceled because of some problem with the BloodMobile.
I did see/hear some of the Ottoman Janissary Band class while waiting for the blood-drive shuttle; it looked like a lot of fun. I should have some video of it.
I thought this would be a day without lugging instruments, but after the blood-drive fail I ended up going to the Pennsic Pile again, so I went back to camp for a couple of recorders (plastic tenor and bass).
Viscountess Jimena Montoya at 14:00 is one of my favorites; she was new here 2 years ago. Perhaps I'll someday manage to read one of the books under discussion before Pennsic? (I have last year's story in my laptop.)
The Holy Roman Empire can't really be covered in an hour, but there's a lot of interesting things you can touch on, and a few misconceptions to shoot down. (E.g. Richard the Lionhearted wasn't imprisoned by the Saracins; the HRE had him.)
TIMEINSTRUCTORTITLEDESCRIPTION
09:00-10:00Thl Vincenzo da BresciaPeriod Neopaganism: the Humanists As late-period Humanists rediscovered and embraced the literary heritage of Ancient Greece and Rome, they were often accused of paganism by their academic opponents, the Scholastics. It turns out that those charges had some merit.
10:15-??:??Blood DonationRed Cross Blood Drive
11:00-12:00Mistress Azza al ShiraziPennsic Pile PracticeDo you have a copy of the Pennsic Pile of Music and want to play with other musicians? Bring your Pennsic Pile, music stand, and instruments and we'll play together! All instruments and skill levels welcome.
12:00-14:00Lady Pia Maletesta d'RiminiKnown World ChoirDo you like to sing? Come learn period music in a period style. Rehearsals are daily from 12-2 in the PARC. Concert is Thursday 8/9 at 6:00 pm.
14:00-15:00Viscountess Jimena MontoyaVenus in Breeches: The Roaring Girl and GenderMiddleton's The Roaring Girl takes its name from a famous figure in early modern London, Mary Frith (aka Moll Cutpurse), a woman famous for her male costume, dueling, and rowdy lifestyle. This city comedy incorporates Moll as a central character, highlighting her non-conformist behavior at the same time that she merrily swaggers her way through it. We'll talk about the play's treatment of gender, particularly of Moll, and some historical contexts for gender roles and gender transgression in Renaissance London.
15:00-16:00Baron Timothy Garagchan o'LeitrimThe Friggin' Holy Roman EmpireWhy do I need to know about the Holy Roman Empire? Weren't they incredibly weak, out of control, irrelevant to my persona, and ultimately unsuccessful? Why should I know anything about these people for my greater enjoyment of the SCA?
Conflicting classes that looked interesting:
TIMEINSTRUCTORTITLEDESCRIPTION
09:00-11:00Lady Marina WymarcIntro to Euclid's ElementsIntroduction to the primary geometry text for pre-1600 Europe, including structure and logic of the text in general and of the first several proofs.
09:00-12:00Lady Thyri erbewyfeViking Age Glass Bead-MakingLearn how to make a glass bead over a fire. We will be using the bellows to heat a charcoal fire to heat glass and form beads. Be prepared to take a turn at the bellows. We are playing with fire, so please dress appropriately.
09:00-12:00Mistress Katriona ni ChonarainViking-Age Clay Pot CookingLearn how to cook lunch in a clay pot. There will be a selection of ingredients, a fire, and information. I will have a class set of specially-priced small Viking-age pots available at Irontree Works merchant booth, and there will be a class fee for supplies. We will talk about what ingredients were available where during the Viking Age, sources, and cooking methods. Ten students will leave class with a pot of cooked lunch.
10:00-11:00Mistress Elska á FjárfelliMedieval Herbed Ale: Gruit Demystified.The history of Low Country gruit ale, as found in contemporary sources. Includes detailed information on ingredients and possible brewing techniques. Historic gruit ale is quite a different beer from modern herbal gruit ale. This class will explore the factual history of this exciting beer, and the dangers in research of assuming interpretations are fact.
10:00-12:00Master Osman UstaMehteran: Ottoman Janissary Band
The Osmanlı Mehter Takımı (Ottoman Janissary Band) studies music and history of the Ottoman Mehter military marching band from the 14th-17th century. The Mehteran will learn the historic Ottoman song, Ceddin Deden, played on zurna, davul, horns, cymbals, and kettledrums, and sung by a choir, and will learn the historic Janissary march for performance at Pennsic. Further details on the Mehteran Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/134233213955988/"
11:00-12:30Master Gilles de BeauchampsMending the Air A discussion of how scent is used to "mend" qualities of "bad air", how "bad air" can cause plague and melancholy. This is the original aromatherapy. Some scents may be sampled.
11:00-12:30Master Morien MacBainEspionage and Covert Action In the Elizabethan AgeA survey of Elizabeth's intelligence service, spymasters, codes, and night's black agents, as well as the litany of conspiracies and plots they faced!
11:00-13:00Lady Amani Masha'al al-SabtiIznik Art and Tile WorkThis class will survey the prevalent design concepts within the Ottoman empire to include any symbolism attached to the icons. Finally, tiles will be provided for students to try their hand at painting an Iznik design.
11:00-13:00Mistress Sol la Cantor Music from the Iberian PeninsulaFind new music to bring back to your home groups. Bring instruments or voices. Sight-singing skills useful but not required. Music from the Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms from the 13th to 16th centuries. Other languages beside Spanish and Portuguese will be represented. There is an emphasis when learning the songs of understanding a historically-informed use of the languages. Students are highly encouraged to have access to the book by Timothy McGee, Singing Early Music. Sheet music provided.
11:00-15:00Lady Irene von LassanMaking Glass Beads Using Clay KilnHow to make beads in the style of the Vikings using a beehive or volcano-style clay kiln. Both styles of kilns are expected to be available. Class participation encouraged. Come for all or part of the class.
12:00-13:00Lady Rebecca da FirenzeHarp for Absolute Beginners IA very basic introduction to the fundamentals of modern harp, that is to say *hand position*! Learn how not to injure yourself playing! Please bring a harp if you have one and a chair if you need one; we will be holding the class at Argent Fox and can borrow his harps and chairs, but he only has so many and I don't know how many students will attend. We will review hand position, go over a couple basic exercises to practice with, and I will provide handouts with a simple tune to practice. Ability to either read music or memorize a definite plus, but anyone's welcome to show up, and I'll teach you what I can. All ages emphatically welcomed. This is the first in a sequence of two classes. Class is aimed at nylon-strung harps; wire-strung are welcome but I can't teach wire-strung style (which is different), though I will try to point you at people who can.
12:00-13:30Master Albrecht CatspreyPre-16th-Century Musical Modal ImprovisationMusician class for acoustic instruments to learn medieval modal improvisation that will teach the student to create melodies on the spot for both free form and structured rhythmic forms. Students are required to be very familiar with their instruments. Reading music is not required but really helps, especially your major and natural minor scales.
13:00-14:00Lady Miriam Ester bat IssacharIt Was Grown, but Was It Served?Many New World foods were grown in European gardens, but few were considered fit to eat. Misconceptions about use of New World foods in period.
13:00-14:00Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-EgliseHistory of the Hammered Dulcimer and PsalteryAn overview of the intertwining history of the psaltery and the hammered dulcimer from their roots in Asia/Middle East and into their European travels. There may be some hands-on time at the end of the class on the dulcimer. *Note: This class is discreetly tech friendly.* For access to my creative commons sources, bring a storage device or something I can plug a memory stick into and I will gladly share sources and paperless class notes.
13:00-14:30Lady Hermina De PaganCatalina De Erauso: The Lieutenant NunThis class will go into the personal memoirs of a woman who ran away from a convent in Spain to live as a man in the New World. There will be a roundtable about gender representation in period at the end of the class.
13:00-15:00Lady Urtatim al-QurtubiyyaDining with the Sultan: A Taste of Ottoman CuisineUsing actual 15th- and 16th-century Ottoman recipes, we will cook and eat two dishes: a meat dish and a grain or vegetable dish. As we cook, I will discuss Ottoman cuisine in Constantinople, especially that of the palaces. Information includes street food and market regulations. Also what was served to the Sultans and their pages, to European diplomats at palace feasts, and at circumcision festivals for the Sultans' sons. Please bring kitchen knives and pot holders, if you can. Includes recipe handout. Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
13:00-15:00Mistress Magdalena la Sanguigni16th-Century Italian Courtesans A study of the unique and glamorous lives of the 16th-century "Rock Star Prostitute," their education, skills, lifestyle, clothing, and accomplishments. We will also discuss their clients, fan-base, society's perception, and their detractors. This is the definitive class on the subject with an extensive handout which includes short essays on sections of the class, a complete book list, and a collection of sources for the proper education of a courtesan. This class is only for individuals 18 and older.
14:00-15:30Master Morien MacBainScadian Journeys: Brittany and Mont St.-MichelExploring the history, lore, and modern-day travel details for historical, chivalric, religious, Arthurian, and mythic sites across Brittany! Includes Bertrand du Guesclin. The Combat of the Thirty, Merlin's Tomb, the Grail Chapel, Dinan, Rennes, the Forest of Broceliande, the Battle of Auray, the Standing Stones of Carnac, horse rentals, and the living wonder that is Mont St.-Michel!
15:00-16:00Mistress Deonna von AachenMusic to Pass the TimeDid you ever find time at an event where there just wasn't anything to do while you waited for the feast to be served or court was running late? What could be better than to break into song? Here is a collection of songs that are easy and fun to sing. Music will be provided or bring your copy of my booklet.
15:00-17:00Lady B'Gen Van der SterrenBeaded Flowers 1: RoseMake a miniature rose in the style of beaded flowers of 16th-century Venice. If you have needle-nosed pliers/wire cutters, please bring them to class. Not recommended for youth.
16:00-17:30Master Morien MacBainThe Way of Saint James: Pilgrims to SantiagoWe will examine the legends, history, and lore of the Camino de Santiago, with special emphasis on the nature of medieval pilgrimage, sites of special historic, religious, and cultural importance along the route, plus advice for planning and completing the pilgrimage today. Taught by former pilgrims. ¡Buen camino!
16:00-18:00Baroness Ingegerd Kastanrazi Intro to Glass Bead-Making with a Modern TorchLearn the basics of glass bead-making using ancient principles, glass rod, and a modern hot torch. Basic history of glass included.
17:00-18:00Lady Ermagerd Chorale du Lac (Bog Choir) We will warm up, discuss and practice new vocal, music theory, and choral skills each day, and then sing a selection of rounds, catches, and simple part songs from period sources. Each day will be a different class. This is a good choir class for beginning singers who want to sing together in a group for fun, and for experienced singers to take a refresher in choral singing and work on technique and tuning. No experiences necessary, all voices welcome. Instead of rehearsing for a performance, we will practice for learning's sake and go caroling in the Bog at the end of the series.
18:00-19:00Master Bedwyr DanwynPeriod Oil Lamps; Light Up the Bog!Oil lamps were used to light lamps by all cultures throughout the Middle Ages. Learn how easy, inexpensive, compact and, best of all, *safe**oil lamps still are! Learn how to camp with just one bottle of cooking oil. Taught at Bog University this year; inexpensive wick kits and free oil will be available to allow everyone to depart the class with a burning oil lamp. Let's light up the Bog!
18:00-19:30Lord Kenneth the Glass PainterMedieval Glass Painting with Vitreous EnamelLearn the history and techniques of the medieval stained glass painters' guild and try your hand at making a small piece. Students will use vitreous enamels and watch their work being fired in a kiln.
21:00-00:00Duchess Diana Alene TregirtseFlamingo BallFlamingos flock, prance, fly and stand about elegantly. Dances will be in sets to reflect these flamingo habits. Pink and coral clothing is encouraged. Light refreshments provided.
21:30-23:00Pennsic Performing ArtsLorelei Skye: Songs of Humor, Whimsy, and Woe!Lorelei Skye returns performing yesteryear and original songs of humor, whimsy, and woe for your enjoyment! Some material may be inappropriate for children under 12.
Freyasday 23:56
Caer Edgemere was honored tonight by a visit from Cariadoc of the Bow (the man who started Pennsic - the first king in history to declare war on himself and lose). He's a wandering storyteller, and he shared with us the "Catalan ?". I wish I'd had the Zoom handy to record it, but much of it would have been drowned out by background noise (passers-by, drumming, traffic). Video in the lamp-lit tent wouldn't have worked well either.
Dinner tonight was stroganoff. Before that we got tents set up for Scott, DGlenn, and Colleen; today's arrivals, and the camp's full complement.
I sent Erin a text with my expected class schedule for tomorrow. I don't think there's much on it that she would be choosing, and she won't be at the choir rehearsals since she can't be here for the concerts Thorsday night. ☹ But perhaps we'll have more time tomorrow evening.
I needed to recharge the phone again this evening. The laptop hasn't had any recharging today.
[This entry was originally posted as https://syntonic-comma.dreamwidth.org/1008790.html on Dreamwidth (where there are
comments).]